Our seasonal three-day weekend is on the horizon. If you don't already have plans for the 72 hour break from the work week, then check out some of these things going on in Jackson Hole this weekend...
Labor Day Mania at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort:
Friday, August 29th
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Labor Day Ski Sale--FREE
Great deals on last year's equipment!
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Festival of the Arts in Teton Village--FREE
Juried art show with great artists from all over the region.
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dog Dayz in Teton Village--FREE
Local Dog Kennel Club with perform demonstrations and owners can take their pooches through the agility course.
9:00 p.m.
Movies in the Village--FREE
Saturday, August 30th
Labor Day Ski Sale
Festival of the Arts in Teton Village
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Marmot's Ultimate Ladies Day--FREE
All girls adventure day. Bike riding, interpretative hike, fly fishing, rock climbing and yoga will all be available with Marmot women. All ages and abilities. FREE lunch at the top of the Bridger Gondola.. Advanced registration required at JH Sports or by email ericap@jacksonhole.com
4:00 p.m.
3rd Annual Disc Golf Series-Finals--$5
Sign up at Jackson Hole Sports for the last Frisbee Golf game of the season!
10:00 p.m.
Live music at the Mangy Moose: Eric McFadded Trio--$10 at the door
Sunday, August 31st
Labor Day Ski Sale
Festival of the Arts in Teton Village
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
BBQ Showdown and Beer Tasting--$10 / plate
Join us for this 3rd year event! Taste all the yummy BBQ selections from Teton Village chefs of the Mangy Moose, Q, Cascade Grill, Village Café, GameFish, Alpenhof, The Peak and Nick Wilsons. Live outdoor music at the Bridger Gondola.
Monday, September 1st
Final Day of Labor Day Ski Sale
Festival of the Arts in Teton Village
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kids' Fishing Derby--FREE
Argentine Tango Workshop Hosted by the Dancers' Workshop
The Dancers' Workshop is bringing David Caditz from San Francisco to conduct a Tango workshop August 29th and 30th. Private instruction will be available on Sunday morning as well. To learn more, contact the Dancers' Workshop at 307-733-6398.
Rory Stewart Presentation
Author and activist Rory Stewart will speak on August 29th at 7:30 p.m. in Studio 1 of at Dancers' Workshop at the Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 at Valley Bookstore, 307-733-4533. $25 at the door.
The New Orleans All-Star Mountain Jam-balaya
Friday, August 29th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friends of New Orleans and the Tipitina's Foundation present a benefit for the nonprofits of New Orleans starring The Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars: Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Waylon Thibodeaux, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, Papa Mali and Johnny Vidacovich.
The New Orleans funk jam also will feature a rare appearance from three of the original Meters – Leo Nocentelli, George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste – with guests Henry Butler and Walter "Wolfman" Washington. Also hear the "Queen of New Orleans Blues" Ms. Marva Wright and the New Orleans Brass All-Stars featuring Kirk Joseph, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Big Sam and James Andrews. And experience a New Orleans Second Line with the Soul Rebels Brass Band and the original Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians, plus performances from New Orleans songstresses Lauren Barrett and Mary McBride.
Jackson Hole Farmers' Market
8:00 a.m. at Town Square.
The Bluebird Movie
August 30th from 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Features tons of local riders (Mark Carter, Adam Dowell, Travis Rice, Marc Frank Montoya, Bryan Iguchi) on plenty-streep local terrain. Catch screenings at 6:30 or 9:00 in the Center Theater. Proceeds will benefit the JH Ski and Snowboard Club.