Events in Jackson, Wyoming, range from the spring Old West Days festival to summer rodeo performances and autumn arts events. Their recurring patterns can help you plan a visit, though exact dates and venue details may vary.
- Spring: Old West Days is an annual festival with several event categories.
- Summer: The Jackson Hole Rodeo runs on a regular weekly schedule from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
- Autumn: The Fall Arts Festival spans multiple days and venues throughout Jackson Hole.
- Rodeo tickets: The official website is the only authorized seller; seats are general admission.
Spring: What is Old West Days?
Old West Days is an annual Jackson festival that brings together several event categories. The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce describes its program as including ElkFest Weekend, Restaurant Week, and Million Dollar Music Fest Weekend.
Because the festival combines different events, check the program for the activities and venues that match your plans. Its annual pattern makes it a recurring spring option, but specific dates should be confirmed before you book around it.
Summer: How does the Jackson Hole Rodeo schedule work?
The Jackson Hole Rodeo holds performances on Wednesdays and Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, with additional Fridays during July and August. The schedule excludes Teton County Fair week, which the rodeo describes as the last full week in July.
Performances start at 8 p.m. and gates open at 6:30 p.m. All seats are general admission, and the rodeo runs rain or shine. The grounds are at 447 Snow King Ave. in Jackson; they are about a 10-minute walk from Town Square.
Buy authorized tickets only through the Jackson Hole Rodeo’s official website: the organization says tickets from third-party vendors will not be accepted. Check the official site before you go for current dates, ticket details, and venue information.
Late summer: Where is the economic policy symposium?
The economic policy symposium takes place at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park. Its location outside downtown Jackson makes it a separate venue to account for when arranging transport and lodging.
If the symposium is part of your plans, confirm its dates and attendance details with its organizers before setting your itinerary.
September: What happens at the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival?
The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival runs across multiple days and venues throughout Jackson Hole. That spread makes it useful to check individual event locations rather than assume every activity is in the same part of town. Seasonal activities at Snow King Mountain are also relevant to some town events.
The festival includes a range of arts events, from walks to fairs and museum programs. For a town-centred outing, Jackson’s Town Square is a useful point of reference: the rodeo grounds are about a 10-minute walk from the square. The festival’s event venues, however, vary across Jackson Hole.
Regular Third Thursdays Art Walks generally take place on the third Thursday of nearly every month from 5–8 p.m. The Fall Arts Festival may have a different arrangement, so confirm the schedule for the particular event you plan to attend. The rodeo grounds are about a 10-minute walk from Jackson’s Town Square.
Checking event dates, tickets and venue details
Confirm each event’s dates, ticket rules, and venue with its organizer before making plans. The rodeo schedule is published by the Jackson Hole Rodeo, while the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce provides Fall Arts Festival information.
Jackson’s Town Square is a useful point of reference for getting oriented during an event in town.
For a town-based visit, several events take place in Jackson, and Alpine Motel is about 6 minutes on foot from Jackson city centre. It is a motel in Jackson.
FAQs
Is Old West Days an annual event?
Yes. Old West Days is an annual Jackson festival with event categories that include ElkFest Weekend, Restaurant Week, and Million Dollar Music Fest Weekend.
When does the Jackson Hole Rodeo usually run?
Its season pattern is Wednesdays and Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, with additional Fridays during July and August. It excludes Teton County Fair week, described as the last full week in July.
Are Jackson Hole Rodeo seats reserved?
No. All seats are general admission. The rodeo says its official website is the only authorized ticket seller.
Where does the Fall Arts Festival take place?
Festival events take place over multiple days and at multiple venues throughout Jackson Hole, so check the location for each event you plan to attend.