Name: Movies in the Park
Start: 2019-09-26T21:00:00-06:00
End: 2019-09-26T23:00:00-06:00
Location: Forest Service Park

Sun Valley - Ketchum Calendar of Events | Visit Sun Valley

Sep 20, 2019 - Sep 21, 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 21 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

View Event
Oct 09, 2019 - Oct 13, 2019
Trailing of the Sheep

When: October 9, 2019 – October 13, 2019 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!

View Event
Oct 16, 2019 - Oct 20, 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 …

View Event
Dec 01, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
Holidays in Sun Valley

When: December 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 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 2019 guide of must-see events and happenings from Christmas festivities to rock-the-house New Year’s shenanigans! Hailey Holiday Tree Lighting – December TBD 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. Papoose Club Christmas Bazaar – December 7 & 8 The Papoose Club Christmas Bazaar is family-friendly event that celebrates the season of giving with gift items available for purchase. Pick up that perfect locally-made organic soap for your grandmother, or a leather-wrapped mason jar for your brother. Fresh baked …

View Event
Jan 29, 2020 - Feb 02, 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

View Event
Feb 27, 2020 - Feb 29, 2020
Sun Valley Music Festival Winter Series

When: February 27, 2020 – February 29, 2020 all-day

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

For community members who live in Sun Valley year-round, and those who flock to the recreational opportunities the area provides in the winter, the Sun Valley Music Festival aims to provide an uncommonly rich concert experience. The Winter Concert Series will feature familiar and unfamiliar musical pieces in a refreshingly new environment, exploiting a wide range of acoustic possibilities and encouraging concertgoers to interact and engage with musicians in fresh ways. By up-ending the traditional structure of an orchestral performance, the concerts aim to reinvent what it means to enjoy music together. Stay tuned for details later in 2019. “Our goal is to create an event unlike any other our concertgoers have attended—a shared experience that breaks down the walls between musicians and audience, and re-defines the ways in which classical music can enhance our lives. It won’t feel familiar in every way… but it will be very Sun Valley.” —Alasdair Neale, Music Director I’m speechless. On the drive home, I was racking my brain for an adequate adjective for this evening’s performance and I’m at a total loss. Kudos to everyone for one of the most amazing nights of music in my life. —Patron, Winter Festival 2019

View Event
Mar 18, 2020 - Mar 22, 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.

View Event
Jun 13, 2020 - Jun 17, 2020
Sun Valley Forum

When: June 13, 2020 – June 17, 2020 all-day

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

The Sun Valley Institute announces the sixth annual Sun Valley Forum’s dates to be June 13-17, 2020. Details to come!

View Event
Jun 26, 2020 - Jun 29, 2020
Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference

When: June 26, 2020 – June 29, 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.

View Event
Jul 02, 2020 - Jul 05, 2020
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 an exciting rodeo, a fun and unique parade on Main Street with colorful entries, plenty of horses and a Road Apple Roulette, antique market, pancake breakfast, live music and theatre, a spectacular fireworks display and the popular, family-friendly Wood River Land Trust RiverFest. 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. Hailey Days of the Old West Rodeo: Rodeo is a proud tradition in the West and in Hailey the Sawtooth Rangers have held an exciting professional rodeo, featuring some of the best riders and stock in the country, over the 4th of July every year since 1947. This year’s rodeo is …

View Event
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! 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.

View Event
Jul 13, 2020 - Jul 14, 2020
Ballet Sun Valley

When: July 13, 2020 – July 14, 2020 all-day

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

Ballet Sun Valley is a non-profit organization that was formed to bring the world’s most celebrated ballet companies and dancers to the Sun Valley area. Our mission is to ensure that international ballet becomes an annual addition to the rich cultural offerings of this special community. Ballet Sun Valley returns July 13 & 14, 2020 – details to come!

View Event
Jul 16, 2020 - Jul 18, 2020
Sun Valley Wine Auction

When: July 16, 2020 – July 18, 2020 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.

View Event
Jul 18, 2020 - Jul 21, 2020
Sun Valley Writers’ Conference

When: July 18, 2020 – July 21, 2020 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. The SVWC anniversary video celebrates our last 25 years of looking at the world through a literary lens. Enjoy viewing a slice of our history!

View Event
Jul 23, 2020 - Jul 25, 2020
Sun Valley Tour de Force

When: July 23, 2020 – July 25, 2020 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.

View Event
Jul 26, 2020 - Aug 20, 2020
Sun Valley Music Festival

When: July 26, 2020 – August 20, 2020 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. 2020 Summer Concert Series: July 26-August 20

View Event
Aug 07, 2020 - Aug 09, 2020
Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival

When: August 7, 2020 – August 9, 2020 all-day

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

This summer we celebrate the 52nd 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!

View Event
Aug 22, 2020 - Aug 23, 2020
Wood River Valley Studio Tour

When: August 22, 2020 @ 10:00 am – August 23, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

Where: Artists' Studios, 591 1st Ave N, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA

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 22nd-23rd. 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.

View Event
Aug 28, 2020 - Aug 30, 2020
Wagon Days

When: August 28, 2020 – August 30, 2020 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 …

View Event
Sep 03, 2020 - Sep 06, 2020
Rebecca’s Private Idaho

When: September 3, 2020 – September 6, 2020 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.

View Event

Sep

Thu

Movies in the Park

Forest Service Park

Sep 26 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

9:00 pm

Tickets

Bringing community together to enjoy free showings of classic, feature-length films under the stars.

Dec

Sat

Starry Solstice Social

Ketchum Town Square

Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

6:00 pm

Tickets

Celebrate the solstice & our dark skies (telescope included!)! Music by TBD Free burritos & quesadillas by KB’s Free cookies & hot chocolate by Hailey Coffee Company Speakers Kid activities 2 Planetarium shows at City Hall (3:30 and 4:30 – reservations necessary, planetarium seats 22 – email participate@ketchumidaho.org or call 727-5077) More details to come!

September – December 2019 Sep – Dec 2019

Website Feedback

Oktoberfest!

Trailing of the Sheep

Sun Valley Jazz and Music Festival

Holidays in Sun Valley

Sun Valley Nordic Festival, featuring the Boulder Mountain Tour

Sun Valley Music Festival Winter Series

Sun Valley Film Festival

Sun Valley Forum

Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference

Hailey Days of the Old West

Ketchum Arts Festival

Ballet Sun Valley

Sun Valley Wine Auction

Sun Valley Writers’ Conference

Sun Valley Tour de Force

Sun Valley Music Festival

Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival

Wood River Valley Studio Tour

Wagon Days

Rebecca’s Private Idaho