Sun Valley Resort’s Winter Wonderland

Sun Valley Resort

This year the torchlight Parade on Christmas Eve will take place on Bald Mountain. The Fireworks will still go off from Dollar. Christmas Eve Ice Show at Lodge Terrace starting at 5:30pm. Torchlight Parade & fireworks will follow.  Throughout December, the holiday spirit settles over Sun Valley Resort, transforming our Village into a picturesque Winter Wonderland. You can hear it in the melodies sung by the Sun Valley Carolers as they stroll through our European-style Holiday Market stalls, and you can see it sparkle in the ceremoniously lit Christmas Tree. The holiday spirit glows in the torchlights that parade down Dollar Mountain on Christmas Eve and ring out in the fireworks that signal the coming of Christmas Day. From photo-ops with Santa Claus to festive movie nights at the Opera House, experience the timeless magic of the holidays at Sun Valley Resort. Saturday, December 9th: Winter Wonderland Kick Off at Sun Valley Village (12:00pm-4:00pm) "Santa Shop & Stroll" and Cookie Decorating (12:00pm-4:00pm) Comedy Show at the Opera House  (Doors at 7:00pm)  Shop for a Cause in the Sun Valley Village (All Day) Sunday, December 10th: Shop for a Cause in the Sun Valley Village (All Day) Friday, December 15th: Holiday ...

Sun Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony

Sun Valley Village

Celebrate the start of the Holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Celebration in the Sun Valley Village. Festivites include an appearance by Santa, live holiday music by Faculty Lounge, free cookies and cocoa, and an outdoor bar. Festivities kick off at 5:30pm with the tree lighting at 6:00pm sharp! A live ice carving demo will take place near Village Station starting at 4pm.

Stanley Winterfest

Stanley, Idaho

COME TO THE 15 ANNUAL STANLEY WINTERFEST Stanley is one of the coldest places in the continental United States - so, of course, it hosts one of the best winter festivals around. The Stanley Winterfest is all about snow, thrills, and keeping it weird! The family-friendly event happens every President’s Day weekend. 2024 Events included: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE BEACH KICKOFF PARTY OUTHOUSE RACES MVR HOWLIN WOLF RAFT RIDES LIVE MUSIC & STREET DANCE TURKEY BOWL DRAG RACE THREE-LEGGED RACE PICK-UP HOCKEY & FREE SKATE PAPA BRUNEES PIZZA SLAM KASINO CLUB For more information on the 2024 event visit www.stanleywinterfest.com https://vimeo.com/868134681/23dde91cdb      

Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration

Various Locations

Sun Valley Culinary Institute (SVCI) presents the second annual Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration, March 13 to 16, 2024. The much-anticipated fundraising event to support SVCI student education and forging culinary career opportunities while sustaining the Wood River Valley’s restaurant and hospitality community has expanded to include more events and celebrity chefs. For 2024, SVCI’s four-day Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration will feature new celebrity chef participants Barton Seaver, award-winning chef, author and seafood expert and John Sundstrom, James Beard Award winner, Northwest. As part of the inaugural Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration, chefs Jonathon Sawyer, James Beard Award Winner, Great Lakes, Ethan Stowell, “Food & Wine” Best New Chef All-Star and Britt Rescigno, “Chopped Champion” and Beat Bobby Flay are returning to participate in this year’s expanded festival.   New this year, the Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration has partnered with the Limelight Ketchum Hotel to present an Après Ski Tasting on Saturday, March 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. with all participating chefs, including international Cazadores tequila spokesperson and mixologist Manny Hinojosa. Tasting stations throughout the Limelight Lounge will be prepared by the Celebration’s celebrity, regional and local chefs and the Limelight Ketchum Hotel. ...

Sun Valley Kombucha FREE Tasting

Sun Valley Resort

Kombucha is a fizzy sweet-and-sour drink made with from fermented tea. All Sun Valley Kombucha brews are vibrantly aromatic with a crisp, dry finish. FREE tasting 12 noon outside Lookout lodge at Sun Valley Resort on Saturday 20th We have a flavor for everyone to enjoy.

Free

Sun Valley Joy Summit 2024

Cultivate Joy

The Sun Valley Joy Summit is back with another extraordinary edition, offering attendees an immersive journey into the depths of their being to discover pure joy within themselves, all within the beautiful landscapes of Sun Valley, Idaho. From June 5, 2024, to June 9, 2024, the SVJS will bring together a diverse array of practitioners and experts, delivering a curated selection of workshops and activities designed to nurture the soul and ignite transformative experiences. Sun Valley welcomes back esteemed astrologer David Pond, who will be offering insightful astrological changes, and world-renowned Gary Quinn, who is speaking on the power of YES! Yoga enthusiasts will find sanctuary in sessions led by expert practitioners such as Shawn Phillips and Victoria Roper. Cathie Caccia's mesmerizing singing bowl-focused yoga class promises to transport participants to profound relaxation and rejuvenation. Cal Millar's exceptional Qi Gong session, enriched with singing bowls' resonance, offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and inner peace. Keep moving with Kristi Stangeland, who provides a joyful movement class called Essentrics, and Tyia Wilson, who guides us in Ecstatic Dance to create 'good vibrations.' Katie Rogers and Hillary M. Anderson offer two Feng Shui classes to empower you to live a life you ...

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Sawtooth Valley Gathering

Stanley, Idaho

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. Save the dates June 20 - 23, 2024 See the 2024 Line-up HERE Visit sawtoothvalleygathering.com to buy tickets and for more information. Since the inception of the Sawtooth Valley Gathering, giving back to the Sawtooth Valley community and others to support the endeavor has been part of the Festival’s mission. For every festival, single, two-day, and three-day pass purchased, $1 is donated to nonprofits, including the Stanley School Parents Association, the Stanley Sawtooth Rural Fire Department, Sawtooth Search & Rescue, and the Salmon River Clinic. https://youtu.be/9LeaSB9ZHVQ About Sawtooth Valley Gathering Stanley, Idaho is the gateway to the Sawtooth Mountains and an abundance of outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, and exploring the world famous Redfish Lake.  Throw in an eclectic mix of live music, a plethora of camping options, local and regional vendors, workshops, and a like-minded crowd of music-loving folks and you have the Sawtooth Valley Gathering. Visit sawtoothvalleygathering.com and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay tuned for each yer's lineup. See you in the Sawtooths!

Sun Valley Brewfest

Ketchum Town Square

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE BEFORE JUNE 1st for $30.00 After June 1, Tickets will be $40 online and at the door.  The Sun Valley/Ketchum Rotary Club has been dedicated to creating community in the Wood River Valley for over 50 years. Over those years, we have raised over $1 million for international and local charities/programs, such as Blaine County Search and Rescue, the Community Holiday Baskets Project, the Wood River Rotary Scholarship Fund, and The Hunger Coalition, to name just a few. The 2024 SV Rotary Brewfest is our 10th anniversary and will be held at the Ketchum Town Square on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 12pm to 5pm. We anticipate over 1,200+ beer lovers from all over the Intermountain West, as the Brewfest is becoming a marquee event in our resort town! We have grown attendance from 500 participants in our first year to more than 1800 participants in 2019. The festival will offer guests the opportunity to sample and learn about more than 200 beverages from more than 35 craft breweries, cideries and RTD’s. In addition to featuring the best of the West’s craft breweries, guests will experience local cuisine, games and a live DJ! Please visit our website ...

Sun Valley Policy Forum: SVPF Summer Institute

The Argyros

The SVPF Summer Institute is a 2-day event with presentations from Charlie Kirk (Winning the Culture Wars for the Next Generation), Stephen Moore (Back to Work: Pro-Growth Economic Tax Policies), Scott Rasmussen (Founding Principles in Modern America) and Cleta Mitchell (Election Integrity: Who Counts?). The Sun Valley Policy Forum (SVPF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and non-partisan organization. Founded in 2022, SVPF brings first-in-class educational programming to drive greater community participation and engagement in social, economic, and civic challenges. SVPF brings the very best of today’s eminent leaders and nationally recognized luminaries to Sun Valley, Idaho. SVPF is designed to promote civil researched policy discourse and to create a forum to exchange ideas and build affinity groups growing the base of support of sound clear policies for the next generation. Significant year-round programming features economists, change agents, cultural historians, academia, new media, philanthropy, and public servants. Each will provide insights on critical issues and share our values of upholding the Constitution, and the American ideals of individual liberty, democracy, and free speech. Both season passes and single event entry registration options are offered. We hope to see you there! Please email info@svpolicyforum.org if you are interested in volunteering.

$250

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