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King Concerts 2023
Snow King Mountain Resort presents King Concerts at the summit stage, atop Snow King Mountain. The summit stage sits at roughly 8,000 ft with spectacular views of the Teton mountain range and is accessed via a five-minute scenic gondola ride.
A King Concerts 2023 Summer Season Pass is available so you can enjoy all the music this summer on top of the King!
2023 King Concerts summer series will feature:
- July 7, 8, 9: Dark Star Orchestra
- July 16: Trampled by Turtles with Amigo the Devil – SOLD OUT
- July 21: The Motet with Sghetti
- August 2: The String Cheese Incident – SOLD OUT
Gates open at 4:00pm – Music Starts at 6:00pm
ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT
Dark Star Orchestra
Performing to critical acclaim for over 25 years and over 3100 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians. On any given night, the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use their catalog to program a unique set list for the show. This allows fans both young and old to share in the experience. By recreating set lists from the past, and by developing their own sets of Dead songs, Dark Star Orchestra offers a continually evolving artistic outlet within this musical canon. Honoring both the band and the fans, Dark Star Orchestra’s members seek out the unique style and sound of each era while simultaneously offering their own informed improvisations.
Trampled by Turtles
Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves who’d ransacked his vehicle while he played a show with his previous band. Left with nothing more than an acoustic guitar, he began piecing together a new band, this time taking inspiration from bluegrass, folk, and other genres that didn’t rely on amplification. Simonett hadn’t played any bluegrass music before, and he filled his lineup with other newcomers to the genre, including fiddler Ryan Young (who’d previously played drums in a speed metal act) and bassist Tim Saxhaug. Along with mandolinist Erik Berry and banjo player Dave Carroll, the group began carving out a fast, frenetic sound that owed as much to rock & roll as bluegrass. www.trampledbyturtles.com
The Motet
Since 1998, The Motet has inspired the world with their unique style of dance music. Dave Watts (drums), Joey Porter (key), Garrett Sayers (bass), Drew Sayers (keys & saxophone), and Ryan Jalbert (guitar) have been delighting fans in the Tetons since its inception. Over the course of nine full-length albums, they’ve traversed the lines between funk, soul, jazz, and rock and built a diehard audience in the process. They’ve headlined Red Rocks Amphitheatre six times and sold out countless legendary venues coast-to-coast. In addition to racking up nearly 20 million total streams and views, they’ve also garnered widespread acclaim from numerous publications including Relix, Glide Magazine, and AXS. The band has also graced the stages of festivals such as Bonnaroo, Bottlerock, Electric Forest, Bumbershoot, Summer Camp, and High Sierra. www.themotet.com
The String Cheese Incident
The String Cheese Incident (SCI) is an American jam band from Crested Butte and Telluride, Colorado, formed in 1993. The band is composed of Michael Kang (acoustic/electric mandolin, electric guitar, and violin), Michael Travis (drums and percussion), Bill Nershi (acoustic guitar, lap steel guitar, and electric slide guitar), Kyle Hollingsworth (piano, organ, Rhodes, and accordion), and Keith Moseley (bass guitar), and, since 2004, Jason Hann (auxiliary percussion). Their music has elements of bluegrass, as well as rock, electronica, calypso, country, funk, jazz, Latin, progressive rock, reggae, and psychedelia. All members write original compositions and sing. Their annual events such as Electric Forest and Hulaween, and holiday shows such as New Year’s Eve, have helped redefine the concert experience and have garnered the band a reputation as live music vibe innovators. www.stringcheeseincident.com
FAQ's
What Time Does the Show Start?
You can jump on the gondola starting at 4:00pm and access the venue. Music is planned to start at 6:00pm. Gondola uploading may be delayed in the event of a storm. If the weather is good you will want to arrive early to avoid waiting in line for the gondola.
Do I need to purchase a gondola ticket to access the concert?
No. Your ticket includes a free unlimited gondola pass for the evening. Scenic gondola tickets are normally $30 for a round trip ticket, and are included as part of your concert experience.
Can I hike up to the concert?
Yes. However, all ticket checking will occur at the base of the mountain so please have your tickets scanned and get a wristband before hiking up. Tickets are required to access the concert venue so hikers without a ticket will not be permitted to enter the venue and all tickets must be redeemed at the base. After the concert, the download wait time for the gondola may exceed 1 hour. If you wish to hike down, please bring a headlamp and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Food, drink, and music will be available after the concert ends to allow guests to linger comfortably and enjoy the evening and views while others download the gondola. Security will be monitoring hikers and access to the venue.
Can I ride the gondola down during the concert?
Yes. Your ticket to the concert will allow you to go up and down the gondola during the concert.
May I bring drinks for the evening?
No. Outside alcohol is not permitted in the concert venue. Bags will be searched prior to loading the gondola and upon entrance to the concert venue. Water bottles are ok, but will be checked for alcohol if they are reusable. Glass bottles and coolers will not be permitted. There is no running water at the summit to refill bottles, bottled water will be available to purchase.
May I bring food for the evening?
Yes. Food will be available within the venue and guests are welcome to bring their own food. Three food trucks will be available at the summit.
What is available to eat and drink in the concert venue?
Craft beer, craft cider, hard seltzers, and mixed drinks will be available from Roadhouse Brewing, Melvin Brewing, High Point Cider, and Wyoming Whiskey as well as wine. Food vendors will be on hand with dinner options, snacks, water, and non-alcoholic beverages. IDs will be required for the purchase of alcohol. Please come prepared.
Can I bring camp chairs or a blanket to sit on?
Yes. Camp chairs and blankets are allowed and encouraged. The venue is natural this summer so please plan accordingly to be comfortable. The ground is still rocky and grass has yet to grow so please wear comfortable closed toe shoes. Please no stubbed toes! No large tents or structures will be permitted.
What happens in the event of weather?
Snow King Mountain Concert Venue is an outdoor venue, and shows typically occur in all elements of Wyoming weather. Be prepared for adverse weather conditions, including total exposure to the sun, strong wind, and even severe rain. It is always wise to dress in layers, have a poncho on hand, and wear sunscreen. Mosquitos have been out this summer so bring bug spray.
In the event of lightning, the concert may be paused when lightning is approaching from a distance, and guests may be asked to download the gondola until the lightning passes.
The gondola may shut temporarily if lightning is directly on top of the mountain and resume once it has passed. Guests may be asked to shelter in place or hike down the mountain if the gondola is closed in the event of lightening.
Instructions will be given on the PA in the event of a lightning storm. Guests with disabilities needing special assistance will be prioritized for driving down the mountain in the event of an extended gondola closure.
Guests may shelter in the covered magic carpet or under tents on site, or in the trees. Be ready to shelter in place. Non ambulatory people should move to the bottom of the covered magic carpet for vehicle pickup. Ambulatory people may need to walk down the Elkhorn trail road, this applies to people choosing to walk down as vehicles will be going down Way Home.
There are no refunds due to inclement weather.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes. This is an all ages, family-friendly event. Tickets are free for children under 5. Please recognize that download times for the gondola at the conclusion of the event may take 1-2 hours so plan accordingly or consider leaving a bit early if you need to get down before the sun sets.
What is included in the VIP ticket?
VIP tickets include priority loading and downloading on the gondola and access to a stage side VIP zone with drinks, food, tents, tables and limited chairs. The VIP bar will be open for complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks and limited appetizers for VIP ticket holders only. Free drink and food service will be available from 5:00–8pm, after 8pm the VIP complementary bar will close and guests will be able to purchase alcohol.
Are bathrooms available at the top?
Yes. Porta Potties and hand-washing stations will be available.
What Items are prohibited
The following items are prohibited at the venue:
- Weapons of any sort, animals, drones, tents, coolers, inflatables, professional film equipment, glass containers, grills, ground stakes, outside alcohol.
What happens if I buy tickets and my plans change?
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be allowed.
What time can I arrive?
The venue will open at 4:00pm.
Can I bring my pet?
No, sorry.
Will there be security?
To ensure guest’s safety, private security officers will be on-site as well as Teton County Sheriff’s officers. Security workers will have a Snow King staff shirt on with a security badge. All guests and bags/purses will be searched prior to loading the gondola. People caught attempting to sneak into the venue will be prosecuted.
Ticketing Info
Once you complete your online purchase, you will receive an email with a PDF attachment that is your ticket for the event.
A printed or digital ticket must be presented for each person entering the event.
There is a separate page for each ticket purchased. The second page of the confirmation email pdf is the start of the tickets to be scanned.
For multi day tickets you will use the same ticket for the whole 2023 season.
You can purchase tickets in person at our Guest Services office Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5pm.
If you have questions you can call our Guest Services office 301-201-5464
Bike Parking
Ski racks and bike racks will be placed around the base of the gondola, please use these racks to lock up your bike for the evening. If you are not riding your bike we encourage you to carpool. Please watch out for your friends and avoid any drinking and driving.
What else?
We highly recommend wearing closed toed shoes, bringing rain gear, bug spray, sunblock, and a blanket to sit on.
Lost and Found- during concert will be delivered to Panorama House. After the end of the event all items will be moved to gondola ticket booth at base.
Ticket issues- see gondola ticket booth through 8PM
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