Spring 2023 Events:

March 

3/4: The Dollar Holler
Come out and kick-off spring at Dollar Mountain with a fun Rail Jam comp, followed by a high-energy Big Air exhibition from our valley’s best tricksters. Live music by DJN8 and party-rockin’ DJ duo SkiiTour out of Canada will be spinning the beats and keeping the vibes high throughout the evening. Learn More»

3/8: International Women’s Day
Kick off International Women’s Day at Sun Valley with a celebration of inclusivity and women in the outdoors! Festivities will begin at 10am with “A Lap for the Ladies.” Meet at top of Baldy to join in a fun rally cry and photo op before cruising down College! Not interested in going all the way to the top? Higher Ground will lead a lower mountain group from the top of Lower River Run at 10:15am. Costumes are encouraged! Learn More»

3/10: Gallery Walk
Each year SVGA hosts multiple 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. Gallery Walks take place from 5 – 7:30pm unless otherwise noted. Learn More»

3/15-17: Sun Valley Music Festival Winter Season
The Sun Valley Music Festival presents its fifth Winter Season at the Argyros Performing Arts Center from March 15-17, 2023. The program will feature Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, one of the most popular works in all classical music, in an arrangement for 21 brass and percussion musicians that captures the power and emotion of the original. Music Director Alasdair Neale will conduct the performances, which will also feature a series of short works showcasing the beauty and range of various instruments in the brass and percussion sections. Learn More»

3/22: BCRD Ski Free Day
BCRD welcomes the community to enjoy free Nordic skiing and snowshoeing on all BCRD winter trails. The 32-kilometer multi-use Wood River Trail, which runs from Ketchum to Bellevue, is always free. The Wood River Trail is groomed every other day and is open to skiers, walkers, dogs, and fat-bikes. Learn More»

3/26: Dollar Days Pond Skim
Don’t miss the “Cold Bowl Pond Skim” on Dollar’s final day. Participants will try to make it across the pond on their skis or snowboard – in full costume! The crazier, the better. Learn More»

3/29-4/2: Sun Valley Film Festival
Returning for its 12th year, SVFF kicks off another five days of Films, Coffee Talks, Parties and more. Since 2012 the Sun Valley Film Festival has invited fans and filmmakers to America’s first ski resort to celebrate the magic of storytelling. The year-round Sun Valley Film Initiative develops professionals and illuminates the process of filmmaking, propelling emerging voices with grants and education. Every spring the Festival celebrates with a slate of cutting-edge films and TV premieres, industry panels, engaging Coffee Talks with entertainment luminaries, a Screenwriters Lab led by award-winning writers, and a series of parties culminating with the spectacular SVFF Awards Bash. Learn More»

3/30-4/1: 24th Annual Janss Pro-Am Classic
The ‘greatest party on snow’ will return yet again in its 24th iteration for 2023! Learn More»

April 

4/2: Galena Ride, Stride, Glide Winter Triathlon
Dust off your mountain bike, find your running shoes, and grab your skis! This fun, relay-style race is held on the Nordic trails (9 km bike, 4.4 km run, 9 km ski). Participate as a team or go solo. Costumes strongly encouraged. Learn More »

4/2-5: 2023 U.S. Alpine Championships
Sun Valley will welcome both men and women competing in slalom, giant slalom and super-G events. Learn More »

4/7: Sun Valley Village Easter Egg Hunt
Bring the kids to Sun Valley Village for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! Learn More »

4/8: Baldy Bash
Celebrate the final weekend of skiing on Bald Mountain in full spring style at the base of Warm Springs for the annual “Baldy Bash” street party! Live music, costumes, outdoor fun and and great spring skiing! Learn More »

4/16: Wood River Orchestra Spring 2023 Concert
Join the Wood River Orchestra for its annual Spring concert. Free. Learn More »

Looking for even more local event information? The Visit Sun Valley Community Calendar has it all!

Summer & Fall 2023 Events:

Summerlong Events

Ketchum Farmer's Market: June 14 - October 11, 2023
The Wood River Farmers Markets offer seasonally available and locally grown fruits and vegetables, organic and grass-fed meats, artisan pies, and other baked goods, honey, specialty products including jams and fermented foods, plant starts for your garden, jewelry, crafts, fresh-cut flowers, and much more! The Ketchum farmers market operates every Wednesday afternoon in Forest Service Park from 12-4pm. Learn More

Jazz in the Park: Sundays, TBA

Ketch'em Alive: Tuesdays, TBA

Music in Town Square: Thursdays, TBA

Sun Valley Music Festival: July 30-August 24, 2023
Extraordinary, admission-free performances featuring world-class musicians. Learn More »

May

TBA: Ketchum Wide Open
A fun event created in town where you putt putt during slack, have a great time, meet new people, while raising money for a good cause.

5/26-29: 2023 Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference
The Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference (SVWFC) is widely recognized as the longest-running wellness festival in the world, and has been on the forefront of the wellness movement for decades offering a wide range of innovative wellness programs through its four pillars of focus – Mind, Body, Spirit and Environment. Learn More »

5/27: Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run
Redfish Lake Lodge is excited to host the 13th annual Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run, a U.S.F.S. permitted event. Half Marathon, 10k and 5k events! Learn More »

June

6/3: Color Me Fearless 5K for Girls on the Run
The Color Me Fearless 5k benefits the Girls on the Run organization in the Wood River Valley. Miles are marked with paint stations to add some good ol’ fun to running a 5k. Enjoy a beautiful course and get colored while supporting Girls on the Run! Learn More »

6/3: Papoose Club Plant Extravaganza
The Papoose Club first started selling plants on vacant lots in Ketchum back in 1961. Initially volunteers trucked plants up from afar, but with the growing popularity of the event, Papoose Club began to collaborate with local gardening businesses. Learn More »

6/17: Sun Valley Brewfest
Over the past 9 years, the Sun Valley Brewfest has built a regionally recognized event raising more than $100,000 for local charities, including giving away over $15,000 in college scholarships annually. Learn More »

6/20-23: Sun Valley Forum
The Sun Valley Forum is a global climate solutions accelerator that brings together cross-sectoral leaders, innovators, and change-makers to collaborate on the most urgent issues facing people and our planet. With a track record of impact, the Forum surfaces the strategies, technologies, business models and financing that can power the urgent transformation of our energy and food systems, restoration of nature and revitalization of communities across the globe. Learn More »

6/22-25: Sawtooth Valley Gathering
SVG brings some of the best songwriters and musicians to the stage at the foot of the majestic Sawtooth Mountains creating a spirit and vibe like no other. With several venues, including three outdoor stages, late-night shows at the Mountain Village Resort’s Velvet Falls Dance Hall, and the Kasino Club, along with DJs and other performers, SVG is a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s walkable, affordable, and friendly, all in Stanley. Learn More »

6/24-7/1: Color Our World
All donations to the Color Our World campaign will be represented by a colored ribbon that will be displayed in Memory Park from June 24 to July 1. With your help, the park will be festooned with colorful ribbons, connecting us together in our shared vision for a community free from emotional and physical abuse. Learn More »

6/24: Sun Valley Culinary Institute Annual Dance Party
Patti and Don McGrath, Jill and Lee Pollock, and the Sun Valley Culinary Institute invite you to kick off the Summer season at their Annual Dance Party. Celebrate summer 2023 with Sun Valley Culinary Institute and be treated to a seasonal cuisine created by the School’s Chef, Andy Floyd. Learn More »

6/26-30: Sun Valley Wine Auction
The 42nd Annual Sun Valley Wine Auction is a celebration of wine, and a benefit for the arts. The Sun Valley Wine Auction is now the oldest charity wine auction in the nation and provides approximately 50% of the Sun Valley Museum of Art's annual income. Learn More »

July

7/1+2: Ballet Sun Valley proudly presents Dutch National Ballet 
These two performances mark Dutch National Ballet’s first tour to the United States in over 40 years! One of the top ballet companies in the world, led by Artistic Director Ted Brandsen, Dutch National Ballet is known for their innovation and excellence. Mr. Brandsen has curated two unique and engaging performances that span contemporary to classical works. Highlights include works by choreographers Hans van Manen, the Grand Master of Contemporary Ballet, and William Forsythe. With something for everyone you won’t want to miss these spectacular performances.  Pavilion seating from $35. Click for Tickets or call (208) 622-2135.

Fourth of July: Hailey Days of the Old West
Hailey, Idaho, offers up perhaps the most quintessential small town 4th of July celebration in the West. In fact, the Los Angeles Times called out Hailey as one of the best places in the US to find "maximum fun for your Fourth of July." The Hailey Days of the Old West celebration, around July 4th, offers up a fun and unique parade with colorful entries, plenty of horses and a Road Apple Roulette, antique market, pancake breakfast, live music and a spectacular fireworks display.

7/7: SVGA Gallery Walk
Each year SVGA 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. Learn More »

7/13: The Cowboy Ball
Quite possibly the most popular fundraising event in the Wood River Valley! Put on your best cowboy duds for sensational live music, fantastic cocktails, and a delectable meal. Every July Swiftsure Ranch hosts one of the liveliest dinner/auction events in the Valley. Learn More »

7/14-16: The 2023 Ketchum Arts Festival
The Ketchum Arts Festival features over 100 Arts and Craft vendors from Idaho, kids activities, food and beer. The Festival is held at Festival Meadow located on Sun Valley Road and admission to the Festival is FREE! Learn More »

7/22-24: 2023 Sun Valley Writers' Conference
The Sun Valley Writers' Conference strives to bring together readers, writers, and artists of diverse age, background, and experience to be informed, enlightened, challenged, and inspired by a world-class literary program in the great outdoors. Learn More »

7/20-22: Sun Valley Tour de Force
The 6th Annual Sun Valley Tour de Force on July 20-22, 2023 is a weekend of epic proportions for car lovers of all ages. Eight events take place over the course of three days. The signature event of the weekend is the ‘NO SPEED LIMIT’ high speed runs at Phantom Hill. Located in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, 3.2 miles of state highway becomes a no-speed limit zone. For one day only, drivers are allowed to put their machines to the ultimate test. Additional weekend events include scenic drives, SVTdF Car Show at Festival Meadows, hosted sponsor events and our fundraiser for The Hunger Coalition; Cars & Comedy. Learn More »

7/28-30: Sturtevants' Standhope Ultra Challenge
A very difficult and exceptionally beautiful run through the Pioneer Mountains. Entrants will reach a high point of 11,000′ during the course of the race. Entry should NOT be taken lightly. This race is an excellent trainer for any high-altitude 50 or 100 miler. Learn More »

7/30-8/24: 2023 Sun Valley Music Festival
Extraordinary, admission-free performances featuring world-class musicians. Learn More »

August

8/4: SVGA Gallery Walk
Each year SVGA 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. Learn More »

8/11-13: 2023 Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival
Taking place in beautiful Atkinson Park in downtown Ketchum, the festival welcomes over 100 professional artists and craftspeople to the Wood River Valley. This festival is a juried, outdoor, fine arts and crafts show that is completely free and open to the public. This event typically has food trucks, artist demonstrations, music and a kids' activity area. Learn More »

8/17-19: Annual Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend supporting a worthy cause. What began as a golf tournament among friends has expanded beyond the golf course into a four-day affair showcasing the best of Sun Valley. The traditional event lineup includes an Idaho Welcome BBQ, Live & Silent Auction Gala, Concert for a Cure, and outdoor activities that include fly fishing, sport shooting, horseback riding, and whitewater rafting. Learn More »

8/18+19: Artists’ Studio Tour of the Wood River Valley
Several artists from all over the Wood River Valley will open their studios on Friday August 18 and  Saturday August 19, 2023. This tour is free and open to everyone. The pace will be leisurely, with time for visitors to discuss techniques and inspiration with the artists themselves and perhaps choose a special piece with a meaningful story behind it. The tour is also a great time to introduce the younger generation to the world of the professional artist. Learn More »

8/30-9/3: Rebecca's Private Idaho 2023
From the smashing climbs for experienced riders in the 4 day Queen's Stage Race to the introduction to gravel riding in the Tater Tot 20 miler, RPI Sun Valley has something for every ride level that will be sure to reward your hard work with stunning views and hometown hospitality. Learn More »

September

9/1: SVGA Gallery Walk
Each year SVGA 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. Learn More »

Labor Day Weekend: Wagon Days
In 1958, a few hundred spectators attended what would grow to become one of the largest non-motorized parades in the Pacific Northwest - The Wagon Days Big Hitch Parade! Today, over fifteen thousand people flock to Ketchum to watch this historical parade and celebrate the western heritage it represents. The parade features buggies, carriages and wagons, with the grand finale being the Lewis Ore Wagons and the Big Hitch. Learn More »

9/7-9: Ernest Hemingway Seminar
Literature, lectures, discussions, food, and fellowship. Each year, the Ernest Hemingway Seminar focuses on a particular text or theme and literary and historical context. Learn More »

9/15+16: Oktoberfest!
Get Your German on, Idaho Style at Sawtooth Brewery's 11th Annual Ketchum Oktoberfest! Join us at Sun Valley's Festival Meadows for Beer, Food, Music, and Games! Learn More »

October

10/4-8: Trailing of the Sheep – 27th Anniversary!
Trailing of the Sheep has been named in the Top Ten Fall Festivals in the World, Top 200 Best U.S. Festivals and the Top 100 Festivals in N. America. In 2013, USA Today named it One of the Top Ten Fall Festivals in America. It is also the recipient of the Governor's Award for Cultural Heritage. Learn More »

10/18-22: Sun Valley Jazz and Music Festival
Five days. Forty Bands. One Million Smiles! Attendees from all fifty states, every Canadian province, and several foreign countries gather each October to celebrate live performances of America's music. Learn More »

10/31: Hailey Halloween Hoopla
Main Street in Hailey becomes hallowed ground for trick or treaters during the annual Hailey Halloween Hoopla, sponsored by the Chamber – Hailey & Wood River Valley and supported by local area merchants. Learn More»

Looking for even more local event information? The Visit Sun Valley Community Calendar has it all: