summer art adventure guide

As the locals say—"come for the winter, stay for the summer”. Check out all of the cultural offerings in Park City & Summit County while enjoying long summer days in our mountain town. Summer is jam-packed with festivals, events, outdoor concerts, and off the beaten path experiences that will keep you coming back for more.

Create your own art adventure.

performances

In June, Canyons Village hosts the annual Latino Arts Festival, where everyone is invited to enjoy and learn about dance, music, art, and food from Hispanic and Latino cultures.

August means it’s time for Art on the Trails! Enjoy live performance and art installations along an ADA accessible trail, and relax afterward with live music and food at the Copper Moose Farm Stand.

The historic Egyptian Theatre Company showcases live stage performances including concerts, comedy, drama, and dance.

Park City Institute’s Summer Series features national and international talents in music, dance, stage magic, comedy, and speakers.

Summer Concerts at Deer Valley offer top-notch musical acts in a glorious outdoor setting, rain or shine.

Noches de Verano is produced by Mountain Town Music, and features Latino musicians in City Park.

culinary delights

At Silver Star Café’s outdoor wraparound dining patio, you can soak in the 360-degree vistas. USA Today called it “Park City’s Best-Kept Dining Secret” and the locals agree.

At the Park City Farmer’s Market, you can enjoy a variety of fresh, organic, local produce as well as handmade bread, ice cream, and other foods – all in a great atmosphere. The market is very selective about the freshness and quality of its fare. No GMO food is allowed, and all farms are inspected before they can participate. 

Wasatch Creamery sells artisan flavors of creamy, handmade ice cream. Plus, they only use clean, basic ingredients like milk, cream, sugar, and eggs, so you can feel good about indulging! Choose from over 40 flavors – everything from classics like chocolate and strawberry to more unique options like lime or basil.

High West Distillery is just east of Park City at Blue Sky Ranch. At this western ranch establishment, you can participate in a sensory tour of the distillery operation and learn about the whiskey-making process from grain-milling to mashing, distilling, and aging. After the tour, enjoy a chance to taste some of High West’s famous whiskeys and some western cuisine! 

Stein Eriksen Lodge is named after the Norwegian Olympic gold medalist ski racer and a pillar in the community. The restaurant inside the lodge, Glitretind, has a gourmet menu featuring fresh seasonally inspired ingredients. Take advantage of outdoor seating and bask in stunning views of the surrounding Deer Valley Resort.

Savor the Summit kicks off the summer with Utah’s largest dinner party. Dozens of Park City’s best restaurants will serve their culinary specialties to diners – outdoors, in the middle of downtown’s charming Main Street. Indulge in everything from tapas to bread pudding, and of course, fine wine and cocktails. We all know that great food and drinks taste even better in summer mountain air (and with live music). 

Harvest is an Australian favorite among residents with locally roasted coffee and all-natural, in-season cuisine. Harvest sources many ingredients from local farmers and small-scale producers to keep their meals fresh and to support the local economy.

At Five5eeds, you’ll find an American version of the Australian “brekkie,” or all-day breakfast joint. Their food is in-season and locally sourced, but still distinctly Australian.

Polar King is the place to go for a classic burger, fries, and a shake. With a retro feel, large portions, and a quintessential menu, Polar King is a great stop on a summer day. The decor even features scenes of the surrounding area by local artists and photographers. With both outdoor and indoor seating options, you can enjoy the surrounding vista – and your milkshake!

Old Town Cellars strives to make great wine affordable, welcoming, and fun! They embrace the outdoor lifestyle and sustainability and have crafted wines to match the surrounding mountain community. Whether you’ve spent the day mountain biking, golfing, or touring historic sites, Old Town Cellars has a wine to make you feel at home. 

now showing

Park City Film brings the best of independent feature, documentary, world, and local cinema to the community. Offering a hearty schedule of films and local’s favorites, including free screenings and kids films.

family activities

There’s no better place to learn about Park City history (and mine for fool’s gold) than the Park City Museum.

Park City Library gives your little ones a taste of Arts & Culture with weekly Music and Movement hours, Bilingual Story Time, and Crafternoons for Kids.

Every August brings the Summit County Fair, and the chance to see rodeos, parades, and arts and crafts exhibits.

author talks

Dolly’s Books & Gifts is where you can really dive into a story and meet authors. When intimate gatherings are possible, authors come to discuss and sign their latest works, and the events are free and open to the public.

Park City Library hosts in-person and virtual author talks, for the days when Spring hasn’t quite sprung and you’d rather read a book.

Engage with your favorite authors from anywhere with Summit County Library’s virtual author talks.

shop like a local

Mountain Town Olive Oil Company is a gourmet oil & vinegar store featuring more than 40 different flavors of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and aged Balsamic Vinegars. Try different combinations like Blood Orange Olive Oil and Cranberry Pear Balsamic for a new toolkit of flavors to use at home. You can also head home with gourmet herbs, spices, and foods such as pasta sauce, jam, and soups.

At Oil & Vinegar Junction you can taste specialty oils, vinegars, and spices. Get cooking ideas (blood orange olive oil brownies, for example) and recipe hacks (caramel and chocolate vinegar over dessert!) and shop for fine ingredients to take home. You can even reserve the store for a private tasting.

Artique is a locally-owned and operated boutique selling creative goods from Summit County artists year-round. Their monthly First Friday events are not to be missed!

CREATE PC Local Artist Collective displays and sells the work of dozens of Summit County artists. Artists can also rent studio space, so visitors can stop by and perhaps catch the creatives at work!

get creative+exhibits

Head to Oakley for the Summit Arts Market in July, where you can find locally-made art, crafts, and food.

The Kimball Art Center offers creative classes for all ages, as well as world-class art exhibits.

The Tozer Gallery brings historical and artistic exhibitions to Park City’s Main Street.

Summit Commuinty Gardens classes and art camps