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Park City Event Guide: Fall Fun

October 17, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Check out our 2019 Guide to Fall Fun in Park City HERE!

There are so many fun fall activities to do here in Park City, Summit, and Wasatch Counties (and a few we’re including that are in Salt Lake City, too!), we thought a quick, easy guide could help. For a list covering farther corners of our state, click here.

Park City Nursery
Haunted Forest & Pumpkin Patch

Park City Nursery is a close-to-home place to enjoy decorative gourd season – and to pick up your pumpkins and fall flowers while you’re at it.

During operating hours, you and the fam can explore the pumpkin patch and take fall pics with the gorgeous backdrop of colorful leaves and fall blooms – OR – you can hang in the Haunted Forest, which is filled with fun frights for the kids – and, ahem, adults – to freak out over.

Back to the flowers – you can grab anything from asters, mums, rudbeckia, pansies, and ornamental cabbage, to pumpkins and gourds — all grown from local farmers. You’ll also be able to pick up your painted Indian corn, cornstalks and hay bales to decorate your home and entryway!

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Nightwalk Haunted House
7 PM, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Heber City

The Nightwalk Haunted House calls itself “one of Utah’s scariest haunted attractions,” but it offers three passes for different levels of scary in case you happen to attend with a complete fraidy-cat.

This season’s theme is phobias – from dolls and clowns, to pitch black and blood – you won’t have any shortage of fears to face at this haunted Nightwalk.

You’ll find the Nightwalk Haunted House at 90 North 100 South, Heber; it’s open through November 3.

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The Pumpkin Train
Heber Valley Railroad Depot

Hop on the Heber Creeper for the annual Pumpkin Train experience!

The 40-minute train ride is chock full of entertainment for the littles by costumed characters (with music!)  – not to mention the fresh, delicious pumpkin chocolate chip cookie you’ll be treated to toward the end of the ride.

Back at the depot, make sure you head over to see the family-friendly haunted train car (don’t forget to get your Halloween sticker). Right on down the line, you’ll see the pumpkin patch, where you can take some fun fall pictures and grab a pumpkin or two (a pumpkin is included with the purchase of your ticket). For the schedule of train departures, click here. The Pumpkin Train rolls on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, through October 29.

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Cornbelly’s
Thanksgiving Point

There’s so much to do at Cornbelly’s, it nearly needs its own blog post. From the corn maze to the fall adventures, to a number of “Haunts” – you can count on an entire day, and then some, of action here.

Corn Mazes
@ Cornbelly’s

There are four mazes to try at Cornbelly’s. The 8-acre “Greatest Cornman” maze will take you about 30 – 45 minutes to navigate, and there are interactive games and trivia along the way. Then, hop on the “grain train” to ride through the brand-new Candy Corn Acres Maze. There’s also a kid-friendly 5-minute maze = with a “find the gummy bear” feature. Finally, the Haunted Insanity Point Maze is only for those 12 and older, and has animatronics, live spooky hauntings, and a few surprises.

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Fall Adventures & Haunts
@ Cornbelly’s 

There are *dozens* of Fall Adventures for you to see and do at Cornbelly’s. From campfires to hayrides to pumpkin tetherball to the corn cob beach,  you may need to come back a few times to hit everything.

The Haunts include walk-through spooky setups. The four scenes vary in scary, and include The Creature, which takes you through the belly of the beast; Big Top Terror, where you’ll encounter all sorts of circus freaks; Chaos Castle, which has you feel your way through a hay maze; and Hayloft Horror, where you have to wind your way around the animals who have all gone mad in the barn.

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HalloWEEK Bash & Costume Contest|
Monday, October 29 →  4-10 PM
@ Cornbelly’s

Wear your costume (you could win an iPad mini!) for this pre-Halloween celebration. With the price of admission, you’ll be able to participate in the costume contest (there are actually two of them – on at 5 p.m. and the other at 8). Other festivities that night include:

    • Halloween Parade → 7:30 p.m.
    • DJ Dance Party →  5-6:30 p.m.
    • Circus Magic Show → 5:30 & 6:45 p.m.
    • Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest → 4:30 & 7 p.m.
    • Extreme Trick-or-Treating with Candy Cannon → 6:35 p.m. (cash, candy & prizes  will be… blasted out of a candy cannon)
    • Insanity Point Haunts →  7:45 p.m.
  • Halloween Fireworks → 8:30 p.m.

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Pumpkin Smash
@ Cornbelly’s 
November 2 & 3

Ok, we had no idea this was a thing but we definitely want IN on it. Join in the somewhat aggressive destruction of unsold pumpkins – or bring your own stash – and smack the living daylights out of them with a startlingly large-looking wooden mallet.

For a comprehensive list of corn mazes all over the state, click here!

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BooLights! @ Hogle Zoo 
6:30 – 9:30 PM 

There are only a couple more chances to experience Hogle Zoo’s BooLights! The first option is this Saturday, October 20. The final day is Friday the 26th.

Bring the kiddos to enjoy the fabulous combination of animals and lights, plus, ride on the (not-so) spooky train, see an illuminated graveyard and land of the spiders, an incandescent bat cave and a labyrinth-themed maze with puppets. To purchase your tickets, click here.

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Boo At The Zoo @ Hogle Zoo 
Saturday, October 27 9 AM – 3 PM 

For more than 20 years, kids 12 and younger have worn their costumes to trick-or-treat at the Zoo! More than 20 candy booths are set up through Zoo grounds, and trick-or-treat bags are provided (while supplies last)! Be sure to bring your own, just in case, and join one of the biggest events at the Zoo!

This event is included with regular Zoo admission, and there’s an 8 a.m. early admission for Booster members.

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Halloween Lift Rides
Sundance Resort

Hop on Ray’s Lift for a family-friendly spooky lift ride! It takes about 45 minutes to an hour, and there are fun games, a Halloween movie at the base (weather-permitting), blankets for those who forget their own, and hot cocoa and snacks for sale. 

If you decide to take a Halloween Zip Tour, a Lift Ride is included in that ticket. You can purchase your tickets online or in-person at the Ray’s Base Ticket Office. The lift rides spin through October 31 (closed Sunday the 21 and 28). 

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Homestead Resort
Annual Scarecrow Walk 

Dozens of scarecrows are on display at the Homestead Resort  – and you can even ask for a ballot from the front desk to vote for your favorite one. The complimentary Scarecrow Walk is open 7 days a week, starting at 9 a.m., until October 31. 

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Homestead Resort Family Fall Festival
Saturday, October 20 → 2 – 6 PM 

The Fall Festival at Homestead Resort is packed with perfect autumn activities. Vote on your favorite scarecrow and pick out a pumpkin from the patch. Eat lunch, enjoy live music, and wander through the farmer’s market to pick up some goodies. Activities include:

  • Pumpkin Patch
  • Scarecrow Walk
  • Farmers Market
  • Live Music
  • A la Carte BBQ

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Sleepy Hollow Haunted Wagon Rides
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
Midway

There are few things we can imagine spookier than a horse-drawn wagon ride through the woods of Soldier Hollow, especially when you get to listen to a narration of Washington Irving’s original short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Even scarier – the woods are frequented by the apparition of the Headless Horseman! Through October 30 – reservations are required. 

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Pumpkin Nights
Utah State Fair Park

You’ll wander a half-mile walking path in the “Forbidden Pumpkin City” at Pumpkin Nights. There’s also a pirate’s cove and other fantastical lands, which are built using more than 3,000 hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins.

First, though, you’ll experience Pumpkin Central, with local food drinks, games, entertainment, and tons of photo opportunities.

There are eight difference pumpkin-themed lands, a Spirit of Pumpkins fire show, and demonstrations by professional pumpkin artists. The little ones can enjoy a scavenger hunt, a treasure dig, face painting, and a screening of Coco. 

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Pumpkin Days
Wheeler Farm

This classic falls scene is one that’s perfect for the littlest ones. There’s a pumpkin patch, hay maze, cow train, and wagon rides. Pumpkin Days events at Wheeler Farm run through October 31.

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Hay Maze & Pumpkin Patch
10 AM @ Kohler Creamery

Navigate a hay maze on this working dairy farm (just watch out for a few scattered cow pies), pick a pumpkin from the patch to take home, and enjoy some delicious Aggie Ice Cream! Soups & grilled cheese sandwiches are available for purchase. Runs daily through October 31.  

Witches & Wizards’ Tea
Saturday, October 20 → 11 AM – 1 PM
Discovery Gateway

Get all dressed up in your Halloween best and head to the annual Witches and Wizards’ Tea at Discovery Gateway! Make a wizard’s wand, create a spell-binding witches’ potion, play with Boo-Bubbles, and get prepare your very own caramel apple at the caramel apple bar. The tea party will also include face painting, a balloon artist, and plenty of other goodies.


The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in / ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.
In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of North America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City Mountain. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.
The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

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Park City Event Guide: October 5 – 7

October 5, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

After this week’s rain and the (finally) bright fall colors – there’s SNOW in the weekend forecast! If you haven’t gotten out your warm-weather clothes, now’s the time. While snow may not be a guarantee this weekend, here are some events you can definitely count on to happen.

Friday, October 5

EAT →

Park City Dine About 2018
24 Park City Restaurants

The annual Park City Dine About is in full swing! 24 Park City restaurants are participating – which means, throughout the course of the two-week event, you get to take advantages of seasonal (hugely discounted) two-course lunches and three-course dinners at these spots. With the discount, lunches will end up at about $10 or $15 per person. The three-course dinners will only set you back between $20 and $40 per person!

Participating restaurants include: Café Terigo, Café Trio Park City, Chimayo, Deer Valley Grocery~Café, Element Kitchen & Bakery, Firewood on Main, Flanagan’s on Main, Fletcher’s Park City, Grappa, Handle, Purple Sage, Red Rock Junction, Red Tail Grill, Riverhorse on Main, Riverhorse Provisions, Shabu, Silver Star Café, Squatters, Sushi Blue, The Brass Tag, tupelo, Twisted Fern, Versante and Wasatch Brew Pub. The event runs through October 14.

SURVIVE →

Parents’ Survival Night
Fridays 6 – 9 PM
The Little Gym

The Little Gym of Park City is now open in the Iron Horse District – and will host a Parents’ Survival Night every Friday! Children ages 3 to 12-years-old get to burn energy in the gym, make crafts and eat snacks – while parents get a nice break. And maybe – just maybe – those little bundles of energy will be so tuckered after that they *sleep in* on Saturday?! A parent can dream…

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Paint & Sip
7 – 9 PM @ The Paint Mixer – Park City

The Paint Mixer, right off of Historic Main Street in Park City, makes painting accessible to literally everyone – skill & talent not required! The instructors guide participants in a step-by-step process – and the result is a beautiful painting. Tonight’s picture will be of a Provo Trout – the paintings change for each event – you can see the gallery HERE.

All materials are included – and you can purchase beverages and snacks while you enjoy the progression of your painting. (21 and over ONLY for this event.)

SEE →

Backroads Americana by Tom Kelly
6 – 9 PM @ Artique Gallery 

Park City’s own renowned landscape photographer Tom Kelly is back with a new gallery show! This one takes a look at rural scenes discovered on back road highways. From the wide-open deserts and plains of the west to the cornfields of America’s heartland, his images show the countryside we usually miss in our travels. You’ll find the Artique Gallery at 283 N. Main St, Kamas. Tom’s exhibit runs through October 31, 2018.

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“Eighth Grade” Screening
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium 
Presented by Park City Film Series 

This one has gotten a lot of buzz – and the San Francisco Chronicle calls it “A beautiful and uncompromising piece of art…”

“Eighth Grade” is the feature film debut from comedian Bo Burnham, and is said to be a moving and darkly funny film. It follows thirteen-year-old Kayla, who endures the tidal wave of emotions that follow her through the last weeks of middle school–the end of her eighth-grade year before she begins high school.

The Park City Film Series says: “This is a unique and genuine coming of age film about the plight of young kids today in an internet-saturated world that forces them to grow up faster than they can handle.”

“Eighth Grade” premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The show plays 8PM Friday and Saturday; 6 PM Sunday. 

Saturday, October 6

FALL FUN →

Harvest Fest 5K Run
9 AM @ Dejoria Center 

This is the only trail 5K in Summit County! The South Summit Trails Foundation says it’s challenging, fun, and beautiful!  Register HERE – and then stay for the Harvest Fest fun.

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Harvest Fest
12 – 5 PM @ High Star Ranch 

Join in the fall fun at the 9th Annual Harvest Festival at the High Star Ranch in Kamas!

The Harvest Fest will feature food from Lola’s Street Kitchen, Praise Cheezus, DeJoria Center, Tacos el Sombrero, and Wasatch Creamery. Adults can also enjoy Wasatch Brewery beer served by Deer Valley Resort bartenders, and there will be live music from Che Zuro, Streetcorner Boogie and Honky Blue Tonky. 

Families will be able to buy apples and pumpkins, take wagon rides, and enjoy shopping for local goods from dozens of vendors. The Harvest Fest is put on by Recycle Utah and functions as one of its major fundraisers. The outdoor fair is meant to promote sustainable living by showcasing local businesses and entrepreneurs.  

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Utah Paranormal Expo
10:30 AM – 7 PM
Fort Douglas Ballroom 

Part of fall fun is getting ready for Halloween – and what could be more spooky than the Utah Paranormal Expo?

The event is described as a way to “explore phenomena folklore, mythology, supernatural, and other non-scientific bodies of knowledge, whose existence within these contexts is described to lie beyond normal experience or scientific explanation.

The most notable paranormal beliefs include those that pertain to ghosts, extraterrestrial life, unidentified flying objects, psychic abilities or extrasensory perception, and other paranormal subjects.”

There will be celebrity panels and presentations, activities throughout the day, and a discussion forum. The event is family-friendly, and kids 12 and under are free.

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Paint the Town Blue
11AM – 1:30 PM
The Market at Park City 

The wives of the Park City Police Department are handing out blue ribbons and blue lines for cars to help the community show appreciation to our local law enforcement officers. You’ll also have the chance to personally thank a police officer. 

“Paint the Town Blue” is an event that invites the whole community to decorate businesses and homes in blue for the entire day of October 6.

LEARN →

The Next Course: Oktoberfest
11 AM – 1 PM @ Mountain Town Olive Oil 

Head on up the stairs to discover Mountain Town Olive Oil.

The Next Course is a weekly food and wine pairing class in the Mountain Town Olive Oil’s gorgeous event space. Join in this week at the store, on Historic Main Street, for the Oktoberfest class – featuring beer this week! Here’s what’s on tap:

  • Mini Pretzel Bites with Spicy Beer Mustard
  • Beer and Cheese Soup
  • Bratwurst with Apple Vinegar Braised Red Cabbage
  • Brisket Braised in Porter
  • Easy Apple Strudel

Call 435.649.1400 to reserve your spot.

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“What is an Educated Person in the 21st Century?”
5 – 6:30 PM @ Park City Peaks Hotel 

Dr. Norman Jones, Professor of History at Utah State University and Chair of the Utah Regents’ General Education Task Force, will speak on leading efforts to improve general education. A light reception will follow, with a cash bar and light hors-d’oeuvres. RSVP HERE – or call 435-764-1733. The event is free but has limited seating.

SEE →

“Wrinkle in Time” FREE Screening 
4 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium 

See your favorite book on screen for free! This “Books 2 Movies” series is put on by Summit County RAP, Park City Municipal Corp., the Park City Library, and the Park City Film Series. 

From the PCFS: “Based on the timeless classic and filled with spectacle, warmth, and heart, this celebrated film follows an ordinary girl’s epic adventure and brave journey to save her family, with the ultimate triumph of love. Featuring an all-star cast including Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, and Chris Pine, and eye-popping action.”

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Thriller Odyssey Dance Theatre
Egyptian Theatre

If Thriller at Egyptian Theatre isn’t already your family’s Halloween tradition, it’s time to make it so.

What could be more fun than Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Thriller, dancing monsters and raging maniacs? The only thing we can think of is reduce pricing – which is in effect this weekend only. Because of the content of the show, it’s recommended for children 12 and up. Most shows are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 6. The show runs through October 7.

Sunday, October 7

SEE →

The Art and Science of Arachnids
Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter
Wednesdays – Sundays: 10 AM – 4 PM

The largest arachnid exhibit in the United States is right here in our backyard through December.

The exhibit guides visitors to explore connections between arachnids and literature, art, folklore, paleontology, science, and history. You’ll see 100 live arachnids (!) and experience hands-on activities – hopefully, the live arachnids are not the hands-on activities, but you’ll have to go see it in order to find out.

This exhibit is available to read and listen to in both Spanish and English, and is free for members; for pricing and other info, click here.

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Body and Soul
Kimball Art Center
Through November 4

Never in history have we (ok, some of us) been more inundated with images – at least from a social media perspective. Landscapes, pictures of home design and architecture, candids (does such a thing even exist anymore?) but especially the new self-portrait – those supernumerary selfies – are shared and consumed relentlessly across social channels.

Kimball Art Center’s new exhibit, Body and Soul, features 24 Utah-based artists and explores the lasting power of what you could call the “legit-art selfie” genre across contemporary painting, photography, text-based installations, and more. From the Kimball Art Center website:

“Established tropes are both embraced and reinvented, presenting diverse approaches to portraiture as a means of commemoration, reflection, and social critique. From faithful likeness to fantasy and fracture, the power of portraits is that they are about more than what we look like; they reveal who we are.”

Admission is free; the exhibit will run through November 4.


DURING THE WEEK

REGISTER TO VOTE
Tuesday, October 9

This is the last day to register to vote by mailing in a registration form. Here are other important election dates:

  • General Election: November 6, 2018
  • Mail ballots are mailed to voters: between October 8, 2018, and October 16, 2018
  • In-person early voting: October 23, 2018, through November 2, 2018
  • Mail ballot postmark deadline: on or before November 5, 2018 (the day before the Election)

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Precision Medicine in Cancer and Beyond
Tuesday, October 9 @ 6 PM 
Blair Education Center (Park City Hospital)

Precision medicine is the use of an individual’s personal health history, family history, and genomic information to develop a personalized health treatment plan.

Intermountain Precision Genomics has implemented precision medicine in oncology, primary care, and mental health, and says it’s yielding exciting outcomes for patients.

The speaker, Dr. Lincoln Nadauld, is the Director of Precision Medicine and Precision Genomics at Intermountain Healthcare. He oversees the clinical implementation of genomic cancer medicine across its 23 hospitals and 180 physician clinics.

An RSVP for this event is not required but greatly appreciated.

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Park City Mountain Farmers Market
Wednesday, October 10

LAST EVENT ALERT! 
ThePark City Farmers Market is at the base of Park City Mountain Resort this year! The seasonal market is open for business each Wednesday and features a large selection of fresh, local goods. Stop by and stock up on just-picked produce, freshly-baked bread, and arts & crafts from local producers and vendors. 

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Nonprofit Community Fair
10 AM @ Park City Community Church

Learn about how Park City’s nonprofits support and provide resources to our community – and how *you* can get involved through volunteering. Hosted by Newcomers of Park City, the Nonprofit Community Fair will be held at Park City Community Church. 22 nonprofits will be highlighted at this free event, and refreshments will be served.

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Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, October 10
Park City MARC

The Park City MARC hosts Lunch & Learns related to your health and wellness happen every second Wednesday of the month. Join them from 12 – 1 PM in the Party Room to discover more about Ayurveda for health and wellness.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Write these in your calendar!

  • Tuesday, October 30 → last day to register to vote online or at your county clerk’s office.
  • Friday, November 9 → Live PC Give PC
  • Saturday, December 15 → Santa Comes Down Town Lift @ 5:30 PM -Town Lift Plaza

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in / ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.
In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of North America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City Mountain. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.
The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

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Park City Event Guide: September 29 & 30

September 29, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

By this time the last year, it had already snowed a few times. This year, we’re enjoying a bit of a blissful autumn. Our trees have faded into subdued golden shades, it’s chilly enough in the mornings for a hearty, heavy sweater but warms up with the wonderful sunshine throughout the day, and you’ve likely had a few pumpkin spice lattes (we won’t tell).

This weekend could be considered a quiet one by Park City standards (though there is still much to do, as ever, in our fabulous ski town). So grab your PSL, pull on your sweater (but be sure to wear short sleeves underneath!), and get out there to enjoy our community!

SATURDAY, September 29

COMMUNITY →

Annual Community Fall Cleanup Event
9 AM – 12 PM
Winter Sports School | Park City High School | City Park 

This morning, join the “Pride in our Community” Fall Cleanup Event, hosted by Recycle Utah, Park City Municipal and Summit County.

You are welcome to drop in for the cleanup – teams will be dispatched from three spots – the Winter Sports School, the Park City High School and City Park (by the Gazebo).

You’re asked to bring gloves and a pickup stick/grabber – if you happen to have one. Bags and reflective vests will be provided.

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Wild City 
China Bridge Mural Community Paint Days
9:00 AM
  5:00 PM
China Bridge Parking Lot

If you want to build community in another way today – you can join in a local public art project! Emily Herr, the mural artist who was selected for the China Bridge Parking Garage project, is in Park City this month, and community help is critical to the completion of the murals, titled WILD CITY.

Morning sessions are 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and afternoon sessions are from 1 – 5 p.m. Snacks and drinks are provided – to learn more and sign up to paint, click here.

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
9 AM – 1 PM @ Cabriolet Lot (Canyons Base Area)

Today – a free hazardous waste collection from Recycle Utah. Bring your paints, varnishes, solvents, motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, and gasoline to the Cabriolet parking lot at the Canyons base.


SEE →

Body and Soul
Kimball Art Center
Through November 4

Never in history have we (ok, some of us) been more inundated with images – at least from a social media perspective. Landscapes, pictures of home design and architecture, candids (does such a thing even exist anymore?) but especially the new self-portrait – those supernumerary selfies – are shared and consumed relentlessly across social channels.

Kimball Art Center’s new exhibit, Body and Soul, features 24 Utah-based artists and explores the lasting power of what you could call the “legit-art selfie” genre across contemporary painting, photography, text-based installations, and more. From the Kimball Art Center website:

“Established tropes are both embraced and reinvented, presenting diverse approaches to portraiture as a means of commemoration, reflection, and social critique. From faithful likeness to fantasy and fracture, the power of portraits is that they are about more than what we look like; they reveal who we are.”

Admission is free; the exhibit will run through November 4.

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Improvised Fairy Tales
3 PM @ Park City Library 

A family show – Park City Improv is back to present your favorite fairy tales in ways that have never been seen before and never will be again. Catch the fun at 3 o’clock this afternoon at Park City Library.

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Once Upon a Playground Exhibit
Park City Museum

All those playground items we loved so much and injured ourselves on frequently as children – you know, metal slides, jungle gyms, seesaws, and the circle of misery known as merry-go-rounds  – have somehow been relegated to artifacts of our childhood.

And, not only are they part of our personal histories, they’re examples of our country’s cultural (and industrial) design heritage. From the Park City Museum website:

“Once Upon a Playground offers a visual tribute to these vanishing playgrounds of our past, celebrating their place in American culture and the collective memories of generations.

The exhibit is co-curated by Brenda Biondo, author of Once Upon a Playground: A Celebration of Classic American Playgrounds, 1920–1975 (University Press of New England, 2014), and Carol Johnson, recently retired curator of photography at the Library of Congress, the exhibition combines contemporary photographs of classic equipment, vintage images of playground scenes from the Library of Congress’ collections, and images from period playground catalogs and other ephemera. By bringing together these diverse sources, the exhibition highlights a playground vernacular that developed over decades, while providing historical context and cultural insight.”

Check the Park City Museum website for hours – the exhibit runs through October 16.

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The Art and Science of Arachnids
Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter
Wednesdays – Sundays: 10 AM – 4 PM

The largest arachnid exhibit in the United States is right here in our backyard through December!

The exhibit guides visitors to explore connections between arachnids and literature, art, folklore, paleontology, science, and history. You’ll see 100 live arachnids (!) and experience hands-on activities – hopefully, the live arachnids are not the hands-on activities, but you’ll have to go see it in order to find out.

This exhibit is available to read and listen to in both Spanish and English, and is free for members; for pricing and further event details, click here.

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ALL IN

8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium
Park City Library 

This Matchstick Productions’ 2018 ski film is said to present a “first-of-its-kind experience.” From the Park City Film Series:

“The concept was spearheaded by a talented group of hard-charging women who wanted to disrupt the male-dominated ski film formula. This isn’t your typical “Women can shred too” film, this is a kick-ass ski film that just happens to feature as many women as men. Skiing isn’t exclusionary, true fun in the mountains can be shared equally by everyone.” Wine and beer are available for purchase. Tonight’s show is at 8; you can catch it tomorrow at 6 p.m.

DRINK →

Hoppy Hour
6 – 10 PM

Throughout the summer, the Summit Land Conservancy leads guided hikes in Park City’s preserved open spaces to collect hops – one of the key ingredients in beer. Even if you didn’t tag along for hops hunting, you can still reap the benefits at the annual Hoppy Hour party at Wasatch Brew Pub tonight, as they release the “Clothing Hoptional” brew made from the harvest. The $20 entry fee gets you appetizers, two drinks, and entry into an opportunity drawing. Grab tickets here.

SUNDAY, September 30

SEE →

Fall Open Barn Days
11 AM – 4 PM

Blue Moon Ranch

It’s an alpaca extravaganza! Bring your camera and spend some time visiting the beautiful Blue Moon Ranch alpacas for the 15th Annual Open Barn Days.
The ranch’s walking paths will be open to all who wish to stroll around, and there will be an assortment of alpaca items for sale.
Courtesy BlueMoonRanch.net

We’re talkin’ alpaca socks, alpaca beanies, alpaca gloves, and more. Also available – yarn, roving, and fibers for spinners and knitters. And that’s not all – there’s also handmade soap, pottery and much more! The event will be held rain or shine.


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Thriller Odyssey Dance Theatre

Egyptian Theatre

If Thriller at Egyptian Theatre isn’t already your family’s Halloween tradition, it’s time to make it so.

What could be more fun than Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Thriller, dancing monsters and raging maniacs? The only thing we can think of is reduce pricing – which is in effect this weekend only. Because of the content of the show, it’s recommended for children 12 and up. Most shows are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 6. The show runs through October 7.

DURING THE WEEK

Fall color in Park City, Utah. (c) 2011 Tom Kelly

Park City Mountain Farmers Market
Wednesdays: 12 – 5 PM (rain, snow, or shine)

Through October 10  

The Park City Farmers Market is at the base of Park City Mountain Resort this year! The seasonal market is open for business each Wednesday and features a large selection of fresh, local goods. Stop by and stock up on just-picked produce, freshly-baked bread, and arts & crafts from local producers and vendors.


The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in / ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.
In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of North America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City Mountain. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.
The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

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Park City Event Guide: September 21 – 23

September 21, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Fall is officially HERE – or at least, it will be on Saturday. Ring it in with Brunch at Altitude, then zip over to make your own stuffed guy for the annual Scarecrow Festival. As usual, there’s no shortage of activities to be found here in Park City, Utah, as the countdown to snow (by which we mean ski season) begins.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

SEE →

Thriller Odyssey Dance Theatre
Egyptian Theatre

QUICK – get your tickets for this one – it sells out each and every year. If Thriller at Egyptian Theatre isn’t already your family’s Halloween tradition, it’s time to make it so.

What could be more fun than Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Thriller, dancing monsters and raging maniacs? The only thing we can think of is reduce pricing – which is in effect this weekend only. Because of the content of the show, it’s recommended for children 12 and up. Most shows are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 6. The show runs through October 7.

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Three Identical Strangers
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium 
Park City Film Series

Our jaws dropped during this documentary more times than we can count on two hands – it’s no wonder it was the winner of the Grand Jury Documentary Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. “Three Identical Strangers” follows the unbelievable true story of three young men who are reunited by astonishing coincidence after being born identical triplets, separated at birth, and adopted by three different families. Believe us – that’s just the beginning… 

Catch this screening at the Jim Santy this weekend – we promise you’re going to want to discuss it after! More information and tickets HERE.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Fall color in Park City, Utah. (c) 2011 Tom Kelly

MOVE →

Saturday Morning Nature Walk
8:30 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve and EcoCenter

Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter offers a vast array of learning activities year round. (Photo courtesy: Dennis Hinkamp)

We are nearing the end of this seasonal Saturday walk. Grab a coffee and join the guided group to explore the wetlands at Swaner Preserve. The guide comes armed with information about the wetlands, native plants, and all the animal species you’ll see as you walk through the Preserve. This weekly event ends September 30.

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The North Face Endurance Challenge
September 22 & 23

North Face isn’t joking when they call this an Endurance Challenge. This specific race starts at the highest elevation within the North America series – at 7,000 feet – but it also CLIMBS to the highest elevation of 10,000 feet. The race doesn’t pull any punches – after you crest the first HUGE hill, which begins immediately, by the way, you’ll make your way along the Wasatch Back while you navigate a mix of single- and double-track trails, ski runs, and various dirt roads at Park City Mountain.

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Human Curling
 5 – 6:30 PM @ Park City Ice Arena

In normal curling, you slide stones across the ice and onto a target. In HUMAN curling – you slide… what else – yourself! And if that doesn’t sound good enough – this event is FREE. You can register online or by calling 435.615.5707. Wear warm clothing, a helmet, and rubber-soled shoes – you must be at least 12 years old to participate.

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Scarecrow Festival
2 – 4 PM @ McPolin Farm

Photo courtesy: Visit Park City

Did you know you can create a scarecrow to be featured at the festival? Join the fun at McPolin Farm to build your very own scarecrow – which will be on display through October 19th.

The event includes pumpkin painting, face painting, stuffing for your scarecrow (along with the cross to hang it upon), games, and cookies.

You do need to bring all the items to build your scarecrow – including a head, clothing, safety pins, shoes, props, scissors and any other accessories you think you’ll need.


EAT & DRINK →
Brunch at Altitude
11 AM – 2 PM @ Summit Watch Plaza 

The inaugural Brunch at Altitude at Summit Watch Plaza, hosted by Park City Magazine, is said to be a “celebration of the season and our favorite meal: brunch!”

A $35 ticket will grant you entry to the event, along with brunch samples, the “spirit” garden, live entertainment, breakfast in bed photo booth, yard games and silent auction access (benefits Peace House). VIP tickets ($75) gets you an extra VIP-attendees-only hour from 10 – 11 a.m., gifts, swag, and VIP-only promotions. More details and tickets here.

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Historic Glenwood Cemetary Tour
10:45 AM – 2 PM 
Glenwood Cemetary (Silver King Drive)

Re-enactors will bring Park City history to life as they stand at various gravesites to discuss life and death in our historic mining town. Creepy, yet fun! Hosted by The Park City Museum and the Glenwood Cemetery Association.

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The Art and Science of Arachnids
Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter 
Wednesdays – Sundays: 10 AM – 4 PM 

The largest arachnid exhibit in the United States is right here in our backyard through December!

The exhibit guides visitors to explore connections between arachnids and literature, art, folklore, paleontology, science, and history. You’ll see 100 live arachnids (!) and experience hands-on activities – hopefully, the live arachnids are not the hands-on activities, but you’ll have to go see it in order to find out.

This exhibit is available to read and listen to in both Spanish and English, and is free for members; for pricing and further event details, click here.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

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The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
3:30 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

Park City Film Series 

This graphic novel adaptation is the recipient of no fewer than SIX film festival awards. And it’s no wonder – underneath the three “delightful” interconnected stories (which feel like those classic Looney Tunes shorts), you’ll find themes of family and the anxieties of modern life. Tickets are $5 dollars – popcorn is free.

SHOP →

Park Silly Sunday Market
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

LAST EVENT ALERT!
Say it ain’t so – Park Silly Summer Market is ENDING! If you haven’t made it over there yet, hop on the bus or your bike to experience this open-air market filled with local wares, artisan food, and the best booze tent in town.

SEE & HEAR →

 

Music @ Park Silly Sunday Market
Main Stage: 11 AM & 2 PM

Last chance for live music at the Park Silly Market!

Catch Teresa Eggertsen Cooke from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Farmers Market stage (5th and Main).


And, in true last-show-of-the-season fashion, you’ll be able to catch the Changing Lanes Experience from 3 – 4 p.m., on the Main Stage at 9th and Main. This band started with weddings and has since evolved to be featured live on NBC, CBS, and, of course, Park City TV!

 

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Swaner Craft Sunday 
11 AM – 1 PM 

Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter will offer a nature-themed craft every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages are welcome! For more information go to www.swanerecocenter.org.

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Art Exhibit
Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith is a local artist whose work we get to enjoy each year – in the form of her Olympic banners along Main Street. Through November 30th, you’ll get to take a look at other pieces at the Park City Library. Smith’s watercolors and oil landscapes are inspired by the places she has lived.

Artwork by Patricia Smith.

THIS WEEK 

Tuesday, September 25
National Voter Registration Day

If you’re a first-time voter, recently moved, turned 18, or changed your name, take this opportunity to update your voter registration at . Or – zip over to Park City Library, which will have in-person stations available today to make the whole process a piece of cake. You can also register to vote at O’Shucks Pinebrook from 5 – 8 p.m. Find Utah election information HERE.

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Park City Mountain Farmers Market
Wednesdays: 12 – 5 PM (rain, snow, or shine)
Through October 10  

The Park City Farmers Market is at the base of Park City Mountain Resort this year! The seasonal market is open for business each Wednesday and features a large selection of fresh, local goods. Stop by and stock up on just-picked produce, freshly-baked bread, and arts & crafts from local producers and vendors.


The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.
In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.
The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

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Park City Event Guide: September 14 -16

September 14, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

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Artful Afternoons
Fridays 1 – 4 PM
Kimball Art Center

Photo courtesy: Kimball Art Center


These classes are a terrific opportunity for kids to try different kinds of art using a number of fun materials each Friday.

This week, the class is Explore Textiles. Kiddos will leave with something hand-decorated and wearable, like a tote or a bandanna. Register here; drop-ins are welcome! Upcoming classes: 

  • September 21 – Cardboard Creations: Explore the art of creating cardboard machines.
  • September 28 – Create a Character: Tell a story with drawing!
  • October 5 – Painting Fun: Learn to mix colors, and walk away with a one of kind canvas
  • October 12 – Experiments in science and ART: Partake in colorful activities that combine art and science.
  • October 26 – Build in 3D: Engineer structures out of bamboo, cardboard and other materials!
  • November 2 – The Art of Transparency: Create a faux stained glass and experiment with Watercolors on a transparency.
  • November 9 – Clay: Create a literary character out of clay using hand-building techniques.
  • November 16: Artful Animation: From hand drawn to claymation, bring your stories to life.
  • November 30 – Holiday Cards: Make one and send it!

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Park City Film Series
“Leave No Trace”
Jim Santy Auditorium @ 8 PM

The Park City Film Series will screen “Leave No Trace,” which the film adaption to the book “My Abandonment.” by Peter Rock.

The film follows a father and his teenage daughter how lived their lives off the grid in the forests outside Portland, Oregon. Both are eventually put into social services, and the film follows their journey to find a new wild place to live. Screenings on Friday and Saturday are at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 6 p.m. You can buy tickets here.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

EXPERIENCE →

Autumn Aloft
Field Access: 7:45 AM
Launch: ~8 AM
North 40 Fields

This annual event draws thousands to the North 40 playing fields behind Treasure Mountain Jr. High in Park City – and thousands more enjoy seeing it from afar! 

Each year at around this time, Autumn Aloft launches dozens of brightly colored balloons into the brilliant blue skies. Read our full guide to Autumn Aloft 2018 activities for all the details. All events are free and open to the community – and visitors!

Autumn Aloft reminds us that whether the balloons fly are dependent upon weather. Wind conditions that may impact a hot air balloon vary based on venue, wind direction, and gusts, and that safety is the #1 priority of all Autumn Aloft events.

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Park City Trail Series
Half-Marathon
Round Valley @ 8 AM

The Park City Trail Series is a terrific way to explore trail running.

This is it – the final race in this year’s Park City Trail Series – the half-marathon! There’s nothing half about the accomplishment you’ll feel when you finish it, though!

The 13.1-mile course includes all terrain from the first three races in this series – plus all that extra distance, with the bonus of the cooler air at start time and the colors of the trees starting to change. Add to that the fact that you get to enjoy the balloons from Autumn Aloft at the start and it’s a half-marathon unlike any other in the world.

The Park City Trail Series is a 4-race series designed to introduce new trail runners to the sport. The series is a 5k, 10k, 15k, and 13.1 All of the events are on the Round Valley Trails in Park City, Utah. Due to the ease of terrain, these trail runs are designed with beginner users in mind.

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The Red Bull 400
Varying Start Times 

This race is NOT for beginners – and is basically just for people who are gluttons for punishment. The fourth annual Red Bull 400 in the United States will be hosted at the Utah Olympic Park, and this year, it’s even HARDER, if that’s even possible.

Participants will run and race 400 meters, up the Nordic ski jump. That’s an elevation of 6,870 ft from the starting point (!!!). This will be the highest elevation Red Bull 400 has ever been. Register here, you crazy fools.

EXPLORE  →
The Art and Science of Arachnids

Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter 
Wednesdays – Sundays: 10 AM – 4 PM 

The largest arachnid exhibit in the United States is right here in our backyard through December!

The exhibit guides visitors to explore connections between arachnids and literature, art, folklore, paleontology, science, and history. You’ll see 100 live arachnids (!) and experience hands-on activities – hopefully, the live arachnids are not the hands-on activities, but you’ll have to go see it in order to find out.

This exhibit is available to read and listen to in both Spanish and English, and is free for members; for pricing and further event details, click here.

EXPERIENCE →

Art on the Trails
1 – 4 PM @ McCleod Creek Trails

Park City Summit County Arts Council is the presenter of this very unexpected creative experience! 

Art on the Trails will happen at 1 p.m. on Saturday, on a one-mile stretch of McLeod Creek Trail between Copper Moose Farm Stand and Temple Har Shalom. 

Along the way, you’ll encounter multiple pop-up creative performances (feel free to walk, bike, or run through!) like dance, classical music, folk music, spoken word poetry, and more. After you experience the artwork, stop by Copper Moose Stand to shop produce, grab a snack, enjoy live music, and learn more about PCSC Arts Council. Water will be provided at Copper Moose, as well as at stations on the trail.

The event is free and open to the public, all ages are welcome, and parking is available at the Willow Creek parking lot off of Old Ranch Rd.

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Once Upon a Playground Exhibit
Park City Museum

Courtesy: Brenda Biondo, Miracle Lifetime Whirl, Hudson, CO, 2011

All those playground items we loved so much and injured ourselves on frequently as children – you know, metal slides, jungle gyms, seesaws, and the circle of misery known as merry-go-rounds  – have somehow been relegated to artifacts of our childhood. 

And, not only are they part of our personal histories, they’re examples of our country’s cultural (and industrial) design heritage. From the Park City Museum website:

“Once Upon a Playground offers a visual tribute to these vanishing playgrounds of our past, celebrating their place in American culture and the collective memories of generations.

The exhibit is co-curated by Brenda Biondo, author of Once Upon a Playground: A Celebration of Classic American Playgrounds, 1920–1975 (University Press of New England, 2014), and Carol Johnson, recently retired curator of photography at the Library of Congress, the exhibition combines contemporary photographs of classic equipment, vintage images of playground scenes from the Library of Congress’ collections, and images from period playground catalogs and other ephemera. By bringing together these diverse sources, the exhibition highlights a playground vernacular that developed over decades, while providing historical context and cultural insight.”

Check the Park City Museum website for hours – the exhibit runs through October 16.

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Autumn Aloft
Candlestick Glow
Main Street @ 8 PM

Photo courtesy: Pictureline

This lesser-known Autumn Aloft event is an awesome way to get up close and very personal with the balloons – well, their baskets and burners, anyway! 

Head over to Historic Main Street, between 4th and 5th streets (utilize the free public transportation if you can!) for 8 p.m. to see what the fuss is all about. You’ll find 8 balloon baskets and their burners – but no balloons – which create a large “candlestick” effect. Seeing these burners light up in the dark of a pre-autumn evening, in the middle of our picturesque Main Street, is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Photo courtesy: Usernamegolden via Pictureline

Autumn Aloft
Sunday Launch
Field Access: 7:45 AM
Launch: 8 AM

Sunday’s wind is supposed to be a bit less vigorous than predictions for Saturday, so if the event gets canceled Saturday morning, head on over here on Sunday! Keep an eye on Autumn Aloft’s social channels for up-to-the-minute updates.

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Tour Des Suds @ City Park
Bib pickup: 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Race begins: 10 AM 

Tour des Suds is a seven-mile mountain bike climb in crazy costumes. The fun begins at City Park, and, while there are prizes for the actual winners, it’s more of a scene than most mountain bike races…

However you play it, it’s 2,700′ of vertical straight up to the finish line, where finishers find the Skullcandy Party Station at the top of Guardsman Pass. After the race, there’s more fun back at City Park, with lunch and beverages provided by Red Rock Brewery, along with an opportunity drawing, costume contest, and those awards. 

SHOP →

Park Silly Sunday Market
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

Equal parts eco-friendly open-air market and street festival and Sunday Funday party! Stroll the hundreds of booths to shop for local arts, crafts, products, antiques, and gourmet food while you enjoy live music, and the best booze tent in town.

Photo courtesy: Park Silly Sunday Market, Brett Oswold

HEAR & SEE →

 

Music @ Park Silly Sunday Market
Main Stage: 11 AM & 2 PM

On the Park Silly Main Stage this week, catch Brother Run on the Farmers Market Stage at 10 a.m. On the Main Stage, enjoy Sin City Soul at 2 p.m and Motherlode Canyon Band from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

DURING THE WEEK

Park City Mountain Farmers Market
Wednesdays: 12 – 5 PM (rain, snow, or shine)
Through October 10  

The Park City Farmers Market is at the base of Park City Mountain Resort this year! The seasonal market is open for business each Wednesday and features a large selection of fresh, local goods. Stop by and stock up on just-picked produce, freshly-baked bread, and arts & crafts from local producers and vendors.

 


The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.
In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.
The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

 

Filed Under: Colony News, Events in Park City, In the News, News Tagged With: community, Connected Colony, Historic Main Street, Kimball Art Center, Local Business, Park City Activities, Park City Events, Park City Mountain Resort, Park City Nonprofits, Park City Utah, Park City Utah Real Estate, Ski in ski out, ski in ski out park city, ski in ski out utah, ski real estate, The Colony, The Colony at White Pine Canyon, The Colony WPC, Utah, Vail Resorts

Small Business Highlight: Mountain Town Olive Oil

September 11, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

No matter the weather, when you step up the stairs and into Mountain Town Olive Oil’s new space on Historic Main Street, it feels like walking into a cozy home on a blustery day, and you can’t help but want to relax and stay a spell.

Head on up the stairs to discover Mountain Town Olive Oil.

Wherever the walls aren’t coated in a cheerful yellow, you’ll see warm, exposed brick, with accents of rough-hewn wood and metallic industrial touches throughout the store.

Most surfaces are pleasantly cluttered with Mountain Town Olive Oil (MTOO) offerings and accoutrements, select local products like Park City Granola Co., V’s Bees pure raw honey, and more.

As you make your way across the store, do yourself a favor and stop for the sample of the day. Owner Jessica McCleary loves providing these as part of the olive oil experience. “People can engage with it before they buy and know that they love the product they are taking home.”

Adjacent to the samples, you’ll find row after row of olive oil and vinegar selections. Olive oils range from traditional to flavor-infused; the vinegars, from dark to fruity – to white.

The olive oil and vinegar products are stored in shiny tankards called “fustis.” The fusti system not only cuts back on storage space, allowing Jessica to dedicate her back area to community education (more on that later), it also keeps the business green. Reusable packaging is used at every opportunity, and customers who bring bottles in to refill from the fustis are offered a special discount.

Reusable packaging with a discount on refills encourages customers to be green!

MTOO is in the process of joining Recycle Utah’s green program, which guides local businesses working to craft sustainability plans and to help them increase existing green endeavors.

Along the back brick wall is where the spices are kept – there are notecards with descriptions, and if you are looking for guidance for a specific flavor or dish, don’t hesitate to ask for help!

RECIPES & COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Mountain Town Olive Oil’s mission is “…to provide our customers with the best olive oils and vinegars the planet has to offer,” but the service doesn’t stop there.

Not only are there cookbooks available inside the store, there are myriad recipes posted on the website. Appetizers, breakfast, brunch, dessert, gluten-free, marinades, vegan, sides, and so on. If you’re anything like we are, you’ll be clicking on the recipe for that fall favorite – pumpkin bread!

The Fresh Drizzle Blog takes MTOO awareness a step further, with posts like foods to eat to hydrate skin, to five things to know when purchasing olive oil, even a cautionary post about how to make sure you’re getting real olive oil!

Bring your friends and grab a seat!

Jessica feels very strongly about also providing face-to-face education about how to create food using MTOO’s products – but not because it’s so complicated. Just the opposite, in fact – the classes, from Olive Oil 101 class to the Next Course series, help people understand that it can be incredibly simple to put a healthy, flavorful meal together, whether you’re cooking for one or a dozen.

Classes and gatherings are held in the back of the store, where high-top tables and chairs, along with a demo cooking space, create a comfy, intimate area in which to enjoy learning about the subject at hand.

Sign us up for the yoga + champagne party!

The learning space, however, can be what you make of it. Jessica tells us she’s fond of hosting private wine tasting events — and would love to have a regular yoga-and-champagne-tastings. (If you have an idea for an event or want to book one we’ve mentioned here, either pop into the store, email jessica@mountaintownoliveoil.com. or call 435.649.1400.)

HOURS & LOCATION 

Mountain Town Olive Oil relocated to Historic Main Streed in July. You’ll find the store and the community class space upstairs at 613 Main Street. Hours vary seasonally, but you can usually find them open from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12 – 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Jessica is proud of the consistency of experience customers have at MTOO; she loves that clients come in, have a great time, and that visitors often make the store a destination during their vacations. It is, she says, an honor to be part of that.


 

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.
In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.
The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

 

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A dramatic glass breezeway welcomes you into the heated motor court, while walls of glass in the great room seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor living. The main level features a spacious primary suite, a glass-partitioned office, and a chef’s kitchen with two pantries. Upstairs is designed for recreation, with a second living area, ski room with heated patio access, exercise room, sauna, and rooftop terrace with panoramic views.

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Ski In | Ski Out Home in The Colony at White Pine Canyon

314 White Pine Canyon is a stunning new build by 4C Design Group, set for completion in Fall 2025. Spanning 10,756 sq. ft. on 10.46 acres, this 6-bed, 8-bath home blends contemporary refinement with warm, mountain-inspired materials.

A dramatic glass breezeway welcomes you into the heated motor court, while walls of glass in the great room seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor living. The main level features a spacious primary suite, a glass-partitioned office, and a chef’s kitchen with two pantries. Upstairs is designed for recreation, with a second living area, ski room with heated patio access, exercise room, sauna, and rooftop terrace with panoramic views.

With 6,200+ sq. ft. of heated patios, direct ski-in/ski-out access to the exclusive No Name trail, and private Phase 5 amenities, this is a one-of-a-kind alpine retreat. 

Offered at $23,500,000. 

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Effortless ski days at The Colony at White Pine Canyon—step out the door and onto the slopes. 🏔️❄️

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323 White Pine Canyon Road

A masterpiece in The Colony at White Pine Canyon: This newly completed, fully furnished 6-bed, 8-bath contemporary home spans 9,778 sq. ft. Designed by the 4C Group, it features exclusive ski-in/ski-out access, stunning easterly views, a connoisseur’s kitchen, luxurious suites, a spa, a gym, and more. Expansive outdoor spaces and private Phase 5 amenities make it perfect for year-round adventure.

Details 📍www.323wpc.com

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OPEN HOUSE TODAY! 
323 White Pine Canyon Road 

A masterpiece in The Colony at White Pine Canyon: This newly completed, fully furnished 6-bed, 8-bath contemporary home spans 9,778 sq. ft. Designed by the 4C Group, it features exclusive ski-in/ski-out access, stunning easterly views, a connoisseur’s kitchen, luxurious suites, a spa, a gym, and more. Expansive outdoor spaces and private Phase 5 amenities make it perfect for year-round adventure. 

Details 📍www.323wpc.com

#LuxuryLiving 
#SkiInSkiOut 
#parkcity 
#thecolonywpc 
#petersoncalderjeffers
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