Jackson Hole Old West Days
 
 
Old West Days

 

Plan to attend the 29th Annual Old West Days Celebration: May 28-31, 2010

Jackson Hole, Wyoming is proud to host the 29th Annual Old West Days Celebration, May 28-31, 2009. Jackson Hole has long been referred to as "The Last of the Old West." With Jackson Hole's rich history, its no wonder that 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.

For more information on Old West Days, contact the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce at:
info@jacksonholechamber.com or 307-733-3316.

 

2009 Event Highlights:

FRIDAY, MAY 22

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 on the Rendezvous, please contact Bud Mecham at 435-635-0322 or mpottery@infowest.com.

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 on the Antler Rendezvous, please contact Joe Schloss at 307-733-4007 or jschloss1000@hotmail.com.

THE KIDS COWBOY CONNECTION
5:00 p.m. Family fun in front of The Wort Hotel on Broadway. 
Poets and musicians, refreshments and autographs sponsored by the Wort Hotel and the famous Silver Dollar Bar and Grill.

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 ROTARY WINE FEST
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Snow King Events Center
The annual Jackson Hole Rotary Wine Fest is a benefit for local high school seniors and teachers. 2008 brought in $60,000 for scholarships! The tasting will include more than 400 wines from around the world. Tickets available from all Jackson Hole Rotarians and at local liquor stores. $30 in advance, $35 (subject to revision) at the door. 307-733-4466.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

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, please contact Bud Mecham at 435-635-0322 or mpottery@infowest.com.

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 Joe Schloss at 307-733-4007.

28TH 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
12:00-6:00 p.m. Town Square
Country Western Music, Kids Crafts & Activities, Clogging, Cowboy Poetry, Line Dancers, Cowpoke Rodeo, Pickin' & Fiddlin' and Bagpipes too!

OLD WEST BREW FEST
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.

LUNCH UNDER THE BIG TOP
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 P.M. Town Square

STAGE COACH RIDES
Stage Coach Rides around historic downtown Jackson. $6 Adult $4 Child

THE KIDS COWBOY CONNECTION
5:00 p.m. Family fun in front of The Wort Hotel on Broadway. 
Poets and musicians, refreshments and autographs sponsored by the Wort Hotel and the famous Silver Dollar Bar and Grill.

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. 307-733-2805.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

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, please contact Bud Mecham at 435-635-0322 or mpottery@infowest.com.

ANTLER RENDEZVOUS
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fairbuilding
Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information contact Joe Schloss at 307-733-4007.

COWBOY CHURCH
10:00 a.m. Town Square

STAGECOACH RIDES
Stage Coach Rides around historic downtown Jackson. $6 Adult $4 Child

COWBOY KICK-OFF AT THE BAR J
7:00 p.m. Bar J Chuckwagon
The nationally acclaimed Bar J Wranglers will serve up a truly Western style Chuckwagon dinner with world-class cowboy entertainment! Reservations Recommended. 307-733-3370.

MONDAY, MAY 25

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, please contact Bud Mecham at 435-635-0322 or mpottery@infowest.com.

STAGECOACH RIDES
Stage Coach Rides around historic downtown Jackson. $6 for adults and $4 for children.

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-8:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am-8:00pm
Information, schedules and poster sales!