Hailey Days of the Old West

When: July 2, 2020 – July 5, 2020 all-day

Where: Various Locations, Hailey, ID 83333, USA

The best small town 4th celebration in the West! Hailey, Idaho, offers up perhaps the most quintessential small town 4th of July celebration in the West. In fact, the Los Angeles Times called out Hailey as one of the best places in the US to find “maximum fun for your Fourth of July.” The Hailey Days of the Old West celebration, July 2-6, offers up a fun and unique parade with colorful entries, plenty of horses and a Road Apple Roulette, antique market, pancake breakfast, live music and a spectacular fireworks display. There is plenty to do and authentic entertainment for all ages throughout the Wood River Valley during this holiday celebration. Here is the run-down of what is happening during the Hailey Days of the Old West 4th of July celebration. Pancake Breakfast: The University of Idaho Extension, Blaine County 4-H Club families offer up a hot full breakfast of homemade pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and more at the Grange Hall in Hailey. It’s the perfect way to fuel up for the long, fun day ahead. Hailey Days of the Old West Parade: Over 80 enthusiastic parade entrants march down Hailey’s Main Street to delight the crowd! This …

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Jul 10, 2020 - Jul 12, 2020

Ketchum Arts Festival

When: July 10, 2020 – July 12, 2020 all-day

Where: Festival Meadows, Festival Meadows, Sun Valley, ID 83353, USA

The Festival is held at the Festival Meadow located on Sun Valley Rd and admission to the Festival is FREE! Hours for the Festival are 10 – 6 Fri and Sat and 10 – 4 Sunday Over 100 Arts and Crafts from Idaho Artists Food and beer booths The neighboring Catholic Church graciously allowed use of their parking lot for the event when they do not need it for Church functions. Due to Covid concerns the 2020 Festival will not have live music or The Kid’s activity tent. Click here for Festival Map and List of Artists

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Jul 15, 2020 - Jul 17, 2020

Sun Valley Wine Auction – goes digital!

When: July 15, 2020 – July 17, 2020 all-day

Where: Various Locations

The Sun Valley Wine Auction goes digital! Join Sun Valley Museum of Art as we bring vintners, wine lovers and supporters of the arts together in a virtual space to raise vital funds for arts education. After careful consideration, SVMoA has re-envisioned this year’s fundraiser to protect the health of the Blaine County community, vintners and event attendees. The Sun Valley Wine Auction team is thrilled to announce the evolution of our 39th annual celebration. Join us for a three-day virtual event showcasing an online silent auction—full of incredible experiences—and a Paddle Raise for the arts. As our most critical fundraiser of the year, the Wine Auction funds SVMoA’s robust K-12 arts education programs and accounts for approximately 40% of SVMoA’s operating budget. Thank you for supporting the arts.

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Jul 26, 2020 - Aug 20, 2020

Sun Valley Music Festival: Re-imagined 2020 Summer Season

When: July 26, 2020 – August 20, 2020 all-day

Where: Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Road, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States

The Sun Valley Music Festival is going online this summer. Music Director Alasdair Neale is working with the musicians to create an entirely new season from scratch, to be broadcast each scheduled concert evening from the Festival’s website. This transformation will allow musicians to make music, faculty to teach, students to learn, and audiences to enjoy music all while following whatever guidelines for health and safety may be in place in July and August, as well as personal preferences. The reimagined season comes out of an abundance of caution with regard to in-person gatherings, not only in concert seating areas but also in the homes of housing hosts, the classrooms of music students, the stages of musicians, and the gathering and reception areas of patrons. The Pavilion interior will not be used this summer. However, conditions permitting, the Big Screen and sound system on the Lawn will be activated, allowing audiences to gather outside to enjoy each concert, with appropriate physical distancing. New repertoire, concert formats, and information on attending will be announced late June on the Festival website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5I8fCMYpLI&feature=youtu.be Additional Details The Gala Concert is on – and free! Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Kelli O’Hara will create a special, …

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Aug 21, 2020 - Aug 24, 2020

Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference

When: August 21, 2020 – August 24, 2020 all-day

Where: Various Locations

For over two decades the renowned Sun Valley Wellness Festival and Conference has inspired thousands of people to live healthier lives, and features some of the world’s foremost wellness speakers. The four-day conference features top wellness experts with more than 30 presentations and workshops addressing diverse aspects of body, mind, spirit, and environmental wellness. The festival also offers movement classes, a Wellness Experience Hall, music, and more. _______________________________________________________ The Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference (SVWFC), widely recognized as the longest-running wellness festival in the world, announces a move to downtown Ketchum for its 2020 event, taking place June 26-29. SVWFC will utilize the Argyros Performing Arts Center, the Limelight Hotel, Forest Service Park and Washington Avenue and envisions the use of these adjoining locations as the SVWFC Wellness Path. SVWFC Board President Andria Friesen said, “This exciting move is being made to take advantage of the extraordinary new facilities in Ketchum and to accommodate the space needs of the expanding event. While we immensely enjoyed our past two years at The Community School, change is continuing as our well-received programming and new June event date have created the need for a larger footprint. The Argyros Performing Art Center, the Limelight Hotel, …

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Sep 03, 2020 - Sep 06, 2020

Rebecca’s Private Idaho REIMAGINED

When: September 3, 2020 – September 6, 2020 all-day

Where: Various Locations

Rebecca’s Private Idaho IS ON for 2020! Buckle up, saddle up and wait’ll you see what we have in store for you this time! With ongoing uncertainty seemingly the only thing we can count on for the foreseeable future, we’ve completely reimagined the RPI format while preserving the original goals: CONNECT PEOPLE, RIDE WITH PURPOSE & CELEBRATE PLACE Instead of the world coming to my own private Idaho this Labor Day weekend, which feels irresponsible and unsafe, you’re all invited to join me on a collective 8-week adventure, from wherever you are, culminating on that weekend with a grand finale ride. I promise this will inspire you, challenge you and allow you to use your bicycle for good–everything that the RPI you’ve always known has been designed to do. Presenting: Rebecca’s Private Idaho Challenge, a hybrid event that has never been done before. We won’t all be riding in the same place, but we’ll be connected in a far deeper way than any RPI has ever offered. For 8 weeks leading up to Labor Day weekend, every registered rider will gain intimate access to my network of performance experts. I will immerse you in my world of training, preparation and education. You’ll be …

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Sep 18, 2020 - Sep 19, 2020

Oktoberfest!

When: September 18, 2020 – September 19, 2020 all-day

Where: Ketchum Town Square, 360 East Avenue, Ketchum, Idaho, 83340, United States

Enjoy our 500 square foot Beer Garden with 7 German Beers by Sawtooth Brewery on tap. $5 pints, $8 Liters all weekend! We will have Pints, SiliPints, .5L Glass Boots, 25 oz., and 1L Glassware available. Any Sawtooth glass is your ticket to the festival! On tap this year Oktoberfest! Cold Springs Pilsner Rebecca’s Private Idaho Queen’s Kolsch Raft On, Wit! Pettite Gose SVG Helles Lager Standhope Dopplebock Hard Cider Buck Snort Root Beer White, Rose, and Red Wine available The Outpost, by Sawtooth Brewery, will be serving food all weekend! Come hungry! Beer Garden Games Hammerschlagen Corn Hole Giant Jenga Beer Pong Photo Booth Beer Marionette Ring Toss Stein Hoisting Competitions- Last Stein up wins a beer! On the hour, every hour! FRIDAY | 4pm-9pm Tapping of the Firkin by Ketchum Mayor Neil Bradshaw at 4pm 5pm- Live music SATURDAY | 11am-9pm Finish line for the YMCA Sun Valley Half Marathon 3pm- Beer Olympics 1pm- Mark Mueller Band 3pm- Shop Dog 5:30pm- Pony Up! For the Kids on Saturday! Face Painting Photo Booth Kobe Beef Hot Dogs Beer Garden Games Beer Olympics will start at 3pm! Find your team of 4 and register at the Tap Room to compete …

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Oct 07, 2020 - Oct 11, 2020

Trailing of the Sheep

When: October 7, 2020 – October 11, 2020 all-day

Where: Various Locations

The Trailing of the Sheep Festival was started in 1996 in response to the rapid loss of farms and ranches and the rapid growth in the Wood River Valley. The Festival preserves the stories and colorful history of sheep ranchers and herders, celebrates the rich cultures of the past and present and entertains and educates children, adults and families about the production of local food and fiber that sustain local economies and generations of hard-working families. Our mission is: To gather, present and preserve the history and culture of the families and individual men and women involved in Idaho sheep ranching and to honor their contributions to the development of Idaho and the West. Trailing of the Sheep has been named in the Top Ten Fall Festivals in the World, Top 200 Best U.S. Festivals and the Top 100 Festivals in N. America. In 2013, USA Today named it One of the Top Ten Fall Festivals in America. It is also the recipient of the Governor’s Award for Cultural Heritage. Click here for the full schedule!

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Oct 14, 2020 - Oct 18, 2020

Sun Valley Jazz and Music Festival

When: October 14, 2020 – October 18, 2020 all-day

Where: Sun Valley Resort, 1 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley, ID 83353, USA

Sun Valley Jazz and Music Festival | Five days. Forty Bands. One Million Smiles Attendees from all fifty states, every Canadian province, and several foreign countries gather each October to celebrate live performances of America’s music. The Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival was birthed out of a love and appreciation for jazz music by Tom & Barbara Hazzard and is held mid-October each year in Sun Valley, ID. Become One of the Thousands of Jazz Fans Who Have Been Delighted Since 1990! This experience of telling the story of “American” music is our passion. Amazing isn’t it? We all get to be part of this history while it’s still in the making. The names that ring through eternity—Armstrong, Ellington, Fitzgerald, Beiderbecke, Goodman, Holliday, Basie, Shaw, Miller, and so many more—have created a legacy of delight that lives on through those of us who participate in this jazz festival. The history of this music echoes the history of twentieth century America. This jazz event is held this year because of your continued support and encouragement. You tell people how much fun it is and that they need to come to Sun Valley. It continues because people have a heart to support the event …

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Dec 01, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020

Holidays in Sun Valley

When: December 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 all-day

Where: Various Locations

Imagine yourself enjoying a savory cup of hot cocoa under the stars after an evening of night skiing on Sun Valley’s Dollar Mountain, or strolling the snow-covered streets of Ketchum and Sun Valley, underneath the twinkle of holiday lights, as the sound of carolers filters through the air. The holidays in Sun Valley are magical, and these are just a few of the festive moments that await this holiday season. Don’t know where to start? We’ve compiled your 2020 guide of must-see events and happenings from Christmas festivities to rock-the-house New Year’s shenanigans! Hailey Holiday Tree Lighting Join with family, friends and neighbors to flip the switch and start the holiday season. Gather at the Old County Courthouse at the corner of Croy and 1st Street in Hailey on Saturday, December TBD from 4:30pm to 6:30pm to see the Hailey holiday tree aglow for the first time this winter. Ketchum Tree Lighting Ceremony Pull on your winter boots and down coat for the Ketchum Tree Lighting Ceremony in Town Square. Santa will be on hand for pictures and to spread the holiday cheer, and hot chocolate, cookies, and candy canes will be served. The festivities kick off at 4:30pm. Papoose …

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Feb 03, 2021 - Feb 07, 2021

Sun Valley Nordic Festival, featuring the Boulder Mountain Tour

When: February 3, 2021 – February 7, 2021 all-day

Where: Various Locations

The Zions Bank Boulder Mountain Tour and Sun Valley Nordic Festival welcome you to NordicTown USA in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho. Independent groups, organizations and individuals such as the Blaine County Recreation District, Galena Lodge, Sun Valley Nordic Center, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, Vamps, local businesses and a host of generous dedicated individuals have come together to give you the best cross country experience on the planet. Come to Sun Valley, Idaho and enjoy everything NordicTownUSA has to offer. SV Nordic Festival and Boulder Mountain Tour Schedule of Events Saturday, January 30 Galena & the Trails Winter Benefit 5:30 p.m. Limelight Room, Sun Valley Inn The Galena and Trails Winter Benefit brings friends together to celebrate the importance of our local treasure. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the community’s efforts to “Save Galena Lodge” from being torn down. This year’s benefit includes dinner, drinks, dancing, silent and live auctions, and paddle raise. A great time for a good cause! Details, Jenna Vagias (208) 578-5455. Wednesday, February 3 NordicTown USA Sprints Simplot Lot, 2nd Avenue & Fourth Street, Ketchum The NordicTown USA Sprints pit teams of two in a head-to-head freestyle relay format on a 400-meter oval. The …

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