Summertime is here in Park City and the Wasatch Back, and the coming weeks are packed with an outstanding array of food, fun, music, and more. Hope to see you out and about at one or more of these summer events!
Fourth of July Weekend is the biggest weekend of the summer, with lots of great Independence Day celebrations in our local communities! See below for preliminary details, and keep an eye out for a full schedule in a few weeks with our July 4th Events Lineupnewsletter.
PARK CITY CELEBRATIONS
Main Street | City Park | Park City Mountain
Park City’s Independence Day celebrations are set for Friday, July 4! The festivities will include a fun run, parade, games, food, fun, and a drone show! Check here for more info on this popular event.
OAKLEY CELEBRATIONS & 90th ANNUAL RODEO
Oakley Rodeo Grounds
July 2 – 5 | 7:30 pm Nightly Rodeo
July 4 | 4th of July Celebration
July 7 | Xtreme Bulls Tour
The 90th Annual Oakley Rodeo is one of the top rodeos in the nation, and it is one of the “must-do” events of the summer. An all-day Independence Day celebration on July 4th adds to the fun, and the second annual Xtreme Bulls Tour on the 7th is an exciting addition to Oakley’s summer schedule.
RED, WHITE,& BLUE FESTIVAL
July 4 | All Day | Heber City More info
Head to Heber for the Red, White, and Blue Festival! The fun-filled day kicks off with hot air balloons and a 5K and a 10K run/walk, followed by a bi-plane fly over, flag ceremony, rotary breakfast, and parade. There will also be live entertainment, a sidewalk art contest, carnival, strong man contest, pie eating competition, fireworks, and more!
MIDWAY CELEBRATIONS
July 4 | Midway Town Square More Info!
Celebrate Independence Day with Midway’s Small Town July 4th celebration. Sponsored by Midway Boosters and Midway City, this is a family-friendly day full of festivities that includes a flag ceremony, pancake breakfast, bike parade, and an amazing fireworks display after dusk.
LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Park City Library | July 3 – 4 More info!
The Friends of the Library are hosting their summer book sale. Shop hundreds of bargain-priced books, with prices ranging from one to three dollars. From picture books to popular fiction, the sale has something for everyone! Book donations are welcome at the library up to one week before the sale.
Schedule:
Members Only – July 3, 8-10am
General Public – July 3& 4, 10am-4pm
Fill a provided tote for $15 – July 4, 2-4pm
KIMBALL ARTS FESTIVAL
August 1 – 3 | Park City Main Street More Info!
The 56th Annual Kimball Arts Festival returns to Historic Main Street in Park City, Utah, bringing with it one of the nation’s premier celebrations of the arts. This lively event showcases 200 artist booths spanning 13 different mediums, along with live music, food trucks, interactive activities for all ages, and an energetic display of creativity right in the heart of Park City.
SUMMER CONCERTS
Locations Throughout Utah
From scenic hillsides to open-air amphitheaters, Utah’s outdoor venues come alive with music throughout the summer. Explore the full lineup of concerts happening in Park City, Heber Valley, and beyond!
LAST FRIDAY GALLERY STROLL
Last Friday of Every Month | 6-9pm
Main Street Park City More Info!
The Park City Gallery Association invites you to our monthly Gallery Art Stroll along Historic Main Street and beyond. Held on the last Friday of each month, participating galleries extend a warm welcome, offering captivating exhibitions, refreshments, occasional live music, and the opportunity to connect with fellow art enthusiasts.
LATINO ARTS FEST
Canyons Village Park City
June 13 – 15 | More Info!
The Latino Arts Festival is a lively, family-friendly event that celebrates the rich traditions of Latin American art, music, dance, food, and culture. Showcasing 40+ visual artists and performers from across the Americas, the festival offers a dynamic blend of creativity and community spirit.
New this year, El Mercadito presents an immersive market experience featuring handmade goods, traditional delicacies, and vibrant cultural displays. Free and open to all, the festival welcomes everyone to join in, explore, and celebrate together.
WASATCH PLEIN AIR PARADISE
June 21 – July 5 | Midway More Info!
The Heber Valley’s scenic beauty—lakes, mountains, farms, historic homes, and rustic barns—offers endless inspiration for artists of all levels. Midway Art Association’s popular Plein Air Paradise festival grows each year, attracting top professionals, collectors, and art lovers. Highlights include the main competition, local paint outs, and the exciting 90-minute Quick Draw & Auction, where artists create stunning works in real time.
WILD HEART SANCTUARY BENEFIT CONCERT
More info!
June 26 | 6:30-9pm | 120 Westwood Rd, Park City
Pack your low-back lawn chairs, blankets, picnic favorites, and beverages, and come on over for this concert to benefit wild horses at the Wild Heart Sanctuary. Music by Cactus Buds and Lill& Warren.
GALLERY MAR
436 Main Street | Park City, Utah
June 27 | T.S. Harris + Shawna Moore: By the Water, Of the Water
July 25 | Miles Glynn: Solo Exhibition
August 29 | Hunt Slonem: Hare Apparent
FORUM FEST
July 3 – 5 | Canyons Village More Info!
Forum Fest is returning this summer! Forum Fest 2025 will kick off with a headliner concert in the Forum followed by two additional days of live music, great food and drinks, kids and family activities, public art displays, and more. This event is FREE to attend.
SUMMIT ARTS MARKET
July 12 | 10am – 6pm | More Info!
The Red Barn | Oakley, Utah
An annual summer art showcase and creative vendors market in Oakley with a mission to build support for local artists and cultivate collectors who live on the eastern side of Summit County.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
July 17 – Aug 9 | Sundance More info!
Experience The Wizard of Oz at Sundance Mountain Resort, set against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Timpanogos. Performances run July 17–August 9 on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and a special show on Tuesday, August 5.
PARK CITY SONG SUMMIT
August 14 – 16 | Park City More Info!
Song Summit offers a unique take on the music festival experience, blending live performances with a focus on wellness, mental health, recovery, and inclusivity. Mark your calendar and be sure to grab your tickets soon!
MONSTER DRAWING RALLY
Sept 13 | Kimball Art Center More Info!
Monster Drawing Rally is a high-energy outdoor fundraiser at Kimball Art Center benefiting the Arts Council and Kimball Art Center. Watch local artists create original works in 50 minutes using mediums like ink, charcoal, paint, and digital art. Enjoy live music, food, a cash bar—and buy artwork fresh off the easel.
PARK SILLY SUNDAY MARKET
June 8, 15, 22, 29 | July 13, 20 | Aug 31
Sept 7, 14, 21 | 10 am – 5 pm
Main Street | Park City More Info!
The Silly Market is an eco-friendly open-air market and street festival that celebrates the community of fun and funky Park Sillians. Patrons love the live music accompanied by beverages from the Bloody Mary bar!
MIDWAY FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm | June – Oct Midway Town Square More info!
Held at the southwest corner of Midway Town Square, this weekly event offers locally grown and prepared food from throughout Heber Valley. This intimate market features local produce, fresh baked goods, eggs, flower bouquets, coffee, and more.
PARK CITY FARMERS MARKET
Wednesdays, 11am-5 pm
PCMR First Time Lift Parking Lot Info!
The Park City Farmers Market is a seasonal outdoor market held at Park City Resort every Wednesday beginning in late May and ending in October. The market offers an assortment of fresh local goods from Utah farmers and vendors. It strives to offer only the freshest organic products.
HEBER MARKET ON MAIN
Thursdays 5 – 9 pm | Jun 5 – Aug 21
Main Street Park | Heber More Info!
Heber City Farmers Market is a weekly, summertime event that welcomes visitors and locals alike to gather together in downtown Heber City to enjoy local food, drink, shopping, and live music.
KAMAS VALLEY MARKET
June 14 | 11am – 7:30pm
Kamas Event Center | Kamas More Info!
Kick off your summer with a visit to the Kamas Valley Market on Saturday, June 14th. Kids will have a great time in the bounce house while you browse the sidewalk chalk art, shop local vendors, listen to live music, and grab a bite to eat at the food truck.
SAVOR THE SUMMIT
June 28 | Main Street Park City More info!
Experience one of Park City’s most iconic events as Main Street transforms into an open-air dining room lined with beautifully set tables. Choose your favorite participating restaurant and make a reservation—there’s something for every taste. But act fast—this popular event always sells out!
BARN PARTY
National Ability Center | June 7 | 1000 Ability Way | Park City More info!
Bring the whole family to the National Ability Center Ranch and Equestrian Center for dinner, live music, mechanical bull, auction, saloon, and more! Join us for a family-friendly event like no other, full of fun activities, powerful stories and individuals driven to build a more inclusive community together.
1940s HANGAR DANCE
June 7 | Russ McDonald Field | Heber More info!
Come in your vintage dress (not required, but highly encouraged), and be transported back in time as you dance the night away to 1940s and 1950s hits from Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, and more, all to a live jazz band! Cost: $25/single entry or $40/couple
MIDWAY FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION
June 7 | Midway Town Square More info!
10:00 am – 2pm: Help beautify Midway’s parks and city! Join in the morning for city beautification projects at Burgi Park, Hamlet Park, Centennial Park, and the City Office Building. At noon head over to Town Square at noon for a free hot dog BBQ lunch, live music performances, and a variety of family-friendly activities!
THE ALLEY CATS
June 20 | Ideal Playhouse | Heber More info!
Get ready for an evening of tight harmonies and nonstop laughs with The Alley Cats, America’s favorite Doo-Wop group. Blending classic hits from the ’50s and ’60s with sharp comedy, these musical comics have opened for Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, and Joan Rivers, and have been featured on NBC, CBS, and PBS.
THE OVERALL BALL & HATS OFF TO COMMUNITY HOUSING
by Habitat for Humanity
June 27 | Grand Summit Hotel | More info!
The Overall Ball is the signature fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Summit and Wasatch Counties, supporting the creation of safe, affordable housing in the Wasatch Back. Dress the part in denim, flannel, overalls, or hard hats for this high-spirited evening featuring fine food and drinks, a live auction, and more!
ANTI-GALA 2025
August 7 | Utah Olympic Park More info!
Leave the formalwear behind and head to the Nordic flats at the Utah Olympic Park for an unforgettable evening of firepits, food, drinks, and nonstop activities. Anti-Gala 2025 is back—bigger, bolder, and more fun than ever!
SUMMER FUN AT PARK CITY RESORT
June 7 – September*
Park City Mountain Resort offers an expansive variety of summer fun and adventures as well as events, beautiful hikes, scenic gondola rides, dining, outdoor concerts, and mountain bike trails for all levels.
*Limited operations begin June 7, with full operations scheduled to begin June 14. Hours and dates subject to change.
UTAH OLYMPIC PARK SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Through early September
Utah Olympic Park offers year-round adventure. From learning about the Park’s unique Olympic heritage on a guided tour to taking the ride of a lifetime on the Comet Bobsled Ride, Utah Olympic Park offers activities for all.
Extreme Summer Tubing
Summer Comet Bobsled
Alpine Slide
Extreme Zipline
Freestyle Zipline
Drop Tower
Discovery Adventure Course
Canyon Adventure Course
Summit Adventure Course
Airbag Jumps
Action Tower
SWANER PRESERVE & ECOCENTER
Wednesdays – Sundays | Park City More info!
With 10 miles of trails to explore, this 1,200-acre nature preserve also boasts a 10,000 sq ft LEED Platinum building, offering interactive exhibits around the surrounding environment. The EcoCenter also offers weekly nature tours, wildlife viewing opportunities, summer camps, and environmental education for children and adults.
FLYING ACE ALL-STAR AERIAL SHOW
Utah Olympic Park | Park City More info!
Select Fridays and Saturdays throughout Summer
Catch the high-flying action on select Fridays and Saturdays from mid-June through the end of August. See Olympians and National Team skiers and snowboarders perform acrobatic feats as they soar up to 60 feet in the air before landing in the Park’s Spence Eccles Olympic Freestyle Pool.
HEBER VALLEY RAILROAD
450 South 600 West | Heber City More info!
The Heber Valley Railroad offers scenic, historic train rides around the beautiful Wasatch Mountains past Deer Creek Reservoir and Mt. Timpanogos. There are always additional specialty train rides being added to the schedule, as well as daily train rides Monday – Saturday.
KAMAS FIESTA DAYS
July 19 – 26 | Kamas More info!
Kamas Valley Fiesta Days has been a fun-filled, annual celebration for over 80 years! This week-long event includes a parade, games, fireworks, car show, demolition derby, rodeo, and more!
WASATCH COUNTY FAIR DAYS
July 24 – August 2 | Heber City
Wasatch County Event Complex More info!
The Wasatch County Fair Days includes a demolition derby, party in the park, fair exhibits, carnival and country market, BBQ dinner, movie in the park, parade, rodeo, and more.
SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR
August 2 – 9 | Fairgrounds | Coalville More info!
The Summit County Fair is a traditional, small town county fair with cowboys, bucking broncos, a carnival, beauty queens, a demolition derby, livestock sale, homemade goods, and more.
MIDWAY SWISS DAYS
August 29 – 30 | Midway Town Square More info!
The annual Swiss Days event takes place the Friday and Saturday before Labor Day each year and draws a huge crowd both days. Local and national vendors work tediously, crafting and creating their wares for display and sale. And volunteers spend countless hours preparing for the two full days to ensure the event is a success.
SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS
Throughout the Park City Area
Park City boasts a range of summer camps, offering kids opportunities for exploration in nature, athletics, academics, and arts.
WOODWARD SUMMER CAMPS
June 9 – Aug 11 | Park City More info!
The ultimate summer camp experience! Campers aged 7-17 can sign up for one of six sports: multisport, mountain bike, skateboard, BMX, scooter, or Parkour. Camps run weekly from 9am – 4pm and are packed with action, progression, and fun!
MOOSE ON THE LOOSE
June 7 | N Round Valley
July 12 | Lower Utah Olympic Park
August 9 | Quinn’s Round Valley
Sept 6 | Utah Olympic Park
Moose on the Loose features fun, kid-friendly races that show kids they can do hard things—and enjoy it! It’s all about doing your best, pushing your limits, and helping others along the way.
PARK CITY EXTREME CUP
July 24-26 | Assorted Venues More info!
The Park City Extreme Cup Soccer Tournament is one of the largest sanctioned U.S. Youth Soccer tournament for boys and girls U9 through U19 in the State of Utah; U.S. Club Soccer teams are also eligible to participate.
YOUNG RIDERS BIKE PROGRAM
More info!
5148 E Meadows Drive | Park City
The Young Riders Youth Cycling program was founded in 1996 as a way to keep kids happy and healthy when the snow melts. The program works to improve fitness, build friendships, explore the environment, and establish responsibility in youths. Summer mountain bike programs run from June – August for ages 6-16 years old, with week-long and full summer programs.
PC TRAIL SERIES
5K – June 7 | 10K – July 12 Half Marathon – August 2
Park City Trail Series is a 3-race series that runs from June – August. It starts with a 5K and works up to a half marathon. The courses are forgiving enough for new trail runners but bring the excitement that seasoned trail runners love
TRIPLE TRAIL CHALLENGE
Round Valley Rambler Half& 7K – June 14
Jupiter Peak 25K – July 19
Mid Mountain 50K – August 16
This series of races provides the ultimate summer challenge! Complete all three events, including the Round Valley Rambler Half Marathon& 7K, Jupiter Peak 25K, and Mid Mountain 50K. You’ll earn bragging rights!
RESORT MOUNTAIN BIKING
PARK CITY | June 14 – early fall
Park City’s abundant trails offer access to the mountain for those with an intermediate mountain bike skill set and above. Lift-served mountain bike haul access is available by the day or for the summer season. More info!
DEER VALLEY® | June 20 through mid-September More info!
Deer Valley’s mountain bike trails are open mid-June to early September. Note that due to construction of the new Pinyon Express lift, mountain biking will be limited to lower mountain trails this summer. However, the good news is that all trails should be open next summer, and in the meantime Deer Valley has joined with Solitude to offer the new Wasatch Gravity Pass, which offers access to lift-served hiking and biking at both resorts.
THE WASATCH 50 RACE
June 21 | Soldier Hollow More info!
The Wasatch 50 course is a truly epic route through some of Utah’s beautiful high country. The course features prolonged climbing, ripping singletrack through Aspens, and rock-strewn descents. A true mountain bike epic!
SOLDIER HOLLOW BIKE FEST
June 27-29 | Soldier Hollow More info!
Gear up for an unforgettable weekend of biking fun for all ages and skill levels on the trails of Soldier Hollow!
This is a FREE event for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a hardcore cycling enthusiast or just looking for a fun outdoor experience, this is the place to be.
JORDANELLE TRAITHLON
June 21 | Jordanelle More info!
Since 1998, the Jordanelle Triathlon has entertained athletes from across the globe. Nestled in the Rock Cliff Area of Jordanelle Reservoir in Francis, Utah, the scenery alone will take your breath away. Join us for what Triathlete Magazine listed as one of “America’s Top 100 Triathlons!”
FISH FOR GARBAGE
More info!
June 28 | Strawberry Reservoir
July 19 | Weber River
August 9 | Green River
September 6 | Mirror Lake Hwy
September 20 | Big Cottonwood Canyon
Fish For Garbage provides opportunities for civic engagement and stewardship of waterways by hosting cleanups, educating about the harmful effects of trash as pollution, and demonstrating the need for healthy ecosystems. Join them this summer on a cleanup!
PARK CITY SUP FESTIVAL
July 5 | Jordanelle
Join this celebration of life on the water at the Sand Pavilion at Jordanelle Reservoir. This SUP festival will offer races, live music, delicious food, and more. All levels are welcome to join this wonderful day at the beach.
RUNTASTIC HEBER
August 2 | Heber City More info!
Run for a cause at Runtastic HEBER! Come enjoy an all-downhill course in scenic Heber Valley to support an amazing local Utah charity.
MUDDY DASH
August 9 | Soldier Hollow More info!
The Muddy Dash is a mud run with a mission—a portion of the proceeds benefit families that are battling childhood cancer and illness. So head to Soldier Hollow on August 9th for some dirty fun!
SUMMIT CHALLENGE
August 23 | Locations Vary
More info!
This fully-supported road ride to benefit the National Ability Center winds through the scenic mountains of Summit and Wasatch counties, offering a choice of a 16, 25, 50, 80, or 100-mile course.
POINT 2 POINT BIKE RACE
August 30 | Park City More info!
Join the country’s strongest endurance mountain bike racers, and drop in on some of the best trails Park City has to offer.
~75 Miles | 90% Singletrack | 10,000′+ Elevation Gain
MOUNTAIN BIKING & HIKING
With more than 400 miles of Gold Level mountain biking and hiking trails, you will have plenty of options to ride and hike in Park City’s Wasatch Mountains. For more information on Park City’s extensive trails network, visit mountaintrails.org and for interactive trail maps visit trailforks.com.
A great resource for hiking options in and around Park City can be found at ParkCityHikes.com. This blog is perfect for finding info and ideas for hitting the trails in our area.
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
Wasatch Golf – Mountain& Lake Courses (Midway)
Soldier Hollow Courses in Midway
PRIVATE GOLF COURSES
Summer is always a busy time for our local real estate market, providing opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. If you have any questions about the current market conditions, don’t hesitate to reach out.