05/15/2026 - 9:00am to 05/25/2026 - 6:00pm
Get DirectionsStep back in time and celebrate 45 years of the spirit of the American West at Old West Days in Jackson Hole! This beloved Western festival brings cowboy culture, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun to the heart of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Old West Days isn't just a festival - it's a journey through the Wild West! Stroll the historic streets of Jackson, WY. Witness the iconic Best of the West Parade, and enjoy stagecoach rides, rodeos, and the Town Square Shootout. From the world-famous Elkfest antler auction to live country music at the Million Dollar Music Festival, every event honors the rich history of the Western frontier and the natural beauty of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
OLD WEST DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
May 15 - 25, 2026
Friday, May 15th:
Mountain Man Rendezvous, 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day
Saturday, May 16th:
ElkFest on Town Square
7 am – Private Antler Sales
9:30 am – Elk Antler Auction Announcements and Opening Ceremony
10 am – Scouting Elk Antler Auction Starts
10 am – Boy Scout Expo
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day
Sunday, May 17th:
High Noon Chili Cookoff 12 pm – 4 pm. Town Square
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day
Monday, May 18th:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day
Tuesday, May 19th:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day
Wednesday, May 20th:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day
Thursday, May 21st:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Chamber Mixer 5 pm – 7 pm. JD High Country Outfitters
Million Dollar Music Fest Kickoff Concert. 7 pm. Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day
Friday, May 22nd:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Shoot Out Opening Day Celebration. 6 pm. Town Square
Historic walking tours begins downtown
Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, all day
Saturday, May 23rd:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Best of the West Parade 10 am. Broadway & Glenwood
Old West Brewfest 11 pm – 4 pm. Town Square
Old West Family Activities. 11 pm – 4 pm. Town Square
Jackson Hole Shoot Out. 6 pm – 7 pm. Town Square
Sunday, May 24th:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Cowboy Church. 10 am – 12 pm. Town Square
Million Dollar Music Fest. Town Square
Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day:
Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 am – 5 pm. Fair Grounds
Memorial Day Honor Guard Ceremony with rifle salute. Time TBA. Town Square
Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony. 10:30 am – 12 pm. Aspen Hills cemetery, South Park cemetery, Snake River Bridge, Elliot cemetery