Sun Valley - Ketchum Calendar of Events

Jul 26, 2019 - Jul 28, 2019
Sun Valley Tour de Force

When: July 26, 2019 – July 27, 2019 all-day

Where: Various Locations

Sun Valley Tour de Force is a weekend of epic proportions! At the Friday evening Sun Valley Tour de Force Car Show up to 200 cars gather on the closed streets surrounding Ketchum Town Square. Exotics, vintage as well as cars participating in Saturday’s high-speed event will be on display, offering an excellent preview and photo opportunity for guests. The event is FREE for all spectators. Saturday’s unique high-speed event takes place on a closed public road just minutes from the world-famous Sun Valley resort. Spectators will enjoy the thrill of watching the cars barrel down Highway 75 at Phantom Hill, surrounded by the statuesque Sawtooth Mountains. Photo: Jim Peterson

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Mar 18, 2020 - Mar 23, 2020
Sun Valley Film Festival

When: March 18, 2020 – March 22, 2020 all-day

Where: Various Locations

The Sun Valley Film Festival brings together over 3,500 festival goers for five unforgettable days where industry insiders and movie lovers alike gather to celebrate the art of filmmaking in a majestic setting. A combination of cutting-edge content and unprecedented access in Sun Valley’s cinematic setting makes SVFF a “can’t miss” in this year’s lineup of destination festivals.

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Aug 30, 2019 - Sep 03, 2019
Wagon Days

When: August 30, 2019 – September 2, 2019 all-day

Where: Various Locations

Welcome to Wagon Days – a magical Labor Day weekend of connection and celebration. A connection to our history and heritage and the days before motorized travel. A celebration of the lives and livelihoods of people before us that inspired our town on a path to where we are today. Come to Main Street and see the largest non-motorized parade in the Pacific Northwest. Wheels, wagons and western cowboys combine with marching bands and Basque dancers to make this a lively, colorful event. As the parade ends, we roll from the past into the present with live music at the Street Party on Town Square. Throughout the weekend there will be many activities for you to enjoy – pancake breakfast, a bareback riding demonstration, an arts and crafts festival and an antique fair. Listen to cowboy poets and meandering musicians wandering our streets or shop at our boutiques and art galleries. With many free children’s activities this is a family-friendly occasion. More than just a fun weekend, this event fosters a sense of place, connects us to the past and hopefully inspires, educates and provide perspectives for the future. The highlight: THE BIG HITCH PARADE | 1pm on Saturday, August …

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Jan 29, 2020 - Feb 03, 2020
Sun Valley Nordic Festival, featuring the Boulder Mountain Tour

When: January 29, 2020 – February 2, 2020 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. 2020 Schedule Wednesday, 1/29 – Ski clinic with SVSEF Gold Team members Thursday, 1/30 – Nordic Town USA Town Sprints and Opening Celebration Friday, 1/31 – BMT Expo and Race Bag Pickup Saturday, 2/1 – 47th annual Boulder Mountain Tour/Awards Party Sunday, 2/2 – Demo Days at Sun Valley Resort Wednesday, 2/12 – BMT Volunteer Party

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Jun 28, 2019 - Jul 02, 2019
Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference

When: June 28, 2019 – July 1, 2019 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.

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Aug 17, 2019 - Aug 18, 2019
Wood River Valley Studio Tour

When: August 17, 2019 @ 10:00 am – August 18, 2019 @ 5:00 pm

Where: Artists' Studios, Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum & Sun Valley

The Sun Valley, Idaho area is home to an abundantly diverse collective of visual artists. Brilliantly illuminating the creative talent in the Sun Valley region, the sixth annual Wood River Valley Studio Tour opens the doors of professional artists’ studios to the general public Saturday and Sunday, August 17th – 18th. Visitors from near and far travel by car, bicycle or on foot on self-guided adventures, exploring artists’ working sanctuaries throughout the Wood River Valley. Extending from Bellevue in the south end of the valley to Ketchum in the north and all parts in between, visitors enjoy the rare experience of being in the environments where art is created while getting acquainted with the makers and gaining a close-up view of the materials and media artists employ. All events are FREE & open to the public.

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Jun 21, 2019 - Jun 24, 2019
Outerbike

When: June 21, 2019 – June 23, 2019 all-day

Where: Bald Mountain, Bald Mountain, Blaine County, Idaho, 83340, United States

Western Spirit Cycling has partnered with Sun Valley to provide a summer solstice Outerbike in one of the bucket list locations of mountain biking. With over 400 miles of singletrack spread throughout the valley, the mountain biking is some of the best—and most scenic—in the country. Bald Mountain now boasts America’s longest purpose-built downhill and 3,100 feet of thrilling lift-accessed trails (including two new downhill rides!). For a milder experience, riders can head to the White Clouds trail network or take the leafy Wood River Trail, to any number of mixed ability trails in the Adams Gulch area. Your registration fee buys you access to the all the bikes, lunches, beer, prizes, and entrance to our evening party, not to mention a 3 day lift pass! 3 passes to choose from: Full Demo: The whole shebang! 3 days of bike demos, 3 delicious lunches, shuttled rides, access to all of the Sun Valley Mountain Resort lifts & trails, prizes & contests, parties, and beer for 2 evenings at the event! BYOB: NO bike demos with this pass. If you are certain there is no better bike than the one you own and you feel guilty even thinking about riding …

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Jul 05, 2019 - Jul 08, 2019
Ballet Sun Valley

When: July 5, 2019 – July 7, 2019 all-day

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

San Francisco Ballet will bring 38 Company dancers from 13 countries to perform two completely different programs in the iconic Sun Valley Pavilion. Program A on July 5 presents an evening of mixed repertory work and pas de deux. Program B on July 7 features three ballets from the 2018 Unbound Festival of New Works. The conductor of the Festival orchestra will be Maestro Martin West, acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost ballet conductors.

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Sep 20, 2019 - Sep 22, 2019
Oktoberfest!

When: September 20, 2019 – September 21, 2019 all-day

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

All Weekend:OKTOBERFEST! at Ketchum Town Square Free Photo Booth Beer Garden Games- Hammerschlagen, Beer Pong, Cornhole, Giant Jenga Chicken Bingo Hourly Masskrugstemmen Contests- Stein Hoisting FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Beer Garden open 4pm-10pm! 4pm- Tapping of the Firkin and Opening of Oktoberfest! Live Music! 5pm-TBD SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Sun Valley 1/2 Marathon Finishing at Town Square! Race starts at 9am at the Wood River YMCA Beer Garden open 11am-10pm 3pm- Beer Olympics- Registration is open! Live Music! 1pm- TBD 5:30 pm- TBD

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Jul 29, 2019 - Aug 23, 2019
Sun Valley Music Festival

When: July 29, 2019 – August 22, 2019 all-day

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

With free year-round music education programs complimenting free-admission concerts, the Sun Valley Music Festival has claimed a place of world-class status in the North American classical music scene. What really sets the Sun Valley Music Festival apart is the audience’s affectionate rapport with the musicians, nurtured by Music Director Alasdair Neale, and felt by every artist who performs with the Sun Valley Summer Symphony. 2019 Summer Concert Series: July 29 – August 22

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Jul 04, 2019 - Jul 08, 2019
Hailey Days of the Old West

When: July 4, 2019 – July 7, 2019 all-day

Where: Hailey, ID

Hailey, Idaho offers up perhaps the most quintessential hometown 4th of July celebration in the west. There is plenty to do and authentic entertainment for all ages: Pancakes breakfasts, kids’ carnival, antique fairs, rodeos, THE parade and of course, fireworks!

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Jul 12, 2019 - Jul 15, 2019
Ketchum Arts Festival

When: July 12, 2019 – July 14, 2019 all-day

Where: Festival Meadows, Festival Meadows, Sun Valley

The Festival is held at the Festival Meadow located on Sun Valley Rd and admission to the Festival is FREE! We have Great Food and Live Music The Festival provides a Kid’s Activity Tent that offers free and fun childcare Over 100 Arts and Crafts from Idaho Artists The neighboring Catholic Church has graciously allowed use of their parking lot for our event when they do not need it for Church functions.

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Jul 20, 2019 - Jul 24, 2019
Sun Valley Writers’ Conference

When: July 20, 2019 – July 23, 2019 all-day

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

For four days, SVWC writers and readers laugh and learn, hike and talk, and stretch the limits of their imagination. The days are filled with books, ideas, stimulation and fun. Extraordinary writers and thinkers talk with an engaged audience about their work, the world, and discuss why literature matters.

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Aug 09, 2019 - Aug 12, 2019
Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival

When: August 9, 2019 – August 11, 2019 all-day

Where: Atkinson Park, 900 3rd Avenue, Ketchum, Idaho, 83340, United States

This summer we celebrate the 51st edition of the Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival. Join us in beautiful Atkinson Park in downtown Ketchum as we welcome 130 professional artists and craftspeople to the Wood River Valley. This festival is a juried, outdoor, fine arts and crafts show that is completely free and open to the public. This event typically has food trucks, artist demonstrations, music and a kids’ activity area. The rigourous jury process used to select artists and craftspeople to exhibit their work ensures the residents and visitors to the show will see truly exceptional work in all different categories. According to the Greg Lawler’s Art Fair SourceBook, the Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival in 2018 ranked #4 in the country for Fine Crafts sales and #20 in the country for Fine Arts sales. Plan your visit to Ketchum, Sun Valley, Hailey and the Wood River Valley to conincide with the Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Fesitval to see for yourself what makes this such a special event!

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Aug 29, 2019 - Sep 02, 2019
Rebecca’s Private Idaho

When: August 29, 2019 – September 1, 2019 all-day

Where: Various Locations

Rebecca’s Private Idaho is your ticket to the wild, rugged Idaho that few people know. Ride 100 miles with mountain bike endurance champion Rebecca Rusch on grueling gravel roads, through canyons, over summits, and across high mountain basins. When you’re done, expect a healthy dose of western hospitality and the good feeling that comes from supporting charities like the Wood River Bike Coalition, People for Bikes, and World Bicycle Relief.

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Jul 18, 2019 - Jul 21, 2019
Sun Valley Wine Auction

When: July 18, 2019 – July 20, 2019 all-day

Where: Various Locations

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the surroundings while enjoying spectacular wines paired with food from world-class chefs. Delight in exclusive Vintner Dinners, an unforgettable Auction Gala and a lively Wine Tasting and Vine & Dine.

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Jul 23, 2019 - Jul 27, 2019
Sun Valley Forum

When: July 23, 2019 – July 26, 2019 all-day

Where: Argyros Performing Arts Center, 120 Main Street South, Ketchum, Idaho, 83340, United States

The groundbreaking annual event of the Sun Valley Institute, the annual Sun Valley Forum was first convened in 2015 to accelerate the transformation to sustainable, equitable, and secure— resilient— economies and communities. In a time of great environmental, political, and economic change, resilience is vital. Each year the Forum gathers 250+ national and international leaders and innovators from investment, policy, business, nonprofits, sports and entertainment and academia, as well as local leaders, visitors, and residents, to share strategies, broaden thinking, and ignite new partnerships at this transformational event with a goal of building greater resilience. The Forum showcases successful approaches to building sustainable development, the low carbon economy, and resilience with a particular focus on investment, communication and public engagement. Nestled in the beautiful Wood River Valley and surrounded by five mountain ranges, participants will learn and be inspired while connecting on nature trails, by the river and around the dining table.

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Oct 16, 2019 - Oct 21, 2019
Sun Valley Jazz and Music Festival

When: October 16, 2019 – October 20, 2019 all-day

Where: Various Locations

Sun Valley Jazz and Music FestivalFive days. Forty Bands. One Million Smiles | Celebrating our 30th year! 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 …

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Jun 19, 2019 - Jun 25, 2019
Women’s Backpacking Retreat

When: June 19, 2019 – June 24, 2019 all-day

Where: Sawtooth Mountains

This Idaho backpacking retreat leads you to the heart of the Sawtooth Mountains located near Stanley, Idaho. You’ll find high elevation passes, alpine basins, and meadows covered with wildflowers. The rugged mountain spires towering above pristine lakes will awe you during the day, and a sky full of dazzling stars will lie overhead each night. We’ll be swimming in alpine lakes, gliding down river rock slides, crossing streams, and creating memories in a pristine, secluded area. Participants must be physically capable of carrying a 30 to 40 pound backpack while hiking 5 to 10 miles each day. On the last day of the retreat, guests will enjoy soothing their sore muscles in a private, natural geothermal hot spring overlooking the mountain range they just spent the past four days in. We are partnered with the skilled and well-rounded Sawtooth Mountain Guides at this beautiful location.

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Redfish Lake Lodge

Jun 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

6:00 pm

There is plenty of evening music at Redfish Lake Lodge in the summer. Come enjoy an eclectic mix of some of Idaho’s best musicians Sundays from 5-7, Wednesdays from 6-8, and Fridays from 6-8 on the front lawn brought to you by Music from Stanley. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy this free concert series. Please do not bring any outside food and beverage to the free music on the lawn concert series.

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Futurebirds LIVE at The Mint

The Mint

Jun 19 @ 8:30 pm

8:30 pm

Sun Valley Tour de Force

Sun Valley Film Festival

Wagon Days

Sun Valley Nordic Festival, featuring the Boulder Mountain Tour

Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference

Wood River Valley Studio Tour

Outerbike

Ballet Sun Valley

Oktoberfest!

Sun Valley Music Festival

Hailey Days of the Old West

Ketchum Arts Festival

Sun Valley Writers’ Conference

Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival

Rebecca’s Private Idaho

Sun Valley Wine Auction

Sun Valley Forum

Sun Valley Jazz and Music Festival

Women’s Backpacking Retreat