Fans of Southern rock are in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience this September. The Betts’ Horseshoe Festival in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, will host a very special guest: The Big House Museum, the historic home-turned-museum dedicated to the legendary Allman Brothers Band. The event takes place September 12 and 13, and promises to be one of the festival’s most talked-about attractions.
Presented by Gibson, The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House will bring a rich slice of rock history straight from Macon, Georgia, to Wyoming’s festival grounds. The Big House was once the communal home of the band during their early years in the late 1960s and early ’70s, and it remains the birthplace of many of their most beloved songs. Today, it stands as a museum housing the band’s instruments, personal artifacts, rare photos, and memorabilia.
Festival-goers will get a rare chance to step inside this mobile version of the museum and immerse themselves in the story of a group that reshaped American music. From vintage guitars and stage gear to handwritten lyrics and behind-the-scenes snapshots, the exhibit offers an intimate glimpse into the daily lives and creative journey of the Allman Brothers Band.
Adding to the excitement is the Petting Zoo, a unique interactive feature designed for music lovers of all ages. In this space, participants can touch, hold, and even play guitars similar to those used by the Allman Brothers themselves. The goal is not only to showcase the band’s tools of the trade but also to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection through music. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a complete beginner, the hands-on experience invites everyone to discover the joy of making music.
For those who grew up with classics like Ramblin’ Man, Whipping Post, and Midnight Rider, the Big House installation offers a moving journey back to the roots of Southern rock. And for younger audiences, it provides a rare chance to understand why the Allman Brothers Band continues to be celebrated as pioneers who blended blues, country, jazz, and rock into something timeless.
The Betts’ Horseshoe Festival has always celebrated music’s ability to bring people together, and the addition of The Big House Museum underscores that mission. This isn’t just about looking back at history — it’s about carrying forward a spirit of creativity and community that the Allman Brothers lived by.
With live music, interactive exhibits, and an atmosphere of discovery, the Big House Museum’s presence at the festival will be more than an attraction — it will be an experience. For fans of the Allman Brothers Band and lovers of rock history alike, Jackson Hole is the place to be this September.
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