Fourth of July Fun in Park City & the Wasatch Back
Hello Folks,
 
Of all the things that make our country great, the 4th July has to be at the top of the list. Here in Park City, we are truly blessed to enjoy one of the best celebrations of our nation’s independence in the entire country. I hope you and your family and friends have an opportunity to partake in the celebrations. If not, put it on the calendar for next year.
 
Regards
 Murray Gardner

 

Check out our recently updated list of things to do in Park City and the Wasatch Back for the Fourth of July week! There are a variety of family-friendly events from which to choose, so you can find something everyone will enjoy. 
 

PARK CITY RESORT'S JULY 3RD CELEBRATION
July 3   |  Canyons Village

5:00 pm:  COMPLIMENTARY VILLAGE ACTIVITIES
Caricature artists, yard games, chalk art, and face painting. Enjoy our complimentary, family-friendly activities at the event that kicks off the 4th of July festivities.

5:00 pm:  LIVE MUSIC BY DJ VELVET 
Get the party started with energizing beats and tunes dropped by DJ Velvet.

7:30 pm:  LIVE MUSIC BY THE NUMBER ONES
Covering number one hits from the 1950's to now, this soulful, fun-loving, energetic band is here to get you on your feet! Utah's favorite party band, The Number Ones, will be taking the Canyons Village Stage, creating unique renditions of classic number one hits like you've never heard before. Under the lead of David Halliday, one of the greatest saxophonists in the country, this group will have you dancing and singing all night long. Grab your friends and family and join us at the Independence Day kick-off party you won't want to miss!

DUSK:  3RD OF JULY FIREWORKS

More information here.

PARK CITY'S CELEBRATION
July 4  |  Assorted Venues in Park City

7:00 am:  PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Pancake Breakfast in City Park

8:00 am:  COLE SPORT 5K MOUNTAIN FUN RUN
Participants should pre-register at www.colesport.com.

11:00 am:  4th OF JULY PARADE
Famous 4th of July Parade with over 70 floats celebrating Park City’s history.

12:00 pm – 4:30 pm:  CELEBRATION IN CITY PARK
Food, live music, beer garden, games and children’s activities in City Park.

3:00 pm - Dusk:  MORE FUN AT PARK CITY RESORT
Mountain BBQ, Music, and family friendly activities at Park City Resort

Dusk:  FIREWORKS AT PARK CITY RESORT
Finally, fireworks are set to go off at Park City Mountain Resort's Mountain Village!

MIDWAY'S "SMALL TOWN FOURTH"
July 4  |  Midway Town Hall

7:00 am: FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
At the Midway Town Square, Speaker Lloyd Newell and Honored citizens Jack and Holly Zenger. Swiss Miss Royalty, Swiss Chorus, and Swiss Bells. 

8:00 - 10:00 am: PANCAKE BREAKFAST
At the Town Square. Breakfast will be $6 per plate. 

10:00 pm: FIREWORKS SHOW
Begins on July 4th at approximately 10:00 pm from Memorial Hill, and can be seen clearly from Hamlet Park, Town Square, and various places throughout Midway. More info can be found here. 
HEBER CITY'S CELEBRATION
July 4  |  City Park in Heber on Main St

12:00 - 1:00pm:  FREE LUNCH!
Hot Dogs, Chips and a Drink (while supplies last!)

1:00 pm:  FLAG CEREMONY
With hands-on public safety exhibits by the Heber City police and Wasatch County Fire Dept. 


1:00 - 5:00 pm: DUNK TANK

2:00 pm:  OLD FASHIONED GAMES

Featuring three-legged races, gunny sack races, and egg toss.

3:00 pm:  WATERMELON & PIE EATING CONTESTS

3:15 pm:  LIVE MUSIC INTRODUCING HEBER'S OWN ROCK BAND SUMMERFROST

4:00 pm:  OLD FASHIONED SHOOTOUT PERFORMANCE

5:00 pm: SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT

6:00 pm: LIVE MUSIC BY HARRY LEE & THE BACK ALLEY BLUES BAND
 

DEJORIA CENTER 4TH OF JULY EVENT
July 4  |  Dejoria Center  |  Kamas

An amazing celebration with free music, food and friends. The festival will feature local food and drink, activities for kids, live music, local crafts, and more. Music lineup includes:

  • Surf's Up Beach Boys cover band: noon - 1:15pm
  • After Party 80's Hits cover band: 1:45-3:00pm
  •  Arms of America U2 cover band: 3:30-5:00pm. 
For more info please click here.

 

84th ANNUAL OAKLEY RODEO
July 3-6  |  Nightly at 8 pm

The Annual Oakley Rodeo is a 4-day Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association sanctioned event. Featuring bucking broncs, raring bulls, cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo queens all in attendance to make this a true Western-rooted celebration. Yee Haw! Get tickets early as they will sell out.
WASATCH PLEIN AIR PARADISE 
June 22 - July 4  |  Midway

Midway is proud to be the home of Wasatch Plein Air Paradise, Utah’s largest annual fine art painting competition and sale. Now in its 14th year, over 100 artists from Utah and surrounding areas will converge in Midway to paint ‘en Plein Air’, or in the open air of Wasatch County. This event will culminate with a live auction at 11:00 am on July 4th.  More info.

PARK SILLY SUNDAY MARKET 
10 am - 5 pm| June 30, July 7 and Sundays thru Fall
Main Street Park City


The Park Silly Sunday Market is an eco-friendly, open-air market and street festival. Don't miss the infamous Bloody Mary bar. More info.
MOUNTAIN VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHERS
Midway Community Center 
July 3rd from 10am- 7pm,
July 4th from 9am-3pm


See the creative work of local photographers Don Gardiner, Alan Day, Brent Haddock, Quin Calder, Mary Waterman and Brian Murphy. They will display images that capture the beauty and majesty of the Wasatch Back and other Utah locations. We are proud supporters of their work at Keller Williams - you'll see their images on the walls of our offices in Park City and Heber Valley, as well as in many of our publications.
OPEN HOUSE EVENT hosted by Keller Williams
July 6th  |  1pm - 5pm  |  Park City & Wasatch Back
 
Whether you want to visit just one or see them all, don't miss out on the chance to visit some of the best new listings that Keller Williams has to offer. Look for more information in this weekend's edition of the Park Record, or call us for a list.
 
Various Venues in Park City, Heber Valley & Beyond

DEER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL - More info here.
July 5 - Patriotic Celebration with Broadway's Hugh Panaro
July 6 - Bravo Broadway! Life is a Cabaret


CANYONS VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES - More info here.
July 6 - New Orleans Suspects


PARK SILLY SUNDAY MARKET More info here.
June 30 - Silver Strike & Eric Heideman and the Blues Project
July 7 - Dr. Bob & Sundog Sky


SUNDANCE SUMMER CONCERTS - More info here.
July 7 - Triggers & Slips


HOMESTEAD RESORT / MIDWAY - More info here.
June 29 - Lyndy Butler & Cherie Call
July 6 - Drew and Lacey 

 
UTAH OLYMPIC PARK
Park City

A family activity unique to Park City is a visit to the Utah Olympic Park. Summers at the Park are action-packed with an incredible array of family-friendly activities and learning opportunities. More info. 
Summer Tubing  |  Bobsled  |  Alpine Slide  |  Zipline  |  Drop Tower  |  Adventures Courses
PARK CITY RESORT 
Park City Resort Base & Canyons Village

For many visitors, the cool mountain temperatures and lack of crowds make summer in Park City the best season to visit. If your family loves the outdoors, head to Park City Resort for its plethora of family-friendly activities that you and your kids will love. More info.
Kids' Tubing  |  Mini Golf  |  Alpine Slide & Coaster  |  Climbing Wall  |  Challenge Courses
FLYING ACES ALL STAR AERIAL SHOW
Saturdays & Sundays 1 pm  |  Utah Olympic Park 

See Olympians and National Team skiers and snowboarders perform acrobatic feats as they soar up to 60' in the air. More info.
AQUA X ZONE
Jordanelle State Park  |   Heber City


AQUA x ZONE is a thrilling water park for young and old alike. Come climb, jump, slide and swim along the inflatable obstacles that float atop the reservoir. Kids must be 6 years old and 48" tall. You are invited to run, jump, swim and play at the AQUA x ZONE...the fun starts here! More info.
KITEBOARDING SCHOOL 
Unita Kiting 

Learn to kiteboard! Uinta Kiting offers kiteboarding lessons on the Deer Creek Reservoir in the beautiful Heber Valley. Uinta Kiting's primary goal is to provide safe and highly personalized lessons to their clients. They offer one-on-one lessons to beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. More info.
STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING 
 Pebble Beach at Deer Valley Resort® 


Park City SUP’s summer home, Pebble Beach at Deer Valley Resort, is just minutes from Historic Main Street and is an incredible place to experience adventure. With sandy beach access to the water, no boats, and no waves, people of all ages and abilities can enjoy standup paddleboarding and kayaking with confidence.  More info here.

JUPITER BOWL
1090 Center Dr, Park City

Jupiter Bowl is Park City's entertainment jewel, offering luxury bowling, restaurant, sports bar, billiards lounge, video games and more. From small intimate family parties to festive corporate gatherings, Jupiter Bowl is Park City’s premiere entertainment venue for your next celebration, meeting or conference. More info.
HOLIDAY LANES
565 N Main St, Heber City

 Holiday Lanes is a retro, glitz-free spot to bowl a few frames and grab a bite to eat. Open since 1962 this family-friendly bowling center features original ball returns and pin machines, and it has been the set of numerous Hollywood movies. More info.

HEBER VALLEY RAILROAD
450 S 600 W, Heber City

 Utah's 100-year-old train promises spectacular views of the Wasatch Mountains and Provo Canyon. Scenic rides, activity adventures, dinner trains, seasonal special events and more. Great for all ages, groups, events and parties. More info.
WEBER RIVER RAFTING & TUBING

Whether in a raft or tube, spending a day on the Weber River is one of the coolest options for a hot summer day. Contact Barefoot Tubing, Destination Sports, or All Seasons Adventures for more information about getting out and enjoying a day on the 'Weeb'.
Hope to see you out and about enjoying all the festivities, and as usual don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!