Summer Beer and Music Events

There is something about suds, sounds, and scenery that pair so perfectly well together. Summer may be slipping away, but there are still festive events to celebrate Utah’s impressive brewery scene, live music, and stunning surroundings. Whether you want to stay in the Park City area or venture a bit further out, we have highlighted a few series of events that are summertime favorites.

Oktoberfest aT Canyons Village

Over Labor Day weekend, Canyons Village at Park City Mountain will transform itself into a mini-Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest, the German festival that is now a worldwide phenomenon celebrating Bavarian culture. The family-friendly event will kick off Friday with the official opening ceremonies, followed by a weekend full of celebration for all. Guests will be invited to enjoy German beer in the Bavarian Beer Hall, explore authentic fare in the Bavarian Market, listen to Oompah and Polka music, participate in traditional dance and stein lifting competitions, enjoy the Kids’ Kinder zone and much more. Entrance to Oktoberfest will be free and open to the public of all ages.

Friday, August 30
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 31
12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 1
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hops on the Hill

Over the course of eight Tuesdays, brew lovers and foodies gather on the gorgeous deck at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley. Each Tuesday features a different Utah breweries paired small bites by Stein’s renowned Chef Zane Holmquist. The beer is served in a mini Stein Eriksen Lodge mug that you are welcome to take home. Many locals boast collections of them in their home bars! There is also a different band each week that plays on the adjacent lawn. It’s a fun way to mingle with both locals and visitors while tasting the offerings, enjoying the live music and the view of Deer Valley’s grassy ski slopes. There are two more Hops on the Hill events this summer. If you haven’t been yet, be sure to make a reservation as these gatherings sell out. And don’t worry about the weather. If it rains, the event is relocated inside the beautiful hotel.

Tuesday, August 20
Breweries: Wasatch Brewery and Cigar City Brewing
Music: Utah County Swillers

Tuesday, August 27
Breweries: Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Drie Fonteinen
Music: The Lazlos

Blues, Brews & BBQ

Snowbasin, host of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games grueling downhill ski course, is the place to be on summer Sundays for those who want to take a short road trip from Park City to this Northern Utah resort. Blues, Brews & BBQ takes place on the lawn outside the beautiful Earl’s Lodge. As the name suggests, there is live music, local beers on tap, and barbecue. Kids will fins ample entertainment and recreation with a climbing wall, bungee jump, and the new Wildflower Mini Golf Course. Bring lawn chairs to enjoy the afternoon. Each event features a line up of three bands. There are a just three remaining Sundays for this series, so it’s time to get on it! Below is the line-up of music for the remaining Sundays. Info about each act can be found at https://www.snowbasin.com/events/cat/featured

Sunday, August 18
12:15 p.m. Timmy the Teeth
2:15 p.m. Triggers & Slips
4:15 p.m. The Harmed Brothers

Sunday, August 25
12:15 p.m. Jordan Matthew Young
2:15 p.m. Elektric Voodoo
4:15 p.m. North Mississippi Allstars

Sunday, September 1
12:15 p.m. Big Blue Ox
2:15 p.m. Sneaky Pete & The Secret Weapons
4:15 p.m. Jelly Bread