Jackson Hole Town Square Shootout
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Experience the thrill of the Wild West at the Jackson Hole Town Square Shootout - a captivating tradition that has been entertaining visitors since 1957. As the longest-running shootout in the country, this event brings the frontier spirit to life right in the heart of Jackson Hole.
Event Details:
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When: 6:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Where: Northesast corner of Jackson's Town Square (Corner of Deloney Ave. and Center St.)
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Cost: Absolutely free! No reservations requires. Donations welcomed.
What to Expect:
Arrive by 5:30 pm to secure a good viewing spot and immerse yourself in the pre-show atmosphere. As the clock strikes six, watch as cowboys, outlaws, and saloon girls - portrayed by talented actors from the Jackson Hole Playhouse - take you on a 20-minute journey filled with gunfights, signing, and dancing. It's a family-friendly spectacle that offers a genuine taste of the Old West.
Check out the Shoot Out Cam at 6 pm MT:
Make it a night to remember:
After the shootout, extend your evening by exploring the charming shops, art galleries, and eateries surrounding the Town Square. For an immersive experience, consider attending a Western-themed musical at the Jackson Hole Playhouse, where many of the shootout performers showcase their talents.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to relive the legends of the Wild West. The Jackson Hole Town Square Shootout is more than just a show - it's a journey back in time that will leave you with lasting memories.
Note: The shootout does not take place on Sundays. Spectators are advised to gather on the northeast corner of the Town Square for the best viewing experience.
Learn More about the Town Square Shootout
What's the Legend and History Behind the Jackson Hole Shootout Gang?
Clover the Killer was a hardened outlaw who rode into the dusty streets of Jackson, ready for a fight with anyone who stepped in his way. He was the meanest, ugliest, no-good, hoss-thief this side of Teton Pass.
Clover the Killer was no match for the Cache Creek Posse, however. The good guys were the ones who protected the women, children, and citizens of Jackson. Every night throughout the summer, starting in June 1956, the Posse would drag Clover the Killer into Town Square in an attempt to hang him. Undoubtedly, Clover never felt the noose tighten around his neck.
Either his thieven' friends would come a ridin' with their six guns and steal Clover right out from underneath the Posse or the rope would break or somethin' would happen. This was the beginning of the Shootout Gang.
How Did the Town Square Shootout Get Started?
How it all started can be debated. Whether a group of businessmen concocted the idea at the local Tavern or Clover Sturlin (A.K.A. Clover the Killer) came up with the story all by himself, one thing is for certain: The Shootout was an immediate success and remains one–the Jackson Hole Shootout is reportedly the longest continually running gunfight in the United States, having begun in 1957.
The Jackson Hole Shootout Gang: a Modern Interpretation
If your smoking gun of interest has yet to cool off, further your ride with local author Alexandra Fuller’s Cowboys and Immigrants: An African Emigre’s Jackson, Wyoming. Fuller explores the Jackson Hole Shootout and other old-west traditions of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in National Geographic. Read the story at nationalgeographic.com.
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