Old West Days

*Old West Days 2019 will take place on the 23rd-27th of May 2019, check back soon for more detailed information! See below what took place in 2018!*

May 24th - 28th, 2018 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming 

 Jackson Hole, Wyoming is proud to host the 37th Annual Old West Days Celebration, May 25-28, 2018. Jackson Hole has long been referred to as "The Last of the Old West" and, with the area's rich history, it's 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 more. If you would like more information, please email info@jacksonholechamber.com or call 307.733.3316.

Thursday, May 24th Schedule

• Mountain Man Rendezvous and Traders' Row
  9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. at 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 Dan or Brenda Thyer at (406) 682-5255.

• "Toast to the Cowboy" Million Dollar Cowboy Bar Grand Reopening Chamber Celebration & Sign Unveiling
  5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

           Join the Chamber and the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in celebrating the new ownership and unveiling of the
           revamped Cowboy Bar & legendary refurbished Million Dollar Cowboy Bar sign!

Friday, May 25th Schedule

• Mountain Man Rendezvous and Traders' Row 
  9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. at 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 Dan or Brenda Thyer at (406) 682-5255.

•  Historical Walking Tour
   Meet at the center of Town Square at 10:30 a.m.

            Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum: Free walking tour of historic downtown Jackson.
            For more information contact Steve Roberts at 307-733-2414

• Old West Days Kickoff At The Bar J
  7:00 p.m at 4200 W Bar J Chuckwagon, Wilson, WY 83014

           Nationally acclaimed Bar J Wranglers You'll be served up a truly western style Chuckwagon dinner and enjoy-world class
           cowboy entertainment. Call 307-733-3370 to make a reservation, reservations recommended. 

Saturday, May 26th Schedule

• Mountain Man Rendezvous And Traders' Row
  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Teton County Fairgrounds

           Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon,
           Bow & Arrow Competition, and Hawk & Knife Competition.           
           For more information contact Dan or Brenda Thyer at (406) 682-5255.

• Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum 
  10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  
  Open House & two for one Admission at Both Museum Locations.
   
• 37th Annual Old West Days Parade
  10:00 a.m. on 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!

• Stage Coach Rides
  Town Square
  
  Stage Coach Rides around historic downtown Jackson. $6 Adult $4 Child
   
• Old Town Entertainment
  11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Town Square

           Country Western Music, Kids Crafts & Activities, a Mechanical Buffalo, Demonstrations, and Line Dancers!

• Old West Brewfest - Click here to learn more about Brewfest!
  11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on 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 Maureen Murphy at 307-733-3316.

• FREE SHOWING of "Shane"
  2:00 at Twin Cinema on Pearl Street - Come see a 1953 powerful western classic set in Jackson Hole.
  Generously sponsored by Jackson Hole Cinemas
   
• Shootout Gang Kickoff  
  6:30 - 7:30 p.m on Deloney Street (on Town Square)

           Join the Shootout gang and members of the JH Playhouse for a Kickoff Event on the Town Square. 
           For more information call The Jackson Hole Playhouse at 307-733-6994.

• Jackson Hole Rodeo
  8:00 p.m. at the Teton County Fairgrounds

  This is the real thing partner, the original American sport of authentic ranch skills.
  For more information call the Rodeo at 307-733-7980.

Sunday, May 27th Schedule 

• Mountain Man Rendezvous And Traders' Row
  9:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m. at the Teton County Fairgrounds

           Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, and
           Hawk & Knife Competition. For more information contact Dan or Brenda Thyer at (406) 682-5255.

• Aerial Tram Opens – Free to locals (with ID) and discounted rates online at jacksonhole.com
   
• Wyoming Cowboy Church
  10:00 a.m. on Town Square

           Join us for a good old fashion, non-denominational service with long-time local Phillip Wilson under the tent on Deloney.

• FREE SHOWING of "Shane"
  2:00 at Twin Cinema on Pearl Street - Come see a 1953 powerful western classic set in Jackson Hole.
  Generously sponsored by Jackson Hole Cinemas
   
• SUNDAY SIP & SEE
  12:30- 3:30 pm on Town Square
  Come see local artists do live art demonstrations from painting with gunpowder to painting on skulls!
  
  Wine available for purchase by Jackson Hole Winery, event is free to attend.
  
  Artist include: Danny Shervin, Borbay, Lyndsay McCandless, Fred Kingwill, Emily Boespflug, John Springer and Erick Nelson.

Monday, May 28th Schedule 

• Mountain Man Memorial Day Ceremony
  9:00 a.m. at Teton County Fairgrounds

• Mountain Man Rendezvous And Traders' Row
  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 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 Betsey Johnson at (406) 682-5255.

• American Legion Memorial Service
  10:00 a.m. Town Square flagpole
   
• Stagecoach Rides
  Town Square 
  
  Stage Coach Rides around historic downtown Jackson. $6 Adult $4 Child
   
• Jackson Hole Shootout 
  6:00 p.m on Town Square

           Shootout gang on the Town Square, the longest running shootout in the country, since 1957.

Upcoming Jackson Hole Old West Days Dates

May 24-27, 2019
May 22-25, 2020

Updated on April 9, 2018