Summer is here and we are ready to celebrate! Fourth of July week is one of our favorite times of the year here in Park City, with an abundance of options for summertime fun. The Fourth of July Parade and fireworks shows are not to be missed! Just remember to allow for additional travel time throughout the holiday week, as town is always busy at this time of year.
We hope to see you out enjoying all the revelry around town this week, and as usual please feel free to reach out if you need any inside info on any of the following events. In the meantime we wish you and yours a Happy Fourth of July!
Check out our recently updated list of things to do in Park City and the Wasatch Back for the Fourth of July week! There are a variety of family-friendly events from which to choose, so you can find something everyone will enjoy.
PARK CITY RESORT'S JULY 3RD CELEBRATION
July 3 | Canyons Village5:00 pm: COMPLIMENTARY VILLAGE ACTIVITIES
Caricature artists, yard games, chalk art, and face painting. Enjoy our complimentary, family-friendly activities at the event that kicks off the 4th of July festivities.
5:00 pm: LIVE MUSIC BY DJ VELVET
Get the party started with energizing beats and tunes dropped by DJ Velvet.
7:30 pm: LIVE MUSIC BY THE NUMBER ONES
Covering number one hits from the 1950's to now, this soulful, fun-loving, energetic band is here to get you on your feet! Utah's favorite party band, The Number Ones, will be taking the Canyons Village Stage, creating unique renditions of classic number one hits like you've never heard before. Under the lead of David Halliday, one of the greatest saxophonists in the country, this group will have you dancing and singing all night long. Grab your friends and family and join us at the Independence Day kick-off party you won't want to miss!
DUSK: 3RD OF JULY FIREWORKS
More information here.
PARK CITY'S CELEBRATION
July 4 | Assorted Venues in Park City7:00 am: PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Pancake Breakfast in City Park8:00 am: COLE SPORT 5K MOUNTAIN FUN RUN
Participants should pre-register at www.colesport.com.11:00 am: 4th OF JULY PARADE
Famous 4th of July Parade with over 70 floats celebrating Park City’s history.12:00 pm – 4:30 pm: CELEBRATION IN CITY PARK
Food, live music, beer garden, games and children’s activities in City Park.
3:00 pm - Dusk: MORE FUN AT PARK CITY RESORT
Mountain BBQ, Music, and family friendly activities at Park City ResortDusk: FIREWORKS AT PARK CITY RESORT
Finally, fireworks are set to go off at Park City Mountain Resort's Mountain Village!MIDWAY'S "SMALL TOWN FOURTH"
July 4 | Midway Town Hall
7:00 am: FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
At the Midway Town Square, Speaker Lloyd Newell and Honored citizens Jack and Holly Zenger. Swiss Miss Royalty, Swiss Chorus, and Swiss Bells.
8:00 - 10:00 am: PANCAKE BREAKFAST
At the Town Square. Breakfast will be $6 per plate. 10:00 pm: FIREWORKS SHOW
Begins on July 4th at approximately 10:00 pm from Memorial Hill, and can be seen clearly from Hamlet Park, Town Square, and various places throughout Midway. More info can be found here.HEBER CITY'S CELEBRATION
July 4 | City Park in Heber on Main St12:00 - 1:00pm: FREE LUNCH!
Hot Dogs, Chips and a Drink (while supplies last!)1:00 pm: FLAG CEREMONY
With hands-on public safety exhibits by the Heber City police and Wasatch County Fire Dept.
1:00 - 5:00 pm: DUNK TANK
2:00 pm: OLD FASHIONED GAMES
Featuring three-legged races, gunny sack races, and egg toss.
3:00 pm: WATERMELON & PIE EATING CONTESTS
3:15 pm: LIVE MUSIC INTRODUCING HEBER'S OWN ROCK BAND SUMMERFROST
4:00 pm: OLD FASHIONED SHOOTOUT PERFORMANCE
5:00 pm: SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT
6:00 pm: LIVE MUSIC BY HARRY LEE & THE BACK ALLEY BLUES BAND
DEJORIA CENTER 4TH OF JULY EVENT
July 4 | Dejoria Center | KamasAn amazing celebration with free music, food and friends. The festival will feature local food and drink, activities for kids, live music, local crafts, and more. Music lineup includes:Surf's Up Beach Boys cover band: noon - 1:15pmAfter Party 80's Hits cover band: 1:45-3:00pm Arms of America U2 cover band: 3:30-5:00pm. For more info please click here.
84th ANNUAL OAKLEY RODEO
July 3-6 | Nightly at 8 pmThe Annual Oakley Rodeo is a 4-day Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association sanctioned event. Featuring bucking broncs, raring bulls, cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo queens all in attendance to make this a true Western-rooted celebration. Yee Haw! Get tickets early as they will sell out.
WASATCH PLEIN AIR PARADISE
June 22 - July 4 | MidwayMidway is proud to be the home of Wasatch Plein Air Paradise, Utah’s largest annual fine art painting competition and sale. Now in its 14th year, over 100 artists from Utah and surrounding areas will converge in Midway to paint ‘en Plein Air’, or in the open air of Wasatch County. This event will culminate with a live auction at 11:00 am on July 4th. More info.
PARK SILLY SUNDAY MARKET
10 am - 5 pm| June 30, July 7 and Sundays thru Fall
Main Street Park City
The Park Silly Sunday Market is an eco-friendly, open-air market and street festival. Don't miss the infamous Bloody Mary bar. More info.
MOUNTAIN VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHERS
Midway Community Center
July 3rd from 10am- 7pm,
July 4th from 9am-3pm
See the creative work of local photographers Don Gardiner, Alan Day, Brent Haddock, Quin Calder, Mary Waterman and Brian Murphy. They will display images that capture the beauty and majesty of the Wasatch Back and other Utah locations. We are proud supporters of their work at Keller Williams - you'll see their images on the walls of our offices in Park City and Heber Valley, as well as in many of our publications.
OPEN HOUSE EVENT hosted by Keller Williams
July 6th | 1pm - 5pm | Park City & Wasatch Back
Whether you want to visit just one or see them all, don't miss out on the chance to visit some of the best new listings that Keller Williams has to offer. Look for more information in this weekend's edition of the Park Record, or call us for a list.
Various Venues in Park City, Heber Valley & Beyond
DEER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL - More info here.
July 5 - Patriotic Celebration with Broadway's Hugh Panaro
July 6 - Bravo Broadway! Life is a Cabaret
CANYONS VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES - More info here.
July 6 - New Orleans Suspects
PARK SILLY SUNDAY MARKET - More info here.
June 30 - Silver Strike & Eric Heideman and the Blues Project
July 7 - Dr. Bob & Sundog Sky
SUNDANCE SUMMER CONCERTS - More info here.
July 7 - Triggers & Slips
HOMESTEAD RESORT / MIDWAY - More info here.
June 29 - Lyndy Butler & Cherie Call
July 6 - Drew and Lacey
UTAH OLYMPIC PARK
Park City
A family activity unique to Park City is a visit to the Utah Olympic Park. Summers at the Park are action-packed with an incredible array of family-friendly activities and learning opportunities. More info. Summer Tubing | Bobsled | Alpine Slide | Zipline | Drop Tower | Adventures Courses
PARK CITY RESORT
Park City Resort Base & Canyons Village
For many visitors, the cool mountain temperatures and lack of crowds make summer in Park City the best season to visit. If your family loves the outdoors, head to Park City Resort for its plethora of family-friendly activities that you and your kids will love. More info.Kids' Tubing | Mini Golf | Alpine Slide & Coaster | Climbing Wall | Challenge Courses
FLYING ACES ALL STAR AERIAL SHOW
Saturdays & Sundays 1 pm | Utah Olympic Park
See Olympians and National Team skiers and snowboarders perform acrobatic feats as they soar up to 60' in the air. More info.
AQUA X ZONE
Jordanelle State Park | Heber City
AQUA x ZONE is a thrilling water park for young and old alike. Come climb, jump, slide and swim along the inflatable obstacles that float atop the reservoir. Kids must be 6 years old and 48" tall. You are invited to run, jump, swim and play at the AQUA x ZONE...the fun starts here! More info.
KITEBOARDING SCHOOL
Unita Kiting
Learn to kiteboard! Uinta Kiting offers kiteboarding lessons on the Deer Creek Reservoir in the beautiful Heber Valley. Uinta Kiting's primary goal is to provide safe and highly personalized lessons to their clients. They offer one-on-one lessons to beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. More info.
