Park City Weekend Agenda: August 2–4
All Weekend Long
Park City Kimball Arts Festival celebrates 50 years this weekend. In honor of the milestone, Summit County residents receive free access to the festival with local I.D.
Image: Courtesy Kimball Art Center
Park City Kimball Arts Festival
Friday, 5–9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. @ Historic Main St.
Incredible art, food, drinks, and live music come together on Main St. to create one of the top-ranked festivals in the country—with proceeds benefitting arts education and free exhibits for the community all year long. Visit the “Creation Station” to create a memorable Arts Fest souvenir, rock out to over 30 bands on 3 stages, sample scrumptious offerings from a wide variety of food trucks, lounge in a spirit garden, and peruse over 13 different categories of visual arts from over 200 different artists. This year, in honor of the festival's 50th anniversary, Summit Country residents are free (with local I.D.). Non-residents are $15 at the gates. Children 5 and under free. parkcitykimballartsfestival.org
Wasatch County Fair
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. @ Wasatch County Fairgrounds
Don’t miss poultry and livestock exhibits, country cooking, pageantry and carnival fun at the last weekend of the Wasatch Country Fair. wasatchcountyfair.com
Stand Up Comedy
Friday–Saturday, 8 p.m @ The Egyptian Theatre
No subject is off-limits to hilarious headliners Dwight Slade and Carla Collins. Beer available to those 21+. Under 18 not admitted without parent or guardian. parkcityshows.com
Flying Ace All-Stars Aerial Show
1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays @ The Utah Olympic Park
Prepare to be amazed by the gravity defying stunts of the Flying Ace All-Stars, a half-hour choreographed spectacle featuring Olympians, National Team members, and rising stars as this coordinated collaboration of athletes take flight on skis and snowboards. utaholympiclegacy.org
Indoor Climbing Wall
Saturday and Sunday, 1-3 p.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
Kids of all ages can find fun at Swaner EcoCenter’s indoor climbing wall—and a host of eco-friendly exhibits to peruse when they need a breather. Harnesses supplied; please wear shoes with covered toes. Free for members; Fee for non-members. swanerecocenter.org
Friday, August 2
Summit Yoga Series
9 a.m.–10 a.m. @ Montage Deer Valley
Settle in for complimentary yoga and guided meditation on the Montage lawn. All levels welcome, with yoga mats provided. Space is limited, reservations necessary to attend. In the event of rain, yoga will be cancelled. To RSVP, call (435) 604-1400 or visit montagehotels.com
"Life Animated," part of the Sundance Film Series, screens outdoors at City Park this Friday.
Sundance Film Series Life Animated Screening
Dusk @ City Park
Bring your favorite movie treats, cozy pillows and blankets, and set up camp in City Park for this heartwarming documentary about Owen Suskind, an autistic boy who finds a voice through Disney movies. Free. Come at 7:30 for an array of delicious desserts for purchase from Last Course Dessert Studio. Parking is limited—bike, walk, or take public transit. In the event of inclement weather, the film will be moved to The Ray Theatre, 1768 Park Avenue. sundance.org
An Intimate Evening with Kristen Chenoweth with the Utah Symphony
7:30 p.m. @ Deer Valley’s Snow Park Amphitheater
Chenoweth brings memorable songs and show tunes from Wicked, Glee and more in an exciting performance with the Utah Symphony. Picnics, blankets, and chairs (on west side of general admission lawn, no higher than 9” from the ground) welcome. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. deervalleymusicfestival.org
Lost in Bourbon
8 p.m. @ O.P. Rockwell
High energy performance and great songwriting kicks off Arts Fest after Dark. 21+ Tickets start at $10. shows.oprockwell.com
Saturday, August 3
Saturday Morning Nature Walk
8:30–10 a.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
Discover the Swaner Preserve with a guided nature tour, navigating the wetlands while learning about the diverse plant and animal species found in its grasses and waters. Keep your eyes peeled for an abundance of birds, elk, and perhaps a nesting sandhill crane. Free for Swaner members; fee for non-members. swanerecocenter.org
Summit County Fair
5–9 p.m. @ Summit County Fairgrounds in Coalville
Enjoy the best part of the Fair—the Fare! Fairground food booths offer everything from hand-battered chicken to street tacos to Navajo tacos, gourmet ices, and fresh corn on the cob. Quench your thirst with a beverage from the spirit garden. And be sure to reserve your tickets for the Demolition Derby, starting at 7 p.m. summitcountyfair.org
Aiko
8 p.m. @ O.P. Rockwell
This feel-great music rooted in folk, country, classic rock and psychedelia (think Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers) continues Arts Fest after Dark. 21+ Tickets start at $20. shows.oprockwell.com
Sunday, August 4
Beethoven Festival
4:30 p.m. @Temple Har Shalom, 3700 Brookside Court
Acclaimed pianist Pamela Palmer Jones, Clarinetist Russell Harlow, and Violist Leslie Harlow performing an all-Beethoven program. Arrive at 4:30 p.m. to enjoy a delectable buffet of gourmet cheeses, fruit and wine before the concert and during intermission. Tickets are $45 per person. Tickets are $45 per person. pcmusicfestival.com
Patrick Ryan
7-10 p.m. @ The Spur Bar & Grill
Patrick Ryan covers old favorites and new, bringing a great time to every performance. 21+ thespurbarandgrill.com
Ongoing Summer Fun
Utah Olympic Park Summer Attractions
From learning about the Utah Olympic Park’s unique sporting heritage in the free museum to taking a ride-of-a-lifetime on the summer bobsled experience, Utah Olympic Park offers activities for all. The park’s summer experiences include the extreme zip line, zip line tour, alpine slide, drop tower, adventure courses and scenic chairlift rides. Hours 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. The Flying Ace All-Star Freestyle shows start June 22. utaholympiclegacy.org
Park City Mountain Summer Activities
Check out a variety of adventures for guests of virtually any age. Hold on for the drops and turns of the alpine coaster, discover the mountain’s hiking and biking trails, or watch your family reach new heights in the Adventure Park. Golf is in full swing at the Canyons, too. parkcitymountain.com
Deer Valley Resort
Scenic chair lift rides and lift-serviced hiking and mountain biking, afternoon e-bike tours, live music and delectable dining. deervalleyresort.com
Park City Museum
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, noon–6 @ Park City Museum
Explore Park City’s rich mining history through interactive and educational exhibits that take you into a mine shaft and old-time jail. Children can complete a “Park City History Detectives” activity, digging deeper into the past. parkcityhistory.org
For more events and up-to-date happenings around town, check out our event calendar.
