Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board Awards $209,450 to Support 31 Community Events
By Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board 
JACKSON, WY (March 13, 2025) – The Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board (JHTTB) allocated $209,450 in visitor-paid lodging tax funding to support 31 community events taking place from September 20, 2025 - December 26, 2025.
These events, ranging from cultural festivals and environmental initiatives to athletic competitions and leadership summits, play a crucial role in enhancing the visitor experience and enriching the local community.
In a public meeting on March 13, 2025, the Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board approved just over $209k in funding for community events in Jackson Hole. After review from the JHTTB’s Events Committee and Sustainability Committee, the recommendation came before the board and passed unanimously in a 6-0 vote.
“This is [funding] that does go directly back into the community,” said Shelby Scharp, Events Committee Chair for the JHTTB. “The payoffs are pretty obvious. It touches a lot of people that live here and meets KPIs [for the lodging community.]”
The fall event allocation is outlined here:
The JHTTB remains dedicated to fostering events that enhance the visitor experience while supporting local businesses and community engagement.
The events committee and the Board also require a sustainbility commitment from all events who recieve JHTTB funding. These community events meet the requirements of the Sustainable Destination Management Plan through their sustainable practices and commitment to community.
More information about JHTTB event funding can be found here. The JHTTB intends to award another ~$200,000 to eligible events taking place between January 1, 2026 and June 8, 2026. Applications for spring 2026 events are open from May 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025.
Through strategic allocation of Teton County’s lodging tax funds, we steward Jackson Hole toward a sustainable destination, where our leadership, marketing, management, and community engagement ensure the vitality of our natural and human ecosystems. VisitJacksonHole.com and Industry.VisitJacksonHole.com for more.