2019 Sun Valley Summer Events

The phrase, "come for the winter but stay for the summer," is one that rings oh-so-true here in Sun Valley. While the area was established as a winter destination, the summers are what truly shine here. The outdoor recreational opportunities are near endless and complimented every so nicely with a bustling calendar full of diverse programming. The spectrum of events ranges from live music to cycling races and art walks to wellness festivals. Here's a look at what the 2019 summer line-up has in-store.

Signature Events

• Sun Valley Brewfest | June 15
• Outerbike Sun Valley | June 21 - 23
• Sun Valley Wellness Festival | June 28 - July 1

• Granger Smith feat. Earl Dibble, Jr with special guest McKenna Faith | June 29

• Hailey Days of the Old West | July 4 - 7
• Ballet Sun Valley | July 5 & 7
• Ketchum Arts Festival | July 12 - 14
• Sun Valley Wine Auction | July 18 - 20
• Sun Valley Writers' Conference | July 20 - 23
• Sun Valley Forum | July 23 - 26
• Sun Valley Tour de Force | July 25 - 27
• Sun Valley Summer Symphony | July 29 - August 22
• Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival | August 9 - 11
• Wood River Valley Studio Tour | August 17 & 18
• Rebecca's Private Idaho | August 31 - September 1
• Concert to be Announced...! | September 1
• Oktoberfest! | September 20 & 21
• Trailing of the Sheep Festival | October 9 - 13

Music

• Ketch'em Alive | (Tuesdays) June - August
• Jazz in the Park | (Sundays) June - August
• Ziggy Marley & Michael Franti | June 24
• Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats with special guest Lucius | July 24
• Jackson Browne | August 5
• Sun Valley Resort Concert Series | July - Sept
• Sun Valley Opera Series | July
• Sawtooth Valley Gathering | July 26 & 27
• Sun Valley Summer Symphony | July 29 - August 22

Running

• Redfish Lake Memorial Run | May 25
• Color Me Fearless | June 1
• Sawtooth Relay | June 8
• Tutus and Tennis Shoes 5k | July 4
• Backcountry Run | July 13
• Standhope Ultra Challenge | July 27
• Discrete Cirque Series | August 24
• Sun Valley Half Marathon | September 21
• Baldy Hill Climb | September 28

Cycling

• Outerbike Sun Valley | June 21 - 23
• Ride Idaho | July 13 - 20
• Galena Grinder | July 27
• Rebecca's Private Idaho | August 31 -  September 2
• Full Tilt Enduro Series on Baldy | Sept 7

Arts & Culture

• Company of Fools Theatre | June - October
• Farmers' Market | June - October
• Sun Valley Brewfest | June 15 - 19
• Summer Solstice Soiree | June 21
• Dock Dogs | Jul 5 & 6
• Gallery Walks | July 5, August 2
• Sun Valley Story Tour | July - August
• Sun Valley Summer on Ice | July - September
• Ernest Hemingway Festival | September 

Written by Ray J. Gadd of Visit Sun Valley. More event details and the original article can be found online here.