Big Hole Arts Launches in Teton Valley

This summer, Teton Valley is getting a little more vibrant.

Teton Valley Foundation and the Downtown Driggs Association have announced a new collaborative initiative—Big Hole Arts—designed to spotlight the region’s creative spirit alongside its well-known outdoor appeal. In partnership with Grand Targhee Resort, Visit Idaho, and Yellowstone Teton Territory, the program invites both residents and visitors to look beyond the trails and into the thriving arts and culture scene across the Valley.

While Wydaho has long been synonymous with recreation, Big Hole Arts aims to highlight what’s happening back in town—on Main Street, in studios, and throughout the valley floor—encouraging a more well-rounded summer experience.

A Season Framed by Signature Events

Big Hole Arts is less a single event and more a thoughtfully connected season of programming.

The initiative is bookended by two longtime favorites: the 15th Annual Driggs Plein Air Festival (July 26–August 1) and the 36th Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival (August 7–9), creating a natural window for celebrating visual and performing arts across the region.

In between, a full calendar of concerts, performances, and community gatherings fills the summer weeks.

Music, Theater & Community Gatherings

Teton Valley Foundation will mark its 21st season of Music on Main, running every Thursday from June 18 through August 13, with an additional concert scheduled for August 2 in Victor City Park as part of the Big Hole Arts celebration.

A Sunday Brunch series will feature acoustic performances and coincide with the Valley of the Tetons Library’s 60th anniversary.

Meanwhile, Downtown Driggs Association’s Downtown Sounds concert series returns to Driggs Plaza from June 5 through September 18, offering a steady rhythm of live music throughout the summer.

The season also includes a special performance of Much Ado About Nothing by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks on July 29 at the Teton County Courthouse Lawn.

A More Connected Creative Community

At its core, Big Hole Arts is about connection—bringing together the many organizations, artists, and businesses already contributing to the Valley’s cultural landscape.

“With support from the state and from Yellowstone Teton Territory, we’ve been able to launch a website that supports a dedicated regional arts calendar and event blog year-round,” said Tibby Plasse, Music on Main Program Director at Teton Valley Foundation.

Lisa Simmons, Executive Director of Downtown Driggs Association, added that the initiative helps both residents and visitors more easily experience the Valley’s thriving arts scene while recognizing the arts as a key contributor to the character and vitality of local communities.

How to Get Involved

Big Hole Arts is also a call to action.

Local creatives and businesses are encouraged to participate by hosting open studios, offering special menus, and creating events during the last week of July and throughout August. Artists can submit their events at BigHoleArts.org to be included in the growing calendar of programming—both for the summer festival and year-round visibility.

Plus... A Summer Sweepstakes Worth Entering

To celebrate the launch, Grand Targhee Resort is offering a family summer getaway, including lodging, kids camp tuition, and bike park passes.

Entries for the Big Hole Arts Summer Sweepstakes are open through May 31, 2026, with prize details and entry information available at BigHoleArts.org.

Big Hole Arts offers a fresh perspective on summer in Teton Valley—one that pairs its iconic outdoor experiences with the creativity, talent, and community that define the region just as much as its landscapes.