The phrase, “come for the winter but stay for the summer,” is one that rings oh-so-true here in Sun Valley. While the area was established as a winter destination, the summers are what truly shine here. The outdoor recreational opportunities are near endless and complimented every so nicely with a bustling calendar full of diverse programming. The spectrum of events ranges from live music to cycling races and art walks to wellness festivals. Here’s a look at what the 2019 summer line-up has in-store.
Signature Events
- Sun Valley Brewfest | June 15
- Outerbike Sun Valley | June 21 – 23
- Sun Valley Wellness Festival | June 28 – July 1
- Hailey Days of the Old West | July 4 – 7
- Ballet Sun Valley | July 5 & 7
- Ketchum Arts Festival | July 12 – 14
- Sun Valley Wine Auction | July 18 – 20
- Sun Valley Writers’ Conference | July 20 – 23
- Sun Valley Forum | July 23 – 26
- Sun Valley Tour de Force | July 25 – 27
- Sun Valley Summer Music Festival | July 29 – August 22
- Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival | August 9 – 11
- Wood River Valley Studio Tour | August 17 & 18
- Wagon Days | August 30 – September 1
- Rebecca’s Private Idaho | August 29 – September 1
- Oktoberfest! | September 20 & 21
Music
- Ketch’em Alive | (Tuesdays) June – August
- Jazz in the Park | (Sundays) June – July
- Ziggy Marley and Michael Franti & Spearhead | June 24
- Granger Smith | June 29
- Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats | July 24
- Branford Marsalis | Aug 11
- Summer’s End Rendevouz
- See all music here! (click the Music category)
Running
- Color Me Fearless | June 1
- Standhope Ultra Challenge | July 27
- Discrete Cirque Series | Aug 24
- Baldy Hill Climb | September 28
Cycling
- Outerbike Sun Valley | June 21 – 23
- Galena Grinder | July 27
- Rebecca’s Private Idaho | August 29 – September 1
Arts & Culture
- Company of Fools Theatre | June – October
- Sun Valley Brewfest | June 15
- Gallery Walks | July 5, August 2 & August 31
- Sun Valley Summer on Ice | July – September
- The Mystical Arts of Tibet | July 29 – August 3
- Ernest Hemingway Seminar | September 5-7
For a complete list of events, be sure to check out our calendar.
We hope to see you this season!