Paul Benson

Community Events

Park City offers a surprising range of cultural diversions for a small mountain town. From music, art festivals and galleries to film and theater to international sport exhibitions and competitions. Park City is packed year-round with exciting events for all to enjoy! Listed below are a few of the big festivals and events along with the local venues that hold these and other events. For more details on the most current events happening in Park City visit the Park City Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.parkcityinfo.com

Park City Jazz Festival

The Jazz Festival expanded it’s lineup to broaden the musical reach and expanded a targeted audience providing a wide range of entertainment value including two stages, numerous vendor opportunities, food and fun, once again making the Fidelity Investments Park City Jazz Festival the premier event of the summer.

Integrating Grammy Award winning artist, with a variety of genres including Latin, Blues, smooth jazz, and big names ensures the most exciting and culturally impacting presentation of talent in the region. www.parkcityjazz.org or call 435-940-1362

Sundance Film Festival

The now world famous Sundance Film Festival is held every January in Park City, Utah. A tradition that always celebrates the new and the unexpected, the Festival is an unparalleled opportunity for artists, aficionados, critics, and industry professionals to enjoy ten days of the best in independent American and international cinema while enjoying Park City’s hospitality.

The Festival Box Office is located at the corner of Heber Ave. and Swede Alley. www.sundance.org

Park City Arts Festival

The annual Park City Arts Festival is one of the summers biggest draws of people. Artists and craftsman from around the world come to show and sell their beautiful art pieces. There are also numerous art galleries throughout town that exhibit great artwork from around the world. The Kimball Art Center provides exhibit space for local and regional as well as famous artists.

Visit www.kimball-art.org for more info.

Sports

Park City’s summers and winters are packed with sporting events for both athletes and spectators. Winters bring World Cup freestyle events, World Superpipe Championships along with local and regional events. The US Ski and Snowboard Teams are located in Park City and are always the local favorites.

Summer time brings both team and individual sports to the forefront. Mountain and road biking events and races along with rugby, softball, soccer, and of course golf are big draws for summer time sports activities.