Community Calendar

Thursdays in July & August. Top Jackson Hole yoga instructors conduct weekly summer classes outside on the south part of the Sculpture Trail (parking lot to your left as you come up the hill). Participants will feel inspired doing Sun Salutations and Downward Dogs as they look across the grand vista of the National Elk Refuge. Join us in connecting with two art forms—visual art inspired by artists over the centuries, and the art of yoga, ensuring healthy mind, body, and spirit. All levels welcome. Free.

*Please bring your own mat and water!

The Slow Food Farm Stand is open every Thursday & Friday, 12–6pm at the Snake River Brewing lot in Jackson, (280 S Jackson St.) Shop fresh, seasonal produce from over 30 local and regional farmers all summer long through September.

An American Celebration: Ring in the 250th birthday of our nation with music of all styles by American composers. Fun for the whole family, this program for string quartet and percussion will get the audience singing, dancing, and drumming along. Join us for the fourth year of our partnership with the Teton Village Association’s Alive@5 series! Before and after, enjoy the Jackson Farmer’s Market in Teton Village!

On the Road brings live classical music to audiences in Teton County and surrounding communities through free concerts performed by Festival Orchestra musicians and hosted with our community partners. Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich leads programs that are accessible to all ages and bring music to life with explanations and demonstrations.

Join The Center and Jackson Hole Public Art for a meet and greet with John Grade, the selected artist for the Center for the Arts 20th Anniversary Park Installation in 2027.

John Grade is bringing a major outdoor art installation to The Center Amphitheater that pays homage to Jackson's relationship between the natural environment and the humans that inhabit it. The piece – to be installed in the summer of 2027 – will feature a suspended net across The Center Amphitheater with a constellation of elements that will evoke both the complex anatomy of a tree as well as the larger composition of a forest.

Grade will be at The Center Park Tent to meet members of the community and share more about the inspiration behind the project, including what drew him to Jackson, the region's wildfire ecology, and the creative vision and technical challenges involved in bringing the installation to life. Brief remarks at 6:00 PM will be followed by 10-15 minutes of Q&A.

We've partnered with Trout Unlimited to host a FREE private screening of The River, a new documentary on the Colorado River crisis — told through the farmers, tribal communities, and cities whose lives depend on it.

Following the film, we'll host a panel with:
Sara Porterfield, Trout Unlimited's Western Water Policy Advisor
Eric Barnes, a rancher featured in the film
Mara Tasker, the film's director

Please RSVP: https://riverdocumentary.com/#/upcomingscreenings

The timing matters: this screening tour lands right as the river's governing guidelines expire and a new agreement is being negotiated. The River aims to give the river — and the people who depend on it — a voice in that decision. While it's set on the Colorado River, the water challenges it explores echo far beyond the basin.

Terry Tempest Williams has been called “a citizen writer,” a writer who speaks and speaks out eloquently on behalf of an ethical stance toward life. A naturalist and fierce advocate for freedom of speech, she has consistently shown us how environmental issues are social issues that ultimately become matters of justice. “So here is my question,” she asks, “what might a different kind of power look like, feel like, and can power be redistributed equitably even beyond our own species?”

Williams, like her writing, cannot be categorized. She has testified before Congress on women’s health issues, been a guest at the White House, has camped in the remote regions of Utah and Alaska wildernesses and worked as “a barefoot artist” in Rwanda.

Known for her impassioned and lyrical prose, Terry Tempest Williams is the author of the environmental literature classics Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place; An Unspoken Hunger: Stories from the Field; Desert Quartet; Leap; Red: Passion and Patience in the Desert; The Open Space of Democracy; Finding Beauty in a Broken World; When Women Were Birds; Erosion: Essays of Undoing; The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Parks; and The Story of My Heart by Richard Jeffries, as rediscovered by Brooke Williams and Terry Tempest Williams.

Her next book will be The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary. Kirkus calls it “An impassioned defense of interconnectedness.”

Contrasting string quartets by Kevin Lau and Beethoven highlight the emotional range of every Grand Teton Music Festival chamber music setting. Festival Orchestra brass players share the stage with their string section colleagues in a concert that features an intoxicating mix of the familiar and the new.

Program
Mozart: String Duo No. 1 in G Major
Kevin Lau: and from the heart there flows a song
Andre LaFosse: Suite Impromptu
Kevin Lau: String Quartet No. 7, “Surfacing”
Beethoven: String Quartet in F Major, No. 1

Festival musicians

The 2026 Laramie County Fair is back July 29 through August 8, bringing together the best of summer, community, tradition, and family fun at the Archer Complex in Cheyenne. This year’s theme, “Fair’s Poppin’,” sets the stage for a full fair schedule packed with livestock shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, open class competitions, hands-on activities, fair contests, food, entertainment, and plenty of hometown memories in the making.

The fair kicks off July 29 with horse, dog, rabbit, beef, and static exhibits, then rolls into a lively week of public activities beginning August 1. Families can enjoy the Midway from August 1–7 with carnival games, an inflatable zone, glass blowing demos, balloon twisting, airbrush tattoos, magic shows, caricatures, a petting zoo, foam parties, mini-golf, a laser maze, and more.

Special highlights include the Farmers Market on August 1, Ranch Rodeo and the new Salsa Showdown on August 2, pie contests on August 3, Mutton Bustin’ on August 4, the new Cheyenne Youth Rodeo and Bubblegum Blowing Contest on August 5, Pig Wrestling on August 6, round robin shows and family activities on August 7, and the Youth Livestock Sale on August 8.

Join us for Mountain Man Days, a celebration of Wyoming’s rich mountain heritage, frontier traditions, and the enduring spirit of those who explored, worked, and lived among the mountains. This special event offers a unique opportunity to experience history through hands-on workshops, demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and stories that bring the past to life.
We are proud to host a special tribute honoring the life and legacy of Wyoming mountain man Jim Baker. Join us as we celebrate his contributions, adventures, and the lasting impact he made on Wyoming’s rich mountain man heritage.
Friday 9:00 - 3:00
Special Workshops (Registration Required)
Begin the weekend by learning traditional skills through a variety of hands-on workshops. Participants can step back in time and experience the crafts and techniques that were essential to early mountain life, including pickle making, mule packing, wool crafting, sourdough bread making, sauerkraut making, and blacksmithing.
Saturday 10:00 - 3:00
Activities & Demonstrations (Free to the Public)
Spend the day exploring family-friendly activities, demonstrations, and historical experiences for all ages. Discover the skills, tools, and traditions of the mountain men through engaging presentations, interactive displays, and opportunities to connect with history in a fun and memorable way. Food trucks will be available throughout the day, offering a variety of food options available for purchase.
Sunday 8:30 - 1:00
Pancake Breakfast & Guided Trek (Free to the Public)
Wrap up the weekend with a delicious pancake breakfast followed by a guided trek through the landscape that reflects the rugged beauty and adventure of Wyoming’s mountain heritage.
Come celebrate the traditions, stories, and skills of the past with friends, family, and fellow history enthusiasts. Mountain Man Days is a weekend of discovery, connection, and appreciation for the people who helped shape Wyoming’s history.

Welcome to the Targhee Bluegrass Festival at the Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, Wyoming! Get ready to immerse yourself in the soul-stirring melodies of the Targhee Bluegrass Festival on August 7, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM. This event is a must-see for music enthusiasts and promises an unforgettable experience.

The Targhee Bluegrass Festival is known for its electrifying performances that blend traditional bluegrass with contemporary flair, creating a unique and captivating sound that will have you tapping your feet and dancing along. The Grand Targhee Resort provides the perfect backdrop for this musical extravaganza, with its picturesque surroundings and welcoming atmosphere adding to the overall charm of the event.

Located in the beautiful city of Alta, Wyoming, the Grand Targhee Resort offers easy accessibility and stunning views that will enhance your festival experience. Whether you're a die-hard bluegrass fan or simply looking for a fun day out, this event is sure to leave you wanting more.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness the Targhee Bluegrass Festival at the Grand Targhee Resort. Book your tickets now and get ready for a day filled with amazing music and unforgettable memories. See you there!