You can’t go wrong when you pick Park City, Utah as your vacation destination of choice. When life gets busier than you’d like and you’re overdue for a much-needed break, Park City is a place where you’re invited to relax, unwind, savor the sights, and embrace adventures of all types. Here, there’s something for everyone to love, no matter what their travel interests happen to be. No matter when you arrive, how long you stay, or how many others you’re traveling alongside, Park City is a getaway that has a way of turning first-time visitors into return guests year after year with good reason. Here are some can’t miss summer Events in Park City, UT.
Expect Amazing Moments in Every Season
It doesn’t make a difference when you arrive in Park City. Here, every season is packed with options for unforgettable fun, thrills, and adventure. While winter in Park City is a terrific time of year to hit the slopes in style by way of skis or snowboards, spring is made for wildlife watching, mild-weather hikes, and nature photography featuring terrain in new bloom. If you spend time here in the fall, you’ll be treated to changing seasonal colors, fun festivals to attend, and that anticipation in the air that comes with knowing the fresh powder is just around the corner once again.
All that said, it’s hard to beat a stay in Park City in the heart of summertime. Thanks to the city’s place in the Wasatch Mountains, summer here is defined by welcoming daily highs in the 70s on average, meaning there’s no reason not to spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors. Park City comes to life in the name of adventure this time of the year with its over 400 miles of hiking trails open for business and refreshing moments out on the Jordanelle Reservoir, making for a scenic place to escape the hustle and bustle of Main Street. Whether you’re one for fly fishing, shopping, restaurant hopping, visiting local farmers markets, or mountain biking your way through a stay, Park City is a place designed to inspire you. It’s also where you’ll find a wide variety of Park City, UT summer events to check out and add to your itinerary when you’re excited to make even more of your getaway. The following are five events you’ll want to add to your summer list this year when travel plans bring you this way.
Make Sure to Make Time to Attend the Deer Valley Music Festival
If you find yourself in Park City, Utah this summer and you happen to have a love for great music firmly in place, you’ll find your trip puts you right on time to be a part of the annual, and always highly anticipated Deer Valley Music Festival. This festival doubles as the summer home for the Utah Symphony, and concerts are hosted throughout the summer season at the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater.
When you make time to be a part of this popular summertime event in Park City, you’ll enjoy access to an open-air performance series in town that typically spans much of July and August alike. Shows that are part of the music festival are vast and varied, spanning classical works of art as well as Broadway hits, pop tributes, and beyond. That means there’s something for everyone to enjoy, and it’s fair to say that this summer music festival is one that appeals to guests of all ages. The Wasatch Mountains work as a beautiful natural backdrop for every single performance, making the experience that much more meaningful and memorable. Many attendees pack chairs and blankets to get comfortable and enjoy a show, and there are even options to enjoy a picnic dinner, making this an experience that’s as flavorful as it is entertaining and fun.
This year, some of the highlight performances to look forward to enjoying include Patriotic Pops with Broadway’s Nikki Renee Daniels on July 3, A Salute to John Williams on July 5 featuring music from Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and Star Wars, as well as a combined performance by Hip Hop music’s Common alongside the Utah Symphony on July 11. If you attend on July 12, you’ll be treated to the music of Paul Simon, while concerts on July 18 showcase Disney favorites. July 25 welcomes Lindsey Stirling and her violin to the stage, while Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara will perform on July 26. August gets underway with a show by The Beach Boys spanning two nights of musical fun followed by The Music of Journey on August 8. The music festival and concert series finishes up on August 9, 2025, this year with a performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture complete with live cannon fire. These concerts are hosted come rain or shine, making the Deer Valley Music Festival a great time you can count on no matter when you arrive.
Where to Stay
When you’re excited to be in Park City this summer to attend a concert or two as part of the Deer Valley Music Festival, we highly recommend booking a vacation rental through Summit Luxury Vacations that’s located in the greater Deer Valley area. Our property options here can easily welcome up to 16 guests at a time if you’re traveling with a group, and you’ll be refreshingly close to the stage as well. Our luxury retreats are great places to enjoy gourmet dining options in fully equipped kitchens, and are within proximity to top-rated hiking trails too. Booking a stay in the Deer Valley area also means that when you’re not enjoying a show as part of the concert series, you can walk to boutique area shops and enjoy time indulging in some well-deserved retail therapy on vacation.
Find Creative Inspiration at the Kimball Arts Festival
Park City is a place that never fails to inspire its guests. If you’re heading this way in the summertime, making room on the itinerary for the Kimball Arts Festival means you can count on creative inspiration every step of the way! This year, the Kimball Arts Festival is on the city’s calendar to run from August 1 through August 3, and will once again be hosted in Old Town along Historic Main Street. This is a festival that has been delighting locals and visitors alike in Park City for decades and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
During the Kimball Arts Festival, creative talent is on full display as Main Street is transformed into a beautiful outdoor gallery for attendees to explore and enjoy. In total, this festival typically welcomes over 200 artists from across the nation, and visitors are treated to time admiring everything from jewelry and paintings to sculpture, woodwork, photography, and beyond. In addition to incredible works of art on display, this summer festival is designed to include live musical performances for guests to enjoy, as well as access to gourmet food and drinks thanks to a wide variety of local food trucks that will be a part of the experience. You can look forward to seeing street performers as part of this festival fun event, and there are artistic hands-on workshops to attend as well.
The event runs from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Friday, from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm on Saturday, and from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm on Sunday. Main Street officially becomes exclusively pedestrian-friendly for this event starting at 3:00 am on August 1, and won’t open back up to vehicles until midnight on Sunday. Be sure to purchase your tickets for the Kimball Arts Festival online ahead of time to make sure you make the most of every single inspired moment ahead.
Where to Stay
The very best place to stay this summer when you’re heading to Park City to attend the Kimball Arts Festival is an Old Town rental available through Summit Luxury Vacations. These property options are packed with world-class amenities, offer up great views over Main Street, and put you within walking distance of the heart of the festival fun. Many of our Main Street rentals are designed to accommodate anywhere from 2 to 8 guests at a time and we have pet-friendly properties available to book too when you’re heading this way with a canine companion as part of your traveling crew.
Experience the Forum Fest at Canyons Village
Independence Day is a terrific time to book holiday travel to scenic Park City, and when you do, you’ll be right on time to make the most of all the thrills and entertainment waiting for you at Forum Fest. This Canyons Village fan-favorite event on the calendar is one that shouldn’t be missed and is designed for family-friendly fun at its finest. This year, Forum Fest at Canyons Village will be hosted from July 3 through July 5, and will once again be free to attend.
Every day of Forum Fest, attendees can count on enjoying incredible live music, amazing food and beverage options on-site, and access to a full kids’ activity area when you’re dropping by with the little ones too. Some of the headliners at Forum Fest at Canyons Village this year will include DJ Nate, Laine Hardy, Super Diamond, and the March Fourth Marching Band, to name a few of many.
When you’re not enjoying the shows, Forum Fest will have cornhole tournaments to participate in as well as opportunities to put your skills to the test at a designated axe-throwing area on-site. Air archery is part of the lineup in 2025 alongside mechanical bull riding, face painting, balloon art, and more. Don’t overlook the on-site puppy adoption area that will be set up by the nonprofit Nuzzles and Co. as they work to find some adorable furry friends forever homes they deserve. On July 4, Forum Fest will dazzle audiences when the sun goes down by putting on an incredible, done show in place of traditional fireworks. This impressive display is great for the environment as it eliminates any worries of fire, and promises to thrill spectators too!
Where to Stay
The most convenient area to book your rental through Summit Luxury Vacations when you’re planning to attend Forum Fest is Canyons Village. Here, resort-style lodging is always wonderfully accessible, and you’ll be within easy reach of the shows, hiking trails, golf, shops, spas, and pools to cool off in too. Property options in this area typically come with stunning mountain views to enjoy, and when you book a stay through Summit Luxury Vacations, you can count on your rental being set up with a collection of tasteful, stylish, and comfortable furnishings throughout as well.
Visit the Park Silly Sunday Market This Summer
Every Sunday from June through September, locals and visitors alike are invited to make the most of shopping local at the Park Silly Sunday Market. This expansive timeframe makes summer exactly the right time of year to attend this beloved event and see what you can find for yourself! The Park Silly Sunday Market is hosted in Old Town right on Main Street and runs from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.
The market is a rain or shine event where attendees can take time to browse an eco-friendly open-air street market packed with vendors showcasing everything from handcrafted goods and décor to locally grown produce too. The ambiance is made even more welcoming at the Park Silly Sunday Market with the inclusion of live music to enjoy, and there are many food trucks on-site to curb any craving that might come your way as you browse. Whether you’re on the hunt for vintage items or stopping by with the kids so they can enjoy games and interactive booths on-site, this is a place where it’s easy to linger longer than you might have originally planned. It’s also a summer event to enjoy that you can feel great about attending. Everything you spend here goes towards supporting small businesses and community initiatives in Park City.
Where to Stay
This event can easily be enjoyed within walking distance from your vacation rental booked through Summit Luxury Vacations right on Main Street. Pick and choose from property options that can accommodate small to medium-sized groups of up to 8 people at a time, but don’t overlook the appeal of adding in some fun extras while you’re in town. At Summit Luxury Vacations, our Main Street rentals often host cozy fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling windows for elevating the view, and large flat-screen and smart televisions too when you value options to customize your downtime further.
Don’t Miss Out on Savor the Summit
Early summer is the right time to set aside a delicious moment to be a part of Savor the Summit in Park City. This is another top-rated seasonal event in Park City hosted on Main Street that’s sometimes referred to as the state’s largest outdoor dinner party! On an average year, Savor the Summit sees around 2,500 guests seated at one long table along Main Street, enjoying an evening of fantastic flavor, delicious drinks, and impeccable company. You’re al fresco dining experience comes with complimentary mountain views and surrounding architecture that speaks to charming historic style. The event typically runs from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and reservations will be required for seat at the table in advance. Live music is often included in the dinnertime experience too, giving diners that much more to look forward to.
Where to Stay
An Old Town rental is where you’ll want to call your home-away-from-home in Park City this year when you’re heading here to enjoy time at Savor the Summit. The convenience of being able to walk to and from your rental right to your place at the table shouldn’t be overlooked. When you book your stay through Summit Luxury Vacations, you’ll find that afterward, you can easily unwind in spacious master suites and guest bedrooms designed to include plush mattresses and high-quality linens, so you’ll enjoy the good night’s sleep you deserve for even more
Book Your Stay Today
No matter when a Park City stay calls you this way, make sure to elevate the luxury of your experience by booking accommodations through Summit Luxury Vacations. Reach out today to learn more and to start planning your next trip to Utah!
