News – Sheridan Media
On October 28, Ucross Foundation, the acclaimed residency program, announced their annual Ucross Community Christmas Celebration will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Raymond Plank Center, starting at 4 p.m.
The evening’s entertainment will feature The Fireants, a local band including Ucross Fellow David Romtvedt, as well as caroling by the Buffalo High School Balladiers. Bestselling Wyoming author Craig Johnson will recite a special fireplace reading featuring Walt Longmire.
Children can enjoy making a holiday craft to take home. Hot cocoa, coffee and hot apple cider will be served throughout the celebration, along with seasonal treats made by Ucross Chef Jackie Vitale. A marshmallow roasting station will be outside.
The celebration will conclude with cannon fire by Ucross neighbor Joe Reed and a fireworks display orchestrated by Bruce Burns. The Park at Ucross will be illuminated with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights, strung by Powder River Energy Corporation and Ucross staff, adding to the festive atmosphere.
“The Ucross Community Christmas Celebration is a beloved annual tradition,” said Ucross President and Executive Director Caitlin Addlesperger. “We look forward to celebrating the season with our community of artists, neighbors and visitors.”
In the spirit of giving, attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods and nonperishable food items, which Ucross will donate to local food pantries in Sheridan, Buffalo and Clearmont.
The Ucross Community Christmas Celebration is sponsored by Roger L. Daniels Insurance Agency, QC10 Architects, In Yarak Construction, AlphaGraphics and Farmers Insurance.
Ucross connects its acclaimed artists-in-residence with the community through the Ucross Art Gallery, which offers free admission, as well as a slate of year-round cultural programming.
The Raymond Plank Center is located at the junction of U.S. Highways 14 and 16 East. Carpooling is encouraged.
The family-friendly event is free and open to all. For more details and to reserve your free tickets, visit ucross.org.
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Last modified: October 30, 2025