Sun Valley Local Area Guide: Things to do
Sun Valley Ski Season (Winter) Things To Do
With 80% of sunshine during the Winter, Sun Valley lives up to its name.
From Bald Mountain to Dollar Mountain; "never-evers" to experts; alpine skiing to snowboarding; snowshoeing, nordic skiing to half pipe; and ice skating to sleigh rides; Sun Valley has something for everyone!
From Bald Mountain to Dollar Mountain; "never-evers" to experts; alpine skiing to snowboarding; snowshoeing, nordic skiing to half pipe; and ice skating to sleigh rides; Sun Valley has something for everyone!
Sun Valley Summer- Outdoor Activities
With 18 hrs of sunlight in the summer you`ll have plenty of time to Hike, Bike, Fly Fish, Golf, Swim, Paddle Boat, Ice Skate, Kayak, play Tennis, go Whitewater Rafting, or Horseback Riding.
In Sun Valley, there is something for everyone!
In Sun Valley, there is something for everyone!
Sun Valley Holiday Season
Magical and majestic, the Holiday season in Sun Valley is THE most popular time of the year for residents and guests alike.
Stroll in Sun Valley Village, Listen to Carolers, take a Horse-Drawn Sleigh ride to Trail Creek Cabin for dinner, Ski, Skate, or just relax....
Stroll in Sun Valley Village, Listen to Carolers, take a Horse-Drawn Sleigh ride to Trail Creek Cabin for dinner, Ski, Skate, or just relax....
Sun Valley Gallery Walks 2023
Each year the Sun Valley Gallery Association hosts nine gallery walks (exhibition openings for all SVGA galleries), which are eagerly anticipated and free to the public.
Locals and visitors alike take in thought-provoking exhibitions of newly installed art, enjoy wine, mingle with friends, and often meet the artists.
What: Gallery Walks
When: 5p - 7:30p on Fridays-
February 17, 2023
March 10, 2023
July 7, 2023
August 4, 2023
September 1, 2023
December 29, 2023
Cost: FREE
Info: Visit www.SVGalleries.org
Locals and visitors alike take in thought-provoking exhibitions of newly installed art, enjoy wine, mingle with friends, and often meet the artists.
What: Gallery Walks
When: 5p - 7:30p on Fridays-
February 17, 2023
March 10, 2023
July 7, 2023
August 4, 2023
September 1, 2023
December 29, 2023
Cost: FREE
Info: Visit www.SVGalleries.org
Boulder Mountain Tour: Feb 4, 2023
The 50th annual Zions Bank Boulder Mountain Tour will take place in Ketchum, Idaho, on its traditional day, the first Saturday in February, falling in 2023 on February 4.
The premier cross-country race in the Western United States, the Tour is staged on the historic Harriman Trail located in the pristine Sawtooth National Forest Area. Race distances are 34 kilometers, the Full Boulder, and 15 kilometers, the Charley Course Half Boulder.
Boulder Mountain Tour Ltd. is an IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to organize and promote the Boulder Mountain Tour ski race and to support the sport of cross-country skiing. Volunteers drive the Boulder Mountain Tour’s engine. Our event receives support from more than 350 Wood River Valley individuals and businesses..
Visit www.bouldermountaintour.com for more info
Boulder Mountain Tour Ltd. is an IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to organize and promote the Boulder Mountain Tour ski race and to support the sport of cross-country skiing. Volunteers drive the Boulder Mountain Tour’s engine. Our event receives support from more than 350 Wood River Valley individuals and businesses..
Visit www.bouldermountaintour.com for more info
Sun Valley Film Festival: March29 - April 2, 2023
The Sun Valley Film Festival, returns with new, cutting-edge Independent Films, Screenwriters Lab.
What: Sun Valley Film Festival
When: March 29 - April 2, 2023
Where: Sun Valley, Idaho
Info: Visit www.SunValleyFilmFestival.org
What: Sun Valley Film Festival
When: March 29 - April 2, 2023
Where: Sun Valley, Idaho
Info: Visit www.SunValleyFilmFestival.org
Wood River Farmers` Market- June 14 - Ot 11, 2023
Located at the base of River Run in Ketchum, Idaho, the Wood River Farmers` Market offers seasonally available fruits, vegetables, and flowers as well as cheeses, BBQ, honey, meats, pies and a variety of other items.
What: Wood River Farmers` Market
When: Tuesdays; June 14 - Oct 11, 2023
Time: 12pm (at the sound of the bell) - 4 pm
Where: Forest Service Park and Washington Street
Info: Visit www.wrfarmersmarket.org
What: Wood River Farmers` Market
When: Tuesdays; June 14 - Oct 11, 2023
Time: 12pm (at the sound of the bell) - 4 pm
Where: Forest Service Park and Washington Street
Info: Visit www.wrfarmersmarket.org
"Ketch` Em Alive" FREE Music Concert Summer Series
Enjoy a FREE Music Summer Concert in Downtown Ketchum every Tuesday night at the Forest Service Park. Family friendly, picnics are encouraged, however Food and drink are available to purchase .
What: Ketch`Em Alive Music Concert Series
When: Tuesdays- June 28 - Aug 13, 2022 Time: 7pm - 9pm
Where: 131 East River St Ketchum, ID 83340
Cost: FREE
Celebrating 21+ years of free music in Forest Service Park!
What: Ketch`Em Alive Music Concert Series
When: Tuesdays- June 28 - Aug 13, 2022 Time: 7pm - 9pm
Where: 131 East River St Ketchum, ID 83340
Cost: FREE
Celebrating 21+ years of free music in Forest Service Park!
Ketchum Arts Festival: July 14 - 16, 2023
Over 100 Arts and Crafts from Idaho Artists, Food and Beer booths and Free kids activity tent (10am-4pm daily).
Free entry and parking, or walk the few blocks from either Ketchum or Sun Valley.
Located in the Festival Meadow off of Sun Valley Rd.
What: Ketchum Arts Festival
When: July 8 - 11, 2022
Time: 10 am - 6pm July 14 -15 and 10 am - 4 pm July 16
Where: Festival Meadow off of Sun Valley Rd
Cost: FREE Entry
Info: Visit www.ketchumartsfestival.com
Free entry and parking, or walk the few blocks from either Ketchum or Sun Valley.
Located in the Festival Meadow off of Sun Valley Rd.
What: Ketchum Arts Festival
When: July 8 - 11, 2022
Time: 10 am - 6pm July 14 -15 and 10 am - 4 pm July 16
Where: Festival Meadow off of Sun Valley Rd
Cost: FREE Entry
Info: Visit www.ketchumartsfestival.com
Ketchum`s Music in Town Square FREE Summer Concert Series
Ketchum "Town Square Tunes" is returning this summer to the Ketchum Town Square located between Atkinsons’ and the Visitor Center. Come enjoy great tunes from mostly local bands every Thursday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm. Drinks and food will be available for purchase from local vendors.
What: Ketchum`s Town Square Tunes
When: July 7 - Aug 25, 2023
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Where: 480 E Fourth Street, Ketchum, ID 83340
Bands: TBD
Cost: FREE
What: Ketchum`s Town Square Tunes
When: July 7 - Aug 25, 2023
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Where: 480 E Fourth Street, Ketchum, ID 83340
Bands: TBD
Cost: FREE
Sun Valley Wine Auction: June 27 - June 30, 2023
The Sun Valley Wine Auction is the oldest charity wine auction in the country and provides approximately 50% of the Museum’s annual income. It raises the essential funds for our year-round arts education programs, which reach almost 4,000 student participants in schools each year throughout the Wood River Valley and beyond. The funds raised during the Wine Auction enable SVMoA to continue to offer these programs free of charge to all students. In addition, the Wine Auction supports our annual Scholarship Program, now in its 23rd year. Our Scholarship Program has awarded more than $1,000,000 to local high school students, college students, and educators to pursue the study of arts and humanities outside our valley. SVMoA serves 24,000 people annually. 25% of participants are children, and 90% of programs offered to children are free.
Info: Visit https://www.sunvalleywineauction.org/
Info: Visit https://www.sunvalleywineauction.org/
Ketchum`s "Jazz in the Park" FREE Concert Series
Relax and enjoy some of the best Jazz musicians in Idaho this summer at the Rotary Park in Ketchum for a FREE "Jazz in the Park" concert between 6pm - 8pm. Picnics are encouraged.
What: Jazz in the Park Concert Series
When: June 26 - July 31,2022
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: 1177 Warm Springs Rd, Ketchum, ID 83340
Cost: FREE
June 26 – Alan Pennay and Susan Christensen
July 3 – Tony Galla Band
July 10 – Frim Fram Four
July 17 – Pamela DeMarche Band
July 24 – Boss Nova Jazz Ensemble
July 31 – Nicole Christiansen Band
What: Jazz in the Park Concert Series
When: June 26 - July 31,2022
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: 1177 Warm Springs Rd, Ketchum, ID 83340
Cost: FREE
June 26 – Alan Pennay and Susan Christensen
July 3 – Tony Galla Band
July 10 – Frim Fram Four
July 17 – Pamela DeMarche Band
July 24 – Boss Nova Jazz Ensemble
July 31 – Nicole Christiansen Band
Sun Valley Writers` Conference July 22 - 24, 2023
2023 Conference Passes on Sale February 16, 2023
2023 Conference Passes will be sold online on a first-come, first-served basis. We have a limited number and, as in years past, we fully expect 2023 Conference Passes to sell out quickly (even within minutes). We will not be implementing a lottery system this year, so be sure to mark your calendars for February 16 at 10am Mountain Time! Full passes are $1,100 each and Next Generation passes are $500 each (age 35 and under). More details to follow.
Sun Valley Music Festival: July 30 - Aug 24, 2023
The Sun Valley Music Festival’s mission is to enrich, inspire, and instill in our community a lifelong love of classical music through extraordinary, free concerts and education programs. Festival programs provide opportunities for people from all walks of life to listen, learn, and play. Now in its 38th year, it is the largest privately supported, free-admission orchestra in the United States.
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Info: Visit svmusicfestival.org
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Info: Visit svmusicfestival.org
Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts Festival: August 11 - August 13, 2023
The Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival is an outdoor, juried fine arts and crafts show located in historic Ketchum, Idaho. We value and honor artwork made by the individual artists. No commercial agents are allowed. This popular community event also includes a kids` activity area, food vendors, and a picnic area with music.
What: Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts Festival
When: August 11 - 13, 2023 10 am - 5 pm Friday and Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sunday
Where: Atkinson`s Park- 900 3rd Ave Ketchum, ID 83340
Cost: FREE Entry
Info: Visit www.sunvalleyartsandcraftfestival.com
What: Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts Festival
When: August 11 - 13, 2023 10 am - 5 pm Friday and Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sunday
Where: Atkinson`s Park- 900 3rd Ave Ketchum, ID 83340
Cost: FREE Entry
Info: Visit www.sunvalleyartsandcraftfestival.com
Wagon Days Celebration: Sept 1 - Sept 4, 2023
2023 marks the 66th Wagon Days Celebration in Ketchum, Idaho honoring Sun Valley`s mining heritage.
Wagon Days features the "Big Hitch Parade", the largest non-motorized parade in the West along with a full calendar of events including , Antique Fairs, a Duck race and Kid`s Carnival! What: Wagon Days Celebration
When: Sept 1 - 4, 2023
Where: Varies by event
Cost: Parade and most other events are FREE
Info: Visit www.wagondays.net
Wagon Days features the "Big Hitch Parade", the largest non-motorized parade in the West along with a full calendar of events including , Antique Fairs, a Duck race and Kid`s Carnival! What: Wagon Days Celebration
When: Sept 1 - 4, 2023
Where: Varies by event
Cost: Parade and most other events are FREE
Info: Visit www.wagondays.net
Trailing of the Sheep Festival: October 5 - October 9, 2022
From Sheep Dog Trials, to the Folklife Fair Lamb Feast, to the Trailing of the Sheep Parade- you will love every minute of this special 4-day festival honoring Idaho`s sheep industry in Ketchum, Idaho.
What: Trailing of the Sheep Festival
When: October 5 - 9, 2022
Where: Ketchum and Hailey, Idaho
Cost: Varies by event
Info: Visit www.trailingofthesheep.org
What: Trailing of the Sheep Festival
When: October 5 - 9, 2022
Where: Ketchum and Hailey, Idaho
Cost: Varies by event
Info: Visit www.trailingofthesheep.org
Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree: October 12 - October 16, 2022
Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree produces hundreds of live performances on multiple stages in Sun Valley and Ketchum, Idaho over a five day period the 3rd weekend of October.
Enjoy many styles of music including: Traditional and Contemporary Jazz, Swing, Big Band, Zydeco, Blues and more!
What: Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree
When: Oct 12 - Oct 15, 2022
Where: Sun Valley and Ketchum, Idaho
Cost: Varies.
Info: Call 1-877-478-5277 or www.sunvalleyjazz.com.com
Enjoy many styles of music including: Traditional and Contemporary Jazz, Swing, Big Band, Zydeco, Blues and more!
What: Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree
When: Oct 12 - Oct 15, 2022
Where: Sun Valley and Ketchum, Idaho
Cost: Varies.
Info: Call 1-877-478-5277 or www.sunvalleyjazz.com.com
Sun Valley Dining
Hungry? Craving a burger and fries with fry sauce? Or maybe you want to check out restaurants with a regional flair? From formal to casual, the variety and multitude of Sun Valley`s restaurants will not disappoint!
Hot Springs
There are several natural Hot Springs in the area- the majority of which are north of Ketchum, near Stanley.
A couple of reminders to ensure your "soak" is respectful of the environment.
NO Soap or Shampoo, Glass, or Littering, OBEY posted Signs, BRING a Swimsuit
Sawtooth National Recreation Area- For more info call (208) 727-5013.
Russian John: 8 miles north of SNRA Headquarters 1,000 yards west off Hwy 75.
Sunbeam: Just west of Sunbeam off of Hwy 75.
Barth: On the Main Salmon River, located up a scrabbly slope, 100 ft above the river.
Ketchum Ranger District
Frenchman`s Bend: 7 miles out Warm Springs Rd located on the west side. Public use from 4am to 10pm, bathing suits required; no alcohol; no glass containers and parking is restricted to a designated parking zone.
Warfield: 11 miles out on Warm Springs Rd.
Commercial Hot Springs- call numbers below for cost and hours
Easley: 12 Miles north of Ketchum - Outdoor Hot Springs filled pool open summer, winter. Call (208) 726-7522 for more details.
Challis Hot Springs & Campground: Hot mineral water and pool. Call (208) 879-4442 for more details.
NO Soap or Shampoo, Glass, or Littering, OBEY posted Signs, BRING a Swimsuit
Sawtooth National Recreation Area- For more info call (208) 727-5013.
Russian John: 8 miles north of SNRA Headquarters 1,000 yards west off Hwy 75.
Sunbeam: Just west of Sunbeam off of Hwy 75.
Barth: On the Main Salmon River, located up a scrabbly slope, 100 ft above the river.
Ketchum Ranger District
Frenchman`s Bend: 7 miles out Warm Springs Rd located on the west side. Public use from 4am to 10pm, bathing suits required; no alcohol; no glass containers and parking is restricted to a designated parking zone.
Warfield: 11 miles out on Warm Springs Rd.
Commercial Hot Springs- call numbers below for cost and hours
Easley: 12 Miles north of Ketchum - Outdoor Hot Springs filled pool open summer, winter. Call (208) 726-7522 for more details.
Challis Hot Springs & Campground: Hot mineral water and pool. Call (208) 879-4442 for more details.