Calendar of Events for the Yellowstone
Grand Teton Region
Our region has many events to choose from, you
have the Eastern Idaho state fair at the end of August,
the Balloon Races in Teton
Valley during the weekend of the 4th of July. The Stage Stop
Dog Sled Race that starts in Jackson Hole on the third
weekend in January, The Winter Festival in Star Valley
on Presidents
Weekend,
rodeos in Swan Valley and Island Park and many more.
Fore more info click on a community below for a more comprehensive
Calendar of events.
Calendar of Events All events are estimated times on an annual basis - check for actual
times
January
Jackson • International Pedigree
Stage Stop Sled Dog Raceand Winter Carnival starts last saturday of January
307-733-3025
Feburary
Jackson • Presidents Weekend:
Moose Chase Nordic Skate Reace. Teton Pines to Jackson hole Mountain
Resort. Contact: 307-739-2770
Shriner's All American Cutter Races.Gates open at 10:00 and race begins
at 12 noon.Saturday Banquet & Calcutta: 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Contact:
Bob Zimmer, 733-4052 / 413-1407 Location info: Melody Ranch Race Track.
Star Valley • Maverick Challenge
Snowmobile Hillclimb - Presidents Weekend
Ashton • American Dog Derby
- Presidents Weekend Events include a 12 dog -100 mile race, an 8 dog
- 60 mile race, 40 mile pot luck race, a
junior 8 mile race, mutt races, arts and crafts fair. Also included are
a celebrity race on Friday and a snow shoe race on Saturday. Phone:
(208) 652-3987
Pocatello • Dodge National
Circuit Finals Rodeo - Starts middle Wednesday in March check webstite for
exact times.
April
Jackson • Pole-Pedal-Paddle first Saturday in April, 2006, 8:00am - 3:00pmContact:
Jackson Hole Ski Club at 307-733-6433 Location info: Teton Village to
Astoria Hot Springs
Teton Valley • SpudFest third
week in April, SpudFest celebrates the best of the independent filmmakers
making family movies. Our festival
gives you and your family the opportunity to be entertained, enlightened
and moved by films that deal with the issues of your own lives. more info.
St. Anthony • St. Anthony Cowboy
Poetry GatheringDates: 2rd Fri. & Sat. in April. (sometimes
third weekend) Features local and nationally ranked poets, cowboy variety show
and old trail
songs.
CD's and tapes available.
Phone: (208) 624-4870
Idaho Falls • East Idaho Fly
Tying and Fly Fishing Expo -third weekend in April. Celebration of
fly fishing and fly-tying at the Shilo Inn with
demonstrations by 120 tyers from all over the country. Includes tying
and casting workshops, hourly programs, women's and youth workshops.
Concludes Saturday night with a fundraising banquet and auction. For
information see www.snakerivercutthroats.com
May
Jackson • Memorial Weekend
Old West Days Celebration Enjoy the parade, rodeo, Old West Brew Fest,
Draft Horse Pull, Mountain Man Rendezvous,
American Legion
Memorial Services, Pipes for Peace, Single Action Shooting Match, Shoot-Out
Gang's Real Cowboy Gala.Contact: Chamber of Commerce, 307-733-3316
June
Bozeman • The Emerson Center
for Arts & Culture is hosting
an art workshop by Mary Ann Cherry titled "Paintings with Freshness".
The class will welcome painters in oil, watercolor, or pastel and will
be held June 15th - June 17th. Class will run from 9am - 4pm. For more
information call (208) 524 -1284 or email cherryart@cableone.net
Jackson • Jackson Hole Film Festival second week in June.See
website for details, www.jhff.org Contact: Todd Rankin @ 307-733-8144
Alpine • Mountain Days Celebration -third weekend
in June - The "MOUNTAIN
DAYS" three-day
fun-filled event attracts tourists from all over! Arts & Crafts
as well as Fine Arts and Commercial Booths occupy the grounds of the
Royal Resort (former Alpen Haus) at
the Junction of Highways 89 and 26. The Craft Booths and Commercial areas
will be separate but both adjoin the popular 1800's authentic Pioneer
Village which is the focus of activities.
July
Jackson • Grand Teton Music Festival - July to August. Experience
one of the world’s great music festivals
when visiting Jackson Hole. 200-member resident company - a true "all-star" ensemble.
Walk Festival Hall, Teton Village. Call the GTMF ticket office at 733-1128.
Jackson • July 10 - Renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman will conduct a lecture and book signing at the National Wildlife Art Museum, Thursday, July 10th to open his summer art exhibition at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole
Teton Valley • The Teton Valley
Summer Festival features Hot Air Balloons, the traditional Community
Fourth of July Celebrations,
Arts and Crafts,
the Old Time Fiddlers' Contest, a myriad of Recreational Activities,
numerous Food Service and Social Events, and a whole lot more! starts
on the thursday of 4th of July weekend
Jackson • July 4th Celebration July 4 2006, 10:00am - 10:00pm.
4th Jackson Hole is an exciting place to celebrate the 4th of July.
4th of July Parad, JH Community Band Concert on the Town
Square;
Music in the Hole; and the Jackson Hole Jaycees 4th of July Fireworks
Display.For complete 4th of July celebration information, please visit:
4th of July in Jackson Hole. Contact: Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce,
307-733-3316
Jackson • Teton County Fair starts third week in
July. The Teton County Fair hosts many events and activities for all
ages, including a special rodeo. For more information and a complete
schedule, visit www.tetoncountyfair.com
Rexburg • Idaho International Dance & Music
Festival - Starts last weekend in July and lasts for a week. Hundreds
of dancers from around the world share their culture and promote world
peace. Free events include opening and closing ceremonies, street dance,
parade, fireworks, and Youth Culture Day. Phone: (208) 356-5700
- website
Teton Village • Micro-Brew
Festival the first week in August a number of regional breweries show
off their talents
with some added fun, food, and music. Contact: Shannon McCormick
at 307-733-9779
Grand Targhee • Grand Targhee
Bluegrass Festival the second weekend in August more
info.
Swan Valley • Art in the Park
- 3rd week in August! - Artists from across the West will highlight
this western and wildlife
art show. 3rd week in August! If you are a potential exhibitorr
or just want more info contact Teresa : 208-313-3174!
Teresa
Jackson • Wyoming Highlanders Festival third friday
in August View a full Scottich festival inlcuding "Calling
of the Clans",
Scottish Athletics, Bagpipe bands, Bonnie-Knees contest, Kilted Tug-of-War,
Clan Booths, vendors of Scottish foods and much, much more. For
more details please visit: www.wyohighlanders.net Contact:
Dave 307- 733-4096 x 101
Jackson • Art Fair Jackson
Hole third weekend of August. The Art Fair Jackson Hole features fine
art and crafts. Contact: The Art Association
at 307-733-8792. Location info: Miller Park, Jackson, Wyoming
Teton Valley • Teton Valley
Fair second week in August contact Teton Co. Agriculture Dept. 354-2961
for more information.
September
Blackfoot • Eastern Idaho State Fair - Starts
Labor Day Weekend and runs through the following Sunday. More Info Eastern Idaho State Fair
website.
Jackson • Fall Arts Festival
second weekend of September. The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival is
widely recognized as one of the premier
cultural
events in the mountain west, the Jackson
Hole Fall Arts Festival draws thousands of visitors each year. Contact:
Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce at 307-733-3316 or see website.
Jackson • Old Bill's Fun Run on the second Saturday
of every September. The first event of its kind in the nation, the idea
for Old Bill's Fun Run for Charities came from an anonymous couple affectionately
known
as "Mr. and Mrs. Old Bill." Their vision was to expand the
charitable pie in Jackson Hole by encouraging the entire community to
participate in philanthropy. the people of Jackson show their generosity
of spirit through Old Bill's Fun Run for Charities. The day is filled
with a Fun Run and Walk, entertainment,
food and informational booths. The magic of a community celebration combined
with ease of giving has increased awareness about the work of local organizations
and has raised over $38 million in the last nine years. Contact: Community
Foundation of Jackson Hole at 307-739-1026
October
November
Grand Targhee opens Thanksgiving weekend if there is enough snow
