Posted on: February 8th, 2017 by thcAdmin No Comments
2017 Races Have Been Cancelled
An event not to miss out on is the annual Shriner’s Club Jackson Hole Cutter Races on the 18th and 19th. The cutter races raise funds for Shriner’s Hospitals. The cutter races tend to be quite lively with a festive party like vibe. Local race fans look forward to this event each Winter, entrance is $15/person.
Drivers pilot a horse drawn chariot down a track of snow. The speeds are exhilarating. This event is well worth checking out. Dress warmly, you can bring your own food and beverages. Event Information.
Posted on: February 3rd, 2016 by thcAdmin No Comments
The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce presents the 6th Annual Jackson Hole WinterFest January 29-February 15, 2016. WinterFest highlights the best of winter in Jackson Hole with two weeks of snowy fun.
Jackson’s Wild West Spirit comes alive during WinterFest and the events offer fun for the whole family!
Friday, January 29
International Eukanuba Stage Stop Race Kickoff and Celebration
6:00pm on the Town Square
The Eukanuba Stage Stop Race will officially kickoff in Jackson Hole at 6:00pm on Town Square.
Pica’s Margarita Cup
Snow King Mountain
The Margarita Cup features snow, speed, and fun! The adult ski racing series is held on Friday nights under the lights at Snow King Mountain.
Moose Hockey vs. Chicago
7:30pm at Snow King Events Center
Saturday, January 30
Moose Hockey vs. Chicago
7:30pm Snow King Events Center
Friday, February 5
Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn
7:00pm at the Center for the Arts
Moose Hockey vs. Philadelphia
7:30pm at the Snow King Events Center
Saturday, February 6
4th Annual North American Ski Joring Championships, Day 1
12:30pm at Teton Village-$15 at Gate
Grand National Powder 8s
10:30pm at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Moose Hockey vs. Philadelphia
7:30pm at the Snow King Events Center
Sunday, February 7
4th Annual North American Ski Joring Championships, Day 2
12:30 in Teton Village-$15 at Gate
Saturday, February 13
45th Annual Cutter Races Presented by the Jackson Hole Shrine Club
12:30pm at Melody Ranch-$15 at Gate
Wild West Classic Ski Race
Snow King Mountain
Sunday, February 14
45th Annual Cutter Races Presented by the Jackson Hole Shrine Club
12:30pm at Melody Ranch-$15 at Gate
Posted on: February 13th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments
The Jackson Hole Winterfest is an array of events held over a 2 week period in February. In its fith year momentum continues to grow as new events are added to the schedule. The community comes alive over this 2 week period.
An event not to miss out on is the annual Shriner’s Club Cutter Races on the 14th and 15th. The annual cutter races raise funds for Shriner’s Hospitals. The cutter races tend to be quite lively with a festive party like vibe. Local race fans look forward to this event each Winter, entrance is $15/person.
The following weekend, February 21st & 22nd, the Shriners will be hosting a ski joring event at the South Park location.
Friday, February 13
3:30pm: Margarita Cup at Snow King
5:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
6:00pm: Shriner’s Club Calcutta at The Virginian
Saturday, February 14
9:00am: Jackson Hole Snowmobile Races at Robertson Ranch (Seven Miles South of Jackson on Hwy 89) – Snowmobile Snocross and Oval Racing returns to Jackson. Join Xtreme Mountain Racing and Hold Fast Racing as they join forces to bring quality snocross and vintage oval racing back to the valley. Racers from Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana will battle it out on the high flying snocross track. Then move over to the oval track and cheer on the vintage racers as they battle it out on a banked 1/8 mile Nascar style track on machines that are 25 years old or older – a flash back in time. With racers from 5-years-old to 75-years-old – you’re never too young to experience the thrill of racing.
10:00am: Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club presents the 21st Annual Moose Chase Marathon at Trail Creek Nordic Center – Visit jhskiclub.org.
3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
7:00pm: Alejandro Escovedo at Center for the Arts – Visitwww.jhcenterforthearts.org. Escovedo’s solo recording career began in 1992 with Gravity, hailed in its very first review by the Austin Chronicle as “a near perfect album of stunning originality…some of the greatest music to be found anywhere and anytime.”
Sunday, February 15
9:00am: Jackson Hole Snowmobile Races at Robertson Ranch (Seven Miles South of Jackson on Hwy 89) – Snowmobile Snocross and Oval Racing returns to Jackson. Join Xtreme Mountain Racing and Hold Fast Racing as they join forces to bring quality snocross and vintage oval racing back to the valley. Racers from Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana will battle it out on the high flying snocross track. Then move over to the oval track and cheer on the vintage racers as they battle it out on a banked 1/8 mile Nascar style track on machines that are 25 years old or older – a flash back in time. With racers from 5-years-old to 75-years-old – you’re never too young to experience the thrill of racing.
8:30pm ODESZA at Pink Garter Theater – Visitwww.pinkgartertheatre.com. ODESZA is a duo made up of Harrison Mills (Catacombkid) and Clayton Knight (BeachesBeaches) based out of the Pacific Northwest.
5:00-9:00pm: Teton Ice Fest Open CLimbing Night at the Snow King Ice Park – Participants will compete under the lights in up to three events. Rentals will be available and a bonfire and free s’mores will help keep spectators warm. Email info@tetonice.com or call 307.690.1385.
7:00pm: Snow King Vertfest at Snow King Mountain – Vertfest is the premier backcountry ski and ride event in the country. The Friday night kick-off event will features a screening of “Pretty Faces” and a talk by producer and SheJumps founder Lynsey Dyer! Visit snowkingmountain.com/vertfest.
5:30pm Mason Club’s Wine Tasting at Center for the Arts – The event will wonderful wines, fabulous silent auction items, fun, and fellowship. Proceeds will go towards a long-term project of renovation, repair and restoration of the historic Masonic Lodge building located on King Street. Admission is $25 and includes a souvenir wine glass. Must be over 21 to attend. Visit www.jhcenterforthearts.org for more information and to purchase tickets in advance.
5:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
7:00pm: Snow King Vertfest at Snow King Mountain – Vertfest is the premier backcountry ski and ride event in the country. The Friday night kick-off event will features a screening of “Pretty Faces” and a talk by producer and SheJumps founder Lynsey Dyer! Visit snowkingmountain.com/vertfest.
Saturday, February 21
8:00am-5:00pm: Snow King Vertfest at Snow King Mountain – Vertfest is the premier backcountry ski and ride event in the country featuring a full day of clinics, competition, backcountry community activities, and beer! All proceeds from the event support the Snow King Ski Patrol. Visitsnowkingmountain.com/vertfest.
9:00am: Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club Series at Snow King Mountain Resort
9:30am: Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance Skate Ski Workshop at Stilson Lot – Visit www.jhnordic.com.
12:30pm: North American Ski Joring Championships at South Park – Visit www.jhshriners.org.
3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
6:00-9:00pm: Calcutta for Skijoring at Elks Club
Sunday, February 22
12:30pm: North American Ski Joring Championships at South Park – Visit www.jhshriners.org.
Time TBA: Snow King Vertfest at Snow King Montain Resort
3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
Posted on: February 14th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments
3rd Annual Event…February 15-24, 2013
The Jackson Hole Winterfest is an array of events held over a 2 week period in February. In its third year momentum continues to grow as new events are added to the schedule. The community comes alive over this 2 week period.
An event not to miss out on is the annual Shriner’s Club Cutter Races on the 16th and 17th. The annual cutter races raise funds for Shriner’s Hospitals. The cutter races tend to be quite lively with a festive party like vibe. Local race fans look forward to this event each Winter, entrance is $15/person.
New to this year’s Winterfest is skijoring, which will be hosted by the Jackso Hole Shrine Club on the 23rd and 24th. The Skijoring event is one in which skiers are towed by riders on horseback down a course with jumps and/or gates. This Western past time provides for some rowdy spectating.
*The Cutter races and Skijoring events will be held in Melody Ranch on the South Park Loop*
The snow sculpting will begin on Wednesday February 20th, The judging will be done at high noon on Saturday the 23rd. Stop by the town square to view the works in progress throughout the week.
Jackson Hole Winterfest Events Schedule
Friday, February 15
5:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
6:00pm: Shriner’s Club Calcutta at The Virginian
7:00pm: Moose Hockey vs. Hollywood Hammers at Snow King Center featuring Country Rock from Kole Moulton & Lonely Road.
Time TBA – Hot Tuna (former Jefferson Airplane) at Pink Garter Theater
Saturday, February 16
9:00am-4:00pm: JHSC Sean Nurse Memorial Ski Race
10:00am-2:00pm: JHSC Moose Chase Marathon
12:00pm: Cutter Races at South Park
3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Town Square
7:00pm: Moose Hockey vs. Hollywood Hammers at Snow King Center with Country Rock from Kole Moulton & Lonely Road.
Sunday, February 17
9:00am-4:00pm: JHSC Sean Nurse Memorial Ski Race
12:00pm: Cutter Races at South Park
3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
President’s Day, Monday, February 18
9:00am-4:00pm: JHSC Sean Nurse Memorial Ski Race
2:00pm: Softball Tournament at Powderhorn Park
5:00pm: Snow Bike Race at Snow King
Wednesday, February 20
All Day: Snow Sculpting Begins at Town Square
4:00pm: Rail Jam at Snow King
5:00pm-8:00pm: JHSC Wednesday Night Lights
Thursday, February 21
9:00am-4:00pm: JHSC Wild West Classic Elite FIS Series Ski Race
5:00pm : Gallery Walk at Various Galleries
Friday, February 22
9:00am-4:00pm: JHSC Wild West Classic Elite FIS Series Ski Race
5:30pm: Mason Club’s Wine Tasting at Center for the Arts
5:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
Saturday, February 23
9:00am-4:00pm: JHSC Wild West Classic Elite FIS Series Ski Race
9:00am-4:00pm: JHSC Club Series Ski Race #4
12:00pm: Snow Sculpture Judging at Town Square
12:30pm: Skijoring at South Park
2:30pm : K-9 KegPull at Teton County Fairgrounds
3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square Town Square
4:00pm : Dodgeball on Ice at Teton County Fairgrounds
5:00pm : Calcutta for Ski Jouring at Elks Club
7:00pm : Moose Hockey vs. the Boston Prospector at Snow King Center with Jackson’s favorite 80’s hair band ’86.
8:00pm : 49er Ball at The Virginian
Sunday, February 24
9:00am-4:00pm: JHSC Wild West Classic Elite FIS Series Ski Race