September Events in Park City
Farmers’ Market at Canyons Resort
Farmers’ Markets have become a popular venue in the Park City area, and if you’re looking to stock up on heirloom tomatoes, purple onions, cloves, fresh tomatoes, corn, and cauliflower, Park City is the place to do it.
Held at the Canyons Resort in Park City (off Highway 224), the farmers’ market takes place every Wednesday through the fall between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m.
Support local farmers and vendors who display their wares at the market. Enjoy a great assortment of fresh Utah fruits and vegetables that you won’t find anywhere else.
Enjoy live music, fun, food, fresh breads, and local produce. You can find the farmers’ market in the big resort parking lot, located right off Highway 224.
As a Park City tradition, The Farmer’s Market in Park City opens for its 13th season this year. The market originally started at the Park City Mountain Resort, but moved to the Canyons Resort before the Winter Olympics stared in 2002.
Volker Ritzinger has kept the market alive since 2002. He started the market at Park City Mountain Resort; however the resort shut down just before the Olympics. Since then, authorities told him they didn’t have room for the venue. Two weeks later, he moved the Farmers’ Market to a convenient location at the Canyons Resort, and the tradition lives on.
Follow that tradition and take a drive to the Canyons Resort, located about 20 minutes from downtown. Find some great deals on produce while enjoying live music, art and jewelry displays, and new people to mingle with.
Autumn Classics Music Festival
Although the warm days of summer are almost over, fall is in full swing in the Park City area. The mountain air is cooler at the mountain resort, and there are still plenty of outdoor activities for you to enjoy. As it turns out, fall is the best time of the year to enjoy an outdoor music festival.
For over 31 years, The Park City Chamber Music Society has continued to present four different music festivals throughout the year. Enjoy the unique sounds of chamber music artists in the cool outdoor air. You’ll also like the unique talents of solo chamber artists throughout the year.
Chamber music in the park begins on July 6 at 6:00 p.m., and you can enjoy the classical works of world renowned violinists, cellists, and pianists at Park City’s bandstand. In the past, the Autumn Music Festival welcomed violinist Monte Beknap, cellist Cheung Chau, and pianist Doris Stevenson.
Be sure to attend the Best of Beethoven Banquet that takes place in Social Hall at the Park City Community Church. In celebration of the composer’s belated birthday, enjoy the classical music of Beethoven while sampling a delicious dinner and dessert buffet. Be sure to make ticket reservations beforehand, as tickets sell out soon.
On August 3, be sure to take part in Chamber Music in the Park. Autumn Classic Concerts take place from September to October 1-8, 2016. You pay $20 for regular admission and $20 at the door. Seniors who are 62 and above can attend the concerts for free.
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Park City Point 2 Point
Every year, on Labor Day Weekend (Monday, September 5), the countries strongest endurance mountain bike racers drop in on some of the best trials Park City has to offer. Take a ride through the steep hills and valleys of the Uintah and Wasatch Mountains for a breathtaking experience.
The total distance is 75 miles, and you’ll gain over 12,000 during the course of the race—all while traveling through Park City’s premier mountain resorts—Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, and the Canyons Resort. Whether you’re a seasoned mountain biker, or someone who just likes to ride the trails frequently, this beautiful, 75-mile course will definitely challenge your mountain bike riding skills to the limit. Be sure to prepare for the race studying the course map and taking it with you along the way. Some riders even bring a GPS unit with the course loaded onto it.
The course is a true point-to-point event, and you’ll never have to backtrack over the same terrain twice. The terrain is ripping fast and incredibly diverse—it will definitely challenge your mental prowess, yet it will have you grinning from ear to ear, making you want to come back for more. The race begins at Quinn’s Jct. Recreation Complex Round Valley). It has one last descent into the forum at the Canyons via Holly's Trail for a great FREE concert and post-race meal. You can register online, and the registration fee is $160.
In all, Park City offers some of the most of exciting mountain bike trails for those looking to get away from it all. Park City’s outlying areas offer some unchartered terrain that you can’t reach with any other type of two-wheel or four-wheel vehicle. Take a ride through some steep hills and valleys of Park City for a breathtaking experience.
Park City Miner’s Day and Labor Day Celebration
Come up to Park City’s Historic Main Street & City Park on Labor Day 2016 and join in on the fun while celebrating Park City Miner’s Day.
Sponsored by Park City Rotary Club, the Park City Miner’s event offers a full day of activities for you and your family, including 5K Fun Run, Breakfast, live music, mucking and drilling competitions, beer gardens, and more. This all-day event also includes plenty of activities for you kids as well.
What is it For?
The Annual Labor Day gathering celebrates Park City's Mining Heritage and raises money for Summit County non-profit organizations. As one of Park City’s favorite holidays, the town offers a full day of fun activities in commemoration of its historical mining roots.
What to Do?
Start off the day with a nice breakfast at City Park. Running enthusiasts take part in a 5K run after breakfast. Be sure to witness the “Running of the Balls” event, where you can release a ball at the top of Main Street just before the parade. The owner of the first ball that crosses the finish line at the bottom of Main Street wins a prize.
Much like the Fourth of July celebration in Park City, the crowd moves to City Park to enjoy live music throughout the day. Your kids will love the bounce house and face painting in the park.
Schedule
The following is a tentative schedule for the celebration:
7:45 a.m. – Breakfast in City Park
8:00 a.m. – 5K/10K Fun Run
10:45 a.m. – Running of the Balls Event
11:00 a.m. – Miner’s Day Parade
11:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Live Music in the Park
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Kid’s Race (starting at City Park)
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Mucking and Drilling Competition at Skateboard Park
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Skateboard Pro Bowl Jam in Skateboard Park