Autumn in Park City is arguably the most beautiful and enjoyable time to visit our town. The mountainside is brushed in colors of red, orange and gold, while temperatures sit comfortably in the 70s. The fall season features festivals and events that highlight the local experience and provide visitors with a unique perspective on our small mountain community.
Labor Day - Miner’s Day
Each year on Labor Day, Park City remembers our mining legacy with the Miner’s Day Celebration. The festival, which is over 130 years old, begins with a fun-run and pancake breakfast at City Park. From there, crowds line Main Street for a genuine hometown parade, complete with floats, marching bands, and flags. The highlight of the parade is the Running of the Balls, where 1,500 golf balls race down a 3 block track to a chute at the bottom. Each ball is sponsored and the first one to reach the landing wins a prize. After the parade, everyone heads to City Park for a day of music, games, and mucking and drilling competitions.
The entire celebration is free to the public, however, food vendors, craft booths, and extra services are also present.
What to Know: Bring a blanket and picnic basket to claim a spot at City Park. Also, hats and umbrellas are suggested, as there are not many shaded areas.
Scarecrow Festival
At the beginning of October (actual day varies) locals and visitors are invited to the McPolin Farm to build their own scarecrow. The City provides the straw, display packet and a support, while participants provide the accessories and creativity. Pumpkin painting, face painting, cookies, and cider round out the day’s festivities. Each scarecrow is displayed along the McPolin Nature Trail through the end of the month, allowing the public to visit and admire the creations.
2026 Scarecrow Festival is on October 3rd.
Howl-o-ween on Main Street
Every October 31st, Main Street in Park City transforms into a festive, fur-filled celebration. Howl-o-ween is a beloved local tradition that brings costumed trick-or-treaters and their four-legged friends together for an afternoon of holiday fun. From 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Main Street is closed to traffic as shop owners give out candy and treats to trick-or-treaters and their dogs. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, costume, or breed.
What to Know: Arrive early—candy and treats go quickly. Also, avoid parking hassles by taking the town’s free transit system to Main Street.
Additional Festivals
During the autumn months, Park City invites wine and beer enthusiasts to explore the town and enjoy the fall foliage. In September, the Deer Valley Beer Festival highlights local breweries and their craft creations. Then, in early October, the Park City Wine Festival welcomes winemakers and connoisseurs from around the world as they gather “to explore the rich tapestry of wine culture.”
2026 Schedule: Deer Valley Beer Festival is September 19th and 20th.
Park City Wine Festival is October 1st, October 2nd, October 3rd.
Local Insight: While autumn temperatures are generally mild, jackets and umbrellas are recommended—mountain weather can change suddenly and without warning.
