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.
- 12:00pm: Cutter Races at South Park – Visit www.jhshriners.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.
- 12:00pm: Cutter Races at South Park – Visit www.jhshriners.org.
- 3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
President’s Day – Monday, February 16
- 3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
- 2:00-5:00pm: Snow Bike Demos at Snow King
- 5:00pm: Snow Bike Race at Snow King
- 7:30pm: Far From Home Film Premiere at Center for the Arts – Visitwww.jhcenterforthearts.org
- 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.
Wednesday, February 18
- 2:00-4:00pm: Rifle Ice Shoot at the Range with Jackson Hole Shooting Experience – Visit jacksonholeshootingexperience.wordpress.com.
Thursday, February 19
- 5:00pm: Gallery Walk at Participating Galleries
Friday, February 20
- 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
