There is still a lot of summer fun to be had in and around Jackson Hole in August. Music festivals and concerts, art fairs, road and up-the-mountain races, as well as performances by nationally-known musicians and dancers at the Center for the Arts are all on tap this month.
We've got the most comprehensive list of things to do in Jackson Hole in August. Check it out and take in all of the month's offerings.
Calendar of Events and Festivals
Ongoing throughout the month:
• Wyoming Stargazing offers free, year-round, public stargazing events on clear Thursdays of each month just after sunset in the northwest corner of the Stilson parking lot off Hwy. 390 and 22, behind the bus hut where there are no lights. There is $25/person recommended donation. Astronomy educators use one of their large aperture telescopes to show you planets, stars, planetary nebulae, galaxies, and more. There is no need to reserve your spot in advance; just come and go as you please. In the event of inclement weather, visit Wyoming Stargazing offices at 1135 Maple Way, unit 1, for a sci-fi movie screening. Popcorn, apple cider and hot cocoa are provided.
• The Virginian Saloon offers "Live From The Virg" every Thursday acoustic sessions featuring Americana, Western and folk from 9-11 p.m.; no cover. On Fridays from 9-midnight listen to live music; Saturday nights feature rotating bands and DJs.
• Farmers Market on the Town Square - Every Saturday morning until noon, the Farmer's Market features fresh produce and music; ends late September. - jacksonholefarmersmarket.org
• The iconic Jackson Hole Hootenanny occurs every Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Dornans in Moose.
• Free Monday Musical Adventures - Every Monday; presented by Grand Teton Music Festival from 9-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. at Greenspace on the Block; through August 14th - gtmf.org
• Free Tuesday Musical Adventures - Presented every Tuesday until August 13th by Grand Teton Music Festival from 10-10:45 a.m. at Teton Village Commons - gtmf.org
• "Yoga on the Trail" is offered for free every Thursday from 9-10 a.m. on the sculpture trail at the National Museum of Wildlife Art; bring your own mat - wildlifeart.org
• Concerts on the Commons in Teton Village - Free music series every Sunday in Teton Village at 5 p.m.
• Raptors on the Refuge at the National Elk Refuge - An informal daily program about raptor conservation at the National Elk Refuge, 532 N Cache; starts at 2 p.m. and birds will be put up promptly at 3 p.m.; through August 28th
• "Full Circle: An Exhibition of Community Creation, Curation, and Collaboration" at the National Museum of Wildlife Art is comprised of works created by community members and is on display in the Wapiti Gallery throughout the summer and fall.
• "Music in the Mountains" in Alpine features live music from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at Marge Grover Park Gazebo. Food trucks and refreshments are there, too.
• Sunday Funday at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort - Every Sunday through September 10th, enjoy $20 bike park tickets and 20% off rentals from JH Sports; enter the weekly disc golf tournament for a chance to win prizes; 2-5 p.m.
• Free Tuesday Musical Adventures - Presented every Tuesday by Grand Teton Music Festival from 9-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. at Teton Village Commons; through August 15th - gtmf.org
• Jackson Hole History Museum Walking Tours - 10:30 a.m. Meet at the History Museum just off Town Square on Broadway for this fun and educational one-hour tour of historic downtown Jackson on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Cost: $12 adults; $10 adults over age 60, students, retired military; free ages 5 and under
• Take a stagecoach ride around the Square. Four to six passengers can fit into the old West stagecoach for a 10-minute trip throughout downtown Jackson. Tickets are $6 to $10 and can be purchased in the Stage Stop Building.
• Walk-Up Wednesdays at the National Museum of Wildlife Art; Every Wednesday through August, from 11 to 11:45 a.m, the museum offers free guided tours.
• "Oklahoma!" at Jackson Hole Playhouse - Jackson Hole's only dinner theater's 2024 summer musical; Mon.-Sat. - jacksonplayhouse.com
• Jackson Hole Shootout - The longest-running shootout in the country; daily except Sundays in Town Square at 6 p.m.
• Jackson Hole People's Market - Locally-produced food items and crafts; music; held every Wednesday at the Center for the Arts; 4-7 p.m. - jhpeoplesmarket.org
• Slow Food in the Tetons sponsors a farm stand at Snake River Brewing from noon-6 p.m. on Fridays
• Avian Experience at Teton Raptor Center - Held at 2 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Teton Raptor Center in Wilson; meet birds of prey in the historic barn; book online at tetonraptorcenter.org
1, 2024/ Alive @5 Tempo Thursdays with Grand Teton Music Festival - featuring chamber ensembles of GTMF musicians this year; string quartet
1, 2024/ Summer Music Series at Snake River Brewing - Free music from 5-8 p.m.
2, 2024/ Third Annual King Concerts series atop Snow King Mountain - Cypress Hill with Souls of Mischief will perform. Ticket prices vary for each concert and include the gondola ride to the summit. Venue gates and band start times will also vary each night. Tickets are available online at kingconcerts.com
3, 2024/ Pierre’s Hole 50/100 - Mountain bike race at Grand Targhee Resort on nearly all of the resort’s single-track and double-track trails. - grandtarghee.com
3, 2024/ Rendezvous Mountain Hillclimb - The most demanding Hillclimb running event in the West! The climb covers a little more than 4100' vertical in just 6.1 miles to the top of the Aerial Tram. Starts at 8 a.m. rendezvousmountainhillclimb.com
4, 2024/ Concerts on the Commons in Teton Village - Free music series every Sunday in Teton Village at 5 p.m.
5, 2024/ GTMF on the Road: Murie Center - Grand Teton Music Festival musicians present a free mini-concert from 6-6:45 at the center, located in Moose.
5, 2024/ Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
6, 2024/ Alive@5 on the Village Commons with Teton Raptor Center - Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage. Enjoy up-close, arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free - tetonraptorcenter.org
7, 2024/ Alive@5 on the Village Commons with Teton Raptor Center - Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage. Enjoy up-close, arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free - tetonraptorcenter.org
7, 2024/ Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
8, 2024/ Alive @5 Tempo Thursdays with Grand Teton Music Festival - featuring chamber ensembles of GTMF musicians this year; flute and harp duet
8-11, 2024/ 34th Annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival - Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, Wyoming. This always-popular music fest features the Infamous Stringdusters, The Wood Brothers, Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway and Joe Craven, plus many more artists.
11, 2024/ Concerts on the Commons in Teton Village - Free music series every Sunday in Teton Village at 5 p.m.
12, 2024/ Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
13, 2024/ Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers at Center for the Arts - Tickets will cost $73 to $168. For more information, visit jhcenterforthearts.org
13, 2024/ Alive@5 on the Village Commons with Teton Raptor Center - Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage. Enjoy up-close, arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free - tetonraptorcenter.org
14, 2024/ Alive@5 on the Village Commons with Teton Raptor Center - Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage. Enjoy up-close, arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free - tetonraptorcenter.org
14, 2024/ Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
15, 2024/ Summer Music Series at Snake River Brewing - Free music from 5-8 p.m.
15, 2024/Alive @5 Tempo Thursdays with Grand Teton Music Festival - featuring chamber ensembles of GTMF musicians this year; woodwind quintet
16-18, 2024/ Jackson Hole Art Fair - Hosted by the Art Association of Jackson Hole at the Center For the Arts lawn, this is a quintessential Jackson family-oriented summer event featuring dozens of international, national and local artists, live music, food, and snack booths, hands-on, kids art activities and artists demos. - jhartfair.org
18, 2024/ Concerts on the Commons in Teton Village - Free music series every Sunday in Teton Village at 5 p.m.
19, 2024/ Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
20, 2024/Alive@5 on the Village Commons with Teton Raptor Center - Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage. Enjoy up-close, arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free - tetonraptorcenter.org
21, 2024/ Alive@5 on the Village Commons with Teton Raptor Center - Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage. Enjoy up-close, arm’s length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free - tetonraptorcenter.org
21, 2024/ Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
22, 2024/ Summer Music Series at Snake River Brewing - Free music from 5-8 p.m.
24, 2024/ Bikes and Brews at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort - A family-friendly event featuring mountain biking, live outdoor music and a Brewfest. Ride the bike park, climb the Via Ferrata, hike the trails, soar above the mountain with JH Paragliding and enjoy the scenery from the Aerial Tram and gondolas before ending the day with unlimited tastings from 20 breweries and live music; 2 to 7 p.m. For ticket prices/packages, visit jacksonhole.com
26, 2024/ Concerts on the Commons in Teton Village - Free music series every Sunday in Teton Village at 5 p.m.
26, 2024/ Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
28, 2024/ Live Music at the Deck - Top of the gondola; local musicians play from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; gondola tickets are $18; food and drink available
30, 2024/ Alive @5 Raptor Tuesdays - Hawks, eagles, owls and falcons take center stage at the Village Commons Amphitheater with an educational and engaging presentation from Teton Raptor Center.
30-31, 2024/ 2nd annual Labor Day weekend Horseshoe Music Festival at the Virginian - Music, fashion, culinary and wellness event; runs through Sept. 1st - horseshoemusicfestival.com
30-9/1, 2024/Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival at Grand Targhee - Only bike fest of its kind in the Tetons - grandtarghee.com
31, 2024/ The Rendezvous Enduro at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort - Montana Enduro Bike Race Series comes to Jackson - montanaenduro.com
OTHER THINGS TO DO
Take in the Grand Teton Music Festival
The Grand Teton Music Festival welcomes top talent from world-renowned symphonies each year. Under the baton of Music Director Donald Runnicles, these musicians come together to soak up inspiration from the mountain setting, renew their artistic vows to music making and provide exhilarating music for festival patrons.
The Wall Street Journal calls the Grand Teton Music Festival at Walk Hall in Teton Village, “one of the best places to hear classical music in the summer.”
The season began July 4th and continues through August with chamber music, big band classics and festival orchestra favorites.
Get On Board a Scenic Float
Scenic floats on the famous Snake River allow you to experience Jackson Hole or Grand Teton National Park from a "boat's eye view," seeing wilderness and wildlife that you wouldn't be able to access on foot or by car—not to mention the riverside views of the spectacular scenery. From your raft you’ll be able to spot bird species like bald eagles and sandhill cranes at close range as they fish at the riverbank. If you're lucky, you'll see a moose wading through the water, or perhaps elk, deer, coyote, or even a bear!
You aren't likely to get wet, but it's still a good idea to dress in layers and to bring water and extra sunscreen. The scenic float is also a photographer's dream so don’t forget your camera and/or smartphone. Trips average a total of 3 hours in length. Reservations are required!