Targhee Bluegrass Festival
The Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival is a hypnotic experience to enjoy for a weekend.
Dates: August 12, 2011 - August 14, 2011 update info
Time: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Event Cost: Varies
Venue: Grand Targhee Resort - Alta, WY
Contact: Shannon Brooks Hamby
Phone: (307) 353-2300
Email:
Website: grandtarghee.com
Event Details:
"The Grand Targhee Bluegrass festival reminds me of Telluride in the early days. Go there now and beat the crowds." - Tim O'Brien The grandfather of Bluegrass Festivals in the northern Rockies.
Don't miss out on 3 days of great music in the most amazing location. Food, beverage and other vendors on site. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!
Check out the performers and schedules here grandtarghee.com
- The Targhee Bluegrass Festival is a musical family friendly event.
- Camping is allowed during the three-day festival.
- Ticket costs vary and must be purchased in advance.
Overview
Bluegrass music is at its best at the Grand Targhee Resort in Driggs, Idaho. You'll hear fabulous entertainers and have a memorable experience when you attend one of these presentations. The Targhee Bluegrass Festival is a musical interlude to your busy vacation, something the entire family will enjoy.
You can pull down your tailgate and set up your camp to enjoy this three-day extravaganza of bluegrass musicians surrounded by the unparalleled beauty within the heart of the Tetons. Camping is allowed during the three-day festival.
Where
As the name would imply, this Bluegrass Festival is held at Grand Traghee Mountain Resort, 3300 E. Ski Hill Road Alta, WY 83414 – just east of Driggs, Idaho.
When
The Annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival takes place in mid-August.
Fee
There are no gate ticket sales. All ticket sales must be purchased in advance.
Additional charges will be incurred for the following:
- On-site Camping* - (includes 3 day Festival pass)
- On-site Oversized RV Fee - (vehicles larger than 22 feet)
- Child Camping Pass (Ages 12 and Under)
- All Weekend Pass (No Camping)
- Friday Only
- Saturday Only Pass
- Sunday Only Pass
- Child Pass (Ages 12 and Under, Music Only) FREE
- Parking Pass
*CAMPING IS SOLD PER PERSON. Every person camping either in a tent or in an overnight vehicle is required to have a camping pass - even those 12 years old and younger.
If you do not want to camp or pay for lodging on sight, you may consider leaving your vehicle in Driggs and taking the shuttle bus.
Details
Over 6,000 people have this Grand Targhee festival on their list not to miss each year. In addition to the music, there is great food, arts and crafts to admire, and plenty of other outdoor recreation to keep you and the whole family busy. This is family fun in the heart of the Tetons during the fall.
As darkness engulfs the venue, you will find toe-tapping, feet dancing tunes echoing through the forests. Previous musicians include the Steep Canyon Rangers, the Yonder Mountain String Band, the David Grisman Quintet and Phish.
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