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1 Winter/Spring Calendar of Events November Nov 1 st ~ Grand Teton National Park Winter Road Closures: The Teton Park Road from Taggart Lake Trailhead to the Signal Mountain Lodge and the Moose-Wilson Road from the Death Canyon Trailhead to the Granite Canyon Trailhead are closed to motorized vehicles from November 1-April 30. Visit: Nov 3 th 5 th ~ Jackson Hole Culinary Conference When: See Website Where: Multiple locations: Snow King Resort, workshops held at the Elks Lodge, and tours at Vertical Harvest and Jackson Hole Winery More Info: The conference features educational hands-on workshops, demonstrations, lectures, Q&A sessions, breakfasts, working lunches, campus/culinary tours, a special reception for attendees on Thursday evening, and a delectable four-course international dinner on Friday night sampling unique drinks and dishes from around the world. Continuing education credit is available and certification of attendance will be provided. Visit: Contact: Nov 4 th, 11 th, 18 th, 25 th ~ Wyoming Stargazing When: 7:30-9:30pm More Info: November continuing through May, every clear Friday night, Wyoming Stargazing is hosting free public stargazing events on the lawn next to the Center for the Arts. Visit: Contact: Nov 7 th ~ Yellowstone National Park Fall Road Closures: All park roads closed to the public at 8:00am except from the North Entrance to Upper Mammoth Terrace and Mammoth via Tower Junction to Northeast Entrance. Cooke City via Colter Pass to the Long Lake gate is not maintained for wheeled vehicle travel. Visit: Nov 10 th ~ The Met Opera in HD Don Giovanni by Mozart When: Opening night reception for ticket holders at 6:00pm. Performance 7:00-10:00pm - Center Theater More Info: Presented by Grand Teton Music Festival and Center for Wonder

2 Nov 12 th ~ Teton Raptor Center Teton Raptor Center helps birds of prey through education, conservation and rehabilitation. When: Saturdays at 2:00pm Where: Hardeman Ranch in Wilson More info: Space is limited to 18 and reservations are required, may book online. December 24 th and April 8 th no program. Visit: Contact: Nov 18 th ~ Grand Targhee Resort Opening Day Winter 2016/17 Weather Dependent When: 9:00am-4:00pm Contact: 800.Targhee, Nov 24 th ~ Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Opening Day Winter 2016/2017 Where: Teton Village More Info: The 2016/2017 Winter Season opens at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort! Happy Thanksgiving! Visit: Contact: Nov 25 th ~ Jackson Town Square Lighting Ceremony When: 5:00-7:00pm Where: Jackson Hole Town Square More Info: The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present this local holiday favorite event, which features a visit from Santa Claus, holiday music and Christmas carols from the Jackson Hole Community Band and Jackson Hole Chorale. Visit: Contact: Nov 27 th ~ The Nutcracker A Screening When: 2:00pm More Info: Russian Club and Dancers workshop present this event. Visit: December Dec 1 st 31 st ~ The Wort Hotel's 20 th Annual 12 Days of Christmas When: Visit website for calendar of events More Info: Celebrate the holiday season at The Wort Hotel! Events include gingerbread workshop, cookie decorating, brunch with Santa, and the Wort's Christmas Day Buffet. Visit: Contact: Dec 2 nd ~ 14 th Annual Teton Library Benefit Where: Four Seasons Resort, Cottonwood Ballroom More Info: Tickets available online only at tclib.eventbrite.com. Ticket proceeds benefit the Teton County Library Foundation. Visit: Contact: Dec 3 rd ~ 14 th Annual Christmas Bazaar When: 8:00am-3:00pm Where: Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole More Info: Get into the holiday spirit by attending the annual Christmas Craft Bazaar at the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole. Over 50 vendors with items such as wreaths, Christmas decor, tapestry pillows, framed prints, wood carvings, clothing accessories, stationary, artwork, photography, antler baskets, kitchen items and much, much more! Come for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the music and a

3 special visit from Santa Claus! Lots of parking, and no stairs. Contact: Jo Holton at Dec 3 rd ~ Annual Art Association Holiday Art Bazaar When: 9:00am-4:00pm Where: Lodge at Jackson Hole Conference Center More Info: $5 welcome donation Visit: Contact: Molly at Dec 3 rd March 26 th ~ Snow King Mountain Opening Day When: Monday Friday from 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday from 9:00am-7:00pm Sunday from 9:00-4:00 pm Where: Snow King Mountain More Info: Visit the website for details on all winter activities Night skiing: Tues-Sat from 4:00-7:00pm Visit: Contact: or Dec 4 th ~ A Nutcracker Christmas the 36 th Annual Christmas Tree Festival When: Doors open at 11:30am, auction at 12:30pm Where: Virginian Lodge More Info: Brunch and live auction sponsored by Soroptomist International of Jackson Hole. Tickets cost $25 at the door. Contact: Maureen at Dec 7 th ~ Hospice Light Up a Life When: 6:00pm Where: Hansen Center, St. John s Episcopal Church More Info: A community celebration for the lighting of the Hospice Memorial Trees. Contact: Amy or Christina at Dec 9 th 11 th ~ Wizard of Oz When: Friday at 7:00pm, Saturday at 1:30pm and 7:00pm, and Sunday at 4:00pm Where: The Center for the Arts More Info: Dancers workshop takes on a whimsical and creative take on Oz by local Dancers Workshop students and community members and guest artists from Contemporary Dance Wyoming. Dec 10 th ~ 22 nd Annual Christmas Craft Fair Where: Virginian Convention Center When: 10:00am-4:00pm Free: Includes lunch and bake sale More Info: Benefitting Jackson Hole Search Dogs Contact: Kimberly at Dec 12 th, 19 th, 28 th ~ Hootenanny When: 6:00-9:00pm Where: Dornan s in Moose More Info: Come enjoy Western, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, and Blues singers in a concert setting, as well as, special appearances. Participants welcome. Free. Visit: Contact: Dec 15 th 24 th ~ Santa on the Square When: 5:00-7:00pm Where: Town Square More Info: Enjoy cookies and cocoa with Old St. Nick at this free community event. Visit: Contact: Dec 15 th ~ Yellowstone National Park 2016 Winter Oversnow Opening Dates

4 Conditions permitting the park will open at 8:00am to oversnow vehicles from Mammoth to Madison; Madison to Old Faithful; Madison to West Entrance; from Old Faithful to West Thumb; from South to Lake Butte Overlooks and from Canyon to Norris. Visit: Dec 17 th ~ Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides Opening Day When: 10:00am-4:00pm Where: Sleigh rides depart every 20 minutes from the Jackson Hole Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center located at 532 North Cache St. Sleigh rides run through the beginning of April (weather permitting). More Info: Closed on Christmas Day. Visit: Contact: Dec 22 nd ~ 2017 Yellowstone Oversnow Openings Conditions permitting East Entrance Road (from East to Lake Butte) will open at 8:00am. Visit: Dec 31 st ~ Jackson Hole Mountain Resort s New Year s Eve Celebration When: 4:45pm Where: Meet at the Kids Ranch More Info: Festivities start with the Kids' Glow Worm Parade at 5:30pm on Teewinot Run. Note: Kids up to 14-years old, who are comfortable skiing Teewinot, are welcome to participate in the Glow Worm Parade. The parade on Teewinot Run begins at 5:30pm. Come dressed with skis and boots - no poles please! Younger kids will do a shorter parade before older kids. Participation is free and sign up is not required. Parents are not allowed to accompany child skiers. The JHMR staff will put on the traditional Torchlight Parade on Apres-Vous at 6:00pm followed by a renowned fireworks display over Teton Village. Visit: Contact: Dec 31 s ~ Grand Targhee New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade When: 4:00pm to register, 5:30pm parade Where: Slopeside More Info: Come watch or participate in our Torchlight Parade. The Kid's Glowstick Parade is perfect for kids between 5 and 14 who possess basic turning and stopping skills. Participation is limited. Register early. Kids meet at 4:00pm and their parade starts at 4:30pm. Registration is throughout the day at Ski School for the Torchlight Parade. Adult's Torchlight parade is open to skiers and riders 12 and up and space is limited. Roadside flares are used and old clothing is recommended. Meet at 4:45pm at the Ski School and parade starts at 5:30pm. Fireworks show immediately to follow. Contact: 800.TARGHEE or Dec 31 st ~ Snow King Mountain Torchlight Parade and Fireworks When: Torch Light Parade at 6:15pm, Fireworks at 7:00pm More Info: Snow King Mountain will celebrate New Year's Eve with their annual torchlight parade and fireworks! At 5:45pm community participants (who are expert skiers), Snow King Ski Patrol, Ski School attendees, and others will gather at the base and ride the lift to the top of the mountain and zig-zag down in a brilliant parade carrying fire torches. At the end of the parade, a fireworks display will celebrate the New Year with a bang! Visit: Contact: KING January

5 Jan 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th, 23 rd, 30 th ~ Hootenanny! When: 6:00-9:00pm Where: Dornan s in Moose More Info: Come enjoy Western, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, and Blues singers in a concert setting, as well as, special appearances. Participants welcome. Free. Visit: Contact: Jan 19 th ~ The Met Opera in HD Nabucco More Info: Presented by Grand Teton Music Festival and Center for Wonder Tickets: $20 adults, $12 students. Jan 27 th Feb 4 th ~ Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race When: 5:00pm Where: Town Square More Info: The race begins with a festive community kick-off in Jackson Hole before traveling to regional destinations. Meet the mushers and sled dogs! Visitors are invited to see the teams off at the Opening Ceremony in Jackson Hole Town Square which will include refreshments and fireworks. Visit: racedirector@wyomingstagestop.org Contact: Dan Carter at February Feb 1 st ~ The Met Opera in HD Romeo and Juliette More Info: Presented by Center for Wonder and Grand Teton Music Festival. Feb 6 th, 13 th, 20 th, 27 th ~ Hootenanny! Where: Dornan s in Moose When: 6:00-9:00pm More Info: Come enjoy Western, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, and Blues singers in a concert setting, as well as, special appearances. Participants welcome. Free. Visit: Contact: Feb 7 th 9 th ~ Special Olympics Wyoming Winter Games More Info: Jackson Hole is the host site of the annual Special Olympics Wyoming Winter Games. Sports offered include Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoe, and Snowboarding. Visit: Contact: or Feb 11 th 12 th ~ 5 th Annual Shriner s Ski Joring When: 12:30pm Where: Teton Village at the Snake River Ranch. Parking at Ranch Lot is suggested. Shuttles from the village provided More Info: Friday: Pre-Registration Party the Virginian from 5:00-9:00pm Saturday: The competition directly across the road from Teton Village. Sunday: After completion of the races an Award Ceremony follows at the track across from Teton Village. Proceeds from this event

6 also go to the Shriner s Hospital in Salt Lake City. Visit: Contact: Feb 18 th 19 th ~ Shriner s All American 46 th Cutter Races When: Starts at 12:30pm on both days Where: Melody Ranch More Info: A locals favorite event, the community tailgates in Melody Ranch to catch up on mid-winter news and to have some fun! 40 cutter teams will be selected and 20 races will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Cold beer and hot food are available. Proceeds benefit the Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital for Children. The Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital for Children services the children of the Jackson Hole community. Visit: Contact: March 5 th : Mammoth to Norris Junction closes at 9:00pm March 7 th : Norris Junction to Madison Junction, and Norris Junction to Canyon closes at 9:00pm March 12 th : Canyon Junction to Fishing Bridge Junction closes at 9:00pm March 15 th : Remaining groomed roads in the park close at 9:00pm Visit: Mar 6 th, 13 th, 20 th, 27 th ~ Hootenanny! When: 6:00-9:00pm Where: Dornan s in Moose More Info: Come enjoy Western, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, and Blues singers in a concert setting, as well as, special appearances. Participants welcome. Free. Visit: Contact: Feb 18 th ~ 25 th Annual Moose Chase Nordic Ski Race When: See Website for details Where: Trail Creek Nordic Center More Info: The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club is proud to present the 23 rd Annual Moose Chase Nordic ski race at the Trail Creek Nordic Center. This is the premier Nordic race includes a 30k (that skis like a 50k), 15k, 5k, 3k and a free 1k. Athletes can skate or classic ski the course. All ages are welcome. Visit: Contact: Mar 8 th ~ The Met Opera in HD Rusalka More Info: Presented by Center for Wonder and Grand Teton Music Festival. Mar 11 th 12 th ~ Mini Hahnenkamm Town Downhill When: Visit website for details Where: Snow King March Mar 2017 ~ Yellowstone National Park - Winter Closing Dates for Over-the-Snow Vehicle March 1 st : East Entrance, from entrance to Lake Butte closes at 9:00pm More Info: The Jackson Town Downhill features the heart-throbbing Mini-Hahnenkamm course on Snow King with divisions for Pro, Recreation, Telemark, Junior, Fat and Baggy and Snowboard. Jackson Hole is one of the last places in the country to organize and support a non-sanctioned downhill race. Join the JH Ski Club for live music, food and a great race! Visit: Contact:

7 Mar 16 th 19 th ~ Rendezvous Festival When: Visit Website Where: Teton Village and Town Square More Info: The four-day spring lifestyle and music festival returns to the Tetons with more music, festivities and snow events. Visit: Contact: Mar 17 th Apr 23 rd ~ 6 th Annual Spring Break-Away When: Visit website for full details Where: Grand Targhee Resort More Info: Swing into spring with an entire month of live music, competitions and events like the Cardboard Box Derby. Fun for the whole family. Contact: Mar 23 rd 26 th ~ 42 nd Annual World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb When: 9:00am-12:00pm Where: Snow King Mountain More Info: The Jackson Hole Snow Devils present this Jackson Hole classic event. The racecourse travels straight up a double black diamond ski run called Exhibition, rising 1,500 vertical feet above the town of Jackson. Visit: Contact: Mar 23 rd ~ The Met Opera in HD La Traviata More Info: Presented by Center for the Arts and Grand Teton Music Festival. Mar 25 th ~ Karen Oatey Annual Pole-Pedal- Paddle When: See Website Where: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort More Info: The Pole Pedal Paddle is a tradition in Jackson Hole, held this year on the 2nd to last Saturday of skiing at JHMR. The four-event race for individuals or teams consists of an alpine ski leg, a cross-country ski leg, a bicycle leg, and a boating leg. The Pole Pedal Paddle is a fundraising event for the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club. Visit: Contact: Mar 26 th ~ Snow King Mountain Resort Closing Day Visit: Contact: KING April Apr 2 nd ~ National Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides Closing Day (weather permitting) Visit: Contact: Apr 9 th ~ Jackson Hole Mountain Ski Resort Closing Day Visit: Contact: Apr 2017 ~ Yellowstone National Park Spring 2017 Road Opening Dates April 21 st : Mammoth to Old Faithful; Madison to West Entrance; Norris to Canyon. May 5 th : Canyon Junction to Lake; Lake to East Entrance (Sylvan Pass). May 12 th : Lake to South Entrance; Tower Junction to Tower Fall.

8 May 26 th : Tower Fall to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass); Beartooth Highway Visit: Apr 9 th ~ 16 th Annual Cardboard Box Derby When: 10:00am-5:00pm Where: Grand Targhee Ski Resort Contact: Apr 13 th ~ The Met Opera in HD Idomeneo When: 6:00pm More Info: Presented by Center for Wonder and Grand Teton Music Festival. Apr 15 th ~ Annual Town Square Easter Egg Hunt When: 10:00am Where: Town Square More Info: Kids ages 1-6. The community gathers together for the family-friendly event sponsored by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and Wells Fargo. Visit: Contact: Jackson Hole Online Event Websites Apr 18 th ~ Grand Targhee Ski Resort Closing Day & Closing Party (weather permitting) Contact: