The scenery isn’t the only thing that will move you in Park City, Utah. Our August arts celebration will feature everything from world-renowned arts and music festivals to Sundance Institute film screenings, plays at the Egyptian Theatre and outdoor symphony concerts. You just might decide to spend the whole month here.
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DEER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL
August 1 – 16
The Deer Valley Music Festival, home of the Utah Symphony/Opera, hosts performances under the stars at Deer Valley’s beautiful Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. The Utah Symphony performs with special guests including Time for Three, performing the New World Symphony (Aug. 1), guest artists from Broadway’s hottest shows for Broadway Rocks (Aug. 2), the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Aug. 15), and Gladys Knight (Aug. 16). On Aug. 8, the Utah Opera presents Highlights of Gilbert and Sullivan, and on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Chamber concerts are held in the more intimate settings of Park City’s St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Temple Har Shalom. deervalleymusicfestival.org.
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PARK CITY KIMBALL ARTS FESTIVAL
August 2 – 3
Enjoy fine art from over 200 of North America’s top artists, delicious food, Utah’s
Castle Creek wines, beer garden, and live entertainment in Park City’s premier summertime street party. Bring the kids to enjoy face painting at the Kimball Kid’s Corner. Ticket info at kimball-art.org.
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SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR AND ART SHOW
August 2 – 9
Enjoy the rodeo, live entertainment, and an annual exhibition of fine art and photography by local artists at the Art Show (Aug. 7-9). co.summit.ut.us.
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FRONTIER BANK LOCAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES PRESENTED BY
MOUNTAIN TOWN STAGES
August 13, 20 and 27 (6 to 8 pm)
Frontier Bank and Mountain Town Stages present free concerts featuring local talent at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. Picnics and dancing are encouraged, but animals are not permitted. mountaintownstages.com.
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ST. REGIS BIG STARS, BRIGHT NIGHTS OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES
August 17, 19, 26 and 30
The Park City Performing Arts Foundation’s spectacular line up at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater includes Golden Dragon Acrobats (Aug. 17), Boz Scaggs (Aug. 19), Gipsy Kings (Aug. 26) and Dwight Yoakam (Aug. 30). parkcitytickets.org.
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PARK CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2008
August 22 – 24
This world-class festival features performances from some of the world’s best jazz musicians at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. This year’s line up includes Blues Traveler and Javon Jackson with Les McCann. Ticket info at parkcityjazz.com.
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ARTS AND EATS GALLERY STROLL
August 29 (6 to 9 pm)
Experience delights for the eye and the palate as the Kimball Art Center teams up with the Old Town galleries to dish out great art and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets $5. kimball-art.org.
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MOUNTAIN TOWN STAGES PRESENTS SUN, SCENERY and SOUND
Tuesdays-Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays through August 31
Top musicians are regular performers at this free outdoor concert series on six stages in Park City and throughout Summit County. mountaintownstages.com.
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EGYPTIAN SUMMER THEATRE
Wednesdays-Saturdays through August 23
The Egyptian Theatre Company presents live, professional theater on Historic Main Street. This month, enjoy Altar Boyz (Aug 1-2) and Footloose (Aug. 14-16, 20-23). Tickets at parkcityshows.com.
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FARMERS’ MARKET
Wednesdays throughout August (12 noon to 7 pm)
Visit the Cabriolet parking lot at The Canyons Resort for fresh local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and arts and crafts. thecanyons.com.
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SUNDANCE INSTITUTE OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL
Fridays in August at Sunset (around 9 pm)
Join us every Friday in August at City Park in Park City for free outdoor screenings of films that represent the cultural and artistic focus of the Sundance Institute. This year’s films include Tootsie, Moulin Rouge, and The Straight Story. sundance.org/utah.
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SATURDAY SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE CANYONS
Saturdays throughout August 23 (6 to 8:30 pm)
Zions Resort Bank presents free outdoor concerts by nationally-known performers at The Canyons Resort. Produced by Mountain Town Stages.
thecanyons.com.
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PARK SILLY SUNDAY MARKET
Sundays throughout August, except August 3 (10 am to 4 pm)
You’ll find live music and performances, locally-grown fruits and vegetables, gourmet foods, arts and crafts and antiques and collectibles at this premiere open-air market on Historic Main. Free admission. parksillysundaymarket.com.
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