Plan a trip to Heber Valley this month (or this summer) and experience some amazing small-town charm with a vibrant arts and culture scene. This mountain town brings quality events and performances to the valley to enrich the cultural experiences for residents and visitors. The spring, summer, and fall months are filled with plays, musicals, live entertainment, outdoor concerts, art shows, markets, festivals, and much more. Read the highlights below and plan your next trip to Heber Valley.
Café Galleria - Wed-Mon: Offering live music nearly every night of the week and twice a day on the weekends! Sit on the outdoor patio and enjoy the food, tunes, and views along Midway Main Street.
Black Rock Mountain Resort - Wed nights: This opulent property started a new series called "Wine Wednesday" happening every Wednesday night at 6:30 PM and featuring live entertainment inside On The Rocks Bar with stunning views overlooking Jordanelle Reservoir.
Heber Market on Main - Thu nights: This weekly market happens every Thursday night at the Heber City Main Street Park from early June through mid-August and features live music from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Also local booth vendors and food trucks are onsite starting at 5:00 PM.
Melvin’s Public House - Fri nights: Friday nights are best spent grabbing drinks and dinner with live music on the patio at the local Heber City pub.
The Owl Bar - Fri-Sat nights: Live music and local spirits served at the historic Owl Bar at Sundance Mountain Resort. Enjoy the entertainment Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 to 11:00 PM.
Back 40 Ranch House Grill - Sat-Sun nights: This beloved establishment serves up some local tunes on Saturday and Sunday evenings, along with seasonal cuisine and breathtaking views of the North Fields and Mount Timpanogos.
Sundance Mountain Resort: Drive up the scenic route to Sundance Resort this summer and enjoy local and national musical talents. The annual Bluebird Café Concert Series always sells out for the summer season. If you miss those performances, the resort has brought back its complimentary Low Key Vibes Wednesday afternoon music series as well as its Sounds of Summer Sunday evening concert series that you can experience. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the stunning outdoor setting and delightful musical sounds at Sundance Resort. Plus, get tickets to see the outdoor theatre performance of "The Newsies" at the resort, which runs July 18th through August 10th.
Deer Valley Resort: This world-renowned resort has a full schedule of outdoor summer concerts happening in June through August. Check out the lineup for the Deer Valley Summer Concert Series and the Utah Symphony Deer Valley Music Festival to add one of these mesmerizing performances to your summer plans!
Heber Valley Railroad:
Plan for an evening of fun and rock out at the train depot and under a blanket of stars. Outdoor concerts at the train depot happening throughout the summer season. Enjoy the scenic and themed train rides then stay for the concert performance following on select dates. And if you're looking for a music-themed train ride, you won't want to miss the next Rock & Roll Train at Heber Valley Railroad on July 26th followed by a FREE Legends of Rock concert at the depot. Get your tickets in advance!
Join us for the second annual Red, White & Blue Festival happening Thursday, July 4th. Festivities kick off early that morning with a 10k and a 5k run, followed by a patriotic walk, breakfast, and flag ceremony.
Schedule of events:
7:00am: MAIN-TO-MAIN 10K & 5K races
8:00am: Flag raising ceremony
8:00-10:00am: Chuckwagon pancake breakfast
10:00am-2:00pm: Entertainment at the park
1:00-4:00pm: Carnival games at the park
2:00-9:00pm: Market on Main at the park
5:00-9:00pm: Live performances & entertainment at the park
10:00pm: Fireworks show
AND MORE!!
Charleston Pioneer Day Celebration: This annual event kicks off July 24th at Charleston Park with fun and festivities going all day.
6:45am: Flag raising ceremony
7:00am: 5K and Fun Run (register in advance)
7:00-9:00am: Breakfast
9:00am-3:00pm: Car show
11:00am-9:00pm: Craft and vendor booths, kids activities, food trucks, live entertainment, live auction
6:30pm: Charleston parade
10:00pm: Fireworks show
Fiddlers & Fireworks Train Ride:
Celebrate Utah's Pioneer Day with dinner outside at the train depot followed by the Fiddlers & Fireworks Train at Heber Valley Railroad. Live entertainment is provided by the Utah County Old Time Fiddlers during dinner, followed by a family-friendly old time gunfighter show. The evening train is a two-hour roundtrip ride. Tickets sell out every year!
7:15pm: Dinner & live entertainment at the depot
8:15pm: Family-friendly old time gunfighter show
8:30pm: Train departs
10:00pm: Charleston fireworks show over the lake then return to the depot
Theatre Performances
Charitable Acts Theatre is performing "Our Town" from June 3rd through 15th.
Timpanogos Valley Theatre returns to the stage with camps and live performances throughout the summer months.
Improv Comedy Show by The Belvederes is typically the third Saturday of each month.
High Valley Arts will present “Fiddler on the Roof” at its outdoor theatre from July 5th to 20th.
Live Concert during Fair Days: This year’s Wasatch County Fair features a full week of fun, family-friendly festivities each day. Artist booths will be set up to showcase, share, and sell handmade wares. And the Charley Jenkins concert is scheduled for August 1st at the fairgrounds and following the rodeo. Get your tickets in advance as this show is highly likely to sell out. The Wasatch Wipeout Demolition Derby and Mountain Valley Stampede Rodeo are also ticketed events that will likely sell out, so be sure to get your tickets for those activities in advance as well.
Hangar Dance & Live Band: Come dressed in vintage attire (highly encouraged) and be transported back in time as you dance the night away to hits from the ‘40s and ‘50s, with such popular performers as Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, and more, all to a live jazz band! Plan to join us in this commemoration of a timeless piece of history.
Midway Art Gallery: Stop in and meet local artists while you peruse over 30 area artists featured at this quaint art gallery and live studio. Located in the historic Town Square on Midway Main Street, the local gallery hosts an open studio every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer months.
Edelweiss Art Gallery: Just down the street from the Midway Art Gallery sits another historic building that is home to another small art gallery.
Kevin Kehoe Simple Beauty Gallery: Discover limited-edition fine art photography that captures the essence of the Heber Valley and beyond from talented artist Kevin Kehoe at his gallery in the Old Heber Firehouse.
Art Around the Square: In addition to the gallery, several of the artists’ works can also be seen at the annual Art Around the Square event on July 3rd through 6th.
Wasatch Plein Air Paradise: And plan for the return of the well-known and loved Plein Air event happening June 22nd through July 6th. Watch painters as they create their masterpieces using inspiration from the surrounding stunning landscapes, mountain peaks, and historic valley buildings and homes.
Many local business owners have made the conscious decision to support the local arts community and invest in area artists for stunning murals that help further beautify our valley.
Heber Valley Visitor Center: Located on the north side of the building at the Heber Valley Visitor Center, this mural is a colorful display to all who pass by on the north entrance of town.
Location: 475 North Main Street, Heber
Old Town Square: If you are interested in seeing the latest mural in progress, stop by Old Town Square to see the dark chalk drawing prior to the artist beginning the painting process.
Location: 32 South Main Street, Heber City
Read here to learn more about the various murals to be found throughout Heber Valley!
Test your inner artist with teacher-led paint nights happening each month at Inspiration Haven Art Studio. These themed painting experiences are a great way to spend time together making fun memories and a new piece of artwork!
Ongoing Support
With the continued support of the cities, county, local business community, and area residents, the arts and culture scene continues to grow and thrive in Heber Valley. The Wasatch County Arts Council focuses on and supports the efforts of all art organizations committed to making Wasatch County a premier destination for visual and performing arts. The Council is currently working on fundraising for a new Wasatch Community Arts Center, which will have a large, positive impact on the community. High Valley Arts is progressing with its efforts to construct a new Midway Arts Center in the town of Midway, Utah. The opportunity to be part of the arts and culture of Heber Valley is ever-growing and has a very bright future for visitors and locals alike.
