The Park City Arts Festival is usually held the first weekend of August. It showcases the artwork of over 200 artists. There's usually a selection of art on display and for sale including painting, glass, wood work, fabric, and photos. If you're browsing or wanting to buy, there is a lot to see. This event includes fabulous food, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Be ready to face a crowd. They close Main Street in Park City to traffic but shuttles provide relatively easy access to the festival.
If you're visiting in January, watch out for the Hollywood actors and actresses that decend upon this mountain town for the yearly Sundance Film Festival. This 10-day festival brings out the celebrities, but it's also open to the general public. Film screenings are offered at reasonable costs. If you would enjoy seeing what's new in independent and international film making including short movies, documentaries, and feature-length films; this is an occasion you shouldn't miss. A similar event is the Park City Film Music Festival which is in its fourth year and is held in January as well.
Further music festivals include the Park City International Music Festival. This annual event will be held in July and is in its 23rd year. It is intended for the connoisseur of classical music and features classical soloists from all around the country performing together. This is an opportunity to see world-class musicians perform in an close, mountain setting. For visitors who love jazz, Deer Valley Resort holds the annual Park City Jazz Festival in August. The beauty of the outside amphitheater added to the great music creates a remarkable and unforgetable event.
This environment is certain to provide a cultural event that's perfect for you. Concerts, good food, and artistic expression is found in abundance in this delightful mountain town. Check out the local papers as soon as you get there to see what's available to indulge your palate or your artistic sensitivities.
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Blake Provo writes for Blooming Resort Rentals which provides Deer Valley lodging options for area visitors. Also, see the Park City Ski Lounge website they sponsor.