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Come summertime, ski resorts don\u2019t quite have the same hustle and bustle as the winter. However, there are still a lot of great events that make ski resorts and ski towns a fun mountain getaway. Discover some of the best summer festivals and events happening in ski towns across North America.<\/p>\n

Summer Festivals And Events In The Mountains<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aspen Music Festival, Aspen<\/a>, Colorado<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you love classical music, then look no further than the world-famous Aspen Music Festival, which is as famous for its concert programming as it is for its music school that trains young musicians. More than 400 budding artists join trained professionals for a summer of music and skill building. Aspen Music Festival features over 400 public events from June to August, including orchestra concerts, chamber music performances, fully staged operas, lectures, and shows for kids. While prices vary based on event, tickets for some weekend performances start as low as $45.<\/p>\n

Among the Aspen Music Festival\u2019s most unique events is Aspen Music on the Mountain, taking place weekly during the summer. Students play chamber music atop Aspen Mountain to the backdrop of the Elk Mountain Range. A gondola ticket or strenuous hike is required, but the experience and views are worth it. Summer 2026 dates are: July 11, 18, and 25; August 1, 8, and 15.<\/p>\n

\u00bb View Aspen Summer Lodging Options<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a9Aspen Music Festival and School<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Targhee Bluegrass Festival, Grand Targhee<\/a>, Wyoming\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For more than 35 years Grand Targhee has been bringing blues, jam, and bluegrass bands to its iconic ski resort for a long weekend of great music for the Targhee Bluegrass Festival. Festival-goers can enjoy three days of music featuring new artists and returning all-stars in early August. Three-day passes start at $309. After a day of fun in the sun, settle into the nearby festival-designated campground and gaze up at the stars. The 2026 Targhee Bluegrass Festival lineup includes headliners Sierra Ferrell, Jesse Welles, and Railroad Earth, among many other fantastic acts.<\/p>\n

\u00bb View Grand Targhee Summer Lodging Options<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Vail Dance Festival, Vail<\/a>, Colorado<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Vail Dance Festival began in 1989 and has since built a reputation as one of the finest dance events in the country.<\/span> During the two-week, mid-summer festival, the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and Vail Valley welcome several talented acts, including Alonzo LINES Ballet of San Francisco,\u00a0the\u00a0Colorado Ballet, the\u00a0Paul Taylor Dance Company, the Festival debut of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, and appearances\u00a0from the\u00a0New York City Ballet,\u00a0American Ballet Theatre,\u00a0Royal Danish Ballet,\u00a0Philadelphia Ballet, and more. Tickets can generally be purchased for as little as $20. <\/p>\n

\u00bb View Vail Summer Lodging Options<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Vail Dance Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sun Valley on Ice, Sun Valley<\/a>, Idaho\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Although the snow is gone come summer, Sun Valley\u2019s winter theme continues with Sun Valley on Ice, a summer staple at America\u2019s original destination ski resort on select evenings during July, August, and September. Shows feature award-winning skaters and the very talented Sun Valley on Ice cast. Get close to the ice with grandstand seating or relax and enjoy the uniqueness of the terrace\u2019s premier seating, which comes with a buffet and bar service. Although the complete lineup hasn\u2019t been announced yet, information can be found on Sun Valley\u2019s website. <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bb View Sun Valley Summer Lodging Options<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Sun
\u00a9Sun Valley Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snoqualmie Days, Snoqualmie<\/a>, Washington\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Snoqualmie Days (formerly known as Snoqualmie Railroad Days), happening in late August, has been an annual summer festival at Snoqualmie since volunteer firefighters began organizing it in 1939 to celebrate the arrival of the town\u2019s first fire truck. Today, the Northwest Railway Museum\u2019s passenger rail program operates on the same rail line that brought the first regional tourists to the Falls on July 4, 1889. Events include a grand parade, Fields of Fun for kids, a music crawl, train rides, a fireman pancake breakfast, and more. This year\u2019s event happens August 22 and 23.<\/p>\n

\u00bb View Snoqualmie Summer Lodging Options<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Deer Valley<\/a> Music Festival, Park City, Utah\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Summer at Deer Valley is filled by the sounds of the Utah Symphony. Every July and August, the orchestra, filled with accomplished, award-winning performers, trades in its home at Salt Lake City\u2019s Abravanel Hall for venues around Park City, including the premier venue\u2014an outdoor stage outside Deer Valley\u2019s Snow Park Lodge. Show offerings range from classic orchestra repertoire, like Beethoven\u2019s Symphony No. 7, to orchestra spins on contemporary works, like a concert dedicated to the music of Celine Dion. Tickets often begin at $40.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tremblant International Blues Festival, Tremblant<\/a>, Quebec, Canada\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tremblant International Blues Festival isn\u2019t just one of the best summer ski resort events, but one of the best and largest music events in all of Canada. Blues music is everywhere at the Tremblant International Blues Festival, from the historic cobblestone streets to wilderness stages and much more. More than 100 free shows, street music, and family activities take over Tremblant from July 8-12, 2026, making this an extraordinary celebration of blues music. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bb View Tremblant Summer Lodging Options<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"People
\u00a9Tremblant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Canada Day, Whistler Blackcomb<\/a>, British Columbia, Canada<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are so many great places to celebrate Canada Day (July 1). However, few ski resort villages can compare to the vibe and atmosphere of Olympic Plaza in Whistler. Canada Day in Whistler includes a parade through the main village, a free outdoor concert, and mini-events, including art demos, yoga, music performances, and a First Nations welcome and drum circle. Turn it into a getaway over several days, as Whistler offers so much during the summer.<\/p>\n

\u00bb View Whistler Blackcomb Summer Lodging Options<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Whistler Blackcomb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4848 Festival, Snowshoe<\/a>, West Virginia<\/strong><\/h3>\n

They call the 4848 Festival a festivacation, which is fitting for this fun-filled event at Snowshoe. The 3-day mid-July event features craft beer, plenty of food, lake activities, scenic lift rides, and live music from popular bluegrass and country music performers. A 3-day adult general admission ticket runs in the $300 range and includes access to all music, the 4848 mountaintop village experience, Shavers Lake beach, and activities including paddle boarding, kayaking, scenic lift rides, euro bungee, a climbing wall, and more. Pair your festival ticket with lodging for the best rates. This year\u2019s headliners are Greensky Bluegrass, The Revivalists, and STS9.<\/p>\n

\u00bb View Snowshoe Summer Lodging Options<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Snowshoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Arts Jubilee, Cranmore<\/a>, New Hampshire\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The annual Arts Jubilee is a five-concert series spread throughout the summer at Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway. The series began in 1983 with a mission of bringing world-class music to the valley, and it does just that. Bring your family and spread out your blankets at the base of the North Slope to enjoy the shows in this relaxing outdoor setting. Tickets at the gate are $20. Make a weekend of it by enjoying Cranmore\u2019s Adventure Park. Kids 12 and under can attend for free.<\/p>\n

\u00bb View Cranmore Summer Lodging Options<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Telluride<\/a>, Colorado\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Telluride Blues & Brews is a multi-stage eclectic mix of blues, indie, funk, rock, jam band, gospel, and soul music that takes over Telluride at the end of every summer, with the 2026 event scheduled for September 18-20. Music is just half of it, though, with the festival featuring excellent craft breweries from all over the country. The Brewers Showcase features events spanning the festival weekend, including tasting sessions with several breweries pouring unlimited samples for attendees. Events for kids, late-night club shows, morning yoga, and plenty of food and craft vendors all combine to make this a very special three-day event each September. <\/span>Three-day passes begin at $330.<\/p>\n

\u00bb View Telluride Summer Lodging Options<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Telluride Blues & Brews Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fourth of July Celebrations<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s not forget the Fourth of July celebrations, as there are a lot of them happening at ski resorts across North America. Below are a few to check out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mammoth Mountain<\/span><\/a>, California, cranks up the celebration early with a pancake breakfast, followed by the Footloose Freedom Mile run, a parade on Old Main Street, a pops concert, an art show, and a gorgeous fire display at Crowley Lake.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vermont is the place to be in New England for fun mountain town events over the Fourth of July weekend.\u00a0<\/span>Stratton<\/span><\/a> hosts tons of live music, a laser and fireworks show, and lodging specials.\u00a0<\/span>Stowe\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Fourth of July celebrations are listed as some of the best by\u00a0<\/span>Fodor\u2019s<\/a>. Stowe\u2019s celebrations include parades in the hamlet of Moscow and Stowe Village, an old-fashioned village festival, the world\u2019s shortest marathon run, and a fireworks show in the Mayo Event Fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019d be remiss not to mention the Midwest. Harbor Springs, where you\u2019ll find\u00a0<\/span>Boyne Mountain<\/span><\/a>, has a big day lined up with the Paul Revere 5k and 10-mile runs, Art in the Park, Main Street Parade, and Fireworks at dusk over the harbor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Header image \u00a9Aspen Music Festival And School\/Elle Logan<\/p>\n

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