By Ray J. Gadd
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
- Granger Smith feat. Earl Dibbles, Jr with special guest McKenna Faith | June 29
- 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 Symphony | July 29 – August 22
- Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival | August 9 – 11
- Wood River Valley Studio Tour | August 17 & 18
- Rebecca’s Private Idaho | August 31 – September 1
- Concert to be Announced…! | September 1
- Oktoberfest! | September 20 & 21
- Trailing of the Sheep Festival | October 9 – 13
Music
- Ketch’em Alive | (Tuesdays) June – August
- Jazz in the Park | (Sundays) June – August
- Ziggy Marley & Michael Franti | June 24
- Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats with special guest Lucius | July 24
- Jackson Browne | August 5
- Sun Valley Resort Concert Series | July – Sept
- Sun Valley Opera Series | July
- Sawtooth Valley Gathering | July 26 & 27
- Sun Valley Summer Symphony | July 29 – August 22
Running
- Redfish Lake Memorial Run | May 25
- Color Me Fearless | June 1
- Sawtooth Relay | June 8
- Tutus and Tennis Shoes 5k | July 4
- Backcountry Run | July 13
- Standhope Ultra Challenge | July 27
- Discrete Cirque Series | August 24
- Sun Valley Half Marathon | September 21
- Baldy Hill Climb | September 28
Cycling
- Outerbike Sun Valley | June 21 – 23
- Ride Idaho | July 13 – 20
- Galena Grinder | July 27
- Rebecca’s Private Idaho | August 31 – September 2
- Full Tilt Enduro Series on Baldy | Sept 7
Arts & Culture
- Company of Fools Theatre | June – October
- Farmers’ Market | June – October
- Sun Valley Brewfest | June 15 – 19
- Summer Solstice Soiree | June 21
- Dock Dogs | Jul 5 & 6
- Gallery Walks | July 5, August 2
- Sun Valley Story Tour | July – August
- Sun Valley Summer on Ice | July – September
- Ernest Hemingway Festival | September
For a complete list of events, be sure to check out our calendar.
