In 1909, the Shoshone Reclamation Project, one of the first in the nation, supplied water to the Powell valley. The purpose was to make the desert bloom. Families came from many different ethnicities, religious affiliations, and socio-economic backgrounds. Their one goal was to work hard and create a space for themselves.

And, that they did.

One hundred fifteen years later, the Homestead Museum Association wants the community to help celebrate their achievements at the annual Homesteader Days. 

Festivities begin Sept. 13 with a Farm to Table Dinner. This catered affair will be held at the Park County Fairgrounds and showcase the produce and the producers of the Big Horn Basin. Sarah Bear’s Farmhouse Kitchen will be preparing the meal. Ticket sales closed on Aug. 31 and will not be available at the gate.

The free, day-long festival begins 10 a.m. Saturday and runs to 3 p.m. There will be old farm equipment, a cider press, root beer floats, food trucks, kettle corn, demonstrations, a silent auction, informational booths and free entry into the Homesteader Museum, the Bever Homestead house and the red caboose.

Children will be able to participate in vintage games, face painting and ride the barrel wagon train. The Rewinders will provide music during the day. At 1:30 p.m. the Ruby Hopkin Commemorative Pie Auction will begin. Vehicle Visions Car Club will be hosting its fourth annual car show at the Eagles.