By Sage Thee
What’s better than a vacation? One you don’t even have to leave the state for! Park City is the perfect place for a weekend getaway, nestled cozily in the mountains with historic architecture everywhere you turn. If you’re like me and you need some structure to your vacations, here are five events in Park City to add to your itinerary:
1. Park Silly Sunday Market
Every Sunday, 10AM-5PM until September 25* on Main Street
(*no market August 7, 14, & 21)
An ecofriendly, open-air artist and farmers market, street festival, and community forum, Park Silly has something for everybody. Featuring unique arts and crafts, live music, fresh produce, and delicious gourmet food and drinks, this is one you won’t want to miss.
2. Deer Valley Music Festival
Every Friday & Saturday, 7:30 PM until August 6th @ Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater
Is there anything more peaceful than music in the mountains? It’s a fantastic lineup this year, offering delights such as The Music of Abba, The Music of John Williams, an Aretha Franklin tribute, and so much more.
3. Utah Women Making History Art Exhibit
Every day, 10AM-9PM, until August 14 @ Park City Library
This beautiful art exhibit showcases 50 illustrated portraits commissioned by Better Days 2020, a nonprofit dedicated to Utah women’s history, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Utah women’s first votes, the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, and the 55th commemoration of the Voting Rights Act.
4. AETHER Pop-Up
July 3-July 10, 11AM-7PM @ Montage Deer Valley
Have you ever gone shopping in a 34-foot Airstream trailer? AETHER Apparel, a Los Angeles-based outdoor adventure brand, brings an unforgettable shopping experience to Park City with their AETHERstream, the ultimate store-on-wheels.
5. Flying Ace All-Stars Freestyle Show
Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 PM thru Labor Day Weekend @ Utah Olympic Park
Experience the excitement of Olympic sports in person. Watch Olympians and National Team skiers and snowboarders perform breathtaking acrobatic feats 60 feet in the air before landing in the Park’s Spence Eccles Olympic Freestyle Pool.
You know it, I know it, even the dog knows it: It’s time for a mini-vacation. Take advantage of Park City Resort Lodging’s summer special and book two nights to receive 10% off Park City Lodging or your third night free!