LABOR DAY IN PARK CITY Archives

Park City is a prime place for travelers to enjoy time away year-round. If you’re lucky enough to be heading this way over Labor Day in 2023, you’ll find there’s even more to add to the itinerary. The following are a few of the many activities waiting to be enjoyed when travel plans bring you this way in early September to celebrate.

Have Fun at the Miner’s Day Celebration

When you head to Park City over Labor Day, you’re going to want to take advantage of all the fun that awaits at the annual Miner’s Day Celebration. This yearly event is a fan-favorite among locals and visitors alike and kicks off with a pancake breakfast hosted at City Park for just $5 a person. Once you’re fueled up for the fun ahead, it’s time to make your way to Main Street where you can purchase a numbered golf ball and participate in the highly anticipated Running of Balls! This event sees thousands of numbered golf balls released onto the road from the top of Main Street with prizes waiting for those that reach the finish line first. In years past, prizes have been as exciting as ski resort passes so giving your golf ball a shot is always worth it. Next up is the annual Labor Day Parade which typically kicks off around 11:00 am and is a family-friendly experience that’s sure to inspire everyone in your traveling crew. The parade begins on Main Street and Park Avenue and ends up at City Park. The conclusion of the parade opens up the afternoon to BBQ, games, and live music in the park. The afternoon continues on with a full-fledged mining demonstration just across the street from City Library. This event is a chance for guests to observe miners from across the country put their digging and mucking skills on display! The evening highlight is the Skateboard Pro Bow Jam which is a great showcase for amateur and pro skateboarders alike. It’s an impressive display whether you’re a skateboarder yourself, or just interested in being a spectator.

Enjoy a Round of Golf This Labor Day

Adventurers that can’t get enough of time on the greens no matter where they roam will love that Park City is the perfect place to book a tee time over Labor Day. Set your sights on Wasatch Mountain State Park Golf for an amazing experience on the course complete with breathtaking views the entire way through. The greens here are notoriously smooth and green while it’s entirely possible to pair wildlife watching with opportunities to work on your short and long game when you enjoy a round of golf here. Have your fill of deer and moose sightings at this course which is no more than 30 minutes from the center of Park City and one that’s likely to call you back a time or two.

Take a Holiday Hike in Good Company

With the Labor Day weather often on your side this time of year, planning a hike for your holiday away is always a good idea in Park City. This destination is loved for its scenic appeal and getting out and trekking some of the best routes is a great way to make the most of it all. Lace up your boots and consider making your way along the Armstrong Trail during your Labor Day adventures. This is a popular hiking trail that leads to the top of Park City Mountain and is relatively steep but rewards you with sweeping city and mountain views from the summit. Stop in the forested plateau area at the top and enjoy a rest before heading down for more in-town fun ahead.

Add Musical Fun to Your Itinerary

For music enthusiasts heading to Park City over Labor Day, it’s a good idea to look into the two free concert series that the city hosts this time of year. Canyons Village often holds free concerts on Thursday and Saturday nights through Labor Day weekend while Park City Mountain Village organizes performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays this time of year.

Celebrate Swiss Days

Another fun event that happens over Labor Day in Park City is the annual Swiss Days. Hosted the Friday and Saturday before Labor Day, Swiss Days is a Midway volunteer-organized experience complete with Swiss German food booths to explore, an outdoor craft fair to enjoy, and a traditional Swiss Parade that happens at 10:00 am the Saturday before Labor Day. Live musical entertainment is always on the lineup and a fun time is practically guaranteed! The event is located in the Midway Town Hall and festivities begin at 8:00 am each day.

Book Your Stay During Labor Day in Park City Today

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This trip is not just about the Park City Labor Day Weekend 2021, it’s Miners’ Day in Park City, too! And there’s something fun for everyone to join in the celebration of the town’s proud mining heritage!Ready to start planning your perfect escape before the sun sets on summer? There’s so much to do, the options can be overwhelming! Our team is here to take the headache out of your trip-planning, so we’ve compiled this list of planning resources & adventure inspiration to help you get started so you can make the most of your minutes in the last weekend of the summer. For custom experiences, additional recommendations, or for help with trip planning, contact our Concierge Team with your wish list!

FRIDAY 3

MINDFUL YOGA

Join an hour-long, challenging yoga class with a focus on mindful flow, alignment, breath, and community at 9:30 AM, Park City Library Patio. Bring your own mat! All levels are encouraged to attend. In partnership with PC MARC. For more information contact Kate Mapp kate.mapp@parkcity.org

A BIKE ADVENTURE

Jump on a bike into your next adventure around Park City, whether you want to hit the trails, explore scenic byways, or cruise around town, Abode Concierge Team will make sure your rental bike best suits the adventure of your choice. Contact them here for more information!

DEER VALLEY PRESENTS DARK STAR ORCHESTRA

The Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater is home to a unique concert series, Deer Valley Concert Series presents Dark Star Orchestra at 06:00 PM MDT (doors open at 04:30 PM) on Friday and Saturday. Don’t worry about preparing and packing a picnic basket for the outdoor concerts this weekend. The Abode Concierge Team selection of gourmet picnic baskets is available; you just need to place the order in advance.

SATURDAY 4

SATURDAY MORNING NATURE WALK

Take a nature walk on the Preserve with one of Swaner’s naturalists! You will explore wetland science, natural plant and animal species, and the history of the Swaner Preserve. Lucky participants may see an abundance of birds, elk, or even nesting sandhill cranes! Save your spot!

CATCH THE HIGH-FLYING ACTION WITH THE FLYING ACE ALL-STARS FREESTYLE SHOW

See Olympians and National Team skiers and snowboarders perform acrobatic feats as they soar up to 60 feet in the air before landing in the Park’s Spence Eccles Olympic Freestyle Pool. A great show for the whole family, this half-hour choreographed production will leave you breathless! We recommend getting your ticket in advance, shows will have limited capacity.

WEBER RIVER RAFTING

Beat the Utah heat and relax with your family, friends, or colleagues while riding the rapids of the Weber River! With the first rapid only 50 yards below the put-in, this is the most exciting half day rafting trip on the Class II Weber River. Choose from a morning or afternoon adventure. Your time on the river is about 2 – 2.5 hours. Ages 4+, two person minimum. Only at Abode Experience includes private luxury round trip transportation, gourmet catered picnic meal, and action photos of your excursion.

WHERE TO STAY DURING THE PARK CITY LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2021

SUNDAY 5

UTAH’S OKTOBERFEST

Utah’s Original Oktoberfest is back! Are you ready to celebrate the 48th Annual Oktoberfest bigger and better than ever? Snowbird attracts thousands of visitors and has grown to become one of the largest festivals in Utah. Every Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day!

THE OLD GOOD FRIEND PARK SILLY SUNDAY MARKET

Every Sunday June 6 – September 26 (except August 1, 8, 15) Park Silly Sunday Market takes over Main Street and displays local vendors. Their Mission is: An ecofriendly open air market, street festival and community forum where neighbors and friends come together to celebrate our community of fun and funky Park Sillians. All vendors are admitted based on what type of products will enhance the Market experience. New vendors are welcomed every week to always keep variety at the Market.

DEER VALLEY PRESENTS SHERYL CROW

On Sunday September 5, the nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow will delight us with they’re beautiful energy at The Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. Join us with your picnic basket from our Abode Concierge Team!

MONDAY 6

MINERS’ DAY PROGRAM

Miners’ Day starts with Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM in City Park. After a good hearty meal, join the virtual Miners’ Day Bark City 5k Run, get funky and wear your best costume or bring your dog while running a fast 5k course!

Around 10:30 a.m. the Running of the Balls takes place in Main Street (get there early to buy balls!). You can purchase a ball now by visiting parkcityminersday.org. They’re also available in coming weeks from any Rotarian, at Silly Market, or in person on the day of the event. In this major highlight organizers release thousands of balls from the top of Main Street before cheering throngs. Beforehand, patrons can pay to sponsor one ball, or many, and if their ball is one of the top finishers at the bottom of the street, they’re eligible for prizes. It’s one of their most important fundraisers. This is where Rotary Club raises money for their nonprofits in the community,

After the exciting run, make space for the Miners’ Day Parade to come through! Cherish from the side of the road to the locals and business with their costumes and floats! Food trucks, music, kids games, kid’s activities and much more take place after noon. Our small town celebrates the whole day and you are welcome to join!

One change this year is that the traditional Miners Mucking and Drilling competition is now a demonstration. There are not many people around today with skills in drilling or shoveling broken rock into ore cars, called mucking. Grit, muscle, sweat. Park City’s mining heritage is on display at the Mucking and Drilling Demonstrations in City Park beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Miner’s Day celebrates Park City’s mining heritage. Starting in the 19th century and continuing until just a few decades ago, Park City was an ore rich silver mining town that as locals we are proud of. Join us in the celebrations!

To enhance your stay we are happy to help you not only with the essentials such as pre-arrival grocery + stocked bar, transportation, and more, we also deliver five-star experiences curated by a local concierge. Our in-house concierge services can take care of booking chef services, restaurant reservations, yoga, bike rentals, a photographer to preserve the memory in a family portrait, outdoor excursions, massage therapists and more – all to come to you at the house. Just let us know what is on your wish list. Check out our vacation rentals for your next vacation to Park City!