If you like to have fun with the nicest people in the world, drive to Driggs, Idaho, head east a few miles to Grand Targhee Ski Resort, and set up camp in the high lonesome. In addition to great music, you’ll have access to hiking, biking, and folf.
The resort hosts two music festivals: Targhee Fest, July 17-19, and the Bluegrass Festival, Aug. 7-9. Make one of these festivals your summer destination. The early purchase tickets are selling out fast for both of these events.
The 11th annual Targhee Fest kicks off July 17 for three days of music by great artists. Featured are Government Mule, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, Brandi Carlile, James McMurtry, Patty Griffin, Amy Helm and the Handsome Strangers, Mavis Staples, Jackie Green, and Good Old War. Head to grandtarghee.com/music-festivals/targhee-fest for more information on the performers and venue, and to buy tickets.
If bluegrass music is your thing, the 28th annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival is not to be missed. Described as the “granddaddy of of bluegrass festivals in the northern Rockies,” this year’s event offers music by Jerry Douglas with The Earls of Leicester, Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn, Hot Rize , Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass, Elephant Revival, the Infamous Stringdusters, Donna The Buffalo, Lake Street Dive, Greensky Bluegrass, Mr. Sun, Willie Sugarcapps and Two Bit Franks.
Tickets to each event range from $69-$199; order online at www.grandtarghee.com.