5th Annual Targhee Fest at Grand Targhee

July 17-19, 2009

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Great food, vendors, games and on-site activities are all a part of our summer music festivals. Tent camping at Grand Targhee in our beautiful national forest is available during the festival weekend.

The Targhee Fest talent roster is now complete and not to be missed- feturing two Grammy winners, multiple Grammy nominees, american music legacies, acclaimed female singer songwriters, an award winning slid guitarist and the New York Times- proclaimed Prince of Americana!

Take advantage of our FREE shuttle service and leave your vehicle in Driggs.

Festival Schedule:

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Camping site gates open at 9:00 AM on Friday, July 17, 2009
Festival site gates open at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 17, 2009
Ride the shuttle from Teton Valley for FREE! - schedule coming soon

Friday 7/17/09

4:00 PM Lukas Nelson

5:30 PM Jackie Greene

7:00 PM Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

9:30 PM Gov't Mule

Saturday 7/18/09

12:00 PM Tift Merritt

1:30 PM James McMurtry

3:30 PM Sonny Landreth

5:30 PM Vedera

7:00 PM The Wallflowers

9:00 PM Jonny Lang

Sunday 7/19/09

12:00 PM Carrie Rodriguez

2:00 PM Chuck Prophet

4:00 PM Bettye Lavette

6:00 PM Keb' Mo'

All times and performers subject to change. No refunds.

Gov't Mule, led by guitarist Warren Haynes, played the inaugural Targhee Fest in July 2005. Listen to a recording of that performance available for download.

Please note: Parking passes will be enforced this year ($10 per car per day- puchase upon arrival; FREE parking pass for weekend passholders).

Local outlet sales open 10 days prior to event (based on availability).

Weekend Trap Bar Entertainment:

We will offer weekend music at the Trap Bar (Tickets also sold in advance at Grand Targhee Ticket Booth, Trap Bar, and Big Hole Music in Driggs).

Other Recreation Options:

Looking for some organized recreation during Targheefest? Consider running/walking in the Tin Cup Challenge in nearby Driggs, Idaho on Saturday morning July 18th before the festival starts for the day. The event includes marathon, half-marathon and 10K competitive races, as well as a recreational 5K fun run and walk. This event raises funds for nonprofit organizations in our region.

For more information go to www.tincupchallenge.org.

Targhee Fest Tickets:

Additional surcharges will be applied to all ticket purchases. No gate sales.
On-site Camping* - (includes 3 day Festival pass)	$155
On-site Oversized RV Fee** - (vehicles larger than 22 feet)	$50
Child Camping Pass (Ages 12 and Under)	$15
All Weekend Pass (No Camping)	$130
Friday Only	$55
Saturday Only Pass	$65
Sunday Only Pass	$55
Child Pass (Ages 12 and Under, Music Only)	FREE
Parking Pass***	$10.00 per car per day

*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. Camping tickets only available online. We have a limited number of "family quiet zone" camping sites in addition to our traditional sites - first come, first served, inquire at check-in. THE CARIBOU-TARGHEE NATIONAL FOREST REQUIRES THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN BEAR-RESISTANT CONTAINERS (certified through the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee Courtesy Inspection Program) OR STORED IN A CLOSED, HARD-SIDED VEHICLE WITHOUT OPENINGS (read USDA Forest Service Press Release). THERE WILL BE NO CAR CAMPING THE NIGHT BEFORE IN THE PARKING LOT. No exceptions.

**OVERSIZED RV PARKING FEE Any overnight vehicle that exceeds 22' must purchase this additional permit for $50. All other vehicles under 22' do not have to purchase this permit. Oversized sites are located in a different parking area from the other camping vehicles. Camping tickets only available online.

***PARKING FEE Site parking $10.00 per car per day (purchase upon arrival); 3 day weekend pass includes complimentary parking. Be more sustainable and save on gas and carpool!

WILL CALL TICKETS:

Will call tickets will be located at Habitat in downtown Driggs, ID. You will have to pick up your tickets before arriving at the resort.

Habitat
18 N. Main St.
Driggs, ID 83422
pH: 208-354-7669 (SNOW)

Vending Information:

For retail vending information, please contact Keith Coleman via email.

General Festival Information:

Advance Ticket Purchase Only (tickets available only online with our partner TicketWeb; no tickets sold at the resort day of show).
No open fires or grills are allowed. No fireworks.
FOOD MUST BE STORED IN HARD-SIDED VEHICLE OR BEAR-RESISTANT CONTAINERS (enforced through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest).
NO SMOKING. Grand Targhee Resort is smoke free, except in designated area.
No refunds.
Parking Passes are required ($10 per car per day; 3 day weekend passholders receive FREE parking pass). Purchase upon arrival.
NO PETS allowed anywhere at the festival. This includes cars, RV's, campgrounds, parking lots, lodging or anywhere else beyond the road checkpoint.
KENNEL INFORMATION:
Crenshaw Kennels -208-787-2420 (Advance Reservations Required)
You will not be allowed past the road check point without a ticket under any circumstances. Make arrangements before you arrive.
Festival armbands must be worn around your wrist for admission to the festival site and these may be obtained by going to our main ticket booth located on the main plaza of the village.
No Glass or bringing in your own alcohol allowed on Festival Grounds.
You are welcome to bring your own soft drinks in appropriate containers. Coolers and backpacks will be subject to search. We serve beer at the festival (don't forget your ID). We offer an assortment of delicious food for all tastes and all budgets. In addition Grand Targhee restaurants will be open for your dining pleasure.
Coolers and backpacks can not be stored at the festival gates.
Please use only low back chairs in front of the sound booth. If we can roll a basketball under it we will ask you to move. This includes umbrellas too.
No Bicycles are allowed in the festival area.
Tarps are allowed to reserve space and protect the grass.
Festival takes place at 8,000 feet, be sure to bring sun protection and drink plenty of water!
Pool and Hot Tub are available for our lodging guests only, this does not include our campers.
Camping is sold per person, not per site. Each person camping is required to have a camping pass meaning each person sleeping in an RV, Tent or under the stars is required to have a camping pass.
Campsites are first come, first served with pre-purchased camping tickets. Camping is non-designated tent camping or in RV's. Vehicles over 22' must purchase oversized RV pass and will park in lot #4. We have a limited number of "family quiet zone" camping sites in addition to our traditional sites - inquire at check-in.
Portable toilet facilities and drinking water available near your campsite.
There are trash and recycling receptacles located near all campsites. Please do your part to keep our forest clean. Please recycle.
Be mindful of your fellow campers and lodging guests and be respectful in regards to noise after 10:00 PM.
Drink responsibly!
Help Grand Targhee in being better stewards of the environment during this festival by:
- Recycling: we recycle paper, glass, aluminum, plastics #1 & 2, steel and cardboard.
- Make sure products that you bring with you use minimum packaging and are recyclable, too!
- Bring water bottles so you don’t have to use disposable cups.
- If you are bathing, use natural products that are non-toxic.
- Stop by the Sustainability Booth and learn how you can decrease your impacts on Mother Nature!
- Use our FREE shuttle service from Teton Valley during Targhee Fest (this saves money and helps the environment- there's a $10 parking fee per car per day).
- Find out what we are doing here.