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 1st through the 3rd. 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, combing 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. Learn more about the festival and get your tickets!

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If live music is your thing, you can't miss the Park City Song Summit Aug 14th through 16th. Much more than a music festival, the Song Summit aims to connect artists, musicians, and fans via an immersive experience that celebrates music with an incredible alpine backdrop. This year, the Song Summit is moving to City Park and including more venues on Main Street to further connect people and Park City. Check out all the details and grab tickets! 

The Summit County Fair is always a blast! A traditional small town county fair is held on the first week of August with a packed schedule that will have the whole family entertained and smiling. You'll enjoy live music, local food vendors, a rodeo, a demolition derby, and much more!

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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! 

Art on the Trails is an immersive experience that features local and regional performing and visual artists on the McLeod Creek Trail. You will immerse yourself in nature while viewing the artists at work, making a unique and exciting experience. You won't want to miss this event, so head to the Arts Council Park City and Summit County to learn more! 

Cool off and enjoy the unique scenery while tubing down the Weber River with Barefoot Tubing. No experience is required; just remember to bring sunscreen, clothes, shoes that can get wet, and something to protect your phone or camera from getting wet. The trip will last about two hours, and a shuttle will take you back to where you parked.

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Get some rounds in a while, enjoying the gorgeous view around you. The Wasatch back is home to some of the most amazing and challenging golf courses around. Some public, some private, each holding the potential to add yards to your stroke, courtesy of mother nature. Learn more about Park City Golf Courses to find out more about the courses and what suits you best!

There's always something going on at the Summit Community Garden! Enjoy a themed dinner at their Dinner in the Garden series, where you'll learn about a specific topic while enjoying delicious food, or bring the family by for Storytime in the Garden! They also have an Introduction to Mushroom Growing class this month. No matter what, you won't want to miss out, so check their calendar and be sure to grab tickets ASAP.

Park City is well known for it's huge and diverse summer trail system, event, music, and incredible restaurants. But just outside of town is the rest of Summit County, UT where rural countryside is crisscrossed by gravel and paved roads ripe for exploring on a road or gravel bike or by car on a scenic drive. Along the way are small local galleries, spots to eat, and even arguably Utah's best donuts at the Mirror Lake Station in Kamas. Rent a bike from one of the many bike shops in Park City and book a guide to start exploring!