Things to do in Park City in August

The Kimball Arts Festival is one of the top-ranked arts festivals in the country and is back on Main Street August 7-9. It showcases the works of jury-selected world-class artists and brings in people from all over the country to shop and collect their favorite pieces.

As one of Park City's signature events, The Kimball Arts Festival is something you don't want to miss. The Arts Festival is not just a showcase, it's an immersive experience, combining art and music and activities for the whole family. Plus, it's on Park City's Historic Main Street where you can shop and eat while wandering through the festival.

If live music is your thing, you can't miss the Park City Song Summit August 27-29. Much more than a music festival, the Song Summit aims to connect artists, musicians, and fans via an immersive experience that celebrates music, wellness, and the arts amid an incredible alpine backdrop. 

August is one of the best times to find unique events happening in Park City. Banner events like the Park City Song Summit and Kimball Arts Festival are big draws. But the month of August is peppered with opportunities to find art and culture, culinary experiences, and live music. Check out our events calendar and find an event for you and the family!

The Summit County Fair is always a blast! A traditional small town county fair is being held August 3-9 and includes a packed schedule that will have the whole family entertained and smiling. You'll find live music, local food vendors, a rodeo, demolition derby, and so much more!

Take the kids to the parade and then hit the rodeo. Or wander the food trucks, vendors, and beer garden. Then drop in at the 4H exhibitions, carnival rides, and live music. The Summit County Fair is not just another event, it's an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the change of seasons, our families, friends and visitors!

Saturday, August 9th is Book Lovers Day! And there is no better way to start the celebration than to settle in with a new book over a cup of coffee or tea at Atticus Books, Coffee and Teahouse on Main Street in Park City. From there, you'll want to walk 5 minutes up Main Street to Dolly's Bookstore. Dolly's has been around since 1972 and carries a wide variety of books and gifts of local and international fame! 

Park City is well known for it's huge and diverse summer trail system, event, music, and incredible restaurants. But crisscrossing Park City and Summit County, UT are gravel and paved roads that are ripe for exploring on a road or gravel bike or by car on a scenic drive. Along the way are local galleries, spots to eat, and even arguably Utah's best donuts at the Mirror Lake Station in Kamas. Explore our scenic guide for more inspiration!

Art on the Trails is an immersive experience that features local and regional performing and visual artists on the McLeod Creek Trail on August 22nd. You'll be immersed in nature while viewing the artists at work, creating a unique and exciting experience that showcases art in a dynamic, real-time format. You won't want to miss this event, head to the Arts Council Park City and Summit County to learn more! 

Being on the river as the sun rises or sets is a unique summer experience. It's easy to find solace in the wildness of day-to-day life when the bugs are biting and the sun is tempered. Park City is smack in the middle of Utah's most productive fisheries. Both the Blue Ribbon Weber and Middle Provo rivers are dam controlled tailwater, flowing cool and cold with healthy stocks of fish. The Uinta mountains to the east are packed with high alpine lakes, reservoirs and creeks teeming with trout and even salmon. The best way to fish local waters is always with a guide. So, explore fly fishing trips near Park City and find the calm of casting a fly.

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Get some rounds in a while, enjoying the gorgeous view around you. Park City and the Wasatch back is home to some of the most amazing and challenging golf courses around. Some public, some private but each holding the potential to add yards to your stroke, courtesy of mother nature. Learn more about Park City Golf Courses and book a tee time with Park City's incredible scenery as your backdrop!