Mountain Man Rendezvous
Step back into the rugged days of the early 1800s at the Mountain Man Rendezvous—a living history adventure at the heart of Old West Days in Jackson Hole. Families will love exploring rows of canvas tents filled with skilled artisans demonstrating age-old crafts like leatherworking, blacksmithing, beading, and fur trapping.
Kids can dive into hands-on fun with axe throwing, archery, and a Saturday scavenger hunt designed just for young explorers. The Rendezvous hums with the energy of a frontier trading post, where traders swap goods and stories alike—don’t be surprised if a mountain man in full buckskins offers a tale or two!
Interactive storytelling and educational demos bring frontier survival skills to life, from fire-starting to the art of bartering. Whether you're five or fifty, the Rendezvous is your family’s chance to live the legend, connect with the past, and make memories that feel larger than life.
Trader's Row Marketplace
Experience the heart of the Mountain Man Rendezvous at the Trader's Row Marketplace. A traditional hub of commerce and social interaction during the 19th-century fur trade era, Trader Row's Marketplace is your chance to experience what an authentic Mountain Man Rendezvous looks like. Peruse a diverse array of goods from traditional hatchets and axes to leather goods and other mountain man crafts. Every day, 9 am - 5 pm, at the Teton County Fairgrounds all festival long.
Mountain Man Scavenger Hunt
Bring the family for the Mountain Man scavenger hunt. Held on the two Saturdays of Old West Days, the Mountain Man Scavenger Hunt is a chance for your family to immerse yourself in all things Mountain Man while engaging in a fun, family-friendly activity. Saturdays at noon, May 17 & 24.
Ultimate Towner Adventure Race
It's the Ultimate Towner meets Mountain Man Rendezvous in Jackson Hole! This iconic Jackson Hole experience is a 2-hour on-course Amazing-Race for both locals and visitors. Old school obstacles are combined with in-town, family-friendly checkpoints in a choose your own adventure format. Designed for individuals and teams, this is an all-ages and abilities event. Held on Sunday, May 18th.
Wagons & Tales Living History
Step back in time and experience the rugged spirit of the 1800s. This immersive, family-friendly event brings the past to life with two incredible reenactments: Wagons & Tales, showcasing the daily life of 1850s homesteaders joins the Mountain Man Rendezvous on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a fun, educational weekend for the whole family, this is a can’t-miss event.