Miners’ Day in Park City wraps up each year with the Skateboard Bowl Jam in the City Park skate bowl.

Miners’ Day Skateboard Bowl Jam
3:00 – 6:00pm (2:00-3:00pm day of registration)
Park City Skate Park
$25.00 per division (Space is limited) – Pre-register at PC MARC for $20.00
Open, Amateur and Pro Bowl Divisions

More info: Cole Johnston cole.johnston@parkcity.org

PARK CITY, Utah – The sounds of jack hammers will echo through the the hills of the mountain town of Park City, Utah as the 19th century mining town turned ski resort celebrates its past on Miners’ Day on Monday, September 4.
The day long festival will feature a parade, Miners’ Day 5k run, skateboard jam, an exciting mining skills competition, fun in City Park plus the annual Running of the Balls on Park City’s historic Main Street.

Miners’ Day is produced annually by the Park City Rotary Club, with proceeds benefitting community non-profits.

Known as Labor Day elsewhere, Miners’ Day has its origins during the 19th century mining boom in the now world renowned ski resort town of Park City. In its heyday, Park City was one of the world’s leading producers of silver. The mining heritage is center stage each year at Miners’ Day with the popular mucking and drilling competition where modern day miners keep alive the traditions of their predecessors.

Miners’ Day features all day fun in the resort town of Park City. It kicks off with breakfast in City Park at 7:30 a.m., just in time for the start of the Miners’ Day 5k run at 8:00 a.m. Main Street becomes the focal point with the annual Running of the Balls at 10:45 a.m. Get there early to buy your balls for an opportunity to win prizes! A fundraiser for the Park City Rotary Club and local non-profits, nearly 10,000 balls made the trip down Main Street last year. Balls are available in advance from any Rotarian or at the Park Silly Sunday Market.

The Miner’s Day Parade at 11:00 a.m. takes pride in being just a little bit different than your typical parade with community organizations having a little fun with their funky floats.

Food, fun and music are on tap all afternoon in City Park, with live music courtesy of Mountain Town Music, food from Kumbayah Kitchens, Olympic-like Kids Games at 12:30 p.m. plus beer on tap. A Skateboard Bowl Jam wraps up the afternoon beginning at 3:00 p.m.

This year’s musical lineup features two of the region’s most popular bands. Rumba Libre will kickoff the afternoon followed by Park City’s own legendary Motherlode Canyon Band.

One of the highlights of Miners’ Day is the Mucking and Drilling Competition. Bleachers fill early in the parking lot across from the library. Miners’ from around the intermountain west challenge each other drilling target holes in a rock, then put their skills to test running a mucking machine, loading mine tailings into a rail bucket as quickly as possible. It’s high energy and sweat, watching old and new miners strut their stuff.

The Park City Rotary Club, formed in 1980, is a community service organization comprised of community and business leaders who engage in activities to give back to Park City and the global community. It was named Utah’s Rotary Club of the Year in 2014. It is a part of Rotary International, with over a million neighbors, community leaders and global citizens uniting for the common good.. Rotary International clubs around the world are

To get the latest update on Miners’ Day, visit www.parkcityminersday.org.

Miners’ Day Schedule
7:30-9:30 a.m. – Miners’ Day Breakfast, City Park
8:00 a.m. – Miners’ Day 5k Run, City Park
10:45 p.m. – Running of the Balls, Main Street (get there early to buy balls)
11:00 a.m. – Miners’ Day Parade, Main Street
12:00-2:00 – Barbeque Lunch, City Park
11:45 a.m. – Rumba Libre
12:30-1:00 p.m. – Kids Games, City Park
2:45 p.m. – Motherlode Canyon Band
2:00-3:30 p.m. – Mucking and Drilling Competition, City Park (across from library on Park Ave.)
3:00-6:00 p.m. – Skateboard Bowl Jam, Skateboard Park

About Park City Rotary Club
The Park City Rotary Club is a community service organization comprised of community and business leaders who engage in activities to give back to Park City and the global community. Founded in 1980, the club has around 100 members and is a part of Rotary International. Among its many activities is the management of Park City’s annual Miners’ Day festival every Labor Day. The club organizes a wide range of annual fundraisers benefiting local causes and international outreach programs, granting over $1 million since its inception. Long known as one of the most innovative and fun clubs in Utah, Park City Rotary Club was named Utah Rotary Club of the Year in 2014.

To truly enjoy Park City Miners’ Day with your family and friends, have a plan for parking and transportation. Take advantage of wide open parking at Park City High School with free transportation downtown. If you’re meeting up with friends, consider carpooling with free parking at Richardson Flats near SR248 and US40 (parking but no transit). Also consider riding your bike.

Park City Municipal has provided this handy guide to parking and transportation, including road closures surrounding the parade.

Miners’ Day Parking and Transportation (printable)

Park City Transit Info
Park City Municipal

 

 

Entries for Park City’s annual Miners’ Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 4 are now open. It will be the 120th running of the community’s historic parade down Main Street to City Park. It’s all a part of the Park City Rotary Club’s Miners’ Day Festival.

The parade is open to all from politicians to non-profits, commercial companies to individuals – even dogs!

Parade entry fees range from free for individuals up to $100 for companies with 11 or more employees. Non-profit or non-commercial organizations are free.

Entries are accepted up to Friday, Sept. 1. Simply complete the online Miners’ Day Parade Registration form.

Click here to download and print the Miners’ Day Parade Registration Form.

Miners’ Day Parade Information
Parade Registration
General Information for Parade Participants