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Sun Valley Summer Travel Resources

Taking the road less traveled is more of an attitude than a place. Sure, you’ll encounter plenty of hidden gems along the way—like a serene hiking trail or a rooftop bar—but you’ll also open up a world of freedom, inspiration and untapped possibilities. Whether you choose to take the unbeaten path or let the path choose you, we’ll be here when you’re ready.  

In an effort to manage your expectations for your Sun Valley visit, there are a number of resources in the drop-down menus below. We invite you to take a minute to build an understanding of what is happening here this summer in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Locals Guide to the Weather of Sun Valley

May 26, 2021

Rafting the Rivers around Sun Valley

May 10, 2021

Get your Western on Sun Valley Style

May 10, 2021

4 Ways to Best Experience Fly Fishing in Sun Valley

May 7, 2021

Sun Valley Events Calendar

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March – May 2023 Mar – May 2023
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Argyros Performing Arts Center
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day
Sun Valley Music Festival Winter Season @ Argyros Performing Arts Center
12:00 am
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A profoundly intimate musical experience in the hush of winter—presented March 15-17, 2023 at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum. Winter Season details will be released later this year.
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Sun Valley, ID - Various locations
Mar 29 – Apr 2 all-day
Sun Valley Film Festival @ Sun Valley, ID - Various locations
12:00 am
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Returning for its 12th year, SVFF kicks off another five days of Films, Coffee Talks, Parties and more. SVFF supports independent film and the magic of storytelling. It’s mission to celebrate and award filmmakers who are established and emerging has earned the Festival accolades by the film industry, film festival goers, film lovers, and filmmakers. The year-round Sun Valley Film Initiative develops professionals and illuminates the process of filmmaking, propelling emerging voices with grants and education. Since 2012 the Sun Valley Film Festival has invited fans and filmmakers to America’s first ski resort to celebrate the magic of storytelling. In the past, Festival guests include Hollywood legends such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Clint Eastwood, Jodie Foster, Geena Davis, and Oliver Stone as well as avant-garde writers and filmmakers like Stephen Gaghan and Mark and Jay Duplass. With over 4,000 yearly attendees, SVFF has become known as the Festival for Filmmakers. The Sun Valley Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. To support and learn more about SVFF opportunities, visit sunvalleyfilmfestival.org    
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Warm Springs Lodge
Apr 2 @ 8:56 pm – Apr 5 @ 9:56 pm
U.S Alpine Championships @ Warm Springs Lodge
8:56 pm
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From April 2-5, Sun Valley Resort will host the 2023 U.S. Alpine Championships with both men and women competing in slalom, giant slalom and super-G events.  The course in Sun Valley has a storied history of alpine racing, along with technical and challenging terrain, and will feature local U.S. Alpine Ski Team athletes such as Ryder Sarchett, Jack Smith and Dasha Romanov. Sun Valley Resort last hosted the U.S. Alpine Championships in 2018.  For more information on this announcement click HERE More details on this event coming soon!
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Various Locations
May 26 – May 29 all-day
Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference @ Various Locations
12:00 am
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The Sun Valley Wellness Festival (SVWF) has been at the forefront of the wellness movement for decades. Its pioneering wellness programs have positively impacted thousands of individuals in the local and global communities. 2023 will be the 26th year of the festival, which will take place over Memorial Day weekend, May 26-29, officially launching the summer event season in the Sun Valley area. Festival programs and activities will be held at the Argyros Performing Arts Center and the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum, Idaho. Building on its history of highlighting inspired thought leaders, the 2023 SVWF will feature dozens of pioneering presentations and workshops from leading wellness experts. The festival also will offer a free Experience Hall, which includes a variety of wellness vendors, as well as movement, and yoga classes, and unique guided outdoor wellness adventures such as holistic hiking and mountain meditations. The festival is produced by the non-profit Sun Valley Wellness Institute (SVWI), whose dedicated board and staff work tirelessly to create a world-class wellness event. Stepping into the lead role is new SVWI President, Allison Quistgard Scherer, who is taking the reins from 2022 SVWI Board President Geneal Thompson, as she transitions into the role of Past ...
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Use this calendar to find out what is happening in and around Sun Valley, Idaho and the entire Wood River Valley, including Ketchum and Hailey, plus...

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Hiking

No matter where you are in Sun Valley, you're never more than a few minutes from a trailhead. A short hike in any direction and you are sure to find views that will take your breath away.
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Biking

Summer in Sun Valley means biking. Come check out our trails, including lift access on the back of Bald Mountain for 3,400 vertical feet of gorgeous trails.
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Dining & Nightlife

We value local, sustainable and organic sustenance here in Sun Valley, and our menus show it. Learn more about our eclectic range of cuisines and nightlife.
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Who out there has scoped the @sawtoothbotanicalgarden this summer ✋!? // #seeksunvalley

Who out there has scoped the @sawtoothbotanicalgarden this summer ✋!? // #seeksunvalley ...

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Ballet Sun Valley's Summer Festival 2022 is just one month away! ⁠This season, the extraordinary artists of @bostonballet are set to perform on June 24 & 25 at the Sun Valley Pavilion. Over 30 Boston Ballet dancers will grace the stage of the Sun Valley Pavilion for two nights of world-class dance in the mountains. The Festival will feature two(2) distinct programs spanning a range of styles from contemporary to classic. Performance highlights include two new works from ChoreograpHER, a female-led program celebrating innovative women across creative fields, and on night two only, @stephengalloway's DEVIL’S/eye set to music by The Rolling Stones! Pavilion Seats from $35 – Tickets on sale now at: balletsunvalley.org PC: @iamkalystro and @oobin_sophia in @helenpickettchoreographer's Tsukiyo 📸 @lizavoll. Courtesy of Boston #visitsunvalley #seeksunvalley

Ballet Sun Valley's Summer Festival 2022 is just one month away! ⁠This season, the extraordinary artists of @bostonballet are set to perform on June 24 & 25 at the Sun Valley Pavilion. Over 30 Boston Ballet dancers will grace the stage of the Sun Valley Pavilion for two nights of world-class dance in the mountains. The Festival will feature two(2) distinct programs spanning a range of styles from contemporary to classic. Performance highlights include two new works from ChoreograpHER, a female-led program celebrating innovative women across creative fields, and on night two only, @stephengalloway's DEVIL’S/eye set to music by The Rolling Stones!

Pavilion Seats from $35 – Tickets on sale now at: balletsunvalley.org

PC: @iamkalystro and @oobin_sophia in @helenpickettchoreographer's Tsukiyo 📸 @lizavoll. Courtesy of Boston

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Jun 25

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Summer lift access begins tomorrow on Bald Mountain. //#seeksunvalley 📹 @cooper___morton

Summer lift access begins tomorrow on Bald Mountain. //#seeksunvalley
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Guides are the best way to show you the insider tips, tricks, locations and ways of doing things. They're also an incredible way to introduce you to those unexpected opportunities lying under your nose. Catch a glimpse of what you'll find this summer in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Guides are the best way to show you the insider tips, tricks, locations and ways of doing things. They're also an incredible way to introduce you to those unexpected opportunities lying under your nose. Catch a glimpse of what you'll find this summer in Sun Valley, Idaho. ...

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Summer turns and alpine canoeing? Ahhh the good ole’ days! // #seeksunvalley #summer #oldschool #summerskiing #canoe

Summer turns and alpine canoeing? Ahhh the good ole’ days! // #seeksunvalley #summer #oldschool #summerskiing #canoe ...

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Ahhh the dog days of summer! // 📸: @talroberts #BALL #summer #dogdays #seeksunvalley

Ahhh the dog days of summer! // 📸: @talroberts #BALL #summer #dogdays #seeksunvalley ...

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Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? Don’t panic Sun Valley is the land of family fun! Check out the link in our bio for the best kid friendly activities. // 📸: @schirfphoto #seeksunvalley #summer #mountainbike

Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? Don’t panic Sun Valley is the land of family fun! Check out the link in our bio for the best kid friendly activities. // 📸: @schirfphoto #seeksunvalley #summer #mountainbike ...

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The Sun Valley, Idaho area is home to more miles of open spaces than you can cover in a lifetime. With six mountain ranges, four world-class fly fishing waterways, 400+ miles of singletrack mountain biking trails, and endless amounts of hiking, Sun Valley makes for an ideal destination to socially distance yourself. We hope to see you in Sun Valley, Idaho this summer. #seeksunvalley #summer

The Sun Valley, Idaho area is home to more miles of open spaces than you can cover in a lifetime. With six mountain ranges, four world-class fly fishing waterways, 400+ miles of singletrack mountain biking trails, and endless amounts of hiking, Sun Valley makes for an ideal destination to socially distance yourself. We hope to see you in Sun Valley, Idaho this summer. #seeksunvalley #summer ...