Park City’s rockstar status is, of course, largely due to its snowy winters. But we submit that it’s during the summer that Park City really shines, and for this simple reason: its events. Alongside a laundry list of outdoor activities—mountain biking, hiking, golf, fly-fishing, rock climbing, etc., etc., etc.—the warm weather months are chock full of special celebrations spanning live music, local history and culture, art, and food. From shaking your booty at Deer Valley to browsing artist booths along Main Street, the following are key reasons why so many Park City locals “came for winter, but stayed for summer.”  

HEAR

Deer Valley Concert Series 
Nothing feels more like summer in Park City than sitting on the lawn at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Amphitheater and watching a concert as twilight descends on the mountains all around. This season’s lineup is arguably one of the best assembled, including Old Crow Medicine Show (July 14), CAAMP (July 16), Greensky Bluegrass (Aug 5 and 6), Michael Franti & Spearhead (Aug 11), and Kenny Loggins (Sept 2). deervalley.com

Mountain Town Music 
Live music performed by local and regional artists in an intimate, outdoor setting is a decades-long tradition in Park City. Venues for Mountain Town Music programs include the Newpark commercial center, Main Street pocket parks, the patios at Park City Library, Quarry Village, Peoa’s Woodenshoe Park, and the patio at Pendry Park City within Canyons Village. Best of all, MTM concerts are free. mountaintownmusic.org 

Park City Song Summit 
After a long post-COVID wait, the Park City Song Summit debuted in Park City in the fall of 2022 to rave reviews. This amazing event combining music, songwriting, community workshops, and live performances returns to Park City this fall (Sept 7–9) and tickets are sure to sell out quickly. 
parkcitysongsummit.com 

Canyons Village Summer Concert Series 
Pack a picnic and a blanket, and head to Canyons Village for these popular weekly live concerts. A few of the national and regional artists scheduled to perform as part of this summer’s series include The Hardy Brothers, Diggin’ Dirt, and Bad Frances. Thursdays, July 13–Aug 31, 5:30–8:30 p.m., free admission; cvma.com/events

Utah Symphony’s Deer Valley Music Festival
This fantastic collection of concerts includes splashy performances pairing the symphony with big-time artists such as Capathia Jenkins (July 21), LeAnn Rimes (July 22), and Ben Folds (Aug 4) at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Amphitheater, as well as intimate chamber concerts held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. utahsymphony.org

SEE

Art & Music Gallery Stroll
Tap into Park City’s diverse and thriving gallery scene while enjoying an evening of art, nibbles, drinks, music, and great company at more than a dozen galleries along Main Street, off Main Street, and in Peoa. Last Friday of every month, 6–9 p.m.; parkcitygalleryassociation.com

Egyptian Theatre Plays and Concerts
When you go to see a concert, play, or musical at the iconic Egyptian Theatre, you’re getting a twofer: you get to see a top-notch performance in an intimate setting and you’re bearing witness to a slice of Park City history. The Egyptian is the fourth theater—following the Opera House, Dewey Theater, and Silver Wheel—to present performing arts at its Main Street site since the Opera House opened there in the late 1800s. Shows booked at the Egyptian this summer include Kinky Boots, Pure Prairie League, Into the Woods, and The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. parkcityshows.com

Flying Ace All-Star Aerial Shows
See Olympians and national team skiers and snowboarders perform acrobatic feats as they soar off huge kickers before landing in the Utah Olympic Park’s churning Olympic freestyle pool. Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., mid-June through Labor Day; utaholympiclegacy.org 

Local Rodeos
Rodeo is an indelibly Western celebration of horsemanship and rural culture—including barrel racing, rodeo queen pageants, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, and more—that everyone should experience at least once. Though tickets to this year’s Oakley Rodeo (June 30–July 4; oakleycity.com) sold out within hours of going on sale back in February, spectators can likely still get tickets for the Kamas Fiesta Days Rodeo (July 15–24; kamascityut.gov), the Summit County Fair’s PRCA Rodeo (Aug 11–12; summitcountyfair.org/events/prca-rodeo), or the Francis Frontier Days Rodeo (Labor Day weekend; francisutah.org).  

Park City Kimball Arts Festival
Each August for more than 50 years, Park City’s Historic Main Street has been transformed by art demos, children’s activities, live music, and delicious food with the Park City Kimball Arts Festival. The centerpiece, of course, is the 200 juried artists who set up shop along the town’s thoroughfare—a gathering deemed one of the best of its kind in the country. Aug 4–6; kimballartsfestival.org

Park City Ghost Tours
Get a fascinating taste for the darker side of Park City’s silver mining heyday with these super-entertaining and informative tours of the town’s historic district, researched and written by a pair of former history teachers and a paranormal researcher. Held nightly at 7 p.m.; parkcityghosttours.com

Park City Historic Home Tour
Join docents from the Park City Museum on this exclusive tour of historic Old Town homes. Not only will you get an up-close-and-personal peek into Park City’s silver mining past, but you’ll also see how today’s residents make creative use of these small former miners’ cottages. June 17; parkcityhistory.org

Sundance Summer Theatre
Soak in cool, mountain temps wafting down from Mt Timpanogos while watching a live performance at Sundance Mountain Resort’s charming, open-air theater. Beloved classic The Sound of Music is this summer’s production. Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, July 20–Aug 12; sundanceresort.com/summer-theatre

SAVOR

Park City Farmer’s Market
Though fresh produce is certainly the star of the party at the Park City Farmer’s Market, this weekly event at Canyons Village also offers homemade jams, baked goods, smoked meats, cheese, handmade jewelry, candles, and other gifts. Wednesdays, June 7–Oct 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; parkcityfarmersmarket.com

Park Silly Sunday Market
“All things to all people,” could very well be the tagline of this eclectic event on Main Street that has become northern Utah’s Sunday place to be. In addition to bushels of local produce, Park Silly also purveys live music, antiques, artisan wares, its infamous Bloody Mary Bar, and much more. Sundays, June 4–July 30 and Sept 3–24, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; parksillysundaymarket.com
 
Copper Moose Farm Stand
Tucked off the beaten path in the Old Ranch Road neighborhood is Park City’s exclusive source for locally grown organic produce and flowers, as well as other edibles, including kombucha, ice cream, and bread. 1285 Old Ranch Rd; Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon–6 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; June through Oct; coppermoosefarm.com

Savor the Summit
Park City restaurateurs exercise the full breadth of their creativity, both in terms of what’s on the menu and decor, for the annual open-air dinner party known as Savor the Summit. Reservations are required for a seat at the table, which runs the length of Main Street. No reservation? No problem. Have a cocktail at the High West Spirits Garden, set up on Heber Avenue next to the Mountain Town Music stage. June 24; parkcityrestaurants.com/savor-the-summit

Park City Food & Wine Festival
What’s better than Park City’s golden autumn season? Enjoy this spectacular time of year with chef-driven wine lunches and dinners, outdoor adventures paired with wine tastings, and even a blind tasting at this renowned weekend-long celebration. Oct 5–7; parkcitywinefest.com

Recycle Utah’s Annual 100-Mile Meal Fundraiser
The 100-Mile Meal is a culinary event celebrating food and community with dishes made exclusively from produce, meats, cheeses, wine, and beer sourced within 100 miles of Recycle Utah. Proceeds benefit the organization’s operations and programs. Aug 12, Red Pine Lodge, Park City Mountain; recycleutah.org

Summit Land Conservancy’s Hops Hunters Hikes
Join Park City’s preeminent land conservation organization for one of these twice-monthly hikes along hillsides it has protected. The objective? Wild-growing hops descending from plants tended by German silver miners. These guided excursions include discussions of local history as well as native and invasive species plant identification. Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.; wesaveland.org

EATS/Summit Community Gardens’ Dinners in the Garden
Help these two recently merged organizations spread the word about healthy eating and gardening by attending one of their social, open-air events at Summit Community Gardens. Themes include Cocktails in the Garden, Puerto Rican BBQ, and Nosh Lamb Roast. June 15, 22, and 26; July 24; Aug 3 and 17; summitcommunitygardens.org

PLAY

Independence Day Celebration
Park City rolls out the red carpet in celebration of our nation’s birthday with a pancake breakfast, 5K fun run, Utah’s biggest Fourth of July parade, kids’ activities, rugby matches, barbecue, live music, and more. July 4; parkcity.org 

Summit County Fair
Though this annual event has maintained its small-town, homespun vibe, it’s also off the charts for good, clean fun. The Summit County Fair’s jampacked schedule includes a carnival midway, demolition derby, beer garden, PRCA Rodeo, junior livestock sale, rodeo queen pageant, home arts competitions, and more. Aug 5–12, Coalville Fairgrounds; summitcountyfair.org

Climbing Festival
The Salt Lake Climbers Alliance presents its 10th annual Climbing Festival at Camp Roger—in Park City’s Uinta Mountains backyard. Events planned as part of this outdoorsy two-day festival include all-levels rock-climbing clinics, yoga, and Pilates classes, live music, food and libations, and a local art fair. Aug 26–27; saltlakeclimbingfestival.com

Miners’ Day
A pancake breakfast, 5K run/walk, parade, running of the balls, mucking and drilling demos, kids’ games, and live music are all part of this Labor Day tradition celebrating Park City’s unique silver mining heritage. Sept 4, Main Street and City Park; parkcityminersday.org

Tour des Suds
Pull on your tutu and bike shorts, and head to City Park for the start of this 7-mile mountain bike climb up Main Street to the top of Guardsman Pass. Awards are given to both the top finishers and the best costumes. Sept 10; mountaintrails.org

Halloween on Main
The whole fam—including pups—are invited to enjoy a little spooky fun during the annual Historic Main Street Halloween Celebration. Businesses host trick or treating from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct 31. historicparkcityutah.com