Sun Valley Events

Annual Events

Address: 1 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley Inn, Sun Valley, ID 83353 Dates: May 22 - May 25, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

For those looking for positive and healthy ways to ensure and maintain personal health, this event offers an opportunity to hear a variety of health and wellness speakers, attend programs and find out ways to live healthier lives. Events are held at locations around town and play host to a variety of speakers and...

Address: 1 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley Village, Sun Valley, ID 83353 Category: Sports Event - Running Dates: May 30, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Each year runners flock to Sun Valley to participate in this road race. Runners can compete in a half-marathon, a 12K or a 5K race. Competitors run from Sun Valley through neighboring Ketchum and Elkhorn with beautiful mountain and nature views. Road racers won't want to miss this breathtaking event.

Address: Sun Valley Resort and other locations, Sun Valley, ID 83340 Dates: June 12 - June 14, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Annual wine and gastronomical event lures scores of people to sample a range of delicious foods and savory wine selections. The weekend-long event features a champagne brunch, wine classes, food and wine seminars, lectures from well-regarded chefs and an outdoor picnic with live entertainment. Marvelous summertime...

Address: 191 5th St E, Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Ketchum, ID 83340 Dates: July 23 - July 25, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Each year wine lovers from around the region and travelers to Sun Valley converge on the Arts Center to try and buy the latest vintages of wine. For three straight years, Wine Spectator magazine has named the event among its top 10. The fundraising auction supports local arts and education programs. Guests can sample...

Address: Sun Valley Pavilion, Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley, ID 83353 Dates: July 27 - August 18, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Each summer, visitors to Sun Valley enjoy a free live cultural extravaganza as the symphony takes the stage and performs classics and modern fare for the crowds who flock here to enjoy the music and the breathtaking outdoor scenery. Performance schedules change throughout the summer so frequent visitors can get a full...

Address: Elkhorn Rd, Sun Valley Resort & Elkhorn Golf Club, Sun Valley, ID 83340 Category: Sports Event - Golf Dates: August 19 - August 22, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Annual golf fundraising event has been a staple of Sun Valley philanthropy for three decades. Proceeds from the late August tournament benefit leukemia and cancer research. The event is held each year at the Sun Valley Resort and Elkhorn Golf Club. Thompson, for whom the tournament was named, was a famed professional...

Address: Sun Valley Opera House & The Liberty Theater, Sun Valley, ID 83340 Dates: September 18 - September 20, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Each year, fans gather in Sun Valley to watch these uplifting films and shorts that celebrate the human spirit. This family-friendly event is held in September and attendees can participate in film screenings as well as discussions with filmmakers and spiritual leaders. An excellent opportunity to see something...

Address: Ketchum and Hailey Locations, Hailey, ID 83333 Dates: October 9 - October 11, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

For those new to Sun Valley and Southern Idaho, the presence of sheep is a surprising and entertaining occurence, but residents and frequent guests say sheep and sheep herding are an integral part of the area. This annual event pays homage to the fluffy, four-legged animals. Events held throughout the weekend recall...

Address: Various venues, Sun Valley, ID 83353 Category: Performance - Concert / Music - Jazz / Swing Dates: October 14 - October 18, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Dixieland and jazz music aficionados will not want to miss this annual event that is music to the ears of the many participants who travel here each year for the festive affair. A who's who of jazz and Dixieland musicians appear at events around Sun Valley at the October event, hitting a high note with music lovers....

Address: 415 Spruce Ave, The Community Library, Ketchum, ID 83340 Dates: October 22 - October 23, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

One of the most famous of Sun Valley's many celebrity visitors and residents, Ernest Hemingway was an important member of the community during his time spent in the region. The critically lauded author was a lover of the outdoors and nature, and this festival showcases the man and his love of the region. The annual...