SUMER/FALL 2016
Calendar of Events
May
May 1st ~ Grand Teton National Park’s
Teton Park Road opens for the summer season.
Visit: www.nps.gov/grte
May through November ~ R Park
When: Daylight to Darkness (Year Round)
Where: R Park
More Info: R Park is a 40-acre community hub
that fosters nature, wildlife, creativity and
recreation for people of all ages and
backgrounds free of charge. Having provided
the county an easement, R Park connects the
West Bank and Jackson via the new Snake
River Pedestrian Bridge and community
pathways.
Visit: rendezvouslandsconservancy.org
Contact: Elisabeth Rohrbach at 307.733.3913
May 6th ~ Wyoming Stargazing
Where: Center for the Arts Lawn
When: 7:30pm-9:30pm
More Info: The mission of Wyoming
Stargazing is to educate and inspire our
community through Wyoming’s extraordinary
skies. Wyoming Stargazing will continue
offering free public stargazing events every
other clear Friday in May.
Visit: www.wyomingstargazing.org
Contact: 307.413.4779 or 844.996.7827
May 7th – 8th ~ Teton Raptor Center
Where: Hardeman Barn in Wilson
When: 2:00pm, Saturdays only
More Info: Teton Raptor Center’s Raptor
Encounters program will be offered at the
historic Hardeman Ranch in Wilson, Wyoming.
This hour-long educational experience with live
birds of prey includes opportunities to meet
many of TRC’s resident raptors and visit the
rehabilitation clinic. Space is limited and
reservations are required.
Visit: www.tetonraptorcenter.org
Contact: Teton Raptor Center at 307.203.2551
May 13th ~ Yellowstone National Park south
entrance opens for the summer season. Roads
are scheduled to open to motorized vehicles on
the tentative dates below. Check the
Yellowstone National Park website for the most
current information at
www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/parkroads.htm.
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Updated: April 20, 2016
April 15: Mammoth to Old Faithful; Madison to
West Entrance; Norris to Canyon
May 6: Canyon Junction to Lake; Lake to East
Entrance (Sylvan Pass)
May 13: Lake to West Thumb, West Thumb to
Old Faithful (Craig Pass), and South Entrance to
West Thumb; Tower Junction to Tower Fall
May 27: Tower Fall to Canyon Junction
(Dunraven Pass); Beartooth Highway
NOTE: The road between the North and
Northeast entrances is open to motorized
vehicles year-round.
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May 14 ~ Tie One On Banquet and Auction
Where: Hotel Terra
When: 5:30pm Cocktails, Dinner 7:00pm
More Info: Please join Wyoming Trout
Unlimited and Jackson Hole Trout Unlimited
for an incredible night filled with fun, prizes and
good company at Hotel Terra to benefit
coldwater fisheries!
Visit: www.wyomingtu.org
Contact: Barb Allen at 307.413.3510
May 14th ~ Jackson Hole Annual Community
Spring Clean-Up Day
Where: Phil Baux Park
When: 8:00am-12:00pm
More Info: A community tradition since 1969,
the Rotary Club of Jackson Hole coordinates
this event which is held the second Saturday of
May. A free barbecue lunch for volunteers will
be held in coordination with Eco-Fair.
Visit: www.jacksonholechamber.com
Contact: Bob Norton at 307.733.2087
May 14th ~ Eco-Fair
Where: Snow King Ball Field
When: 12:00pm-5:00pm
More Info: Join Energy Conservation Works
for this 13-year tradition in the Tetons that
celebrates environmental stewardship and
features sustainability-oriented booths, live
music, local food, demonstrations, kids’
activities, and raffle prizes. $5 suggested
donation. No dogs please.
Visit: www.jacksonecofair.org
Contact: Virginia Powell Symons at
307.413.0174
May 15th ~ Ultimate Towner
Where: Phil Baux Park
When: 9:00am-5:00pm
More Info: The Ultimate Towner is the
ultimate community obstacle course race!
Visit: www.ultimatetowner.com.
Call: Tim Walther at 307.690.4086
May 20th – May 31st ~ Mountain Man
Rendezvous and Traders Row
Where: Teton County Fairgrounds, Grassy
Area
When: 9:00am-5:00pm daily
More Info: Experience history with a modern
twist! Traders Row will feature refreshments
and hand-crafted goods along with interactive
competitions featuring Bow & Arrow, Hawk &
Knife Competition, The Mountain Man
Rendezvous traditionally begins ElkFest
weekend and continues through Old West Days.
Visit:
www.jacksonholechamber.com/old_west_days
Contact: Betsy Johnson at 801.641.9451
May 21st – 22nd ~ Elkfest and Elk Antler
Auction
Where: Town Square
When: 7:00am
More Info: ElkFest, a weekend of activities
built around the world famous Jackson Hole
Boy Scout Elk Antler Auction, is an exciting
time for celebrating nature, outdoor skills,
hunting, and ecological education and
awareness.
Visit: www.jacksonholechamber.com
Contact: 307.733.3316
Presented by the Jackson Hole Chamber of
Commerce
May 22nd ~ 14th Annual Jackson Hole High
Noon Chili Cook-Off:
Where: Town Square
When: 12:00pm -3:00pm
More Info: Teams compete to deliver the best
tastes of chili in the West! Professional and
amateur teams will take pride in serving some of
the best chili to wind down the ElkFest
weekend. Rain or shine, Town Square is the
place to be! A refreshing selection of beer and
other beverages will also be available to cool
tasters’ palates. Tickets are $5.
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Visit: www.jacksonholechamber.com
Contact: Renee Leone at 307.733.3316
Presented by the Jackson Hole Chamber of
Commerce & the Howdy Pardners
Snow King Avenue.
Visit: www.jhrodeo.com
Contact: 307.733.7927
May 27th – 30th ~ 35th Old West Days
Where: Most Events Held on Town Square
When: Times Vary
More Info: Jackson Hole has long been referred
to as “The Last of the Old West” and with
Jackson Hole's rich history it’s no wonder Old
West Days is a favorite! Join visitors and locals
alike for a parade, live music, theatrical
entertainment, arts and crafts, delicious food,
rodeo events and more.
Visit: www.jacksonholechamber.com
Contact: 307.733.3316
Presented by the Jackson Hole Chamber of
Commerce
May 28th – October 9th ~ Jackson Hole
Mountain Resort Aerial Tram Opening Day
Where: Teton Village
When: 9:00am-5:00pm (6/13-10/4)
More Info: In 15 minutes, the Aerial Tram
glides 4,139 vertical feet from the base of Teton
Village to the top of Rendezvous Mountain. The
summit offers a staggering 360-degree view of
the Snake River Valley, Grand Teton National
Park and the Gros Ventre Range in the distance.
Visit: www.jacksonhole.com.
Contact: 307.739.2654.
May 28th – September 3rd ~ Jackson Hole
Rodeo
Where: Jackson Hole Rodeo Grounds
When: 8:00pm
More Info: Rodeos are Wednesdays and
Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through
Labor Day at the Teton County Fairgrounds.
Select Fridays, 4th of July, and Teton County
Fair Rodeos round out the 2016 schedule.
Jackson Hole Rodeo Grounds are located at 447
May 30th – September 5th ~ Town Square
Shootout:
Where: Town Square
When: 6:00pm-7:00pm
More Info: Watch a lively reenactment of
frontier justice on the Jackson Town Square in
what is the longest, continuously running
shootout show in the country! The Shootout is
held every evening except Sunday from
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
weekend. Free to the public, no reservations
necessary.
Visit: www.jacksonholechamber.com
Contact: 307.733.3316
Presented by the Jackson Hole Chamber of
Commerce
June
June 1st – September 30th ~ Teton Raptor
Center
Where: Hardeman Ranch
When: 2:00pm
More Info: Enjoy an hour-long educational
experience with live raptors. The Teton Raptor
Center is a nonprofit organization of
conservation biologists, veterinarians, wildlife
rehabilitators and volunteers who collectively
help birds of prey and promote environmental
health. Reservations appreciated.
Visit: www.tetonraptorcenter.org
Contact: 307.203.2551
June 4th ~ Jackson Kids Fishing Day
Where: R Park
When: 10:30am-3:00pm
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More Info: Sponsored by Wyoming Game and
Fish Department. Spend a day learning a little
about the sport of fishing. Kids under 14 may
participate and parents can come and learn.
Fishing gear will be provided. Lunch will be
provided and is free.
Visit: Email [email protected]
Call: Tracy Stephens at 307.733.2321
June 5th ~ Run and Ride for the Cure
Where: Wilson School
When: 9:30am
More Info: 7th annual event! Enjoy a great race
and help support the local Cancer Patients’
Support Fund via the St. John’s Medical Center
Foundation. Events for individuals, teams of
two, and kids!
Visit: www.skinnyskis.com
Contact: Phil Leeds at 307.733.6094
June 10th – 12th ~ The 40th Annual Jackson
Hole Rod Run/ EIEIO Easter Idaho Early
Organization
Where: The Virginian
When: 12:00pm, Friday
More Info: The Eastern Idaho Early Iron
Organization sponsors this annual car show to
be held at the Virginian Lodge. Parade will be at
10am on Saturday in town followed by the show
at noon back at the Virginian.
Visit: www.eieiocarclub.org
Contact: Dennis Wohlschlegel at 208.521.0240 or
Tracy Wohlschlegel at 208.521.3800
June 11th ~ Jackson Hole Half Marathon
Where: Teton Village Bike Path
When: Walk at 7:00am, Run at 8:00am
More Info: The Jackson Hole Half Marathon
starts in Teton Village and finishes in the Town
of Jackson in Phil Baux Park.
Visit: www.jhhalf.com.
Contact: Pam Reed at 520.403.3355 or email
[email protected]
June 11th – September 10th ~ Artists, Writers
and Photographers in the Environment
When: Second Saturdays
Where: TBD
More Info: Every second Saturday of the
month throughout the summer a local author, a
local artist, and a local photographer are invited
to share their knowledge with the public. Come
watch and learn from a professional. Free and
open to the public.
Visit: www.grandtetonpark.org
Contact: Shauna Lockhart or Margie Pettus at
307.739.3606
June 14th ~ Green Drinks JH
Where: Jackson Hole Land Trust
When: 5:30pm-7:00pm
More Info: Green Drinks JH is an informal
networking event where members of the
business community can connect and discuss
projects and ideas related to sustainable business
practices. These fun and engaging happy hours
are hosted by RRR
Business Leaders.
Visit: www.greendrinks.org/WY/Jackson,%20Wyoming
Contact: Casey Stout at 307.733.3316 or
[email protected]
June 15th – September 21st ~ Jackson Hole
People's Market
Where: Base of Snow King
When: 4:00pm-7:00pm
More Info: The weekly farmers market with a
happy hour is presented by Slow Food of the
Tetons every Wednesday evening during the
summertime.
Visit: www.jhpeoplesmarket.org
Contact: [email protected]
June 17th – September 18th ~ Grand Targhee
Summer & Scenic Chairlift Opening Day
Where: Grand Targhee
When: Weather Dependent
Visit: www.grandtarghee.com
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Contact: 800.TARGHEE
June 18th ~ National Museum of Wildlife
Art’s Plein Air Festival
Where: Sculpture Trail
When: 9:00am-2:30 pm
More Info: The Fifth Annual “Plein Air Fest”, a
family friendly event at the National Museum of
Wildlife Art, gathers more than 50 artists at the
museum’s sculpture trail overlooking the
picturesque National Elk Refuge. The artists
working outdoors (en plein air) draw a crowd to
enjoy the artwork and activities at the event,
which is free and open to the public. Artists will
paint around the three-quarter mile long
sculpture trail working with a variety of
mediums. During the fast paced “quick draw”
portion of the festival, artists will complete plein
air masterpieces in just four hours. Along with
seeing the artists at work, art lovers and
collectors will have an opportunity to purchase
the freshly created pieces via silent bid from
1:30-2:30pm.
Visit: www.wildlifeart.org
Contact: 307.733.5771
June 19th ~ Teton RaptorFest
Where: The Hardeman Barn
When: 1:00pm-5:00pm
More Info: Every Father's Day, thousands of
Jackson Hole locals and visitors flock to Teton
Raptor Center for "RAPTORFEST! Join us for
an exciting community celebration of birds of
prey, raptor displays, kids activities, local
musicians, day of learning, playing, and
celebrating. No parking at the Hardeman Barn.
Park at the Stilson Parking lot and take the
shuttle or bike to the event.
Visit: www.tetonraptorcenter.org
Contact: 307.203.2551.
June 20th ~ Rendezvous Lands Conservancy’s
Summer Solstice
Where: R Park
When: 5:00pm
More Info: The event will feature FoundSpace,
interactive art installations by the Jackson Hole
Land Trust and in partnership with Jackson
Hole Public Art. All day activities.
Visit: rendezvouslandsconservancy.org
Contact: Elisabeth Rohrbach at 307.733.3913
June 23rd – 25th ~ The 25th Jackson Hole
Writers Conference
Where: All Events in the Center Theater Unless
Noted Otherwise, Location of Craft Classes
Will Be Noted at Conference Venue
When: 10:00am
More info: Each year distinguished speakers,
editors, and agents join our resident faculty to
deliver three days of engaging dialogue,
collaboration and the opportunity for all of us to
raise the stakes on our work.
Visit: www.jacksonholewritersconference.com
Contact: 307.413.3332 or email
[email protected]
June 23rd – 25th ~ Jackson Hole Wine Auction
Where: Different Venues
When: Check individual events
More Info: The Grand Teton Music Festival
Welcomes you to the 22nd annual Jackson Hole
Wine Auction. Each June, the Jackson Hole
Wine Auction brings together the best food and
wine for a weekend rich in flavor and
philanthropy. Jackson Hole Wine Auction has
become the premier food and wine event in the
West.
Visit: www.jhwineauction.org.
Contact: 307.733.3050
June 24th – 26th ~Alpine’s Annual Mountain
Days Celebration
Where: Alpine, Wyoming
When: Fri. & Sat. from12:00pm-7:00pm and
Sun. from 9:00am-3:00pm
More Info: Fine Arts & Crafts show,
commercial booths, food vendors, musical
entertainment, Native American dancers,
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children’s activities, horseshoe tournament,
raffle and door prizes, and more!
Visit: www.alpinemountaindays.org
July 4th -August 20th ~ 55th Grand Teton
Music Festival: “Ten Years in the Tetons”
Where: Walk Festival Hall
When: Fridays 8:00pm, Saturdays 6:00pm
More Info: The Grand Teton Music Festival
(GTMF) provides exhilarating musical
experiences, presenting excellent classical
music and outstanding musicians. Unless
otherwise noted, concerts take place at Walk
Festival Hall in the heart of Teton Village in
Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Visit: www.gtmf.org
Contact: 307.733.1128
Contact: 307.654.5577
July
July 1st – 4th ~ 35th Annual Teton Valley
Balloon Rally
Where: Driggs, Idaho
When: 6:00am-8:30am
More Info: Each year, a gathering of balloon
pilots who love to fly near the Tetons come
together at the Teton County Fairgrounds in
Driggs, Idaho to celebrate Independence Day
with the local community as well as visitors
from around the country and globe.
Visit: www.tetonvalleychamber.com
Contact: 307.413.0174
July 4th – 17th ~ 5th Plein Air for the Park
Where: Open Reception at Craig Thomas
Visitor and Discovery Center.
When: 7:00pm-9:00 pm
More Info: Grand Teton Association is once
again partnering with Rocky Mountain Plein Air
Painters to present an exclusive “wet painting”
show and sale as a fundraiser and to increase art
awareness in Grand Teton National Park.
Visit: www.pleinairforthepark.org
Contact: 307. 413.0174.
July 4th ~ Jackson Hole Independence Day
Where: Town Square, Teton Village, and Snow
King
When: 7:30am-10:00pm
More Info: Featuring the Howdy Pardner
Ambassador Club 4th of July Parade, Pancake
Breakfast on Town Square, Town Square
Shootout, Jackson Hole Rodeo, live music,
fireworks, and more! Look for events held in the
Town of Jackson and Teton Village.
Visit: www.jacksonholechamber.com.
July 8th – 10th ~ Art Fair Jackson Hole
Where: Miller Park
When: Fri. and Sat. from 10:00am-6:00pm and
Sunday from 10:00am-4:00pm
More Info: Established in l965, Art Fair
Jackson Hole brings diverse forms of art to a
community that is rich with western history.
AFJH is a three-day event that takes place the
second weekend of July and August each year.
Admission is $3.
Visit: www.jhartfair.org
Call: 307.733.6379
July 8th – 10th ~ Teton Village Art & Antique
Show
Where: Teton Village
When: Fri. & Sat. from 10:00am-6:00pm and
Sun. from10:00am-5:00pm
More Info: MC Presents strives to promote
high end art and antique shows in premiere
resort areas. Each venue has its own unique
attributes; the shear natural beauty alone is
worth the travel. Country Home Magazine
included this show in their list of top art shows.
Visit: www.mcpresents.com.
Contact: Mary Nyholm-Vidano at
303.570.9763
Call: 307.733.3316
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July 8th, 10th, 15th and 17th ~ Thin Air
Shakespeare presents Taming of the Shrew
Where: Center Lawn, Center for the Arts
When: TBD
More Info: The production will include guest
artists, musicians, and other community
entertainers as part of the preshow
entertainment. Bring your picnic and your
family and friends to the free performances on
the Center Lawn.
Visit: www.offsquare.org
Contact: 307.733.4900
July 15th –17th ~ Grand Targhee Resort’s 12th
Annual Targhee Fest
Where: Grand Targhee Resort
When: TBD
More Info: A three-day music event at Grand
Targhee Resort featuring Folk, Americana,
Blues and a touch of Rock N Roll. Campers are
welcome! Free shuttle service from Driggs,
Idaho.
Visit: www.grandtarghee.com
Contact: 800.TARGHEE
July 19th – September 24th ~ Jackson Hole
Farmers Market
Where: Town Square
When: 8:00am-12:00pm
More Info: Visit the market on the Town
Square each Saturday during the summer. The
first market of the year always takes place on
the Saturday following July 4th and generally
runs through the third Saturday of September.
Each week features one local chef, market
sponsor, and nonprofit of the week.
Visit: www.jacksonholefarmersmarket.com
Contact: 307.413.6323 or email
[email protected]
July 22nd – 31st ~Teton County Fair
Where: Teton County Fairgrounds
When: 7:00am-10:00pm
More Info: Many events and activities for all
ages, including a special rodeo.
Visit: www.tetonwyo.org/fair
Contact: 307.733.5289
July 22nd – 24th ~ The Teton Village Art Show
Where: Teton Village
When: 10:00am-5:00pm
More Info: Held adjacent to the Mangy
Moose, this free event features sculpture,
original paintings, jewelry, photographs, and
wearable art.
Contact: Karen Boyd at 208.317.2575.
July 24th ~ Wilson Chicken Fry
Where: Stilson Parking Lot
When: 12:00pm
More Info: This popular social event is the
annual fundraiser for the Wilson Volunteer Fire
Department. Tickets are $10.
Contact: Captain Steve Mooney at
307.690.3024
July 23rd ~ 48th Annual Snow King Runners
Hillclimb
Where: Town Square
When: 9:00am
More Info: One of the most difficult foot races
in the west!
Visit: www.tetonparksandrec.org/
Contact: 307.739.9025
August
August/September TBD ~ Murie Spirit of
Conservation Award - Dinner and Ranch
Tour: This celebration of conservation
leadership honors individuals who have
demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the
protection of wildlife and wild places with our
Murie Spirit.
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Visit: www.muriecenter.org
Contact: 307.739.2246
August 6th ~ The 7th Annual Pierre's Hole
Race
Where: Grand Targhee Resort
When: TBD
More Info: The 2016 course will take racers
through fields of wild flowers, aspen trees and
old growth forest with fleeting views of the
majestic Teton Mountains as you race past!
Visit: www.grandtarghee.com/.../2016-pierreshole-50-100
Contact: 307.353.2300
August 12th – 13th ~ Cache-Teton Relay:
Where: TBD, Finish in Teton Village
When: TBD
More Info: A race from Logan, Utah to Teton
Village, Wyoming!
Visit: www.epicrelays.com
August 12th – 14th ~Art Fair Jackson Hole
Where: Miller Park
When: Fri & Sat from10:00am-6:00pm and
Sunday from10:00am-4:00pm
More Info: Established in l965, Art Fair
Jackson Hole brings diverse forms of art to a
community that is rich with western history.
AFJH is a three-day event that takes place the
second weekend of July and August each year.
Admission is $3.
Visit: www.jhartfair.org
Contact: 307.733.6379
August 12th – 14th ~ The 29th Annual
Bluegrass Festival
Where: Grand Targhee Resort
When: TBD
More Info: This three-day event has evolved
into one of the premier Bluegrass gatherings in
the west. Campers are welcome! Free shuttle
service from Driggs, Idaho.
Visit: www.grandtarghee.com
Contact: 800.TARGHEE
August 12th – 14th ~ Teton Village Art &
Antique Show
Where: Teton Village
When: 10:00am-6:00pm on Fri. & Sat. and
10:00am-4:00pm on Sun.
More Info: MC Presents strives to promote
high end art and antique shows in premiere
resort areas. Each venue has its own unique
attributes; the shear natural beauty alone is
worth the travel. Country Home Magazine
included this show in their list of top art shows.
Visit: www.mcpresents.com
Contact: Mary Nyholm-Vidano at
303.570.9763
August 14th ~ Jackson Hole Land Trust’s
36th Anniversary Picnic
Where: Fish Creek Ranch
When: 4:00pm
More Info: Each year, the Jackson Hole Land
Trust annual picnic celebrates the wide open
spaces of the valley that we as a community
have worked to protect.
Visit: www.jhlandtrust.org
Contact: Jenny Wolfrom at 307.733.4707 or
[email protected]/wwwjhlandtrust.org
Aug 19th – 21st ~ Jackson Hole Art & Antique
Show
Where: Miller Park
When: Fri. & Sat. from 10:00pm-6:00pm and
Sun. from 10:00am-4:00pm
More Info: MC Presents strives to promote
high end art and antique shows in premiere
resort areas. Each venue has its own unique
attributes; the shear natural beauty alone is
worth the travel. of the most
Visit: www.mcpresents.com.
Contact: Mary Nyholm-Vidano at 303.570.9763
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September
September 2nd – 5th ~ 7th Annual Wydaho
Rendezvous Teton Mountain Bike Festival
Where: Grand Targhee Resort
When: 8:30am -7:00pm
More Info: Mountain bikers from all over the
west will be gathering in Teton Valley for a
weekend long bike festival that offers loads of
fun including outstanding riding and clinics,
next year bike demo’s right before Interbike,
and exceptional entertainment!
Visit: www.tetonbikefest.org
Contact: Celeste Young at 208.709.8564 or
[email protected]
September 3rd ~ Jackson Hole Marathon
Where: Check Pre-Race Shuttle Info
When: 7:00am
More Info: Race from the Town of Jackson to
Teton Village and enjoy some of the most
beautiful views in the world.
Visit: www.jacksonholemarathon.com
Contact: Jay Batchen at 208.787.2077 or Mo at
307.733.3316
Presented by the Jackson Hole Chamber of
Commerce and Dreamchasers
September 4th ~The 76th Annual Jackson
Fireman’s Ball
Where: Heritage Arena
When: TBA
More Info: The Firefighters Association has
been hosting the Fireman’s Ball, making it one
of the oldest traditions in our valley. They will
have local food, vendors, live and silent
auctions, gun raffles and ice cold beer and
cocktails served by Jackson’s bravest.
Visit: www.jhfire.org
Contact: 307.699.5439
September 8th – 11th ~ Jackson Hole One Fly
Where: Locations Vary
When: Friday dinner at 5:30-6:00pm and
Sunday Awards Dinner at 5:00pm
More Info: International fly-fishing tournament
fundraiser for educational, conservation,
preservation, and rehabilitation projects for the
benefit of trout populations primarily in the
Snake River Basin. Invitation only.
Visit: www.jhonefly.org
Call: 307.203.2654.
September 8th – 18th ~32nd Annual Jackson
Hole Fall Arts Festival
Where: Venues Around Jackson Hole
When: Times Vary
More Info: Widely recognized as one of the
premier cultural events in the Rocky Mountain
West, thousands of art enthusiasts are drawn
each year to experience the diverse artwork and
breathtaking natural surroundings that make
Jackson Hole a leading cultural center.
Highlights of the festival include Palates &
Palettes Gallery Walk, Taste of the Tetons, and
Quick Draw Art Sale & Auction.
Visit:
www.jacksonholechamber.com/fall_arts_festiva
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Contact: 307.733.3316
See a supplemental calendar at the end of this
document.
Presented by the Jackson Hole Chamber of
Commerce
September 10th ~ 34th LOTOJA Classic
Where: Begins in Logan, Utah
When: 6:00am
More Info: At 206 miles, LoToJa is the longest
one day race in the country, and is always held
on the first Saturday after Labor Day. Cyclists
must conquer three mountain passes through
Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming
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Visit: www.lotojaclassic.com
Contact: 801.546.0090
September 10th ~ Annual Old Bill’s Fun Run
For Charities
Where: Jackson Town Square
When: 10:00am
More Info: Sponsored by the Community
Foundation of Jackson Hole, Old Bill’s Fun Run
For Charities is the most innovative fundraiser
in the nation. The race includes 5K, 10K and 2K
competitive and recreational divisions. Creative
costuming is encouraged.
Visit: www.cfjacksonhole.org.
Contact: 307.739.1026
September 20th ~ Green Drinks
Where: Wort Hotel
When: 5:30pm-7:00pm
More Info: Green Drinks JH is an informal
networking event where members of the
business community can connect and discuss
projects and ideas related to sustainable business
practices. These fun and engaging happy hours
are hosted by RRR Business Leaders.
Visit: www.greendrinks.org/WY/Jackson,%20Wyoming
Contact: Casey Stout at 307-733-3316 or email
[email protected] or visit
September 27th ~ Closing Day at Grand
Targhee Summer Resort and Scenic Chairlift
Visit: www.grandtarghee.com or
Call: 800.827.4433 or 307.353.2300
When: 10:00am -7:00pm
More Info: A film festival focused on the
issues that matter, stories that need telling and
groundbreaking science. This year, WILD
Festival will have a SCIENCE theme, and will
be a unique & exciting opportunity for you to
attend premier film screenings, take part in
hands-on experiments, and personally interact
with some of the world’s leading scientists,
conservationists, and filmmakers.
Visit www.jhwild.org
Contact: 307.200.3286
October 13th – 15th ~ The SHIFT Festival
Where: Center for the Arts
When: TBD
More Info: Held each October in the
spectacular valley of Jackson Hole, SHIFT is an
annual festival that celebrates the intersection of
conservation with nature, culture, and
adventure. Led by urban millennials and young
people of color, the SHIFT Summit will
facilitate a deep drill of the opportunities and
challenges at the heart of our common interests,
while lunch and breakfast discourses, happy
hours, film programs, keynote speakers and the
People’s Banquet add dynamic, provocative
cross-pollination to the mix.
Visit: www.shiftjh.org.
Contact: 307.690.1561
October 11th ~ Fall Road Closures in
Yellowstone National Park, including
Beartooth Highway, Tower to Canyon, and
Dunraven Pass.
October
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October 9th ~ Closing Day at Jackson Hole
Mountain Resort
Visit: www.jacksonhole.com.
Call: 307.739.2654
Oct 7th – October 9th ~ Jackson Hole WILD
Science
Where: Center for the Arts
October 11: Dunraven Pass (Tower Fall to
Canyon); Beartooth Pass (US 212 to Red
Lodge, Montana) close
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October 31st ~Trick or Treat on Town
Square and Costume Contest: The community
is invited to gather with their little princesses
and superheroes to participate in the costume
contest and to visit local businesses to trick or
treat. The costume contest will be held on Town
Square at 4:30pm. Arrive early! There will be
prizes for different age categories – grown-ups
are included!
Visit: www.jacksonholechamber.com
Contact: 307.733.3316
Presented by the Jackson Hole Chamber of
Commerce
November 25th ~Town Square Lighting
Ceremony
Where: Town Square
When: 5:00pm-7:00pm
More Info: This favorite holiday event features
music and holiday carols, the lighting of the
Town Square and the arrival of Santa Claus into
Jackson Hole. Celebrate the season from
5:00pm to 7:30 pm and allow jolly Saint Nick to
warm your tummy with cookies, hot chocolate
and coffee around the square.
Visit: www.jacksonholechamber.com
Call: 307.733.3316.
Presented by the Jackson Hole Chamber of
Commerce
November
November 1st ~ Grand Teton National Park
Winter Road Closures: The Teton Park Road
from Taggart Lake Trailhead to the Signal
Mountain Lodge and the Moose-Wilson Road
from the Death Canyon Trailhead to the Granite
Canyon Trailhead are closed to motorized
vehicles from November 1st -April 30th .
November 7th ~ Yellowstone National Park
Fall Road Closures: All park roads closed to
the public at 8 a.m., except from the North
Entrance to Upper Mammoth Terrace, and
Mammoth via Tower Junction to Northeast
Entrance. Cooke City via Colter Pass to the
Long Lake gate is not maintained for wheeled
vehicle travel.
November 3rd – 5th ~ Jackson Hole Culinary
Conference
Where: TBD
When: TBD
More info: The annual Jackson Hole Culinary
Conference caters to aspiring culinary educators
and students, chefs, and epicureans alike.
Visit: www.jhculinaryconference.com
Contact: 307.733.7425
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ONGOINGSUMMEREVENTS...
Town Square Shootout
Watch a lively reenactment of frontier justice on
the Jackson Town Square in what is the longest
running shootout in the country! Held Memorial
Day through Labor Day, Monday-Saturday at
6:00pm. Free to the public. No reservations.
Sponsored by the Jackson Hole Chamber of
Commerce, call 307.733.3316 or visit
www.jacksonholechamber.com
Stagecoach Rides
Runs daily from Memorial Day through Labor
Day from 9:00am to 9:00pm. Adults ride from
$6.00 and children for $4.00. Route in the
downtown area.
Evening Art Gallery Walks
Every Thursday night from 5:00pm-8:00pm
from July through September. The downtown
Jackson Hole Galleries invite you to participate
in Thursday evening art walks. Visitors and
locals alike have the opportunity take part in the
spirit of Jackson Hole by meeting featured
artists and enjoying complimentary food and
beverages.
Jackson Hole Online
Event Websites
www.jacksonholechamber.com/events
www.jhnewsandguide.com/calendar/
www.jhcenterforthearts.org/calendar
www.jacksonholenet.com/events/
www.jacksonholebuzz.com
www.tetonraptorcenter.org
www.wildlife.org
www.jacksonholehistory.org
www.tetonhospital.org/
www.jacksonhole.com
www.snowking.com
www.grandtarghee.com
www.wyomingstargazing.org
www.gtnp.gov/grte
www.nps.gov/yell
The Jackson Hole Rodeo
Beginning Memorial Day weekend and running
through Labor Day, the rodeo takes place every
Wednesday and Saturday, some weeks in July
and August also feature a Friday night rodeo.
The first rodeo kick-off will be Saturday, May
28th. Sponsored by The Jackson Hole Rodeo
Company, tickets can be purchased by calling
307.733.7927 or online at www.jhrodeo.com.
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