Powell’s 6th Annual Paint the Town Red Happening August 25
Written by Jessi Entel on August 4, 2023
Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Paint the Town Red, happening August 25th in downtown Powell, Wyoming.
This Northwest College event has a jam pack schedule full of fun activities for all ages like live music, games, food trucks and much more. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. and wrap up by 10 p.m. and admission is free.
Paint the Town Red has become one of Powell’s largest and popular events that brings the community and the local community college together for a celebration. The date also coincides with the start of a new school year for the college, with new NWC students getting a chance to see what the community of Powell has to offer.
This year’s headlining entertainer is Dawson Hollow, an American-Indie-Folk-Rock band that was formed in 2016 by a group of five siblings who has been making music together for more than 20 years. Their one-of-a-kind style fuses Americana nostalgia with iconic five-part harmonies.
PHOTO CREDIT: Dawson Hollow
Based in the Ozark Mountains of Southern Missouri, Dawson Hollow will be bringing high energy entertainment to this year’s Paint the Town Red. They have performed more than 3,000 shows, with millions of streams on Spotify.
The band is scheduled to take the stage at Plaza Diane at 6 p.m., with local cover band Buck Wyold kicking off the fun at 5 p.m.
In addition to live music, the other events include:
- Children’s face painting by the NWC Art Club
- Recreation activities by the NWC Outdoor Recreation Department
- Athletic activities featuring the Northwest College Trappers
- Laser Tag
- Dunk Booth
- Esports competition
- Simulators from the NWC Center for Training & Development
- Balloon Animals
- Children’s petting zoo
New to this year’s event is a beer garden hosted by the Northwest College Alumni Association.
Food vendor will also be on site serving up delicious dishes from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with many downtown restaurants open for those who would like a sit-down atmosphere.
Visitors can also get free photo prints at the event when they tag theirInstagram and Twitter posts with #PaintTheTownRedPowell.
Bent Street in Powell will be closed to vehicle traffic between 1st Street and 3rd Street from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, August 25th. For additional information about this event, please reach out to Northwest College.
