Posted on: October 18th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
Hauntingly fun, Jackson goes all out for this holiday. Snow King Resort hosts the largest Halloween party, drawing hundreds of costumed revelers. Known as the KMTN Halloween Bash, it is probably the biggest event that is going on. Live music and a large number of revelers make this party a big hit.
A number of other local establishments hold Halloween festivities as well.
Utilize public transportation and taxis, as law enforcement is on the lookout for mischief, and individuals that have celebrated a little too much.
Posted on: October 3rd, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
The much anticipated opening of Stio is upon us. The community has been anxiously awaiting the opening of Stio’s flagship store in Jackson, WY. Steve Sullivan, founder/CEO, is once again gracing the clothing community with his vision and design. Steve was one of the innovators and founding fathers of Cloudveil, which took the the outdoor clothing industry by storm in the late 90’s. The store is located just off of the town square on Cache St.
Their website states: “Based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Stio was founded to inspire connection with the outdoors through beautiful, functional products. Stio is apparel you can live in & dash; in both the epic and quieter moments of outdoor life.”
Stio Opens it doors October 3, 2012
Opening day looked like locals and tourists alike were delighted with the new line. Through the innovative use of materials and design, Stio looks to make an impact. The Hole Concierge wishes Stio luck in this new endeavor. The line looks sweet, the fabrics seem durable and quite comfortable.
Posted on: September 24th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
Ice is in at the Snow King Sports and Events Center, operated by Center Management Inc. Opening to the public on September 23rd, 2012. The ice is in and ready for use. New management has stepped it up and has ice available over a month earlier than in previous seasons. Center Management Inc is strongly committed to the community and making activities more readily available than in the past. They want to grow with the community and be a part of what makes Jackson, Jackson.
Skate rentals are $3.00, call (307) 201-1633 for further information.
Schedule
Public Skating………………..Monday thru Friday……………………..12pm to 1:15pm
$8/adults & $6/children
Open Freestyle Skating…………………..Monday thru Friday……………………3pm to 4pm
$8/all ages
Open Hockey…………Monday thru Friday…..10:30am to 11:45am & 1:20pm to 2:45pm
$8/all ages
Beginning October 15th, youth hockey and figure skating programs will begin. Until then there are a number of clinics available outside of the ice times listed above.
Posted on: September 24th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
September 22nd thru 30th, 2012
Jackson Hole Destination Wellness is an annual event featuring a number of events in late September. Events occur throughout the valley so check the schedule. This series of events focuses on health and maintenance of the mind, body and soul.
The Jackson Hole Marathon is perhaps the biggest event, in its second year. The course cover the valley, beginning in Teton Village and Finishing in the town of Jackson. The Fall colors are generally out, enhancing the already beautiful backdrop for the race.
Posted on: September 12th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
Day 13-Thursday, September 20
Fire is now at 84% containment, and there are just over 400 active personnel working towards getting this thing snuffed out. Last night “impromptu benefit” was held at the Snow King Ball Park, thanks to all who came out and supported these folks. Local band “Dreadlocks” entertained the crowd and a brief movie was shown about wild land fires and the lives of those who fight them and the tragedies that can occur. I’m sure the firefighter are especially thankful to those who donated!!!!!
Day 7-Friday, September 14
The evacuation advisory has been lifted for East Jackson and, for now, the town looks like it is safe. Continued mild weather should assist firefighters in their suppression efforts. This mornings update posted containment at 36% and total acres burned at 3,324 with nearly 600 personnel fighting the fire.
Day 6-Thurday, September 13
Burn out operations on the backside of Snow King looked as though they were successful yesterday afternoon. Fuels were eliminated as the burn moved from the North toward the current fire line. The winds yesterday began to push the fire further to the South toward the Game Creek area. Today should be similar to the last few days with afternoon gusts.
Day 5-Wednesday, September 12
It was a cold night last night and calm winds are sure to have assisted the firefighters. The cold air seems to have settled some smoke into the valley, but not as bad as a month ago when fires in Idaho obscured views of Tetons throughout the valley. Little fire activity could be observed from town last night in contrast to recent evening. They seem to be holding the ridge atop Cache Creek quite well, efforts have been concentrated there over the past few days. Winds are predicted to be much lighter today and coming from the NW. The danger for the town of Jackson seems to be lessening, which has many breathing a sigh of relief. As long as conditions remain steady the firefighters should be able to make some good progress today toward containing this beast over the next few days.
Day 4-Tuesday, September 11
According to InciWeb this morning the fire is now estimated to be 2500+ acres in size. Winds have been calmer throughout the day than in the past few. There seems to be fewer planes and helicopters flying over town, which leads me to believe that they are getting a bit of a handle on this thing.
Day 3-Monday, September 10
Video is of a flare up just outside of town at the top of the ridge above Cache Creek. Taken from Love Ridge condos.
Fire size now estimated to be 1500+ acres. Short spot of rain around 8:30am raises hopes.
Fire attempting to crest ridge 3pm 9-10-12
Strong winds quickly picked up throughout the morning and continued to drive the blaze to the Northeast. Evacuation advisory is issued for the East Jackson area. Smoke cleared from around town, providing clear view into Cache Creek. Crowning and small spot fires could be seen from east Jackson area. Mid afternoon the fire appeared to making a significant run at jumping the ridge about a quarter mile South of the top of the Ferrin’s trail. Planes and helicopters were aggressively fighting this area, and quickly gained the upper hand on the trouble spot. The cause of fire has yet to be released.By evening meeting residents are elated to learn that there is little chance that an evacuation will be set in motion. Crowning and small spot fires could be seen from town throughout the evening. Some small spot fires could be seen a significant way down the Southern ridge into the Cache Creek drainage when they flared up.
Day 2-Sunday, September 9
By Sunday morning the fire reportedly 750 acres in size, and no longer threatening any structures, evacuation order lifted. Residents of Game Creek area are advised to be ready to evacuate if necessary. Strong winds picked up in the late afternoon gusting to 30mph and drove the fire to the North and East. Trails in the greater Snow King area are closed. The fire significantly increased in size and large smoke plumes could be seen from town over the Snow King area. The fire neared the crest of Cache Creek. By midnight spot fires could be seen from town lower down into the Cache Creek drainage. Town of Jackson is up and running the fire is not affecting travel or business operations in the area.
Horsethief Fire Looking South from Snowking Summit 9-9-12
Day 1-Saturday, September 8
Fire started in the area of the Little Horse Thief Canyon subdivision South of Jackson. The fire started around 3pm and at this time the cause is unknown. Strong winds quickly fanned the flames and the fire grew rapidly. Deer and Elk Lanes were evacuated for a short time as the fire grew.
Posted on: September 4th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
September 15, 2012
A fundraiser for the Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Club. Support our local life-long champions at the Black Tie, Blue Jeans Ski Ball. The evening will consist of cocktails, silent auction, dinner, dancing, gambling and a grand raffle. Funds raised will be used to offset program costs, purchase safety and protective gear and support our young athletes. The ball is quite popular on Jackson’s social calendar, get your tickets early.
With your help, over 400 kids of all financial backgrounds have the opportunity to grow as athletes and individuals. Through winter sports they learn about hard work, personal responsibility, teamwork and dedication while having fun and staying fit. Skills that help them succeed both in sport and life.
Posted on: September 2nd, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
September 6 thru September 16
Don’t miss out on this extravaganza! There are a number of events occuring throughout this 10 day period. A number of local galleries will have featured artists in-house throughout the festival. The Fall Arts Festival has grown into quite an event over the years. Check the schedule for further information regarding festival events and activities.
The festival kicks off with the Western Design Conference Gala Event: Fashion and Jewelry Show on the 6th. Don’t miss the Palates and Palletes gallery walk on the 7th, a local favorite. Another popular event is the “Quick Draw” competition and auction.
Posted on: August 20th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
Free Live Concert Series
Experience the inaugural Summer of JacksonHoleLive!. Throughout the summer free live music is available at the Snow King Ballpark at the base of Snow King mountain. This all-ages evening concert series is a welcome addition to the music scene in Jackson. Coming to fruition after years of anticipation, hope, and hard work this has finally happened. Shows generally wrap up around dusk, and provide a welcome social event for visitors and locals. Dogs are not allowed on the ball field. A five block walk from the town square and convenient to the S.T.A.R.T. bus, makes it easy to get back and forth from the show.
There are a number of local food vendors available with dishes that delight. There is a mix of beverages for all ages, ice cream and shaved ice.
Bring the whole family out as this is an all-ages event. Please try to utilize public transportation or bicycles. Take advantage of Valet Parking for your bicycle, via Friends of Pathways. Come early and enjoy the community atmosphere. There is a large children’s play area, featuring a number of activities to keep them having fun.
Saturday, June 23rd 2012 The Dunwells…opener: Whiskey Mornin’………..5:30p.m.
Saturday, July 7th 212 Boom Chick…opener: Lazy Eye………………………………..5:30p.m.
Wednesday, July 18th 2012 Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds…opener: Mandatory Air………5:30p.m.
Wednesday, July 25th 2012 Justin Townes Earl… opener: Screen Door Porch………..5:30p.m.
Wednesday, Auguest 8th 2012 The Features with Finn Riggins…opener: Organized Chaos and Kiss the Fool…5:30p.m.
Sunday, August 26th 2012 Robert Randolph and the Family Band…opener: Elk Attack and Benyaro……….3p.m.
Don’t Forget to Donate, Please Come Out and Support the Cause!!!!
(donations support Jackson youth programs at the Jackson Hole Sports and Event Center)
Posted on: August 19th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
Free Outdoor Concert Series in Teton Village
Concerts on the Commons in Teton Village on Sunday evenings throughout the summer have developed into quite the evening. Kicking off at 5pm, these shows will generally wrap up around 9pm. The “Commons” area in Teton Village serves as an intimate outdoor concert venue at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The family friendly environment lends itself to a fun night out for the whole crew. There are a number of food and beverage options available. Many folks will make a picnic out of the event, bring a blanket and stretch out on the lawn.
Events Schedule
July 3rd and 4th…2 Nights of Music and Fireworks
July 15…Yoga on the Commons with MC Yogi
July 22…The Black Lillies
July 29…Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers (with Benyaro as support)
August 5…Silent Comedy
August 12…SEE-I
August 19…Sierra Leone Refugee Allstars
The Hole Concierge strongly urges checking out one of the shows if you will be in town for the event. The quality of the acts are top notch, with many of the acts having national and international acclaim.
Posted on: August 14th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
Friday, August 17th 5-9pm & Saturday, August 18th 8am-5pm
Sponsored by the Wyoming Highlanders Scottish SocietyThe festival will be held at the “Grassy Arena” at the Teton County Fairgrounds. This annual event is fun for the whole family!
Friday night kicks off with a concert and the Bonnie Knees competition. On Saturday come out and watch the “heavy athletics”, featuring hammer throw, turning the caber, sheaf toss and other events. There will be battle re-enactments and swordplay.
Bagpipe bands and solo pipers will play throughout the event. There will also be Scottish dancing. Food and drink will be available. Blacksmiths will be on hand forging swords and other items. Various clan representatives will be available as will Celtic vendors. For further information consult Wyoming highlanders.
Posted on: August 13th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
July 18, 19, 20 and August 15, 16, 17, 2012
Art Fair Jackson Hole is held twice a a summer. The art fair is held in Miller Park, just a few blocks South West, down Deloney from the Town Square. There are a large number of artists on display, a food court and live music. There are hands on art activities in which the whole family can participate. A number of local musicians perform throughout the weekend. One of my favorite Summer events, it has grown quite a bit over the years, but still maintains a unique atmosphere.
The Jackson Hole Art Association has cultivated this into quite the art fair. The fair was first held in 1965 in an effort to bring a diversity of artist to this quaint Western community. The three day format certainly is an enhancement giving folks a bit more time to make their way there. More than 150 artists are on display during this three day event. Be sure to stop by and take a look. Take advantage the opportunity to meet the artists and view an amazing array mediums. The wide variety of things to take in is why I enjoy spending a leisurely afternoon checking the art fair out.
Posted on: August 6th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
The Jackson Hole Rodeo will be hosting 3 events per week thru early September. Jackson Hole Rodeo will be testing the waters by adding a bonus night of rodeo during the busy month of August. I hope it bodes well for them. For years it has seemed as though the rodeo would benefit by an additional night, since the demand has seemed to be here. Visitors to the valley should enjoy the additional night, and take advantage of being able to do a little more with their time in the valley.
Evenings can often be conflicted between dinner trail rides, chuckwagon dinners, and the rodeo. With an additional night of rodeo visitors should be freed up to do a little more with their time here in the hole.
For the month of August into early september the schedule will be as follows; August 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 and September 1, 2, 5, 8.
Posted on: July 26th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
June 26, 2012
The flows are down and the water is clear. The fishing action on the Snake River has been heating up over the last few weeks. Mornings have been good. It seems as day wears into evening and the hatches increase, so does the action. Later day trips may be the way to go currently for those looking for better dry fly action. The big boys are starting to poke their heads out, which is equally exciting for the locals.
Other local waterways such as the Green River and South Fork are also fishing exceptionally well.
It is the perfect time to book a full or half day excursion and experience Jackson’s trophy waters. Let an experienced local put you on the fish. Guided trips will include water snacks & lunch on full day trip. If you have never gone before, don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
Posted on: July 15th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
The Teton County Fair signals the heart of Summer in Jackson Hole. The fair grounds will be humming with activity all week long making this the best time to visit in Summer. Visitors to area will find all the usual fair delights; rides, 4-H displays, livestock, petting zoo, nightly entertainment. The nightly events including the rodeo, live music, pig wrestling, figure 8 races and more.
There is a food court located inside the main fair grounds with all of your usual delights. I recommend not missing out on some local fixin’s over by the events tent. Located on Snow King Ave., the tent hosts talent shows etc. throughout the day, which provides some entertainment while dining. You will find a large grassy area with some picnic tables located near the “Big Top” events tent.
My favorite is the philly cheese steaks or cheeseburgers at the Rocky Mountain Ministries food booth.
A collection of rides and games can be found around the fair’s “midway” that are sure to thrill children of all ages.
Figure 8 Races seem to be a big hit with locals and visitors. In years past the Demolition Derby was the Sunday night featured event. Soon after the introduction of of the Figure 8’s, it replaced the Derby. This event combines the smash and crash of a derby with a little finese. Cars race around a figure 8 track where “rubbin’s racin’!” A fireworks display will conclude the fair on Sunday evening.
The Jackson Hole Farmers Market occurs each Saturday morning on the Town Square from July to September. The market runs from 8am to 12pm. Not only are there fruits and veggies, but baked goods, canned good and more. The community and visitors to the area have embraced the Farmers Market since it kicked off in the Summer of 2000. Attendance has steadily grown each year as the Farmer’s Market has become more diversified and now offers a larger number of vendors.
Raised in a family with a large garden I was exposed to fresh produce at an early age. Flavor is the best part, local produce tends take on the characteristics of its environment. High elevation, frost resistant crops that are widely grown in the area possess a fabulous crispness and taste.
The growing trend of Farmers Markets across the country has helped to nurture awareness of healthy eating, buying locally and getting to know your neighbors. The Hole Concierge strongly endorses increased consumption of organic foods, the localization of production and its inherent benefits. Farmers Markets provide healthy locally grown and produced products which in turn assists in creating sustainability within local economies. A number of small organic farms have cropped up in the area over the last few years creating jobs and reducing commuter traffic in the area.
Featured each week is a different chef, musician or group, and a non-profit. Vendors at the market donate 10% of their gross sales to the non-profit of the week. Over the past ten plus years the market has donated over $200,000 to local non-profit organizations. There are games for the kids and other features of the market. Hope to see you down on the Square.
The fourth in Jackson is a fun filled day. There is a lot to keep you busy from sun up to sun down. Be prepared for the crowds. There tends to be more vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic than any other day in the valley. It is good to find a nice parking spot, try the public parking garage located on Millward, then set out by foot or by bike. There will be some congestion getting out of and around town after the fireworks display.
7AM to 11AM The Jackson Hole Jaycees prepare an all-you-can-eat hearty pancake breakfast on Town Square.
10:30AM Fourth of July Parade. The annual parade begins on Snow King Avenue from the Rodeo Grounds to Glenwood, continues on Broadway, and ends on Willow Street.
3PM to 7:30PMMUSIC IN THE HOLE, this free outdoor concert is held at Alpine Field next to Jackson Hole Middle School. This event has become a Jackson Hole tradition. Pack a blanket, have a picnic on the lawn, and enjoy an afternoon of music and festivities presented by the Grand Teton Music Festival! Concessions, family activities, and local entertainment. The START bus can be utilized to access to the concert. This a fabulous community event.
6PM Watch the shootout on the town square. If you haven’t seen it, this nightly event is not to be missed. 8PM Check out the rodeo at the fairgrounds.
10PM FIREWORKS Held at the base of Snow King Mountain. This annual event is put on by the Jaycees, and packs quite a punch.
Teton Village July 3rd and 4th
Teton Village will be celebrating “Red, White and 2!” The village will be hosting two nights of fireworks and fourth of July celebrations on July 3rd and 4th. Live music will be starting around 7pm.
Posted on: April 30th, 2012 by thcAdmin No Comments
May 25, 2012 5pm to 8pm
The Jackson Hole Rotary Wine Fest ushers in the Summer season in Jackson. This annual event is well attended and looked forward to by many community members each year. There is a large number of vintners from around the world represented at this wine tasting event. The Wine tasting is sponsored by the Jackson Hole Rotary Club.
The Wine Fest will be held at the Snow King Sports and Events Center.
Posted on: September 30th, 2011 by thcAdmin No Comments
October 1, 2012
This one is in the bag, 100% contained with mop up efforts beginning.
September 30, 2012
Good news!!! It Looks like this one should be easily contained thanks to a solid initial attack.
September 29, 2012
The Rock Creek Fire is burning in the Red Top Meadows area on the South Western edge of the Jackson Hole valley. There are firefighters on the scene and at least one helicopter working the blaze. The fire apparently was first reported late Saturday afternoon. An evacuation advisory has been issued for residents in the area. No statement on the fires cause has been released.
The fire should not have any significant impacts on commercial outfitters in the area and business should continue as normal in the town of Jackson.
