25th Annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival - August 10-12, 2012

Targhee Bluegrass Festival Tickets

*All ticket pricing is subject to change, to guarantee your best deal buy early via Grand Targhee Resort’s online store.

25th Annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival - August 10-12, 2012

Camping Lodging Other Camping Other Lodging

Music Festival Camping

*All vehicles including cars accessing camp area will be required to have a parking pass. The Targhee Shuttle is available as an option if you would prefer not to purchase a parking pass

Music Festival Lodging

Sioux Lodge Suites

32 slopeside suites featuring contemporary western design.
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Targhee Lodge

Affordable slopeside lodging offering comfortable rooms for travelers on a budget.
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Teewinot Lodge

Charming mountain lodge offering 46 slopeside hotel rooms, each with 2 queen beds.
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Teton Creek

Well equipped condominiums and townhomes just 8.5 miles from Grand Targhee Resort.
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Stone Ridge

Deluxe townhomes 11 miles from Grand Targhee Resort.
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Teton Creek

Referred to as Teton Creek Townhomes, these deluxe one-story, two bedroom homes on stand alone private lots, just 8.5 miles from the resort. More Info

25th Annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival - August 10-12, 2012

Vending Information

For retail vending information, please contact Keith Coleman via email

Food & Beverage Services

Sit Down Service:

Branding Iron Grill (Credit Card/Cash)

Burgers, Steaks, Pasta, Seafood, full bar, coffee, and breakfast
Located in the Village at the base of Dreamcatcher lift
Breakfast Buffet $10 from 7:30am–10:30am (free for Lodging Guests)
Lunch 11am–5pm Dinner 5pm–9pm

Trap Bar & Grill (Credit Card/Cash)

Nachos, Burgers, Wings, and 8 flat panel HD TV’s - Full Bar!
Located in the Village at the top of the stairs above Snorkles.
Lunch 11am–8pm; Bar 11am–2am
Friday Night: Lil’ Smokies (Bluegrass After Party $5/door)
Saturday Night: Milk Drive (Bluegrass After Party $5/door)
Sunday Night: Jonathan Warren & The Billy Goats (Bluegrass After Party $5/door)

Snorkels Espresso & Coffee House (Credit Card/Cash)

Espresso, breakfast burritos, beer and pizza
Located in the Village adjacent to Branding Iron
Breakfast & Espresso at 8am
Lunch 11 am – 2pm

Grab & Go

General Store (Credit Card/Cash)

Ice, Beer, Liquor, Snacks, beverages, and coffee
Located in the Village at the bottom of the stairs
Open 8am-8:30pm daily
Closed after 8:30pm

Happy Hunting Grounds BBQ (Cash)

Snake River Farms Kobe Beef Smokehouse BBQ w brisket, burgers, dogs, and brats
Located in The Festival Grounds
Open daily 12p–10pm (5pm on final day)

Frequently Asked Questions

These are frequently asked questions we've gathered over the years. If you have a question that isn't posted, please email these to: info@grandtarghee.com

• What are the festival hours?
• What time do the gates open?
• What are the will-call hours?
• What do I need to pick-up my tickets from will-call?
• What time does the ticket booth open?
• What can I expect?
• Can I bring my dog?
• Can I bring my bicycle into the festival site?
• Can I bring tarps, chairs, umbrellas, tents….etc into the festival site?
• Can I leave the festival grounds once I enter?
• What are the food and beverage options during the festival?
• Can I bring my own food and drinks into the festival site?
• Do I need an ID to be served alcohol?
• What is the policy on fireworks?
• I am visiting the resort but not going to the festival. Can I get to Targhee without a ticket?
• Is smoking allowed at the resort?
• Is there recycling? What do you recycle?
• What is the pricing for children?
• Where will I be camping?
• Are there facilities at the campgrounds?
• How does parking work during the festivals?
• I don’t want to pay for parking what are my options?
• What time does the lift run?

What are the festival hours?

Friday shows typically start at 4:00pm and run until midnight. Saturday all day shows start at noon and run till midnight, Saturday evening shows start at 5:00pm and run until midnight. Sunday shows start at noon and run until 8:00pm. Late Night Shows at the Trap Bar and Grill last late into the evening/morning. Trap tickets are not included in price of Festival Tickets.

What time do the music gates open?

One hour prior to the start of music. See show Festival Schedule on the 'Music' tab for each show.

What are the will-call hours?

Prior to the festival dates will-call will be in the Activity Center located at the resort during their normal business hours. Additional will-call locations will be announced and featured on the 'Tickets' tab as soon as information is available.

What do I need to pick-up my tickets from will-call?

You will need photo ID and the order form from your online purchase.

What time does the Ticket Booth open?

One hour prior to the start of music. See show Festival Schedule on the 'Music' tab for each show.

What can I expect?

A lot of fun, people watching and a ton of great music. There are 2,000-3,000 people each day at the festival, but there is a lot of room in the festival site. There are food, drink, and retail vendors in the festival site. The stage is set up at the bottom of the Papoose and Shoshone lifts. The weather varies from very warm to very cold, sometimes in the same day.  Bring your shorts and your warm/winter clothes.  Usually the ground is dry, but sometimes we have a late spring and there can be mud in places. Wear sunscreen, hats, and drink water.  We are at 8,000ft and you want to take extra precautions at this altitude. A lot of people bring their whole family, there is fun for everyone. Grand Targhee Resort offers many additional recreational opportunities that will be open during the festival some of these activities include; horseback riding, climbing wall, disc golf, scenic chairlift rides, hiking, cross-country mountain biking and downhill mountain biking.
Tip!!! - Buy a souvenir beer mug on the first day of the festival (we usually sell out). You get a commemorative mug that gets great discounts on beer during the festival.

Can I bring my dog?

NO PETS are allowed at Grand Targhee Resort (unless it is a service animal).  This includes the Plaza, festival site, cars, RVs, campgrounds, parking lots, lodging or anywhere else beyond the road checkpoint.
Nearest Kennel Information: Crenshaw Kennels 1 208-787-2420

Can I bring my bicycle into the festival area?

No bicycles are allowed inside the festival venue area.

Can I bring tarps, chairs, umbrellas, tents etc into the festival site?

Yes.  Please use only low back chairs in front of the sound booth about half way up the festival site.  If we can roll a basketball under it we will ask you to move back. This includes umbrellas too. Regular lawn chairs are allowed behind the sound booth.  If you want to set up a tent/awning it needs to be in the back of the site by the trees.  Tarps are allowed to reserve space and protect the grass. F&B asks that we limit chairs being pushed back towards food & beverage tents.

Can I leave the festival grounds once I enter?

Yes, msot festivals you are able to leave as long as you leave your wristband on. Festivals promoted by third parties may have special limitations.

What are the Food and Beverage options during the festival?

There are many options for many budgets during the festival.  Our normal restaurants operate (check their schedules online for festival operation times).  There are also various booths that operate in the festival grounds offering snacks, pizza, Mexican food, BBQ, etc.  Beer and mixed drinks are available in the festival site too (don’t forget your ID).

Can I bring my own food and drinks into the festival site?

NO GLASS of any kind, No outside alcohol of any kind – You will be asked to 'down it or dump it'. No coolers larger than 12” x 12”. All bags are subject to search, no sharp utensils or knives, no fireworks, firearms or illegal substances will be allowed.

Do I need an ID to be served Alcohol?

Yes.  You can pick up a wristband inside the festival. You will need to show you are 21 or over at the indicated booths.

What’s the policy on fireworks?

We are set amongst millions of acres of forest so NO FIREWORS EVER!.

I’m visiting the resort but not going to the festival. Can I get to Targhee without a ticket?

Yes, but you’ll pay the daily parking fee during the festival.

Is smoking allowed at the resort?

We are a smoke free resort however we do have one designated smoking area located on the Trap Bar and Grill deck.

Is there recycling?  What do you recycle?

Yes.  We recycle all glass, aluminum, plastics #1 and #2, tin, and cardboard.  Visit with a Green Team member for additional information.  Composting is available inside the festival venue.  A Green Team member will help you sort your waste.

What pricing do you have for Children?

Children 12 and under are free to the festival and do not need a ticket prior to arrival (they do need a wristband from the Ticket booth when they arrive).  If they are camping their ticket is $15.00 (which they can and should purchase in advance).

Where will I be camping?

Camping is all first come first serve.  Sites are not developed so you will have to find a spot that looks suitable in the designated areas.  You will have options of treed areas and open fields.  (The areas are around where our winter cross country/Nordic area is located.)

Are there facilities at the campgrounds?

Sites are not developed. However, we will bring in a few portable showers, located by the sprung structure.

How does parking work during the festivals?

Parking passes are required.  See pricing & who gets free/included parking below.

I don’t want to pay for parking what are my other options?

You can use the public parking in Driggs.  Please do not park illegally or in areas not designated as public parking otherwise you may have to pay for a parking ticket.  A shuttle will run from Driggs and other locations.

What time does the lift run?

10:00am to 4:00pm Monday – Thursday and 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday (subject to change, view or lift status page for details).