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Mar

22

Wed

BCRD Ski Free Day!

BCRD Nordic and Snowshoe Trails

Mar 22 all-day

12:00 am

Tickets

For four days this season, BCRD welcomes the community to enjoy free Nordic skiing and snowshoeing on all BCRD winter trails. The 32-kilometer multi-use Wood River Trail, which runs from Ketchum to Bellevue, is always free. The Wood River Trail is groomed every other day and is open to skiers, walkers, dogs, and fat-bikes. The Ski Free Days for the 2022/23 season are: Saturday, December 10 Sunday, January 8 Saturday, February 25 Wednesday, March 22 For Ski Free Day on Saturday December 10th at Galena: – Free rentals at Galena (no reservations) – Free 30 minute skate or classic group lessons at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00 (no reservations – just walk into the shop)  

Mar

22

Wed

Bald Mountain Tour

River Run Lodge

Mar 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

9:30 am

Tickets

Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.

Mar

24

Fri

Bald Mountain Tour

River Run Lodge

Mar 24 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

9:30 am

Tickets

Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.

Mar

26

Sun

Dollar Dayz Pond Skim

Carol's Dollar Mountain Lodge

Mar 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

9:00 am

Tickets

Don’t miss the “Cold Bowl Pond Skim” on Dollar’s final day, Sunday, March 26th kicking off at 10am. Participants will try to make it across the pond on their skis or snowboard – in full costume! Wear your best Hawaiian or tropical-themed costume and come ready to enjoy BBQ, a family scavenger hunt, and lots of laughs! Pre-registration is required for pondskim participants. Register HERE Overflow parking for the weekend festivities will be available in the Pavilion Lot with shuttle access directly to Dollar Lodge. Please plan to take advantage of this shuttle as Dollar parking is very limited.

Mar

27

Mon

Bald Mountain Tour

River Run Lodge

Mar 27 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

9:30 am

Tickets

Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.

Mar

29

Wed

Bald Mountain Tour

River Run Lodge

Mar 29 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

9:30 am

Tickets

Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.

Mar

30

Thu

Apr

1

Sat

24th Annual Janss Pro-Am Classic

Bald Mountain

Mar 30 – Apr 1 all-day

12:00 am

Tickets

The ‘greatest party on snow’ will return yet again in its 24th iteration for 2023! As details unfold, they will be posted at www.svsef.org/events/24th-annual-janss-pro-am-classic/ The Janss Pro-Am Classic is held in memory of Mr. Bill Janss. A true renaissance man, Janss embodied the best qualities of the American spirit. He was dynamic, intelligent, fearless and kind, and had the vision and strength of character to boldly take Sun Valley Resort to the next level after purchasing it in 1964. Named to the 1940 Olympic Alpine Team, Janss remained a lifetime enthusiast and supporter of skiing and ski racing until his death in 1996. Because of Bill – his attributes, ethos and commitment to our community – the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation is proud to host the Janss Pro-Am Classic in his honor.

Mar

31

Fri

Bald Mountain Tour

River Run Lodge

Mar 31 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

9:30 am

Tickets

Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.

Apr

8

Sat

Baldy Bash

Warm Springs Lodge

Apr 8 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

2:30 pm

Tickets

Let’s celebrate the final weekend of Bald Mountain in full spring style! Join us at the base of Warm Springs for our annual “Baldy Bash” street party! Live music from, costumes, outdoor fun and and great spring skiing!  

May

27

Sat

Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run

Redfish Lake Lodge

May 27 @ 10:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K – SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2023 AT REDFISH LAKE LODGE Redfish Lake Lodge is excited to host the 13th annual Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run, a U.S.F.S. permitted event. Thank you to all of last year’s participants! Kid’s 1 mile race will begin at 9:30 AM (Ages 3 – 10). Half Marathon begins at 10:00 AM. 10K beings at 10:30 AM. 5K begins at 11:00 AM.    All races will begin and end at the Lodge. There will be a delicious pre-race meal at the event area on Friday at from 5-7:30pm (adults $16 /children  6- 12 $9.50, under 5: free) The Half Marathon and 10K course will be on paved, gravel, and trail surfaces. Bluefish event will take place at high Noon. Packet pickup will be on Friday, May 26 from 4-8pm and on Saturday, May 27th from 8-9:30am The post-race meal is included in the registration for all athletes. Family and friends can enjoy the post-race meal for Veggie Wraps $10.00 and  $12.00 for Chicken and Salmon Wraps. Cost & Registration  Half Marathon – $70.00 ($78.00 after May 13) 10k- $50.00 ($60.00 after May 13) 5k – $40.00 ($50.00 after May 13) Participants can REGISTER ...

Jun

22

Thu

25

Sun

Sawtooth Valley Gathering

Sawtooth Valley Pioneer Park

Jun 22 – Jun 25 all-day

12:00 am

Tickets

FRUITION to headline Sawtooth Valley Gathering, June 22-25, 2023 Save the date and purchase early for the 8th annual SVG SVG brings some of the best songwriters and musicians to the stage at the foot of the majestic Sawtooth Mountains creating a spirit and vibe like no other. With several venues, including three outdoor stages, late-night shows at the Mountain Village Resort’s Velvet Falls Dance Hall, and the Kasino Club, along with DJs and other performers, SVG is a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s walkable, affordable, and friendly, all in Stanley. Live music will take place Thursday, June 22, and Sunday, June 25, at Mountain Village Resort, a long-time SVG sponsor, and the Sawtooth Valley Pioneer Park, thanks to the Town of Stanley, on Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24. On-site and off-site camping will be available, from Wednesday, June 21, through Monday, June 26. Festival goers must have a Sawtooth Valley Gathering festival pass to camp at any of the Sawtooth Valley Gathering designated campsites. Camping and late-night tickets are sold separately from festival passes. SVG is lining up all of its 2023 festival partners and vendors for its on-site and in-Stanley beverage, food, arts and crafts vendors, workshops, and ...

Jul

14

Fri

16

Sun

Ketchum Arts Festival

Festival Meadows

Jul 14 – Jul 16 all-day

12:00 am

Tickets

Ketchum Arts Festival is an annual celebration of Idaho art in the shadow of Sun Valley’s Baldy Mountain. Take a breather from your busy summer schedule and spend some time sampling great food and beer, and perusing the creative output of more than 100 Idaho artists. The kiddos will enjoy free activities in a special area while the folks can shop. Even Fido can visit with her friends (from the safety of a leash). Festival Meadow is easily accessed from the Bitterroot stop of the free Mountain Rides Blue Route bus or with a short stroll from Ketchum or Sun Valley on the bike path. More information can be found at www.ketchumartsfestival.com or Facebook/KetchumArtsFestival. Free admission. More info: www.ketchumartsfestival.com

Jul

20

Thu

22

Sat

Sun Valley Tour de Force

Various Locations

Jul 20 – Jul 22 all-day

12:00 am

Tickets

The 6th Annual Sun Valley Tour de Force on July 20-22, 2023 is a weekend of epic proportions for car lovers of all ages. Eight events take place over the course of three days. The signature event of the weekend is the ‘NO SPEED LIMIT’ high speed runs at Phantom Hill. Located in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, 3.2 miles of state highway becomes a no-speed limit zone. For one day only, drivers are allowed to put their machines to the ultimate test. In 2019, all previously recorded speed records were broken when a Bugatti Chiron hit 253.01mph. This is truly an experience of a lifetime. Additional weekend events include scenic drives, SVTdF Car Show at Festival Meadows, hosted sponsor events and our fundraiser; Cars & Comedy. With the stunning backdrop of Sun Valley, Idaho, this is a weekend not to be missed.   The SVTdF Car Show is a highly anticipated event with supercars, classics, and collectibles on display. Both participants of the SVTdF high-speed event as well as any proud collector are welcome to participate. Approximately 150 cars are invited to enter the Show. This event offers a chance for spectators to check out sponsor cars, purchase ...

Jul

30

Sun

Aug

24

Thu

Sun Valley Music Festival

Sun Valley Pavilion

Jul 30 – Aug 24 all-day

12:00 am

Tickets

Save the dates for summer 2023: July 30 – August 24. The Sun Valley Music Festival’s 39th Summer Season presents a star-studded lineup of guest artists for over three weeks of free concerts in the beautiful, natural surroundings of Sun Valley, Idaho. Pianists Yefim Bronfman and Orli Shaham, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, and violinist Augustin Hadelich will headline concerts featuring works by Schumann, Ravel, Mahler, and Tchaikovsky. Other programs include works by contemporary American composers including Mason Bates, Michael Abels, and Michael Tilson Thomas. For a very special Pops Night, Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony, will lead the Festival Orchestra in an evening of the music of John Williams. Major orchestral repertoire will include Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 (the season finale) and Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. The annual fundraising Gala Concert will take place on August 8 (details will be released in mid-February). The concerts are free (except for the Gala), and available for everyone to enjoy at the Sun Valley Pavilion, whether inside or on the big lawn. About Sun Valley Music Festival The Sun Valley Music Festival’s mission is to enrich, inspire, and instill in our community a lifelong love of classical music through extraordinary, ...

Aug

5

Sat

MSCL House 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament

The Valley Club

Aug 5 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

3:00 pm

Tickets

Calling all Picklers! Please come out and join us for an afternoon of fearless fun in support of Men’s Second Chance Living, sober living homes for men in recovery! Beginner, Intermediate and Advance level picklers welcome, with prizes in each category. Light fare and drinks provided during tournament. Prize ceremony to follow with cocktails and appetizers served. Save the date – time to be decided.

Aug

11

Fri

13

Sun

Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival

Atkinson Park

Aug 11 – Aug 13 all-day

12:00 am

Tickets

This summer we celebrate the 54th edition of the popular Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival. Join us in beautiful Atkinson Park just off Main Street in Ketchum as we welcome 132 professional artists and craftspeople from 27 different states to the Wood River Valley. This Festival is a juried, outdoor, fine arts show that includes world-class artwork in categories such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, woodwork, metalwork, jewelry and more. The rigorous jury process used to select artists ensures the residents and visitors to the Festival will see truly exceptional work in all different categories. This Festival also has food trucks, a picnic area, live music, and a kids’ activity area. It is completely free and open to the public. Hours Friday: 10am – 5pm Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 10am – 4pm  

Aug

31

Thu

Sep

3

Sun

Rebecca’s Private Idaho

Various Locations

Aug 31 – Sep 3 all-day

12:00 am

Tickets

Registration for Rebecca’s Private Idaho 2023 is open, so register now to secure your spot! Already registered? Then it’s time to check out RPI BaseCamp to ensure you have the ride of your life!  RPI BaseCamp is an eight-week, customized training program catered to the distance you’re racing and your fitness level. This full spectrum performance program is designed by my world-class coach, Tim Cusick, and includes customized training, a nutrition plan by Dr. Namrita Brooke, and the opportunity to train right alongside me and our tight-knit community. We train together, motivate each other and elevate our performance as a team.  RPI BaseCamp registration is now open and this is your ticket to your best performance in Idaho!  RPI BaseCamp sells out every year, so register now or save your spot for just $25!

Sep

2

Sat

Papoose Club’s Pancake Breakfast

Ketchum Town Square

Sep 2 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

8:00 am

Tickets

Papoose Pancake Breakfast at Wagon Days has been a community tradition since 1977. Serving an all you can eat country breakfast of pancakes, sausages, and eggs, all flipped, fried and served by club members and local characters. On Saturday, the breakfast is followed by the Big Hitch Parade, one of the largest non-motorized parades in the Pacific Northwest featuring museum quality wagons, buggies, and stagecoaches. Cost: Adults $15, Seniors/Youth $10, 3 & under free 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Children’s Activities on East Ave. Food and Beverages for Purchase by Local Vendors

Sep

3

Sun

Papoose Club’s Pancake Breakfast

Ketchum Town Square

Sep 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

8:00 am

Tickets

Papoose Pancake Breakfast at Wagon Days has been a community tradition since 1977. Serving an all you can eat country breakfast of pancakes, sausages, and eggs, all flipped, fried and served by club members and local characters. On Saturday, the breakfast is followed by the Big Hitch Parade, one of the largest non-motorized parades in the Pacific Northwest featuring museum quality wagons, buggies, and stagecoaches. Cost: Adults $15, Seniors/Youth $10, 3 & under free 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Children’s Activities on East Ave. Food and Beverages for Purchase by Local Vendors

Oct

4

Wed

8

Sun

27th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival

Various Locations

Oct 4 – Oct 8 all-day

12:00 am

Tickets

Sheep have been trailing through the Wood River Valley of Idaho for well over a century and are an integral part of Idaho’s heritage. The iconic Trailing of the Sheep Festival celebrates the sheep, herders, history, and food, of this unique cultural tradition, with the event recognized as one of the “Top Ten Fall Festivals in the World” by msn.com. Each fall, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival honors the 150+ year annual tradition of moving sheep (‘trailing’) from high mountain summer pastures down through the Valley to traditional winter grazing and lambing areas in the south. This annual migration is living history and the focus of a unique and authentic Festival that celebrates the people, arts, cultures, and traditions of Idaho’s sheep ranching families, highlighting the principal contributors – the Basques, Scottish and Peruvians. The five-day Festival includes nonstop activities in multiple venues – history, folk arts, a Sheep Folklife Fair, lamb culinary offerings, a Wool Festival with classes and workshops, music, dance, storytelling, championship Sheepdog Trials and, the always entertaining, Big Sheep Parade with 1,500 sheep hoofing it down Main Street in Ketchum. Save the Dates for next year’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival: October 4 – 8, 2023! ...

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