Converse-Ations with Rita Redrig

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A free three-day sheep herder rendezvous, open wagons, dog trials, mutton busting, Dutch oven cooking, live music, and a living history lesson you can actually step into - Glenrock’s heritage comes alive in this conversation withRITA REDIG. If you love Wyoming history, family-friendly events, or the untold story of sheep herders, this episode gives you the full picture and a reason to go this weekend. Rita breaks down what makes the Glenrock Sheep Herders Rendezvous so special, from Friday’s opening square dance to Saturday’s packed schedule of dog trials, lamb tasting, a live auction, and evening music, all leading into Sunday’s gospel hour and church service. She also explains why the event stays free, how the auction funds next year’s rendezvous, and why every detail takes a full year of planning. You’ll discover:

• why the dog trials are such a big draw, and how the handlers, sheep, and dogs work together
• what makes the wagon rows, sheep wagon stays, and heritage vendors such a unique hands-on experience
• how the Dutch oven contest, lamb tasting, and local music turn the park into a full-day celebration
• the history behind Glenrock’s sheep-herding roots, including the Mormon settlement, early sheep drives, and local ranching families
• how the event preserves a way of life most people only know from stories, old photos, or Yellowstone

Rita also shares the behind-the-scenes scramble that goes into sourcing sheep, staging the event, and keeping it welcoming for families, visitors, and longtime locals alike. From kids dragging Mormon handcarts through the park to the unforgettable sight of expertly trained dogs moving sheep with a whistle, this is one of those episodes that makes history feel alive.