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Park City Event Guide: Autumn Aloft 2018

September 13, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Autumn Aloft 2018
Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16, 2018

The air is cool and crisp in the mornings and the skies are that brilliant blue hue that starts to show up in autumn… In Park City, that means it’s time to get ready for Autumn Aloft! The annual event happens this weekend, with various activities scattered around town. Read on for what you can do, when, and where, to celebrate Autumn Aloft 2018. (Photo courtesy: StarfireSLC via Pictureline)

UP, UP AND AWAY

Photo courtesy: Travis Nutley via Pictureline

The Autumn Aloft balloon festival started more than 30 years ago and, with dozens of radiantly-colored balloons taking flight, it quickly became a must-see event (if you’ve ever experienced it, you know why!).

After a two-decade break, the event was resurrected in 2014 in its latest iteration. Thousands of people flock to the North 40 (behind Treasure Mountain Jr. High, off of Kearns Blvd.) to enjoy the Saturday and Sunday morning launches.

You may be familiar with the balloons (it’s hard to miss them, after all), but did you know there is also an up-close-and-personal Autumn Aloft event on Main Street to enjoy? We didn’t either. Take a look!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Morning Launch
Saturday, September 15 @ 8:00 am — You likely know all about this one. 24 hot air balloons in a dazzling array of colors, shapes, and sizes will take flight.

Photo courtesy: StarfireSLC via Pictureline

It’s best to arrive by about 7:45 a.m. to get positioned and to see the magic of watching the balloons fill up with air, load on their passengers, and lift off.

Make sure your batteries are charged on your phone or camera because you are going to want to take about 300 pictures.

If you want to share on social, there’s a photo contest being held by Pictureline, one of the event’s main sponsors. To participate, simply use the hashtag #pictureline along with the hashtag #autumnaloft in your posts. Pictureline even has cameras for attendees to borrow during Saturday’s launch; more on that a bit lower down.

There will also be free coffee and hot chocolate available, courtesy of Wells Fargo. Whatever you do, be sure to dress warmly – like we said, it’s getting chilly in the mornings!

After the launch, look for the RE/MAX balloon – they will take a number of people on tethered rides (the balloon is tethered to the ground, so you up just enough to experience a little balloon ride for yourself). There will be a sign-up sheet, and the opportunity is first-come, first served.

Evening Candlestick on Main Street
Saturday, September 15 @ 8:00 pm – This event is COOL. Head to Historic Main Street on Saturday evening, and you won’t be able to miss the setup.

Look for them between 4th and 5th Streets. There will be barricades up around balloon baskets, sans balloons, but with the fires burning bright!

This is the annual “Candlestick” on Main Street. The burners are what keep the hot air balloons afloat, you can see and hear the flames from afar during the morning launches, but you’ll see them in a whole new way during this Saturday night experience, surrounded by the picturesque Main Street shops and restaurants.

To add to the fun, there will be a live D.J. and helium balloons so the kiddos can take a piece of the action home with them.

Morning Launch

Photo courtesy: Usernamegolden via Pictureline

Sunday, September 16 @ 8:00 am – Second verse, similar to the first. Fewer people streaming onto the North 40 to see the balloons – but also be prepared for fewer amenities (e.g., no free coffee or hot cocoa on Sunday). But don’t let that deter you! Fill up your travel mug and zip on over here to enjoy the balloons – fewere people usually means better pictures!

PHOTOGRAPHY

Speaking of which -all Autumn Aloft attendees are encouraged to participate in Pictureline’s annual Autumn Aloft photo contest! Three winners will win a Benro Travel Tripod and a Pictureline gift card for $50, $100, or $150.

Pictureline will be on-site for Saturday’s launch – and you can borrow some fabulous Nikon loaner gear! Try to bring your own SD card so you can hang onto your pictures. Simply head to the Pictureline tent as you walk toward the North 40 from the Treasure Mountain Jr. High parking lot.

PARKING & LOGISTICS

Saturday and Sunday’s launch events will take place on the North 40 Playing Fields, directly behind TMJH. You may park at Park City High School – including at the Eccles Center. Additional off-site parking will be available at the China Bridge parking lots in Historic Park City with free public transportation available. A map of the event venue can be viewed here. A map of parking areas can be found here.

No pets, smoking or drones at Autumn Aloft – and the organization reminds us that hot air balloon events are subject to weather conditions including wind speeds. Wind conditions that may impact a hot air balloon vary based on venue, wind direction, and gusts.

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.

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!

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.

Park City Event Guide: September 7 – 9

September 7, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

The trees are starting to change colors, kiddos are back at school, and schedules are busier than ever. The colors are lovely, but the transition to fall isn’t always easy – so what better time to remind yourself of how to be a terrific neighbor? Our event pick of the weekend is the Park City Film Series screening of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor.”

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

SEE →

Park City Film Series: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
September 7 – 9
Jim Santy Auditorium @ Park City Library

There has been so much buzz about “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” we’ll be surprised if there’s an open seat left for any one of this weekend’s screenings. The film takes an intimate look at Fred Rogers, known to most of us as the zip-up-cardigan-wearing Mr. Rogers. This emotional film goes into the heart of the quietly revolutionary genius who was Mr. Rogers. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Oliver!
September 7 – 16
The Egyptian Theatre

Charles Dickens’ beloved novel, “Oliver Twist,” comes to life on the Egyptian Theatre stage through September 16th. “Oliver!” takes audiences through Victorian England in this presentation from the Ziegfeld Theatre Company. Get tickets for this Tony-award winning musical theatre masterpiece here.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

MOVE →

Wasatch Back Walk to End Alzheimer’s
9 AM @ Newpark/Basin Rec

The Wasatch Back Walk to End Alzheimer’s is nearly at its goal – and you can still join the event. It’s family and dog-friendly – and is also known as ‘the world’s largest support group’ for those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. Registration begins at 9 o’clock, and the opening ceremony starts at 10 a.m.

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

Explore the Swaner Preserve wetlands with a guide to learn about the wonders of wetlands, native plant and animal species and the history of the Preserve. Through September 30.

5 K-9
Park City Hospital @ 9 AM

A family-friendly race
Meet in the parking lot of the Park City Hospital to join the fun – and if you don’t have a pup, you can borrow one! Paws for Life will have adoptable loaner dogs on-hand for anyone who would like a running buddy. Day-of registration is $50, make sure to head to the Blair Education Center inside to register and grab your packet. 100% of entry fees will be donated to Paws for Life Utah, which is a no-kill rescue shelter in Heber. Make sure you check out the race rules before you hit the road.

Yoga on the Patio
Saturdays @ 10:30 AM
Park City Library

Join the complimentary community yoga classes on the patio outside the Park City Library! Held each Saturday at 10 a.m., through August 25, the class provides an opportunity to start your weekend off on the right foot – and to connect with your Park City neighbors. Bring your yoga mat; classes move inside if it rains.

Hike for Hunger
Saturday, September 8
1 – 6 PM

This annual event raises awareness about hunger issues locally – and globally. Each year, Park City’s Christian Center serves thousands of residents in Summit and Wasatch counties through local food pantries. The Christian Center also delivers healthy snacks to over 350 local students each month as part of the Snacks in Backpacks program.

LEARN →

Mindful Families Retreat
10 AM @ Intermountain LiVe Well Center
Park City Hospital

Back-to-school means busier schedules, tons of new adjustments and a change of season. The Mindful Families Retreat, which will be held in the LiVe Well Center, aims to help families restore a deep connection, which often gets lost in the shuffle.

This two-hour retreat is focused on elementary-school-aged children and their parents. Families will arm families with simple and effective mindfulness techniques through practices and language to increase communication, deepen connection, and reduce stress and anxiety. On Saturday, November 10th, a retreat for 9th and 10th graders and their parents will be held.

The Next Course
11 AM @ Mountain Town Olive Oil
613 Main Street

Mountain Town Olive Oil, in its new location since July, has started to create community-minded classes for Parkites – and visitors! Each weekend, a food and wine pairing class will be held with a professional chef in the generous event space behind the store. A few spaces are still available for this week’s class – A Night in Havana. The menu includes Cuban Sofrito, Cuban Black Beans and more. You’ll learn simple, easy techniques to add complex, delicious flavor to your everyday meals! To reserve a spot, call 435.649.1400.

SLIDE →

Back to Cool Open House
4 PM @ Park City Ice Arena

It’s Open House season – and that’s no different at the Park City Ice Arena! Its Back to Cool event is a chance for your child to hop on the ice to learn a bit about sports on the sheet. Instructors will be on the ice from 4 – 5 p.m. to supervise and assist skaters during this free event.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

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.

HEAR & SEE →

Caleb Gray Band
(Photo courtesy PCSC Arts)

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

On the Park Silly Main Stage this week, catch Christian Coleman & the Blue Zen Band at 11 a.m., and the Caleb Gray Band at 2 p.m.

CREATE →

Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve

Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy the complimentary Swaner Craft Sunday! Join the fun at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, and create a nature-themed craft to bring home.

DURING THE WEEK

Summit County Community Market
Tuesday, August 14 11 AM – 6 PM
Park City Hospital

Head over to the Park City Hospital parking lot for fresh produce at the Summit County Community Market. In addition to those locally-grown fruits and veggies, take advantage of free health screenings, cooking demonstrations, and car seat checkpoints.

Music on the Patio
Wednesdays @ 11 AM
Park City Library

Stop by the patio to listen to local musicians during your visit to the library. This concert series features local solo musicians in partnership with Mountain Town Music and the Friends of the Park City Library.

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.

Park City Event Guide: August 31 – September 3

August 31, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

It’s the unofficial end to summer this weekend, with Labor Day/Miners’ Day and the start of September. School is in full swing, so books are on the brain. You can stock up at the Friends of the Library book sale, which starts tomorrow. There are also a ton of opportunities to hear live music – and an entire day packed full of fun come Monday.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

STROLL →

“Last Friday” Gallery Stroll
6 – 9 PM

It’s already the last Friday in August – summer, where did you go?! – and that means it’s time for the Last Friday Gallery Stroll! Put on some comfy shoes and head on out – many of our community galleries hold artist receptions, demonstrations, and other fun events. Most of them are within walking distance of Main Street or along the free trolley route. More information at the Park City Gallery Association website. And THIS is a fabulous guide to all of our Park City art galleries!

HEAR & SEE →

American Idol: Live!
7 PM @ DeJoria Center

See your favorite American Idol contestants (well, the top 11 finalists, anyway) sing at DeJoria Center tonight. The showcase features the former contestants singing both as solo acts and as an ensemble. Tickets are still available for this show.

Peter Yarrow
The Egyptian Theatre

Artist and activist Peter Yarrow returns to the Egyptian Theatre through September 2nd. His songwriting has produced songs (for Peter, Paul & Mary) like “Puff, The Magic Dragon,” “Day Is Done,” “The Great Mandala” and “Light One Candle.” Shows are at 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday; 6 p.m. show on Sunday.

Deer Valley Concert Series: Gov’t Mule
Gates open: 5:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM

The new Gov’t Mule album, “Revolution Come… Revolution Go,” was released June 9. Known for “cleverly-crafted songs, intelligent lyrical commentary, and downright incendiary playing,” Gov’t Mule should be a fun Park City event.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

MOVE →

Point 2 Point
Mountain Bike Race
7 AM

Some of the country’s strongest endurance mountain bike racers will be riding the best trails Park City has to offer. This is a true point to point race, with riders rolling on single track for more than 90% of the race, for a total distance of about 75 miles – with around 12,000’ of climbing! The route, which takes between 7 and 12 *hours* to finish, sends riders through both ski resorts, and the organizers say the race is guaranteed to please both a regular trail-rider and out-of-town visitors. Registration information here.

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

Explore the Swaner Preserve wetlands with a guide to learn about the wonders of wetlands, native plant and animal species and the history of the Preserve. Through September 30.

Yoga on the Patio
Saturdays @ 10:30 AM
Park City Library

READ →

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale
FOL Members’ Preview: 9 AM
General Book Sale: 10:30 AM – 3 PM

Books, refreshments, the library – what could be better?! This event is the annual fundraiser for Friends of the Library. Proceeds go to benefit many of the Park City Libraries annual needs. If you want to show up for the FOL member preview, you can buy a membership at the door! Refreshments are served while you browse and buy on the third floor of the library. You can fill a Friends of the Library tote bag for $10! The book sale runs September 1 – 3, with the “bargain bag day” happening on the 3rd, from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

EAT & DANCE →

Labor Day BBQ & Live Music
5 – 8 PM
Stein Erikson Lodge

This is Stein Eriksen Lodge’s annual Labor Day BBQ. Enjoy fresh, locally-sourced barbecue favorites, live music, and stunning surrounding deck views of Deer Valley Resort.

HEAR & SEE →

Free Concert @ Canyons Village
Marc Broussard @ 6 PM

More music to enjoy on Saturday evening, with this complimentary concert at Canyons Village. Marc Broussard is an artist who brings a contemporary feel to classic R&B, rock, and soul. He’s also the son of Boogie Kings guitarist (and Louisiana Hall of Fame member) Ted Broussard.

DRINK →

Weekend Wine Series
Sauvignon Blancs from Around the World
The Silver Baron Lodge, Lower Deer Valley
6 – 7 PM

A casual, fun wine tasting class put on by Fox School of Wine. Each weekend, wines are selected based on the topic, and classes are designed to give both the beginner and the experienced wine lover a glimpse into interesting stories, facts, and history that make the world of wine so great.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

SHOP →

Park Silly Sunday Market
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

This event is 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.

HEAR & SEE →

Music @ Park Silly Sunday Market
Farmers Market: 10 AM
Main Stage: 11 AM & 2 PM

You knew there was live music at Park Silly – but did you know there are TWO stages? One at the bottom of Main Street, and the other at the Farmers Market at 5th Street! This weekend, catch Scott Klismith, Park City grad, science educator, and lyricist.

On the Main Stage, you can catch BroBand – two brothers ages 9 and 13. Kellen plays guitar while little brother Blake jumps from piano to guitar to ukulele. At 2 p.m., Patwa Reggae Band picks it up, with members from America, England, and Jamaica, TPRB creates an original blend of Park City reggae.

Park City Institute Presents:
Nashville Cafe` Chris Carmack & Chip Esten
St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights

LAST SHOW ALERT! Two stars of CMT’s hit series “Nashville,” come together for a night of country music. Chris Carmack and Chip Esten will close the 2018 St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights summer season with a mix of solo and collaborative sets, featuring their work as recording artists.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 – MINERS’ DAY

PARTY →

Park City Rotary Club Events
7:30 AM – 6 PM

Each Miners’ Day, the Park City Rotary hosts an all-day festival to honor the occasion. We wrote a blog post detailing all of the activities, most of which happen along Historic Main Street. This year is the 122nd that Park City has celebrated Miners’ Day!

Deer Valley Concert Series: Jason Mraz
Gates open: 5:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM

Jason Mraz has a sound that you can’t help but to bop along to while smiling. He brings his positive message and soulful, folk-pop sound to the Deer Valley Concert Series on Monday evening. Many of his releases have gone platinum, including “I’m Yours” and “I Won’t Give Up.” He’s also a two-time Grammy winner, and his shows regularly sell out across the globe.

DURING THE WEEK: Monday, September 3 – Thursday, September 6

Monday Night Runs
6 – 7:30 PM

White Pine Touring running expert Patrick Coffey leads a group run on select Monday nights through September. The runs are about a mile-and-a-half in length and focused on beginner and intermediate trail runners. Routes are posted to the White Pine Facebook page prior to each (free) run.

Nutrition Essentials
Wednesdays: 12 PM
The Blair Education Center @ Park City Hospital

This four-session course teaches the basics of nutrition to help improve and maintain health and well-being. For $60, participants learn about the following topics:

Class 1: Know Your Nutrients Part 1: Learn the basics of dietary carbohydrates, fat, and protein and how to make the healthiest choices when choosing these foods
Class 2: Know Your Nutrients Part 2: Understanding the basics of vitamins, minerals, and supplements
Class 3: Reclaim Your Kitchen: Give your pantry a makeover, healthy grocery shopping, and label reading
Class 4: Don’t Eat Less, Eat Right: The basics of meal planning

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

“Art + Belief “
7 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium
Park City Library

This film is part of the Made in Utah Film Series. From the Park City Film Series website: “‘Art+Belief’ follows the journey of Trevor Southey, a gay Mormon artist from Africa who dreams of becoming a modern-day Michelangelo. At its core, Art+Belief is about the balancing act between individual vision and religious conformity and the unlikely possibilities of reconciliation. These artists show us that we each have a unique spiritual journey that can flourish regardless of our religious allegiances.” There will be a Q & A with director Nathan Florence after the screening, which is free to the community.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Park City Film Series:“Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
September 7 – 9 @ Jim Santy Auditorium
Park City Library

Put this one on your calendar! There has been so much buzz about “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” we’ll be surprised if there’s an open seat left for any one of the screenings. The film takes an intimate look at Fred Rogers, known to most of us as the zip-up-cardigan-wearing Mr. Rogers. This emotional film goes into the heart of the quietly revolutionary genius who was Mr. Rogers. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Hike for Hunger
Saturday, September 8
1 – 6 PM

Watch for more information on Hike for Hunger, as well as a closer look at the good work the Christian Center does for our community, in the coming days.

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.

Park City Event Guide: Miners’ Day –> Monday, September 3rd

August 29, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

MINERS’ DAY
Monday, September 3

This year marks our town’s 122nd celebration of Miners’ Day! (And, in case you’re wondering, yes, the apostrophe goes *after* the s.) Each year, the Park City Rotary Club hosts an all-day festival of fun to honor our town’s mining heritage. Most activities and festivities happen along Historic Main Street, with the food featured at City Park. The Rotary Club estimates that more than 17,000 people enjoyed last year’s Miners’ Day merriment. Here’s the fun rundown for Monday, September 3:

Park City Miners’ Day 2016. (Tom Kelly)
(All photos courtesy parkcityminersday.org)

7:30 – 9:30 AM →
Breakfast @ City Park
If you’re among the few who are up and at ’em before 8 a.m., you know how peaceful Park City feels at that time of the morning. So come out early – the breakfast begins at 7:30 – and enjoy some quiet time with a stack of pancakes, ham, eggs, hash browns, and more. The breakfast is provided by St. Mary’s Catholic Church and proceeds from the $5 per person feast go to help religious education programs (kids 4 and under eat for free). If you’re among the 5K runners, it’s a terrific way to fuel back up for your day of events!

8 AM →
Miners’ Day 5K @ City Park
Not beginning with breakfast? Start with the fun-run!

The Miners’ Day 5k (also known as the Bark City 5K) starts in City Park, loops through the trails, and ends right back where you started so you can grab food. The race is organized by the Park City Rotary Club. While the fast 5K course is pleasant enough, you’re encouraged to make things extra fun with a costume – and/or your dog! Strollers are also welcome; that group starts behind the other runners.

Proceeds from the 5K will be funneled back into our community in the form of a grant from the Rotary Club Park City.

10:45 AM →
World-Famous Running of the Balls @ Historic Main Street
You better get to Main Street early if you want a spot where you can actually *see* this event. It is PACKED with people. And yes, it gets its name from the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. This event, however, usually results in fewer injuries.

Anyone can “adopt” a yellow golf ball for $5 – or 5 for $20. The nearly 10,000 balls are released at the top of Main and shoot into a track. The first balls through the chute win INSANE prizes like season ski passes, hotel stays, fabulous dinners, and tons of other options. Dozens of additional prizes are given away for the close finishers. It’s no wonder people get so hyped up about this race. The best place to post up for the finish line is near the post office, and winners are posted in City Park and on the Miners’ Day website.

You can purchase your balls from any member of the Park City Rotary Club, on Historic Main Street on the day-of, and at the Park Silly Market the day before Miners’ Day!

2016 Miners’ Day parade in Park City. (Tom Kelly) (Photo courtesy parkcityminersday.org)

11 AM →
Miners’ Day Parade @ Historic Main Street
The main event on Main Street for the day – this parade marches down Main, skips over to Park Ave., and finishes at City Park. It begins at 11 a.m., but if you’re running on Park City time and arrive a few minutes late you’ll likely still get to see everything!

11:30 AM →
Live Music – Changing Lanes Experience @ City Park Stage
The omnipresent Mountain Town Music is at it again, programming terrific live music for our community to enjoy together. At 11:30 a.m., you can enjoy the Changing Lanes Experience. If you’ve never seen this group, you will soon learn why they have “experience” in their name.

At 3, enjoy Memphis McCool – which can best be described as “power soul” music. The group creates all-new music in a modern take on soul and groove music.

Noon – 3 PM →
BBQ Lunch @ City Park
You can truly make this a day without having to head home at all – there are things to do, see, and eat all day long! Lunch will bring you back to City Park for a BBQ cookout courtesy of Kumbayah Kitchen. There will be beverages and brews (bring your ID, they *will* check), but bring your own blanket to enjoy the feast!

12:30 – 4 PM →
Family Fun @ City Park
If you’re going to stay out of the house all day, you’re going to need some stuff to keep the kids entertained. Luckily, Kids Races start at 12:30 p.m. in City Park. With running races, a sack race (gunny sacks provided), and a wheelbarrow race (we are cracking up just thinking about this one), there are races for little ones of all ages.

No worries, there are also bouncy houses, crafting booths, a climbing wall, a fire truck (!), and, new this year, a dunk tank! Enjoy face painting, henna tattoos, a dog & cat adoption event, a shaved-ice shack, gourmet cotton candy, and Texas Twisters (described as a cold sweet blended fruit-based drink). We can only imagine (with slight trepidation) how exhausted the kiddos will be after a day of all this fun!

2 – 3:30 PM →
Mucking & Drilling Competition @ Skateboard Park parking lot
Wondering where the actual “miner” activities are in Miners’ Day? Show up at City Park for Mucking & Drilling and you won’t be in the dark anymore. Competitors come from all around the Mountain West to compete!

Mucking is loading ore into an ore cart (using heavy machinery), and then dumping it as quickly as possible. A timer watches this carefully.

Drilling is when the competitors “manhandle” a huge compressed-air hammer drill and hoses to put two deep holes into a slab of rock in the shortest amount of time.

We’re told you need to arrive early to get a spot on the bleachers – and best of all, the event is free!

3 – 6 PM →
Skateboard Bowl Jam @ Skateboard Park
If skateboarding is more your speed, there’s also a competition for you to watch in that world! The contest is for both amateurs and pros, with prizes for each division. You *d0* need to register in advance, and helmets are required. You can find more information here.

Whew. No wonder Miners’ Day has been going strong for 122 years. Get out there (reminder to utilize our free public transportation or your bikes!), have fun, and be safe!

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 the land 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.

Park City Event Guide: August 25 & 26

August 25, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

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

Explore the Swaner Preserve wetlands with a guide to learn about the wonders of wetlands, native plant and animal species and the history of the Preserve. Through September 30.

Yoga on the Patio
Saturdays @ 10:30 AM
Park City Library

Utah Vision Rally – Out of the Darkness We Ride
12:30 – 2:30 PM
Park City Fire Station on Bitner Road

This is a gathering to raise awareness – and funds – for mental health and suicide prevention. There will be a BBQ lunch available, with a suggested $20 donation. The event is presented by CONNECT and the Taylor Hagen Memorial Foundation.

Riders begin at Timpanogos Harley Davidson in Lindon and will ride to the Park City Fire Station. They’ll be escorted by highway patrol the whole way. To learn more about CONNECT, click HERE.

SEE →

Park City Area Showcase of Homes
Saturday & Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Tour amazing homes in the Park City, Heber Valley, and Midway. Presented by the Park City Area Home Builders Association and Zion’s Bank, this year’s Showcase features 12 homes throughout the Park City and Heber Valley areas.

Tickets are $15 online at PCShowcaseOfHomes.com. The showcase is held weekends and Labor Day between August 24 and September 3. Times vary, so be sure to check the website!

HEAR & SEE →

Reggae Rise Up Presents:
Reggae Rise Up Utah 2018
Music Festival

Pack your blankets, reusable drink containers, and binoculars – it’s Reggae Rise Up music festival weekend! The all-weekend event is held at Rivers Edge in Heber. Gates open at noon today and tomorrow, and the music begins at 12:45 p.m. Things go quiet at 11 p.m. Kids under 8 get in free, and make sure to check the website for the list of dos and don’ts – and the lineup – before you head out!

Ambrosia
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

American rock band; formed in 1970 with Top 5 hits, “How Much I Feel,” and “Biggest Part of Me.” Tickets available HERE.

PARTY →

Blue Sky Bash
Presented by: Summit Land Conservancy
5:30 PM

This year marks the 4th year of the Summit Land Conservancy’s Blue Sky Bash – at Blue Sky Ranch in Wanship. The party is a celebration of open space and features cocktails and dinner by High West Distillery and Saloon. There’s also a live auction led by Larry Flinn, with dancing into the night.

The auction features 6 unique experience packages that are all better with open space. There’s a complimentary shuttle coach to and from the Bash from Park City. This one is a favorite – and there are still just a few tickets available!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
A Peace House Benefit
10 AM – 1 PM

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes asks men to walk one mile in high heels. It’s a lighthearted way to draw attention to a very serious topic – raising awareness in our community about the serious causes, effects, and remediations to men’s sexualized violence against women. The event is presented by Peace House – an organization which is committed to ending family violence and abuse through education, outreach, support services, and safe housing. Learn more about this vital nonprofit HERE, and click HERE for more event information.

EAT →

DIG In is held in Summit Community Gardens. Heavenly!

DIG IN – Dinner in the Garden
Presented by EATS & Summit Community Gardens
3 – 6 PM

If you were lucky enough to get tickets while they were available, you will have a blast at this annual EATS event! It’s held in the

In addition to tasty, local, fresh food and $5 libations, you will enjoy family activities: meet the friendly goats, Fiona & Shrek, have your face painted, or dance to live music with local band Swagger. Bring your best smiles too! Photographer Joy Conneally will be available to take family photos that can be purchased online for a fee, 50% donated back to EATS Park City and Summit Community Gardens.

SHOP →

Park Silly takes over Historic Main Street every Sunday this summer! (Photo courtesy: Park Silly Sunday Market, Brett Oswold)

Park Silly Sunday Market
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

It’s BACK! Hop on the free bus or your bike and zip on over to Historic Main Street. This event is 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.

DURING THE WEEK: MONDAY, AUGUST 27 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

Cycling Mechanics Clinic for Women
Monday, August 27 @ 6 PM
Contender Bicycles

Contender Bicycles is hosting a complimentary women’s repair clinic and pop-up shop with Park City’s own Erica Tingey of Women in the Mountains, and Debbie Drain of The Chicks Company. Roll over at 6 pm, at 1352 White Pine Canyon Road (next to St. Mary’s). The focus of this clinic is on braking and shifting adjustment.

Women’s Road Rides
Mondays: 5:45 – 7:30 PM
Through August 27

Start at Jans on Park Ave, then hit the road with a tribe of ladies for a couple of hours. Bring rain protection, energy good and plenty of water, plus your flat repair kit. Bikes are available to rent ($15, based on availability), but the event is free!

Women’s Mountain Bike Rides
Tuesdays: 6-8 PM
Through August 28

Another women-only option during the week is the Tuesday night mountain bike rides with White Pine Touring. The rides are led by Team Sugar guides, and the group is divided up based on your skill and comfort level. Meet at White Pine Touring at 6 p.m., then explore new trails and meet new friends for two fun-filled hours. This experience is also free.

Twilight Ride Series
Wednesdays: 4 – 8 PM
Through August 22

Enjoy the mountain at dusk with the Twilight Ride Series at Deer Valley on Wednesdays. From 4 until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, take advantage of lift-served mountain biking (Silver Lake Express and Sterling Express chairlifts). DV operations stay open to serve riders for the Twilight Rides (through August 22).

Group Mountain Bike Rides
Thursdays: 6-8 PM
Through August 30

One more crew to hit the trails with – the Thursday night group mountain bike rides! Also at White Pine Touring, this one is open to everyone, with three groups to choose from based on ride intensity. The rides are led by White Pines Touring Racing powered by jans.com mountain bike team members and guides. And on the last Thursday of each month, there’s a free BBQ and adult beverages, provided by local vendors, at the end of the ride.

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

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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Autumn Aloft 2018 Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16, 2018

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.

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.

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.

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.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

DURING THE WEEK

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.

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.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 – MINERS’ DAY

DURING THE WEEK: Monday, September 3 – Thursday, September 6

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.

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.

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 the land will always be preserved as open space.

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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes A Peace House Benefit 10 AM – 1 PM

DURING THE WEEK: MONDAY, AUGUST 27 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

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.

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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Autumn Aloft 2018
Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16, 2018

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
A Peace House Benefit
10 AM – 1 PM