Labor Day Weekend in Sun Valley

Summer seems to have sped by, and we’re suddenly only 3 weeks away from the long Labor Day Weekend! We think it’s time to use that PTO, dust off your cowboy boots, pack your adventure gear, and book a last-minute trip to experience one of the most festive weekends in Sun Valley, Idaho!

Labor Day weekend brings a host of fun events to the Wood River Valley! Discover our rich mining history at Wagon Days, sign up to participate in one of the 25 Best Bike Rides in the World, indulge in world-class arts and culture, and get your groove on with classic country rock! However you choose to enjoy Labor Day weekend, you’ll find a place to stay in Sun Valley with Michael’s Vacation Rentals!

Here’s what’s happening this Labor Day weekend in Sun Valley! 

Wagon Days

Friday, August 30 – Sunday, September 1

You don’t need to be a history buff to enjoy Wagon Days, a beloved Sun Valley Labor Day tradition dating back to 1958. The Ore Wagon Museum in Ketchum is open daily to discover the mining history of Ketchum, Friday brings horsemanship, cultural performances and children’s activities to Festival Meadows, the Sun Valley Story Bus Tour explores Ketchum’s mining past, and traditional Old West Cowboy Poetry is always entertaining. 

The highlight of this Labor Day event is the Wagon Days Big Hitch Parade on Main Street, Ketchum. This is the biggest non-motorized parade in the country, the streets are packed with spectators, and the event ends with a fantastic street party in Ketchum Town Square. Stay near all the action in our Ketchum condo rentals. 

Rebecca’s Private Idaho

Thursday, August 29 – Sunday, September 1 

For all professional or amateur cyclists, Rebecca’s Private Idaho is rated one of the 25 Best Bike Rides in the World by Outside Magazine and takes place right here in Sun Valley! This bucket-list 4-day cycling event, supporting the Be Good™ Foundation, features a mix of technical single and double track trails through the scenic Salmon-Challis National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest. It’s not too late to register! 

Sun Valley Gallery Walk 

Friday, August 30 

Hosted by the Sun Valley Gallery Association, the Galley Walk around downtown Ketchum offers the perfect opportunity to get immersed in Sun Valley’s arts and culture scene. The gallery walk covers Ketchum’s finest galleries with an opportunity to mingle, sip wine, and meet the artists. The outdoor sculptures on the Fourth Street Heritage Corridor are not to be missed while walking around downtown Ketchum.

Free Yoga at River Run

Saturday, August 31 

Start your day soaking up the crisp mountain air and breathtaking views of Bald Mountain at Sun Valley’s River Run Plaza. This free, one-hour yoga class is open for all levels to enjoy. Bring your friends and family, your yoga mat, a water bottle to stay hydrated, and a Sun Valley vacation state of mind. We hope to see you there! 

Labor Day Tennis Tournament

Saturday, August 31 – Tuesday, September 2

Spend your Labor Day weekend perfecting your swing at one of the top tennis centers in the Rocky Mountain West! The Sun Valley Tennis & Pickleball Center is hosting a Labor Day Tennis Tournament all weekend. Call (208) 622-2156 to register for the men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles, Our Sun Valley condos are walking distance to the Tennis & Pickleball Center! 

Sun Valley on Ice

Saturday, August 31 

Enjoy another bucket-list Sun Valley experience this Labor Day weekend – the grand finale of the summer season of Sun Valley on Ice at the world-famous year-round outdoor ice rink. This original ice show features 2024 US Gold Medalists Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea, and our own talented Sun Valley on ice cast. Tickets are available for rink-side seating or a luxury buffet on the terrace of the Sun Valley Lodge. 

Lukas Nelson

Sunday, September 1

To round off the Labor Day weekend, Grammy award-winner Lukas Nelson and his full band will be performing at the spectacular Sun Valley Pavilion. This all ages event begins at 6:30 PM with a supporting act by Ken Pomeroy, a 19-year old singer-songwriter with a unique Folk Americana sound! The arena is sold out, lawn tickets are still available.  

Outdoor Activities 

When you’re ready to escape the festivities, there’s idyllic cooler weather to hike and bike 450+ miles of trails, tee off on Sun Valley’s iconic golf courses, spend quality family time at the local swimming pools, and relax together under one roof in a Michael’s Vacation Rentals home or condo.