Park City 4th of July Celebrations

By diana

Jun 30, 2011

Park City is known for the multiple events and concerts it has during the 4th of July holiday. It is one of the best times to be in Park City and celebrate America! Here are just a few of the main things going on this weekend and on Monday July 4th.

On Saturday July 2nd, the Deer Valley Music Festival kicks off at the Snow Park Amphitheater. The Utah Symphony puts on this annual celebration of all things American, playing red, white, and blue favorites. This is a very popular event and is a great way to start off the weekend celebrations. The concert starts at 7:30pm and tickets range from $35 to $65. To purchase tickets and for more information please click on this link: http://www.deervalleymusicfestival.org/concerts/item/60-patriotic-celebration-at-deer-valley.

The very next night, Sunday July 3rd, St. Regis's Big Stars, Bright Night Outdoor concert series begins at Snow Park Amphitheater. The headliner is Thriving Irovy with opening acts by The Alternate Routes and A Silent Film. Kick off Independence Day weekend with a trio of independent artists! For more info and tickets go to: http://www.deervalley.com/events-calendar/2011/july/st-regis-big-stars-bright-nights-outdoor-concert-series-thriving-ivo.html.

Also on Sunday July 3rd the Canyons is celebrating Independence Day one day early, with it's annual bash. The July 3rd celebration is free and open to everyone. There will be live music by 10 piece band, The Soulistics, followed by fireworks display. The concert starts at 7:30pm in the Resort Village with fireworks at 9:30pm. Bring blankets, chairs and the family! The Cabriolet and Frostwood lifts will open at 4:00pm to start taking people up to set up their blankets and chairs. Please carpool or take the bus as this is a popular event and parking is limited. Go to www.thecanyons.com for more information.

On Monday July 4th, Park City is holding their annual 4th of July Parade and Celebrations. Here is an outline of the events taking place all day:

7:00am - Pancake Breakfast in the City Park

8:00am- Cole Sport 5K fun run, $25 registration, call 435-649-4806 to register

11:00am - Famous 4th of July Parade with over 70 floats down Main Street & Park Avenue, and an Air Force Fly Over

10am-9pm - Rugby games, live music (4 different bands), and BBQ at north end of City Park and from 12pm to 4pm there will be a beer garden, games, pie eating contests, and children's activities.

With all of it culminating with fireworks from Park City Mountain Resort at dusk. Park City Mountain Resort will have extended hours that day from 10am to 9pm so you can ride the Alpine Coaster all day and night!

Wow, so much to do and all in one weekend! It truly is a great time to come up to Park City and experience how this tight knit community makes July 4th so special and is so proud to be part of this great Country. Have a safe and happy 4th!

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Deer Valley Specialist Real Estate Best Buys of the Week

By diana

Jun 29, 2011

This week we have chosen 3 great single family homes in 3 different parts of the Park City area for our best buys.

First is the lowest priced free-standing single family home in all of Lower Deer Valley. It is close to the slopes with a huge great room that opens up to the kitchen and dining area. Very private with many trees surrounding the property. Priced at $859,000 this 4 bedroom 5 bath home will make you rethink getting a condo and instead getting a home!

Second is a Ranch Club Cabin in Promontory. This home used to be the model and has every upgrade available. It is the best value in Promontory and comes fully furnished and totally turnkey. Priced at $999,000 with 3 bedrooms and 5 baths it is ready to sell!

Last is a great family home in the neighborhood of Jeremy Ranch. The main level master features a private deck and spacious master closet. The main level deck has great views and is perfectly inviting for summer entertaining. This home offers vaulted ceilings and hot tub on the back deck. It also has a 3 car garage and covered carport. Priced at $619,000 and at almost 6700 sq feet this home is a must see.

We hope we found something for everyone this week and if you need any more information on these properties or any real estate in Park City please give us a call at 1-800-553-4666. You can also view more information on these properties by going to the "best buy" page or just by hitting the link below.

http://www.deervalleyspecialist.com/best-buys

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Park City Selected as Finalist for "Most Fun Town"

By diana

Jun 28, 2011

With news that Park City has been selected as one of the six finalists for the "Most Fun Town in America," we feel validation for bragging about all the fun things to do here! The contest is put on by the Best of the Road Rally by Rand McNally and USA TODAY. The winner will be decided by five Best of Road finalist teams that departed New York on June 23rd. The teams are required to visit all the towns selected as finalists but nobody knows when they will arrive. Once they do arrive Park City officials will provide the team with a list of must-sees, have a ceremony or celebration, and facilitate access to points of interest, activities, and events.

Once the teams have visited all the towns the Best of Road judges will weigh their blog posts, videos, and photos to determine the winner. The winner will be announced at the Destination Marketing Association International Annual Convention on July 22nd. We are so excited for Park City to receive this honor and know that the teams will have plenty to fill their fun plate when they arrive!

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Deer Valley Specialist Real Estate Tip of the Week: Why a Condominium?

By diana

Jun 27, 2011

A condominium is a great investment, whether the purchase is for a primary or a vacation home. If you love the lifestyle, but don’t care to have to deal with the things that accompany it, a condominium might be what you’re searching for in a new home.

Condominiums are built specifically to provide the owner with a resort lifestyle feeling, private areas almost at the door . Amenities can include swimming pools, complete state of the art fitness centers with spas attached to relax those muscles after a hard work out.

With some condominiums, there are also twenty four hour services such as valet and security, front desk and concierge service. All of these translate into excellent re-sale value for any condominium if you ever decide to market your home.

With the variety of condominiums available in the area, all you really need is the right Realtor to guide you through.

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Weekend Picks for Things to Do in Park City June 24-26

By diana

Jun 24, 2011

There is so much to do this weekend in Park City, it is hard to pick just a few things from the long list of activities. We decided on a good mix of everything along with of course the option of always exploring outdoors in this perfect weather.

Weekend Picks for Friday June 24 Sunday June 26:

"Decorate Di Dance Floor" - Produced by 11th House Productions, "Decorate Di Dance Floor," is a cultural celebration of Jamaican song, dance, and reggae music. The dancers will be backed up by the Patwa Reggae Band. The performance is Friday night at 8pm in the Egyptian Theatre on Main Street. Tickets are $18 in advance for adults or $10 for children. For more information go to www.parkcityshows.com.

Bark 'n' Art Gallery Stroll - Friday night from 6pm to 9pm, the Park City Gallery Association's June Gallery Stroll will be in honor of the late Connie Katz, owner of the Coda Gallery. To honor her love of dogs, the gallery stroll will be dog friendly and art lovers and their dogs can visit all participating galleries in town. This event is free and galleries will provide various food samples and drinks as well as water and pet snacks for the dogs. So, come join the fun with or without your dog!

Kids Karnival at Basin Recreation - On Saturday starting at 11am the Basin Recreation Fieldhouse will host a free event for the community. There will be a splash pad, bounce houses, face painting, games, arts and crafts. For more information visit: www.basinrecreation.org.

Swaner EcoFestival - Right next to the Kids Karnival on Saturday the Swaner EcoCenter and Preserve will be hosting the Swaner EcoFestival from 11am to 3pm. They will have climbing walls, kid's art projects, nature walks, and debut their brand new interactive science center. Learn how to live and build green with tips from experts. This event is free.

Savor the Summit - A table for 1500 will be set on Main Street for the annual Savor the Summit event taking place on Saturday night. 31 Park City restaurants will participate serving dinner in the beautiful outside setting. Free music will be provided by Joy& Eric, Small House Strings, and Brian Jordon Band. Reservations must be made with a participating restaurant. Visit www.savorthesummit.com for more information. This is an event not to be missed, so hurry and make your reservation many restaurants have already sold out.

Park Silly Sunday Market - Every Sunday through September the Park Silly Sunday Market will take place on Lower Main Street from 10am to 5pm. Come see live music, explore the farmer's market, let the kids play in the kids activity area, and enjoy the beer garden and bloody mary bar. This week there will be a Chef Challenge taking place at 12:30 on the main stage, featuring local chefs in Iron Chef type of competitions.

Enjoy this great weather and we hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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Park City-Salt Lake City Bus Route In the Works

By diana

Jun 23, 2011

A public bus route between Park City and Salt Lake City is being discussed this week by transit officials. For many years officials and residents have been pushing for a bus route between the cities but it seems like they are getting serious about it this time around. The service would run year round and would target regular commuters, the wintertime work force, and University of Utah students. The suggested fee is $5.50 each way, with stops potentially at Jeremy Ranch, Kimball Junction, Canyons, Park City Mountain Resort, Old Town Transit Center, and Snow Park Lodge.

It would be a great opportunity for people that may not want to brave the snowy roads in the winter to come skiing and would of course help reduce traffic on 1-80 and SR 224 coming into Park City. To see the full article about this potential bus route see the article in the Park Record here:

http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_18324364?source=most_viewed

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Park City Real Estate Best Buys of the Week

By Delia Reece

Jun 22, 2011

We have some great picks this week for our Park City Real Estate best buys.

First is a great value in Old Town, a 3 bed/3bath home within walking distance to shops and restaurants. It comes fully furnished and has beautiful high end finishes throughout. For $799,000 this house won't last long!

Second is a home in the charming town of Midway in the golf course community of The Links. This 5 bedroom/5 bath home was a former model and has all the upgrades and finishes expected in a million dollar home. Main level master, two family rooms, and lots of light make for comfortable living. Listed at $559,000 it is a true value.

Third is a townhome in the very popular Fox Point at Redstone community. Located close to Whole foods, movie theatre, restaurants and much more plus the ease to access 1-80 makes this popular with locals and second home owners. This 2 bed/3bath unit is special because is has great views from the living area and master suite. For $260,000 it is a great buy for a first time buyer or second home buyer wanting something easy to maintain.

To see more on these properties go to our "best buy" page or just click the link below:

http://www.deervalleyspecialist.com/best-buys

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Mountain Town Concerts at Deer Valley Start Tomorrow!

By diana

Jun 21, 2011

It is the week of summer solstice so perfect time to kick off the Mountain Town Music Concert Series at Deer Valley! Starting tomorrow June 22nd, Deer Valley Amphitheatre will be hosting the free Wednesday night concerts put on by Mountain Town Music. Each week features a new local band playing from 6-8pm. People are encouraged to bring blankets and picnic baskets. If you don't feel like packing a picnic, Deer Valley Resort will have their concession stand open with their famous Turkey Chili, sandwiches, nachos and more.

These concerts are fun for the whole family and couldn't take place at a more serene and beautiful location. So, come enjoy some great music and community fun at the Deer Valley Wednesday concert series. This week the popular band Holy Water Buffalo is playing. For more information and a schedule of the concert go to the link below:

http://www.mountaintownmusic.org/

We will see you there!

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Deer Valley Specialist Real Estate Tip of the Week: Conservatories

By Delia Reece

Jun 20, 2011

Love the outdoors, but not everything that comes with it, like bugs and heat?

One of the hottest trends right now is one that solves those problems, letting you bring the outdoors to you. Many modern architects are telling us that clients want conservatories for a wide variety of reasons, from not wanting to deal with the heat outside, to being bugged by bugs or the sudden downpour that happens when you least expect it.

Conservatories have been part of luxury home designs since the dawn of time, but today’s conservatories not only allow you to be outside without being outside, but can be eco friendly as well. A custom built conservatory can go green with solar paneling and specially cut glass windows, to reduce glare and deflect the sun’s rays while keeping the room cooler.

Conservatories aren't just for company either. You can design yours to accommodate your desire for a spa, a pool house, even a kitchen, bathroom and shower! It’s all up to you and your imagination.

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Our Picks for Weekend Fun in Park City June 17-19

By diana

Jun 17, 2011

With Deer Valley Resort opening for summer today with lift served mountain biking or hiking it is looking like summer is officially here! All the restaurants will also be open on the mountain at Deer Valley so after a long hike go sit on the beautiful deck of the Royal Street Cafe and enjoy a cold beverage and yummy food. Here are our picks for things to do this weekend in Park City!

Friday June 17 to Sunday June 19:

Friday Night Wine Series - The Fox School of Wine weekly summer wine series kicks off tonight at the Silver Baron Lodge in lower Deer Valley. They will explore 5 wines all under $30 bucks and participants rate them at the end of the class. Class starts at 6:15pm and cost is $20. Go to www.foxschoolofwine.com to register or to find out more.

Heber Valley Pow Wow and Mountain Man Rendezvous - For the seventh year the Heber Valley Pow Wow and Mountain Man Rendezvous returns to Soldier Hollow in Midway for three days of Native American dance, art, crafts, and food June 17th to 19th. The nation's top Native American dancers, drummers, and singers will compete to win more then $7500 in cash and prizes. Gates open the 17th at 6pm and at noon on 18th and 19th. Admission is $7 per person with children six and under free. Go to: www.heberpw.com for more info.

Trailside Bike Park Grand Opening - Come help celebrate the opening of Utah's first professionally built and designed bike park at Trailside Park (5715 Trailside Dr.) on Saturday from 11am to 5pm. This new park is free and open to the public. Check out the video below to see a preview of how awesome this park will be for the community and Park City!