May 27th thru May 30th, 2016
The Memorial Day Weekend in Jackson Hole Has a lot to offer. A full schedule of events keeps the town buzzing with activity. This year Jackson Hole with be celebrating the 35th Anniversary of “Old West Days.”
The Mountain Man Rendevous and Antler Rendevous are ongoing throughout the weekend at the Teton County Fairgrounds.
Don’t miss parade downtown on Saturday morning at 10am. There is a Brew Fest held on the town square on Saturday as well, which provides a good opportunity to sample some locally crafted beers.
2016 Old West Days Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016
9am-5pm: MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS’ ROW – at the Teton County Fairgrounds: Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information contact Betsy Johnson, 801.641.9451.
10:30am: Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum Free Walking Tour – Meet at the center of Town Square for this fun and educational tour of historic downtown Jackson.
5:00pm-8:00pm: JACKSON HOLE ROTARY WINE FEST- at Snow King Events Center. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.rotarywinefest.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2016
9:00am-5:00pm: MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS’ ROW – 9:00am-5:00pm at the Teton County Fairgrounds: Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information contact Betsy Johnson, 801.641.9451.
10:00am: 35th ANNUAL OLD WEST DAYS PARADE – on Town Square: One of the last and best horse-drawn parades of the Old West! Enjoy mountain men, vintage vehicles, covered wagons, and the legendary gathering of gunslingers of the West!
11:30-4:00pm: OLD TOWN ENTERTAINMENT – on Town Square: Country Western Music, Kids Crafts & Activities, and more!
11:00am-5:00pm: OLD WEST BREW FEST – on Town Square: Try a sampling of an age-old craft. Enjoy a variety of beers from regional breweries. Entrance is free and beers may be traded for wooden nickels purchased at the entrance. Each token is $1. One token = one taste. Individual tokens are perfect for people who would like to swing in after the parade for a sample or two. There are special $10 and $20 packages for those who are planning to enjoy a larger variety of breweries. Commemorative mugs are $5. If you have a vintage OWD mug, remember to bring it along to help reduce waste! This event has become one of the biggest Old West Days attractions. More than a dozen regional craft breweries will gather under one tent on Jackson Town Square offering their best beers to tasters and asking for their vote, with the coveted Golden Boot Award going to the brew with the most votes.
Alaskan Beer – Juneau, Alaska
Blacktooth Brewing Co. – Sheridan, Wyoming
Deschutes Brewery
Grand Teton Brewing Company – Victor, Idaho
Jackson Hole Brewery – Jackson, Wyoming
Jackson Hole Distributing – Jackson, Wyoming
Lander Brewing Company – Lander, Wyoming
Merchant Du Vin – Tukwila, Washington
Odell Brewing Company – Fort Collins, Colorado
Osprey Distributing – Jackson, Wyoming
Roadhouse Brewery – Wilson, Wyoming
Sierra Nevada Brewery – Chico, California
Snake River Brewing Co. – Jackson, Wyoming
Snow Eagle Brewing – Idaho Falls, Idaho
Thai Me Up Restaurant & Brewery – Jackson, Wyoming
Uinta Brewing Co. – Salt Lake City, Utah
Wildlife Pizza & Brewery – Victor, Idaho
Wind River Brewing Company – Pinedale, Wyoming
6:00pm: JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT – on Town Square: Shootout gang on the Town Square, the longest running shootout in the country, since 1957. To learn more about the Shoot Out Gang, click here.
6:30pm: JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT STREET DANCE- 6:30pm on Town Square: Join the Shootout gang for dancing and music on Town Square under the tent.
SUNDAY, MAY 29
9:00am-5:00pm: MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS’ ROW – at Teton County Fairgrounds: Pre-1840 Mountain Men complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information contact Betsy Johnson, 801.641.9451. 10:00am: WYOMING COWBOY CHURCH – on Town Square: Join us for a good old fashion, non-denominational service with long-time local Phillip Wilson under the tent on Deloney.
MONDAY, MAY 30
9:00am: MOUNTAIN MAN MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY – at Teton County Fairgrounds 10:00am: AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL SERVICE – on Town Square – Memorial Day ceremonies at the flagpole 9:00am-5:00pm: MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS’ ROW – at Teton County Fairgrounds: Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information, please contact the booshway, Betsy Johnson, 801.641.9451.