Old West Days
For lots of old western fun, you need to come to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the Old West Days celebration. Plenty of music, contests, rodeos and even shootouts. The kids will never forget this adventure from days of old. People come from all over the country for this famous event.
Jackson Hole Old West Days
Organization: Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
Dates: 05/25/2012 - 05/27/2012 update info
Time: 9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM
Event Cost: varies
Venue: Various locations around Jackson Hole in Jackson,WY
Contact: Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (307) 733-3316
Email:
Website: www.jacksonholechamber.com/old_west_days/
Event Details:
Jackson Hole, Wyoming is proud to host the 30th Annual Old West Days Celebration, May 27-30, 2011. Jackson Hole has long been referred to as "The Last of the Old West", and with Jackson Hole's rich history, its no wonder Old West Days is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Visitors from all over the country come to delight in the live music, theatrical entertainment, arts and crafts, delicious food, rodeo events and much, much more.
Event Highlights
FRIDAY, MAY 27
MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 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 Ray Thompson at (801) 809-4531.
ANTLER RENDEZVOUS
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fair Building. Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information contact Richard Tolman at (307) 733-3086.
KIDS CONNECTION
4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Wort Hotel. Join the Wort Hotel in celebrating the opening of the Wort Shops with live entertainment, fun for the kids, and snacks for everyone!
JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT
6:00 p.m. Town Square
Shootout gang on the Town Square, the longest running shootout in the country, since 1957.
KICKOFF AT THE BAR J
7:00 p.m. Bar J Chuckwagon
Nationally acclaimed Bar J Wranglers
You'll be served up a truly western style Chuckwagon dinner and enjoy-world class cowboy entertainment!
Reservations Recommended. 307-733-3370.
JACKSON HOLE ROTARY WINE FEST
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Snow King Events Center
A tasting of over 400 wines from around the world
Tickets available from all Jackson Hole Rotarians and at local liquor stores. $25 in advance, $30 (subject to revision) at the door. 307-733-4466.
SATURDAY, MAY 28
MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 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 Ray Thompson at (801) 809-4531.
ANTLER RENDEZVOUS
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fair Building
Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information contact Richard Tolman at (307) 733-3086.
30TH ANNUAL OLD WEST DAYS PARADE
10:00 a.m. 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!
OLD TOWN ENTERTAINMENT
11:30-4:00 p.m. Town Square
Country Western Music, Kids Crafts & Activities, a Mechanical Bull, Demonstrations, Cowboy Poetry, Line Dancers, and a Cowpoke Rodeo!
OLD WEST BREWFEST
11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. in the Town Square
Try a sampling of an age-old craft. Enjoy a variety of beers from regional breweries. Brew samplers - look for the covered tent on Deloney Street. For more information call Tim Harland at 307-739-2337.
OPEN HOUSE – FREE ENTRY @ THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
All Day
STAGE COACH RIDES
Stage Coach Rides around historic downtown Jackson. $6 Adult $4 Child
JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT
6:00 p.m. Town Square
Shootout gang on the Town Square, the longest running shootout in the country, since 1957.
JACKSON HOLE RODEO
8:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds
This is the real thing pardner, the original American sport of authentic ranch skills.
307-733-7980.
SUNDAY, MAY 29
MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 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 Ray Thompson at (801) 809-4531.
ANTLER RENDEZVOUS
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fair Building.
Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information contact Richard Tolman at (307) 733-3086.
WYOMING COWBOY CHURCH
10:00 a.m. Town Square
Join us for a good old fashion, non-denominational service with long-time local Phillip Wilson under the tent on Deloney.
OPEN HOUSE – FREE ENTRY @ THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
12:00-5:00 p.m., 225 North Cache
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR
3:30 p.m. Meet at the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, 225 North Cache.
HOOTANANNY at the WORT HOTEL
5:00 p.m. Silver Dollar Bar & Grill
STAGECOACH RIDES
Stage Coach Rides around historic downtown Jackson. $6 Adult $4 Child
MONDAY, MAY 30
MOUNTAIN MAN MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
9:00 a.m. Teton County Fairgrounds
AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL SERVICE
10:00 a.m. Town Square-Memorial Day ceremonies at the flagpole
MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 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 Ray Thompson at (801) 809-4531.
STAGECOACH RIDES
Stage Coach Rides around historic downtown Jackson. $6 Adult $4 Child
JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT
6:00 p.m. Town Square
Shootout gang on the Town Square, the longest running shootout in the country, since 1957.
OLD WEST DAYS INFORMATION HEADQUARTERS
At The Historic Wort Hotel, Broadway @ Glenwood
Friday: Noon-7pm
Saturday: 8am-6pm
Sunday: 9am-5pm
Information, schedules & poster sales!
- The Old West Fest is held in late May every year.
- See live music, Antler Auctions, microbrew tasting, archery contests, delicious breakfast feasts and more!
- Covering the Town Square with activities for the entire family!
Overview: If you want to experience something special on your Grand Teton National Park trip, you have to stop by the town of Jackson in Wyoming for their next Old West Days even. Held annually in May, it has something for everybody! You and the kids will enjoy a fabulous parade, see lots of entertaining people and activities and hear great music. There are rodeos with western cowboys and a famous shootout, in fact the longest running shootout in the US, with the shootout bunch at the Town Square.
When: The Old West Fest takes place in late May every year.
Where: The town Square is the center of fun for this weekend fair.
Fees: Most of the events are free to view for the public. Prices of antlers vary by auction. Tickets for microbrew tasting can vary as well.
Details: Delicious food is only the start! Watch mountain men compete in a bow and arrow competition. Meet some real western gunslingers and see poets and musicians perform. You'll love the street breakfast that runs until later in the morning, and you won't want to miss the line dancing and fiddles playing.