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Old West Days

Posted on: May 18th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

May 22rd thru May 25th, 2015

The Memorial Day Weekend in Jackson Hole Has a lot to offer. A full schedule of events keeps the town buzzing with activity.

Friday night’s Jackson Hole Rotary Wine Fest held at the Snow King Sports and Events Center is one of Jackson’s more popular annual events. Hundreds of wines from around the world are available for tasting.

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.

2015 Old West Days Schedule of Events

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015

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 23, 2015

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: 34th 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.

old west brewfest jacskon hole wy
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 24

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 26

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.

JH Rotary Wine Fest 2014

Posted on: May 19th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

Friday May 23rd from 5:30pm to 8pm

The Rotary Club of Jackson is once again hosting its annual Wine Fest. Participate in an enjoyable evening of good eats and great sips to raise money for the Rotary Scholarship Fund. Tickets will cost $25 or $50/VIP admissions at the door. A silent auction and raffle featuring some amazing items including destination travel, gift certificates to local eateries, trips, spa days, activities and tours of the local area and more. There are hundreds of wines available for tasting. The Wine Fest is attended by many locals, as it is the last of the Spring social events before Summer kicks into gear.

jackson hole rotary winefest

There will be a silent auction and raffle. The proceeds will be used to provide scholarships. The Rotary Scholarship Fund donates $50,000 annually to local students and teachers. The beverage being celebrated lends itself quite well to enjoying a Spring evening in Jackson Hole.

 For more information on the Wine Fest.

High Noon Chili Cookoff

Posted on: May 15th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

Sunday May 18th, 12pm

Jackson Hole’s High Noon Chili Cookoff wraps up the downtown events for the annual ElkFest. Each Spring a number of amateur and professional chili chef’s face off on the Town Square. Many locals look forward to this annual competition. Trophies are awarded for both the professional and amateur classes. A number of local eateries vie for bragging rights in this annual competition. high noon chili cook off jackson hole wy The day tends to be rather social and seems to be an excellent way to get out and enjoy spring time in Jackson. You get tickets with which you can cast your vote for your favorite flavor.