Events Calendar

Mon 30th

Tue 31st

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Fri 3rd

7:30 AM Free Ranger Led Hikes at the Old Faithful Area- Fairy Falls Frolic
Join us for a FREE Ranger led hike through the Old faithful Area of Fairy Falls.*Sign up at any visitors center in advance for tickets and info.Fairy Falls Frolic 7:30 am, Tuesday & Fridays from june 13th to Sept 6th. Ramble along the edge of a spectacular geyser basin and through a thriving young forest to Fairy Falls where water plunges 200 feet over a lava wall. Visit a backcountry hydrothermal area that includes Imperial Geyser.Difficulty Moderate Duration 5 hours Total Distance 6.4 miles/10.3 km Type of Trail Out and back; maintained trail.

11:00 AM 1st Annual VARD Golf Tournament at Huntsman Springs
 Valley Advocates for Responsible Development (VARD) is teaming up with the Golf Club at Huntsman Springs for the First Annual VARD Golf Tournament on Friday, September 3, 2010. Experienced to novice golfers will have the opportunity for 18-holes of tournament play at the magnificent 7,331-yard Huntsman Springs course designed by world-renowned architect, David McKay Kidd. Resting in the shadows of the scenic Grand Teton and surrounded by beautiful natural terrain, this tournament offers a unique opportunity for the community to kick-off their Labor Day weekend by playing at the award-winning, private golf club, while contributing to a charity event for VARD. Proceeds from the golf tournament will be donated to VARD for their “Reshaping Development Patterns” project, a joint effort between VARD, the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Sonoran Institute. The goals of the Reshaping Development Patterns project are to plan for and provide sustainable solutions and best management practices for reshaping unsustainable development patterns around the West. Tournament Details: <ul><li>$125 per person (includes green fee, range balls, cart, barbeque lunch, and entry for prizes) </li><li>Limited to 16 four-person teams (64 players) (form your own team or sign-up as an individual or pair) </li><li>11am warm-up followed by catered lunch </li><li>1pm “shot-gun” start in “best ball shamble” format (the foursome picks the best drive and then everyone plays out the hole from that spot, with the best ball score being used) </li><li>Fun putting contest, reception, and prize giveaways following the tournament </li></ul> Space is limited—sign-up early to ensure your spot!   To register, please contact Jen Werlin or Sandy Mason at VARD at (208) 354-1707 or email at <a href="http://mce_host/jen@tetonvalleyadvocates.org">jen@tetonvalleyadvocates.org</a> or <a href="http://mce_host/sandy@tetonvalleyadvocates.org">sandy@tetonvalleyadvocates.org</a>. Please indicate your level of play (i.e., beginner, novice, intermediate, advanced) and names of fellow team members. Individuals are encouraged to sign-up and will be teamed up with other individuals based on ability. Send your check payment to (must be received by Wednesday, September 1, 2010): VARD; PO Box 1164; Driggs, ID 83422 Visit VARD’s Web site: www.tetonvalleyadvocates.org <<a href="http://www.tetonvalleyadvocates.org/">http://www.tetonvalleyadvocates.org</a>> Visit Huntsman Springs Web site: www.huntsmansprings.com <<a href="http://www.huntsmansprings.com/">http://www.huntsmansprings.com</a>>

6:00 PM Town Square Shootout
Watch a lively reenactment of frontier justice on the Jackson Town Square, in what is the longest, continuously running shootout in the country! The Jackson Hole Shootout takes place: Monday-Saturday at 6:00 p.m. on the Town Square.

9:00 PM Lukas Nelson & the Promise of the Real
<a href="http://www.promiseofthereal.com/">Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real</a> will play an intimate concert for just 150 people at the Trap Bar from 9:00 to 11:00 pm.   On Friday, Lukas and his band will open for The Meat Puppets on our main festival stage. Tickets for this special Trap Bar performance can be purchased in conjunction with <a href="http://www.grandtarghee.com/the-resort/news-events/1773/TheMeatPuppets.php">The Meat Puppets</a> concert - a $5 upgrade on the $20 ticket gets you access to both concerts and your first beer is free at the Trap.Only 150 tickets available for the Thursday night Trap concert!  <a href="http://shop.grandtarghee.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=33">Click here to purchase tickets online</a>.  Tickets will be available in local ticket outlets mid-August.

Sat 4th

8:00 AM Free Ranger Led Hikes at the Old Faithful Area - Shoshone Lake Discovery
Join in the Free Ranger led hikes at the Old Faithful Area.**Register at any visitors center ahead of time!Shoshone Lake Discovery 8 am, every Wed. & Sat. (June 13th to Sept 6th) Take a hike straight into the wilderness of Yellowstone. Follow DeLacy Creek to the pebbly shore of Shoshone Lake, the largest backcountry lake in the United States and a beautiful destination for this backcountry hike.Difficulty Moderate (Elevation gain: 200 ft/60 m) Duration 4.5–5 hours Total Distance 6 miles/9.6 km Type of Trail Out and back; maintained trail.

8:45 AM Ultra Running Races
Grand Targhee Resort and Grand Teton Races are teaming up for a world-class endurance race in the Tetons over Labor Day Weekend. In its sixth  year, these races offer a choice of distances: a trail marathon, a 50-miler and a 100-miler. A 10K will be offered for those who want to tackle a shorter distance. Each race will utilize the same 25 mile loop consisting of single track and service roads, with three miles of pavement per loop. A kids fun run has been organized for young runners. All 100 mile participants are required to complete a minimum of eight hours of trail work or volunteer service at a trail race. Registration for the 2010 Events closes on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 (registration for the 10K closes on Friday, September 3rd.) Please click here to <a href="http://grandtetonraces.athlete360.com/">register on-line via Athlete360.com</a>.

9:00 AM A Brush With Kindness
Volunteer on a Habitat for Humanity A Brush with Kindness project this summer!A Brush with Kindness is a program of Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area that helps low-income homeowners by offering exterior home improvements at low cost. Volunteer teams work to improve the condition of homes by painting, landscaping, and performing minor exterior repairs at minimal costs to homeowners who would be unable to complete home repairs on their own.Volunteers are needed to help with projects Saturdays throughout the summer! No experience is necessary!

7:00 PM Willie Nelson Concert
Willie Nelson will be performing an outdoor concert September 4th 2010 at snow King Resort.  The Labor Day concert is a special event bringing Willie Nelson back to valley for an excited crowd!Tickets can be purchased locally from Snow King and Tobacco RowOr purchased online by Visiting TicketFly.com <a href="http://www.ticketfly.com/tickets/event-details/?tfly_event_id=10315">http://www.ticketfly.com/tickets/event-details/?tfly_event_id=10315</a>

8:00 PM Jackson Hole Rodeo
The Jackson Hole Rodeo sponsors bi-weekly evening rodeo events that include barrel racing, calf roping, bull riding, and more. Rodeos also feature refreshments provided by the Cowboy Chuckwagon and kid's activities.Events begin at 8PM  / Wed and Sat night May 26- Sept. 4. THE FINAL RODEO FOR THE SEASON IS SEPT 4TH!Ticket Pricing:<ul><li>$18 Reserved Seating (coverd grandstands)</li><li>General admission is $ 13 adults $8 for children</li></ul>

Sun 5th

4:00 PM Concert on the Commons - JJ Grey & Mofro
Here we go again bringing live music to the Hole. Free summer concert series in Teton Village. Concert on the Commons will run all summer long and feature five different shows so get ready! No need to worry about it selling out, everything is free just show up and bring a blanket! July 18       Benyaro August 1     The Pimps of Joytime August 8     Leslie Stevens and the Badgers: August 15   Lunkur Sept 5        JJ Grey & Mofro: And its FREE!!!!      The Jackson Hole Music Experience will open every concert, showcasing the talent of the alumni of its Rock and Roll camps. The START bus will be running, offering convenient public transport from the town of Jackson. Dogs and glass products should be left at home. Low-back chairs are recommended