Arts & Culture

Park City, Utah is the perfect place for a hot air balloon festival and every September, a weekend is set aside to appreciate these colorful giants during Autumn Aloft. Balloonists come from all over the world to show off their special hot air balloons and you never know what shape they might take, from frogs and owls to rainbow-colored marvels.

Visitors flock to Park City for outdoor adventures during all seasons, from skiing in the winter to hiking and biking in the summer. No matter what time of year you visit, this mountain town has much more to offer in terms of arts and culture than you might realize.

"Chasing Ice" intro: Executive Director Katy Wang introduces a film (photo credit to Jill Orschel)

Chances are, you’ve heard of Sundance Film Festival, the world-renowned film festival that takes over our ski town every winter. But you may not know that you can actually catch critically acclaimed flicks all year round long, thanks to the local nonprofit Park City Film.

The Park Silly Sunday Market, a summer favorite for Park City locals (aka Park Sillians) and visitors alike, celebrates its 13^th anniversary this summer. Held on Park City’s Historic Main Street, the Park Silly Sunday Market opened the season on June 2nd at 10:00 AM and continues every Sunday through September 22nd (excluding August 4th, 11th, 18th).  Admission is free. 

There’s no doubt that cultural events and outdoor recreation are two of Park City’s greatest assets. With Sundance, Kimball Arts Festival, and numerous art galleries — plus all the skiing and biking you could want — visitors to our mountain town certainly have their pick of artistic and outdoor activities.

But combining the two can be a tall order. Thanks to the DeJoria Center, you don’t need to choose between culture or the outdoors. This world-class event and concert venue couples the beauty of Mother Nature with the thrill of live entertainment -- and it makes for a magical combination.

While Park City is often recognized as a world-class winter resort destination, summers here are truly magical.  Perfect temperatures, 400+ miles (643+ kilometers) of easy-access trails, outdoor deck dining galore, and let us not forget the plethora of live music and outdoor concert venues.  Park City and Summit County’s live music scene is booming and includes something for every budget (some are FREE!) and every taste. 

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