In 2006, Geordie Gillett was still pretty new to town. His office was in downtown Victor and he owned an open lot in downtown Driggs. Taking cues from the Vail Valley Foundation’s efforts to find a vessel that could represent recreation, culture and community, Geordie was inspired to recreate the free music series model.

With the aid of a young nonprofit board working out of the VARD’s original conference room above a Mexican restaurant, the Teton Valley Foundation was born ready to do the impossible by bringing national acts to an off-the-beaten-path destination in a rural boutique community. Twenty years later, Gillett says he couldn’t even begin to dream that Music on Main would become what it is today.

“It’s the quality of life that we’re trying to share and preserve,” Gillett said has always been the inspiration from the beginning.

“I had been fishing on the South Fork the morning before the first concert and remember coming over Pine Creek Pass wondering if anyone was going to show up, and worried about whether we could pull off producing a concert series,” he said. By year two, as Los Lobos took the stage, and Gillett saw the entire lot on the corner of Little and Main filled with people and vendors, he realized what kind of legs Music on Main was just beginning to stretch. By year three, the concerts would move to the Driggs City Center before eventually finding a home at the Victor City Park.

“Over the years we have tried out a lot of programming, and some of these events have become their own organizations, but all of it as a collective has been about helping Teton Valley realize its potential as a destination and as a place to call home,” he said. 

Gillett said the move to Victor City Park and with the assistance of then-Victor mayor Scott Fitzgerald also paved the way for Kotler Ice Arena to realize its potential as an additional recreational opportunity in Teton Valley. Twenty years later, the Teton Valley Foundation has produced a state-champion hockey team, and Music on Main is getting national coverage.

“I remember these kids pushing chairs on the ice, learning to ski and playing on the grass at the concerts—and these days you can see how important the concerts have become to everyone,” he said.

Please join the Teton Valley Foundation in celebrating 21 years of community-supported music in 2026 as a thank-you to everyone who has hammered in a tent stake, picked up trash, moved fencing and supported Music on Main throughout the years—the festival has gotten here because of its community!

Shout out to the Shefter Family Foundation and their generous support as a presenting sponsor, ensuring TVF can focus on program planning during the off-season.

Some say it takes a village; TVF knows it takes a valley!

In 2006, Geordie Gillett was still pretty new to town. His office was in downtown Victor and he owned an open lot in downtown Driggs. Taking cues from the Vail Valley Foundation’s efforts to find a vessel that could represent recreation, culture and community, Geordie was inspired to recreate the free music series model.

With the aid of a young nonprofit board working out of the VARD’s original conference room above a Mexican restaurant, the Teton Valley Foundation was born ready to do the impossible by bringing national acts to an off-the-beaten-path destination in a rural boutique community. Twenty years later, Gillett says he couldn’t even begin to dream that Music on Main would become what it is today.

“It’s the quality of life that we’re trying to share and preserve,” Gillett said has always been the inspiration from the beginning.

“I had been fishing on the South Fork the morning before the first concert and remember coming over Pine Creek Pass wondering if anyone was going to show up, and worried about whether we could pull off producing a concert series,” he said. By year two, as Los Lobos took the stage, and Gillett saw the entire lot on the corner of Little and Main filled with people and vendors, he realized what kind of legs Music on Main was just beginning to stretch. By year three, the concerts would move to the Driggs City Center before eventually finding a home at the Victor City Park.

“Over the years we have tried out a lot of programming, and some of these events have become their own organizations, but all of it as a collective has been about helping Teton Valley realize its potential as a destination and as a place to call home,” he said. 

Gillett said the move to Victor City Park and with the assistance of then-Victor mayor Scott Fitzgerald also paved the way for Kotler Ice Arena to realize its potential as an additional recreational opportunity in Teton Valley. Twenty years later, the Teton Valley Foundation has produced a state-champion hockey team, and Music on Main is getting national coverage.

“I remember these kids pushing chairs on the ice, learning to ski and playing on the grass at the concerts—and these days you can see how important the concerts have become to everyone,” he said.

Please join the Teton Valley Foundation in celebrating 21 years of community-supported music in 2025 as a thank-you to everyone who has hammered in a tent stake, picked up trash, moved fencing and supported Music on Main throughout the years—the festival has gotten here because of its community!

Shout out to the Shefter Family Foundation and their generous support as a presenting sponsor, ensuring TVF can focus on program planning during the off-season.

Some say it takes a village; TVF knows it takes a valley!

Unwind beneath the Teton sky with the nonprofit Downtown Driggs Association's Downtown Sounds concert series featuring talented performers across diverse musical genres. All performances take place from 6-8pm at Driggs Plaza (60 South Main Street) in the center of our charming downtown. This FREE community series is made possible through generous support from title sponsors Teton Valley Health Care, Grand Targhee Resort, Silver Star Communications, and Yellowstone Teton Territory. Local food trucks Art Taco, Just Friends Ice Cream, and The French Crepe will be on-site at Driggs Summer Arts events with beer on tap from Citizen 33 Brewery and wine by the glass from Two Mountain Winery. Bring your lawn chairs, family, and friends and connect with community this summer at Downtown Sounds! Don't forget to BYOC (bring your own cup) or purchase a steel cup by waste reduction sponsor RAD Curbside.

Unwind beneath the Teton sky with the nonprofit Downtown Driggs Association's Downtown Sounds concert series featuring talented performers across diverse musical genres. All performances take place from 6-8pm at Driggs Plaza (60 South Main Street) in the center of our charming downtown. This FREE community series is made possible through generous support from title sponsors Teton Valley Health Care, Grand Targhee Resort, Silver Star Communications, and Yellowstone Teton Territory. Local food trucks Art Taco, Just Friends Ice Cream, and The French Crepe will be on-site at Driggs Summer Arts events with beer on tap from Citizen 33 Brewery and wine by the glass from Two Mountain Winery. Bring your lawn chairs, family, and friends and connect with community this summer at Downtown Sounds! Don't forget to BYOC (bring your own cup) or purchase a steel cup by waste reduction sponsor RAD Curbside.

The 14th Annual Driggs Plein Air Festival will take place for registered artists from July 23 - August 2, 2025. Public Festival dates are Sunday, July 27 – Saturday, August 2. Artists and collectors enjoy many activities like the extended Exhibition & Sale, Opening Reception, Quick Draw Competitions, Collectors Night, Workshops, Paint-Outs, Competition Awards Ceremony, and Closing Reception. 2025 marks the first year the Festival has implemented a juried entry process, with 70 national selected artists invited to participate in both events and the formal competition.

2025 Schedule of Events below. 2026 TBA.

July 23 - Sept 30
EXHIBITION & SALE - Driggs City Center Gallery | *Teton Geo Center after August 2

Artist Check-In at Driggs City Center, 60 South Main Street, Driggs

Wednesday, July 23 • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday, July 24 • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday, July 25 • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, July 26 • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, July 27 • 9:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Thursday, July 24 – Friday, July 25

Kimball Geisler Plein Air Painting WORKSHOP, Location TBD

Saturday, July 26 – Sunday, July 27

Tamara Callens Plein Air Painting WORKSHOP, Location TBD

Saturday, July 26

6-8pm • Montana Shakespeare in the Parks PAINT OUT at Teton County Courthouse Lawn

Sunday, July 27

5:00-8:00pm • DOWNTOWN SOUNDS CONCERT, OPENING RECEPTION & PAINT OUT

Driggs Plaza, 60 South Main Street, Driggs

Monday, July 28

10:00am–12:00pm • PAINT OUT at Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, Wyoming

Use your free chair lift ticket to meet fellow artists atop Grand Targhee Resort with stunning Teton Views.

Gallery and Tent Exhibition and Sales •  9am – 6pm, Driggs City Gallery

Tuesday, July 29                                              

7:00-11:00am  •  QUICK DRAW, Downtown Victor

Check in at Victor City Park

2:00pm •  PEOPLES CHOICE QUICK DRAW AWARDS, Outdoors at Driggs Plaza

Gallery and Tent Exhibition and Sales •  9am – 5pm, Driggs City Gallery

Wednesday, July 30

7:00-11:00am  •  QUICK DRAW, Location to be announced

12:00pm •  QUICK DRAW AWARDS BY COMPETITION JUDGES, Outdoors at Driggs Plaza

Gallery and Tent Exhibition and Sales – 9am – 5pm, Driggs City Gallery

Thursday, July 31

4:00pm • FINAL COMPETITION SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Submissions due at Driggs City Gallery

5-7pm • COLLECTOR'S PARTY AND ARTIST'S TALK, at Driggs City Gallery

6-6:30pm • ARTIST'S TALK WITH KIMBALL GEISLER "WHAT MAKES ART VALUABLE?"

Gallery and Tent Exhibition and Sales – 9am – 7pm, Driggs City Gallery

Friday, August 1

Driggs Plaza, 60 South Main Street

9:00am • COMPETITION JUDGING

9:00am • 3:00pm – PEOPLES CHOICE JUDGING

11:00am • 3:00pm – ARTISTS CHOICE JUDGING

4:30 • 6:00pm – COMPETITION AWARDS CEREMONY AND CLOSING RECEPTION

Gallery and Tent Exhibition and Sales – 9am – 8:00pm, Driggs City Gallery

Saturday, August 2

9:00am-4:00pm – ARTIST CHECK-OUT

Gallery and Tent Exhibition and Sales – 9am – 4pm, Driggs City Gallery