Park City Summer Vacation Planner 2008 - (Page 6)

think park city’s the middle of noWhere? you h av en ’ t s e e n ou r e ve nts calen da r. There’s a lot more going on here than sitting around smelling the wildflowers. (Although you can certainly do a lot of that if you want.) Turns out Park City’s quite the hot spot for summertime performing arts events. Big celebrations like our regionally famous Park City Kimball Arts Festival, the Park City Jazz Festival, the Park City Food & Wine Classic, the Oakley Rodeo, the Utah Symphony & Opera’s Deer Valley Music Festival or our weekly Farmers’ Market. Look over these pages, or for a complete listing, visit www.parkcityinfo.com. PCPaF’s Big stars Bright Nights suMMer CoNCert series PeDalFest June 7 The eighth stop in the Intermountain Cup Series at Deer Valley Resort. 801-942-3498 www.intermountaincup.com the egYPtiaN theatre PreseNts “altar BoYz” Presented by the Park City Performing Arts Foundation in the stunning outdoor setting of Deer Valley Resort, this series features a sampling of the world’s best musical performers. Past performers include Chris Isaak, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt with Keb’ Mo’ and Willie Nelson. 435-655-3114 www.ecclescenter.org the Park CitY historiC hoMe tour PreseNteD BY the Park CitY historiCal soCietY aND MuseuM June 14 This self-guided Historic Home Tour features the interiors and gardens of 15 private homes in Park City’s historic district. Following the tour there will be a reception to present the annual preservation awards. 435-649-7457 www.parkcityhistory.org Park CitY gallerY stroll PreseNteD BY kiMBall art CeNter June 27–august 1 Located in the heart of Historic Main Street, the ETC is a professional live theatre company offering Broadway musicals, comedies, dramas and special events year-round. “Altar Boyz” is an irreverent, tongue-in-cheek concert with a slightly misguided and laughable Christian Boy Band saving souls through rock ‘n’ roll. 435-649-9371 www.parkcityshows.com JulY 3rD CeleBratioN at the CaNYoNs resort July 3 Are you ready to start off your Independence Day one day early? Then head over to The Canyons Resort for a big party in The Resort Village featuring a free concert and fireworks show. 435-649-5400 www.thecanyons.com the 5th aNNual Park CitY extreMe CuP July 31–august 2 The Park City Extreme Cup is a competitive youth soccer tournament for boys’ teams (U10 to U17) and girls’ teams (U10 to U14). Special scheduling arrangements can be made for out-of-town teams. www.parkcityextremecup.com Park CitY’s traDitioNal iNDePeNDeNCe DaY CeleBratioN utah MusiC FestiVal the last Friday of every month Featuring artists, live music, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and dozens of participating Park City fine art galleries. The event is held at 6:00pm on the last Friday of every month. Tickets and maps are available at the Kimball Art Center on Heber Avenue and Lower Historic Main Street. In addition to the Gallery Stroll, the Kimball Art Center offers exhibitions in three galleries, art classes and art talks. 435-649-8882 www.kimball-art.org Park sillY suNDaY Market CiNCo De MaYo ruN PreseNteD BY MouNtaiN trails aND the ColBY sChool May 3 Start and finish at The Colby School. 435-649-6839 www.mountaintrails.org June 15–september 28 Park Silly Sunday Market—a funky, fun, open-air, eco-friendly market on Historic Main Street. Celebrating our community and creativity with unique and eclectic local and regional arts and crafts, music and performance, gourmet food and Farmers’ Market and beer garden. 435-655-0994 www.parksillysundaymarket.com June–July Hear some of the finest soloists, chamber and jazz musicians from the nation’s leading ensembles, colleges and conservatories in spectacular performance settings. 800-998-UTAH (8824) www.utahmusic.org the FlYiNg aCe all-stars saturDaY FreestYle show at utah olYMPiC Park June–august See high-flying action as past and present Olympians along with national team members soar up to 60 feet in the air before landing in a 750,000-gallon pool. The 25-minute show is fun for the whole family. Call 435-658-4200 or visit www.olyparks.com for tickets and more information. July 4 All-day activities: pancake breakfast at City Park; 5K walk/run; midmorning parade down Main Street followed by a picnic, free live entertainment and games for children at City Park; annual doubles volleyball tournament; fireworks display at dusk. 435-649-6100 www.parkcityinfo.com utah sYMPhoNY & oPera’s Deer ValleY MusiC FestiVal July–august Come as you are to hot performances in a variety of cool settings. Enjoy chamber, classical and pops concerts weekdays in the intimate setting of St. Mary’s Church and weekends at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. 800-864-9298 www.deervalleymusicfestival.org the CaNYoNs resort saturDaY suMMer CoNCert series saVor the suMMit seCoND aNNual utah olYMPiC Park 5k hill CliMB June 20–21 The Park City Restaurant Association and the Park City Jazz Foundation have come together to create a twoday culinary jazz experience that you won’t want to miss. Featuring the Grand Table on Historic Main Street and the Grand Picnic in City Park. 435-940-1362 | www.parkcityjazz.org suN, sCeNerY & souND PreseNteD BY MouNtaiN towN stages June–august Free live music all summer long on specially constructed stages throughout Park City and Summit County. Wednesday evening concerts at Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater take place from 6:00pm–8:00pm. MTS exists to foster and support an internationally recognized musical community in a beautiful mountain setting. 435-901-7664 www.mountaintownstages.com 4th aNNual Park CitY FooD & wiNe ClassiC July–august The Canyons Resort will once again host the Saturday Summer Concert Series presented by Zion’s Park City Bank. Free live concerts from 6:00pm–8:30pm at the Canyons Resort Village. Previous summers have featured such national acts as The Young Dubliners, Sam Bush, Burning Spear and The Smithereens. Visit www.thecanyons.com for concert line-up. 435-649-5400 www.thecanyons.com May 24 Race from the Park City Visitor Information Center at Kimball Junction five kilometers up to the top of the Olympic ski jump. Not ready to tackle the summit? Try the 2.5K climb ending at the base of the Olympic ski jump. For details and registration call 435-645-7660 or visit www.nsfparkcity.org Deer ValleY NatioNal PreseNteD BY suBarugarY Fisher every wednesday afternoon from May–october The Canyons Cabriolet parking lot from 12:00pm–7:00pm. 435-649-5400 www.thecanyons.com FarMers’ Market at the CaNYoNs resort June 27–29 The fourth stop in the National Mountain Bike Series returns to Deer Valley, attracting nearly 1,500 athletes and over 25 professional mountain bike teams. Featuring top-level professional mountain bike racing, this event is free to spectators. 800-424-DEER (3337) www.bluewolfevents.com July 10–13 An annual wine festival featuring hundreds of wines and the finest restaurants. Come experience this epicurean extravaganza. 877-328-2783 www.parkcityfoodandwineclassic.com Park CitY suMMer MusiC FestiVal the Park CitY PerFeCt 10 eNDuraNCe MouNtaiN Bike riDe July 12 435-649-6839 www.mountaintrails.org July–august Renowned for its fresh, innovative programming and stellar classical chamber and cinema concerts, this festival features outstanding national and international soloists. 435-649-5309 www.pcmusicfestival.com oakleY’s 4th oF JulY CeleBratioN aND roDeo July 2–5 Festivities include PRCA Rodeo, horse show, barbecue, fireworks and much, much more! 435-783-5734 www.oakleycity.com BalD MouNtaiN ChalleNge MouNtaiN Bike raCe at Deer ValleY resort July 19–20 801-375-3231 www.deervalley.com suNDaNCe iNstitute outDoor FilM FestiVal PreseNteD BY suNDaNCe iNstitute aND Park CitY MuNiCiPal Fridays at dusk, July–august Bring a blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy free screenings of independent films outdoors under the stars in City Park. 435-658-3456 www.sundance.org park city summer vacation planner 2008 http://www.parkcityinfo.com http://www.intermountaincup.com http://www.thecanyons.com http://www.parkcityextremecup.com http://www.ecclescenter.org http://www.parkcityshows.com http://www.parkcityhistory.org http://www.utahmusic.org http://www.deervalleymusicfestival.org http://www.parkcityinfo.com http://www.kimball-art.org http://www.parksillysundaymarket.com http://www.olyparks.com http://www.thecanyons.com http://www.mountaintrails.org http://www.thecanyons.com http://www.parkcityjazz.org http://www.parkcityfoodandwineclassic.com http://www.pcmusicfestival.com http://www.nsfparkcity.org http://www.mountaintownstages.com http://www.mountaintrails.org http://www.bluewolfevents.com http://www.thecanyons.com http://www.oakleycity.com http://www.deervalley.com http://www.sundance.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Park City Summer Vacation Planner 2008

Park City Summer Vacation Planner 2008
Contents
Getting Here
Transportation
Resorts
Calendar of Events
Recreation & Leisure
Equipment Rental
Golf
Shopping
Mind, Body & Soul
Dining Guide
Lodging
Camping & RV Resorts
Vacation Booking Services
Town Map

Park City Summer Vacation Planner 2008