The long Labor Day weekend has become a bit of a big deal here in Sun Valley, Idaho over the years. It’s a last summer hoorah as the kids begin to head back to school and the crisp temperatures of fall start to nip at our heels. With spirits running high and festivities plentiful, this is one long weekend that you won’t want to miss.
To make the most out of the Labor Day weekend we’ve put together a list of all the best happenings.
Wagon Days
- What: Ketchum’s annual Wagon Days celebration is a full weekend of events including a barn dance at the Ore Wagon Museum, the Papoose pancake breakfast in Town Square, the largest non-motorized parade in the Pacific Northwest, cowboy poetry, bareback horse riding demonstrations and more! There will also be special children’s activities on Fourth Street between Walnut and East Ave as well as a street party in Town Square after the Big Hitch parade. This year, head to the street party on Saturday with lots of live music and headliner, Chris Hennessee!
- When: August 30th – September 1st
- Where: downtown Ketchum
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Rebecca’s Private Idaho
- What: This unique grand fondo style gravel grinding bike race with multiple distance offerings ridden through the scenenic mountains surrounding Sun Valley started in 2013 by professional athlete Rebecca Rusch. A long-haul gravel grinder and outdoor festival over Labor Day Weekend, Rebecca’s Private Idaho is a chance to ride along exceptionally breathtaking gravel roads with host and champion cyclist Rebecca Rusch. While the event is a reward unto itself, Rebecca’s Private Idaho is a fundraiser at its core with funds going to the Wood River Trails Coalition, Idaho Interscholastic Cycling League, People for Bikes, and World Bicycle Relief. The race starts Thursday, August 29 with the Queen’s Stage Race, Stage 1: Galena/Harriman Trail Adventure, followed by the Queen’s Stage Race, Stage 2: Dollarhide Time Trial and VIP party on Friday, August 30. On Saturday, the #JoinTheRusch Ride is open to all riders and is followed by a welcome party. Sunday features the Queen’s Stage Race, Stage 3: Baked Potato, French Fry, and Tator Tot. Come enjoy the all day festivities at Festival Meadows where there will be food trucks, vendor booths, and live music.
- When: August 29th – September 1st
- Where: based out of Sun Valley
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Gallery Walk
- What: take in thought-provoking exhibitions of newly installed art, enjoy wine, mingle with friends, and often meet the artists. Gallery tours are also available from the Sun Valley Gallery Association and will take you to member galleries Friesen Gallery, Broschofsky Gallery, Frederic Boloix Fine Art, Gail Severn Gallery, Gilman Contemporary, Kneeland Gallery, Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Wood River Fine Arts, and MESH Gallery.
- When: August 30th
- Where: downtown Ketchum
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- What: Enjoy complimentary yoga with 9:00am Sunrise Flow with Abby Siebert followed by Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants. Bring your own mat and sunglasses!
- When: August 31st | 9:00am and 10:15am
- Where: River Run Lodge Plaza
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Sun Valley On Ice
- What: Watch world renowned skaters perform in an iconic setting. Tickets are $49-$179. Enjoy the show from rink-side seating or dine on Sun Valley’s buffet from the terrace of the Sun Valley Lodge.
- When: August 31st| 8:45-11:00pm
- Where: Sun Valley Ice Rink
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Lukas Nelson
- What: RJK Entertainment and Sun Valley Resort present Lukas Nelson with a full band. Ken Pomeroy and band will be the supporting act before. Lawn tickets are $30 and Last Chance Back Row are $100, the bowl has already sold out!
- When: September 1st | 6:30pm – 10pm
- Where: the Sun Valley Pavilion
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Find your next favorite Sun Valley Labor Day tradition this year! For the full line-up, head over to our events calendar.