Fourth of July in the Mountains…. Celebrate Your Freedom
The Fourth of July weekend officially kicks off the summer in Sun Valley! Celebrate America with a day of biking, hanging out at the pool or an afternoon hiking the trails. It’s easy to get here, but hard to leave with a week of action-packed days combined with lodging packages, free events, retail sales, and dining specials.
Freedom Found Lodging Package
Celebrate the red, white, and blue under the Sun Valley stars this Fourth of July with the Freedom Found package! Stay three nights and get the FOURTH night FREE on July 4. As an added bonus, a Sun Valley Summer Fun Pass* is included. A great way to explore the resort – includes ice skating on the year-round outdoor rink, bowling, 18-hole putting course, and much more.
Package is available at the Sun Valley Lodge, Sun Valley Inn, and Cottages. Minimum 4-night stay, limited availability.
Offer valid July 2-8, 2018. Staying longer than 4-nights? Get 25% off additional nights through July 8. *One Sun Valley Fun Pass per room.
Sun Valley Summer Fun Pass
It’s all about freedom over the Fourth of July weekend, so what better way to choose what you want to do and when you’d like to do it? The Sun Valley Summer Fun Pass is a screaming deal at only $65 per person (+ tax). Whether it’s all packed into one day or spread over a few days, there is no limit to the fun with the pass that gives you the freedom to choose.
Enjoy six of the eight activities – at your own pace!
- a la Mode | single scoop of ice cream
- Bike Rental | one ½-day cruiser bike rental
- Bowling | ½-hour + shoe rental
- Gondola Ride | one lift ticket up Bald Mountain
- Ice Skating | one session + skate rental
- Lake Rentals | 1-hour rental at Sun Valley Lake
- Putting | 1-hour on the Sawtooth Putting Course
- Spider Jump | one session
Passes are available at the Sun Valley Guest Center and the River Run Lodge Ticketing Counter.
Sun Valley on Ice Package
The Sun Valley on Ice Package includes 1-night at the Sun Valley Lodge, Sun Valley Inn, or Cottages, one Sun Valley on Ice show tickets, and VIP “Meet and Greet” with the headliners! The “Meet and Greet” includes a photo and signature session 2-hours prior to the show.
Other Sun Valley on Ice performances are: July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 25, and September 1, 2018.
To make a reservation, call 800.SUN.VALY (800.786.8259)
Monday, July 2
Happy Hour | Village Station | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$5 draft wine, beer, epsilon margaritas, $8 All-American burger, and ½-off appetizers!
Gondola Wrap Presentation | River Run Plaza | 4:30 pm
The third gondola wrap since 2014, come see the latest car to be adorned with art. As a part of the Cover Art project funded by the City of Ketchum Arts Commission, the latest car wrap is by the Idaho artist, Claire Remsburg.
FREE | Reception to follow the ribbon-cutting and speeches.
$5Burger Night | Elkhorn Grille | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The best deal in the Valley! Classic burger with house-made chips is only $5!
Larry Harshbarger | The Ram | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Larry plays the favorites and classics at The Ram.
Joe Fos | Duchin Lounge | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Relax and unwind with a signature cocktail and live jazz piano.
Tuesday, July 3
Happy Hour | Village Station | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$5 draft wine, beer, epsilon margaritas, $8 All-American burger, and ½-off appetizers!
Kids Movie | Sun Valley Opera House
4:15pm / 6:30pm / 8:30pm
Take a break from the heat and catch a kid-friendly flick at the Opera House in the Village.
Adults / $9 | Kids 12 & under / $6.75 | Seniors 60+ / $6.75
Larry Harshbarger | The Ram | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Larry plays the favorites and classics at The Ram.
Ketch’em Alive | Forest Service Park – Ketchum | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Happening every Tuesday evening in the summer, Ketch’em Alive is a weekly free concert with local food trucks and breweries.
Joe Fos | Duchin Lounge | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Relax and unwind with a signature cocktail and live jazz piano.
Free Fly Casting Clinic | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Sun Valley Inn lawn (between Inn and Tennis Center)
Guests and try their hand at fly fishing with a free casting clinic provided by Silver Creek Outfitters.
Registration or equipment are not required. FREE
More details or questions? Please call 208.726.5282
The Bluzmen: The Ultimate Tribute to The Blues Brothers | Sun Valley Pavilion | 8:00 pm
This Blues Brothers tribute captivates the audience with a high energy performance, showcasing some of the original choreography with a few ‘steps’ of their own.
Tickets available at the Sun Valley Guest Center and online.
Adults/$30-$60
Wednesday, July 4
Fourth of July in the Sun Valley Village | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Family-friendly activities in the Village before the fireworks!
Face painting, wagon rides, lawn games, bouncy house, spider jump, the famous kids’ train, and a photo booth, to boot.
Cash bar, ice cream stand, and the Village Station Happy Hour!
Live music from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ladies’ Lunch | Sun Valley Clubhouse | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
20% off all ladies’ entrees. Reservations not required.
Happy Hour | Village Station | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$5 draft wine, beer, epsilon margaritas, $8 All-American burger, and ½-off appetizers!
Kids Movie | Sun Valley Opera House
4:30pm / 6:45pm
Take a break from the heat and catch a kid-friendly flick at the Opera House in the Village.
Adults / $9 | Kids 12 & under / $6.75 | Seniors 60+ / $6.75
Free Fly Casting Clinic | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Sun Valley Inn lawn (between Inn and Tennis Center)
Guests and try their hand at fly fishing with a free casting clinic provided by Silver Creek Outfitters.
Registration or equipment are not required. FREE
More details or questions? Please call 208.726.5282
Larry Harshbarger | The Ram | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Larry plays the favorites and classics at The Ram.
Brooks Hartell | Duchin Lounge | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Relax and unwind with a signature cocktail and live jazz piano.
Sun Valley on Ice | Sun Valley Outdoor Ice Rink | 9:00 pm
The famous Sun Valley on Ice kicks-off another season on July 4 with the U.S. National Champions and 2018 Olympic bronze medalists, Maia and Alex Shibutani, the dazzling skating pairs team. Fireworks at Dollar Mountain will immediately follow the ice show. Tickets are available online or at the Sun Valley Guest Center in the Sun Valley Village.
Fireworks Over Dollar Mountain | immediately following the Sun Valley on Ice show
Fireworks light up the sky over Dollar Mountain.
Thursday, July 5
Happy Hour | Village Station | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$5 draft wine, beer, epsilon margaritas, $8 All-American burger, and ½-off appetizers!
Paint with Princesses & Superheroes | Sun Valley Village | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
“Wish Upon a Dandelion: Special Appearance by Cinderella”
Kids can meet, take pictures, and paint with their favorite princess or superhero!
$40/per child – includes materials, cookies & lemonade | Ages 3-10 years old
Limited space is available, please call to reserve your child’s spot | 208.622.2288
Kids Movie | Sun Valley Opera House
4:30pm / 6:45pm
Take a break from the heat and catch a kid-friendly flick at the Opera House in the Village.
Adults / $9 | Kids 12 & under / $6.75 | Seniors 60+ / $6.75
Free Fly Casting Clinic | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Sun Valley Inn lawn (between Inn and Tennis Center)
Guests and try their hand at fly fishing with a free casting clinic provided by Silver Creek Outfitters.
Registration or equipment are not required. FREE
More details or questions? Please call 208.726.5282
Larry Harshbarger | The Ram | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Relax and unwind with a signature cocktail, delicious food, and live piano.
Brooks Hartell | Duchin Lounge | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Enjoy the live piano playing in the Duchin!
Friday, July 6
Happy Hour | Village Station | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$5 draft wine, beer, epsilon margaritas, $8 All-American burger, and ½-off appetizers!
Free Fly Casting Clinic | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Sun Valley Inn lawn (between Inn and Tennis Center)
Guests and try their hand at fly fishing with a free casting clinic provided by Silver Creek Outfitters.
Registration or equipment are not required. FREE
More details or questions? Please call 208.726.5282
Fish Fry Fridays | Elkhorn Clubhouse Grille | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
All-you-can-eat amber battered cod and fries for only $12!
Larry Harshbarger | The Ram | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Relax and unwind with a signature cocktail, delicious food, and live piano.
Brooks Hartell Duo | Duchin Lounge | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Enjoy the live piano playing in the Duchin!
Kids Movie | Sun Valley Opera House | 7:15pm / 9:15pm
Take a break from the heat and catch a kid-friendly flick at the Opera House in the Village.
Adults / $9 | Kids 12 & under / $6.75 | Seniors 60+ / $6.75
Saturday, July 7
Yoga on the Mountain | River Run Plaza – base of Bald Mountain
8:45 am / Gentle Flow | 10:00 am / Restorative
Start the day with fresh mountain air and yoga lead by local instructors, Katherine Pleasants and Abby Seibert. Please bring your own matt.
FREE
Kids Movie | Sun Valley Opera House
2:30pm / 4:30pm / 6:45pm
Take a break from the heat and catch a kid-friendly flick at the Opera House in the Village.
Adults / $9 | Kids 12 & under / $6.75 | Seniors 60+ / $6.75
Happy Hour | Village Station | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$5 draft wine, beer, epsilon margaritas, $8 All-American burger, and ½-off appetizers!
Free Fly Casting Clinic | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Sun Valley Inn lawn (between Inn and Tennis Center)
Guests and try their hand at fly fishing with a free casting clinic provided by Silver Creek Outfitters.
Registration or equipment are not required. FREE
More details or questions? Please call 208.726.5282
Larry Harshbarger | The Ram | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Larry plays the favorites and classics at The Ram.
Brooks Hartell Duo | Duchin Lounge | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Enjoy the live piano playing in the Duchin!
Salute to America the Beautiful Concert | Sun Valley Pavilion | 8:00 pm
Presented by the Sun Valley Opera and Thomas S. Perakos. This tribute to our country features pop and Broadway classics, mixed with patriotic songs performed by Brian Stokes Mitchell and Cynthia Erivo and accompanied by the American Festival Orchestra.
Tickets available at the Sun Valley Guest Center and online.
Adults/$50-$150
Sunday, July 8
Happy Hour | Village Station | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$5 draft wine, beer, epsilon margaritas, $8 All-American burger, and ½-off appetizers!
Kids’ Train | Sun Valley Village | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hop on the famous kids’ train chugging through the village.
FREE!
Kids Movie | Sun Valley Opera House
4:30pm / 6:45pm
Take a break from the heat and catch a kid-friendly flick at the Opera House in the Village.
Adults / $9 | Kids 12 & under / $6.75 | Seniors 60+ / $6.75
Brooks Hartell | The Ram | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live jazz piano at The Ram.
Joe Fos | Duchin Lounge | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Relax and unwind with a signature cocktail and live piano.
Family Movie Night on the Sun Valley Pavilion Lawn | TBD
Details - TBD
Find your freedom in Sun Valley with these daily activities….
Golf | Sun Valley Clubhouse / Elkhorn Golf Course | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The three Sun Valley Golf Courses offer 45 holes of Championship play. The two clubhouses – Sun Valley Clubhouse and Elkhorn Golf Clubhouse – provide guests with locker rooms, restaurants and pro shops.
Gondola Rides | Bald Mountain – base of River Run to The Roundhouse restaurant | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Gun Club | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Take aim at the Sun Valley Gun Club, the premier shooting range in the Rocky Mountain West. Private instruction and equipment available.
Hiking and Trail Running| At your leisure…
From easy to challenging, there are many choices from which to choose when hiking in Sun Valley! The White Clouds trails are conveniently located right in front of the Sun Valley Lodge, while Proctor loop is just a short walk to the trailhead from the Sun Valley Village on the Wood River Bike Path. Bald Mountain Trail is a popular choice for those wishing to hike to the top of Bald Mountain or to The Roundhouse. Trail maps are available at Pete Lane’s Mountain Sports.
Horseback Riding & Wagon Rides | Sun Valley Stables | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Daily Ride Times | 9am / 11am / 1pm / 2:30pm / 4pm
Guided rides – both private and group – are available at the Sun Valley Stables. Experience Sun Valley on horseback or on a wagon ride.
Ice Skating | Hours vary – please check here.
Cool off with some ice time at one of the only year-round outdoor ice rinks in the country. Rental skates available.
Mountain Biking | Bald Mountain & surrounding areas | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Rent a bike from Pete Lane’s Mountain Sports or bring your own for the flow trails on Bald Mountain or miles of singletrack in the Sun Valley area. The choices are endless and the riding is top-notch.
The Roundhouse restaurant | Bald Mountain | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The perfect way to catch amazing views and lunch on the deck of The Roundhouse restaurant, halfway up Bald Mountain. Hikers and runners can take the Bald Mountain Trail to The Roundhouse or for those wishing to take a gondola ride, The Roundhouse Gondola runs daily from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Spa at Sun Valley | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Take a break from all the red, white and blue action with a luxurious spa experience or salon service. Afterward, enjoy a refreshing cocktail at The Poolside Café while relaxing at the outdoor pool.
Spider Jump | River Run Plaza at Bald Mountain | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Swimming | Sun Valley Lodge, Sun Valley Inn, and Sun Valley Tennis and Swim Center
Make a splash in any of the three Sun Valley pools. Open to guests staying at Sun Valley Resort.
Tennis Center & Olympic Pool | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Get some court time, then pool time at the Sun Valley Tennis and Swim Center. Professional instruction and open court times are available.
Wheels & Wine Guided Bike Tour
Cyclists can take a leisurely cruise through Sun Valley with a wine tasting at the finish. This tour of Sun Valley is peppered with history and fascinating tidbits of Sun Valley lore in a relaxing and fun atmosphere.
$49/per person | Reservations required by calling Pete Lane’s Mountain Sports / 208.622.2281
Community Events
Hailey Days of the West | July 1-4
Feel the spirit of America during the Hailey Days of the West, just 14 miles south of Sun Valley. The community gathers for the Fourth of July Parade, pancake breakfast, live music, antique markets, fireworks, rodeo, and 4th Annual River Festival at the Draper Preserve.
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