August in Jackson Hole is absolutely stacked with music, mountains, and feathered friends. From bluegrass in the Tetons to reggae royalty on Snow King, this month’s concert calendar is straight fire.
Art lovers can hit two major fairs, while thrill-seekers can pedal, race, or climb their way into the alpine. Oh, and if you haven’t caught a live raptor show yet, you’ve got plenty of chances.
Here’s everything going down in Jackson this August, from art walks to trombone trios to free park days:
🖼️ August 1: First Friday Art Walks
Stroll, sip, and gallery hop in downtown Jackson. 5:30–7:30 p.m.
🚵 August 2: Pierre’s Hole 50/100
Epic mountain biking at Grand Targhee Resort on nearly every trail they’ve got.
🏃 August 2: Rendezvous Mountain Hillclimb
6.1 miles, 4,100 vertical feet, and a tram-top finish line. Starts 8:30 a.m.
🏞️ August 4: Free Entry to Grand Teton National Park
Celebrate the Great American Outdoors Act with no wallet required.
🦅 August 5 & 6: Alive@5 with Teton Raptor Center
Falcons, owls, and eagles—oh my! Free live raptors at the Village Commons.
🎤 August 6: Live Music at The Deck
Another gondola-top sunset jam. 5:30–8 p.m. $18.
🎶 August 7: Alive@5 Tempo Thursdays: Flute & Harp Duet
GTMF chamber music floats through the air at Village Commons.
🎪 August 8–10: 34th Annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival
Infamous Stringdusters, Molly Tuttle, The Wood Brothers, and more. Camp out in Alta!
🎶 August 11: Front Porch Concerts at Murie Ranch
Sit a spell on Mardy’s porch. 6–6:45 p.m. Free.
🦅 August 12 & 13: Alive@5 with Teton Raptor Center
Wings, wisdom, and wild encounters. Free at Village Commons.
📅 August 14: Alive@5: Trombone Trifecta
Three trombones walk into a mountain town… 5 p.m. GTMF brass magic.
🍻 August 14: Snake River Brewing Music Series: Jamie Hansen
Cold brews and Jamie’s tunes, 5–8 p.m.
🖼️ August 15–17: Jackson Hole Art Fair
Family-friendly art fest with music, food, and demos. jhartfair.org
🖼️ August 15–17: Teton Arts & Antiques Fair
Treasure hunting in Teton Village. mcpresents.com
🦅 August 16: GTMF’s Trombone Trifecta at Teton Raptor Center
Big brass meets real birds. 12:45 p.m. Free, but register.
🎶 August 17: King Concert Series: Marcus King Band
Gritty Southern soul at Snow King’s summit. kingconcerts.com.
🍻 August 18: Snake River Brewing Music Series: Brendan Nolan
Live Irish-tinged Americana from 5–8 p.m.
🎶 August 19: King Concert Series: Wilco
Alt-rock royalty headlines Snow King. Gondola ride included.
🦅 August 19 & 20: Alive@5 with Teton Raptor Center
Raptors return to Village Commons for one more talon-filled two-fer.
🎭 August 22 & 23: GTMF presents Hansel & Gretel
Opera night at Walk Festival Hall. 6 p.m. $40 adults/$5 kids.
🍻 August 23: Bikes and Brews at JHMR
Ride hard, sip harder. 20 breweries, trails, music, and mountain fun.
🎶 August 24: King Concert Series: Damian & Stephen Marley
Reggae royalty atop Snow King. kingconcerts.com.
🦅 August 26 & 27: Alive@5 with Teton Raptor Center
If you haven’t been yet… now’s the time! Free bird show.
📅 August 30: The Rendezvous Enduro at JHMR
Montana Enduro Series rolls into Jackson. montanaenduro.com
🎶 August 31: King Concert Series: Kaleo
Icelandic rock under Wyoming stars. kingconcerts.com.
