Old West Days

Old West Days and ElkFest are Jackson Hole’s tribute to our Western Heritage and Community Culture. It’s more than just a tribute though, it’s a time to celebrate it and experience it!

The festival kicks off on the weekend of May 16th with ElkFest, Teton Powwow, and the High Noon Chili Cook-off in downtown Jackson Hole.  The Best of the West Parade, Old West Brewfest, and Million Dollar Music Fest round out the festival on Memorial Day weekend.  The Mountain Man Rendezvous celebrates the rich history and tradition of the Rocky Mountain fur trade over the entire 10 days of the festival at the Teton County Fairgrounds.

Enjoy ales from breweries all over the Mountain West and sample bowls of chili made by high-end restaurants, as well as the Boy Scouts. And….vote for your favorites! Observe the Teton Powwow where indigenous knowledge keepers will share their rich culture, traditions, dance, and history. Tip your hats to Teton County Fair’s Rodeo Royalty in the The Best of the West Parade. Bid on elk antlers that were gathered by our very own boy scouts and more.

TICKETS & TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, May 16th:
Mountain Man Rendezvous, 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day

Saturday, May 17th:
ElkFest on Town Square
7 am – Private Antler Sales
9:30 am – Elk Antler Auction Announcements and Opening Ceremony
10 am – Scouting Elk Antler Auction Starts
10 am – Boy Scout Expo

Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day

Sunday, May 18th:
High Noon Chili Cookoff 12 pm – 4 pm. Town Square
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day

Monday, May 19th:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day

Tuesday, May 20th:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day

Wednesday, May 21st:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day

Thursday, May 22nd:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Chamber Mixer 5 pm – 7 pm. JD High Country Outfitters
Million Dollar Music Fest Kickoff Concert. 7 pm. Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day

Friday, May 23rd:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Shoot Out Opening Day Celebration. 6 pm. Town Square
Historic walking tours begins downtown
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day

Saturday, May 24th:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Best of the West Parade 10 am. Broadway & Glenwood
Old West Brewfest 11 pm – 4 pm. Town Square
Old West Family Activities. 11 pm – 4 pm. Town Square
Jackson Hole Shoot Out. 6 pm – 7 pm. Town Square

Sunday, May 25th:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Cowboy Church. 10 am – 12 pm. Town Square
Million Dollar Music Fest. Town Square

Monday, May 26th, Memorial Day: 
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Memorial Day Honor Guard Ceremony with rifle salute. Time TBA. Town Square
Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony. 10:30 am – 12 pm. Aspen Hills cemetery, South Park cemetery, Snake River Bridge, Elliot cemetery