A Guide to Grand Targhee Bluegrass
35th Annual Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival - August 8-10, 2025
Location: Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, Wyoming
2025 Dates: August 8–10
Website: grandtarghee.com/bluegrass
Tickets: On sale now, with single-day and weekend passes available
Note: Grand Targhee operates fully during the festival — lifts are open for hiking and mountain biking.
You’ll catch both rising talent and established acts in one of the most intimate and stunning outdoor settings anywhere.
The Location
The festival is held at Grand Targhee Resort, tucked into the western slope of the Tetons. It’s a high-alpine setting with stunning views at 7,851 feet of elevation.
12 miles from Driggs, Idaho
30 minutes from Victor, Idaho
Located at the top of Ski Hill Road, just outside Alta, Wyoming
Why It’s Special
Grand Targhee Bluegrass offers a refreshing alternative to the typical festival scene — intimate, scenic, and laid-back.
You can set up blankets and chairs on Friday at 3:00 PM and leave them all weekend
If your significant other or friends aren’t as into the music, they’ll still enjoy the weekend — it’s not uncommon to see people reading a book while lounging on the grass during early sets
The full resort remains open, with access to hiking trails and lift-served mountain biking
It’s as much about the mountain experience as it is about the music
Getting There
Grand Targhee is remote, but still very accessible with multiple travel options.
Closest Airports
Jackson Hole (JAC): ~1.5 hours
Idaho Falls (IDA): ~1.5 hours
Bozeman (BZN): ~4 hours
Salt Lake City (SLC): ~5 hours (longer drive, often cheaper flights)
Shuttle & Parking
Free parking is available at Teton High School in Driggs
Free shuttles run regularly to and from the resort
No overnight parking at the high school
If you don’t have a parking pass, you must park at the high school
Where to Stay
On-site lodging at the resort
Festival camping options
Airbnb, VRBOs, and rentals in Driggs, Victor, and Alta
Several campgrounds and dispersed camping areas in the region
Camping details in FAQ section
Where to Eat (My Personal Picks)
The Trap Bar & Grill at the resort
Go-to hangout spot during the festival for a quick break.
Walls lined with past Targhee Bluegrass posters
Great regional beer selection
Don’t miss the Trap Fries
Solid burgers, sandwiches, and casual bar food
Big Hole Bagel in Driggs
Hand-rolled bagels, made fresh daily
Excellent breakfast sandwiches and coffee
Quick and friendly
