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The 15th Annual Park City Children’s Fair kicks off summer fun! Hosted by the Soaring Wings Montessori School, the fair will be held in City Park on Sunday, June 1st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Activities for the whole family include games, art, pony rides, live music prizes and food. All proceeds from the fair benefit local and global charities that support children and the environment. Pleasant Grove Orchestra Pops Concert The Pleasant Grove Orchestra presents its final concert of the 2007-2008 season at 7:30 pm on the east lawn of the Pleasant Grove Recreation Center (200 South 100 East). This will be a pops concert featuring music of the American west, and the orchestra will be under the direction of Kayson Brown. Sponsors for this concert include Pleasant Grove City, the Pleasant Grove Arts Commission, and corporate and private donors. This project is also supported by the Utah Arts Council, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art. Admission is free, and audience members should bring blankets and chairs to sit on. This concert is part of the Pleasant Grove Concerts in the Park series, which will continue on Sunday evenings at 7:30 pm at the same location throughout the summer. http://www.plgrove.org Pony Express Days Eagle Mountain celebrates its eleventh anniversary with a week of entertainment featuring a carnival, parade, all-terrain buggy tours, helicopter rides, an outdoor movie screening of Horton Hears a Who, a Dutch oven cook-off, a "Triple Threat" concert featuring BlackHawk, Little Texas, and Restless Heart, a public safety fair (with a rock climbing wall and a petting zoo), a golf tournament, and fireworks. Takes place Friday May 30-June 7 at several locations around Eagle Mountain. See website for details.
A Celebration of Life and Family, featuring fun family competitions, a national talent search, family history events, exhibitions nightly concerts by the Hughes Brothers. Held in Cedar City. Phone 800-635-3688 http://www. americanfamilyfest.com Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show The livestock show is held at Western Park Convention Center, at 302 E. 200 S. in Vernal. 435-781-54524th Annual Heritage Week Heritage Week is the week-long celebration of the Western Mining & Railroad Museum. Helper has a unique and colorful history of railroads, coal mining, bordellos, riots and outlaws! Events ranging from haunted tours, guest lectures, shootout re-enactments, Utah model railroad clubs show, Butch Cassidy look-a-like contest, bordello ball, bordello bed races and many other events! Heritage Week has gained national coverage and notoriety to the point that True West Magazine named Helper, Utah, as a True Western Town for two years. In 2006, we were #10. In 2007, we jumped to #1! Please visit www.destinationhelper.com for updated information and events. Pony Express Days See the 1st for details.
American Family Fest See the 2nd for details. 4th Annual Heritage Week See the 2nd for details. Pony Express Days See the 1st for details.
American Family Fest See the 2nd for details. 4th Annual Heritage Week See the 2nd for details. Pony Express Days See the 1st for details.
Concert and Fireworks. Phone: 435-885-3135 Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo Includes bull riders, barrel races, team roping, individual roping, saddle bronc, bare back, mutton bustin', clowns, and more. Vendors welcome! Fee. 7-10pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S. Highway 191, Moab. 435-259-8825 Pony Express Days See the 1st for details. Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show See the 2nd for details. American Family Fest See the 2nd for details. 4th Annual Heritage Week See the 2nd for details.
Tooele begins its Farmers Market! Farmers Market and Entertainment every Friday Night at Veterans Memorial Park, on Vine and Main. 4pm til dusk. http://www.tooelecity.org/TDDA Wild Outdoors Festival The two-day event will feature top-ranked lumberjacks, the world's best speed climbers, and female boom runners competing for a series of ESPN2 will broadcast four 30-minute programs of this event later in the year. The festival will showcase all things outdoors. Vendors will provide demonstrations and education, live entertainment will go on throughout the festival, and various activities will be available to guests of all ages. Festival takes place on Friday and Saturday,10 am - 8 pm at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. http://www.wildoutdoorsfestival.com/index.html Black Diamond Legends PRCA Rodeo Parade, rodeo and downtown activities. Admission fees apply. 8-10pm at the Carbon County Fairgrounds in Price. http://castlecountry.com Castle Country Rock, Fossil and Mineral Show This event is geared toward rock, fossil, mineral collectors and enthusiasts. The exhibit includes a variety of vendors selling rocks, fossils, minerals, jewelry, metal detectors, equipment, stone engravings and more. Admission fees apply. Hours are Friday from noon til 7pm, and Saturday from 10am til 7pm at College of Eastern Utah JLC Building in Price. http: //castlecountry.com Deseret Peak Stampede Days Watch professional cowboys and cowgirls compete at the Deseret Peak PRCA Rodeo. This event is highlighted with Fireworks, craft show, lots of entertainment. There will be pony rides, inflatable gyms, and a kiddie korral for the little ones. Come begin your summer fun at the festivities. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com Admision to the Craft Show is free, tickets for the rodeo are $5-$10. Hours are Friday 3-10pm and Saturday 12-10pm at the Deseret Peak Complex, 2930 West Hwy 112, in Tooele. http://www.deseretpeakcomplex.com/stampede.htm Primitive Pottery Workshop These 3-day workshops are designed to give an introduction to the art of pottery making, especially as was practiced by prehistoric Indian cultures. The workshops provide instruction on preparing clay, constructing and decorating pots and offer the possibility of firing the finished products. Using prehistoric techniques, the participants process local clay and temper, use pukis to construct different types of pots, prepare a self-made yucca brush, and decorate the pottery with organic and mineral paint. A slide presentation of prehistoric pottery will enrich the instructions. 9-5pm Friday thru Sunday at Studio-Gallery: Sculptured Furniture, Art and Ceramics, 540 W. Highway 12, in Escalante. Contact Brigitte Delthony at 435-826 4631 or ddelth@scinternet.net for more information. The Roving Naturalist Beginning at 6 pm, the naturalist will be out and about in the campground talking about wildlife in the park and how to identify their tracks, scat, and other signs. For more information, call (435) 654-1791. Wasatch Mountain State Park (Midway, Utah) Lawnchair Astronomy Ever wonder how much city lights affect our night sky? What is the sky like without nearby lights? Join park staff to take a deeper look at Goblin Valley's night sky. Meet at 9:00 p.m. at Observation Point above the Valley of the Goblins. Goblin Valley State Park (Green River) Star party Join Patrick Wiggins, NASA scientist, for a 7:00 PM lecture at the Utah Field House and a 9pm star viewing party held at Steinaker State Park. Co- sponsored by the Friends of the Museum. Utah Field House of Natural History (Vernal, Utah) Pony Express Days See the 1st for details. American Family Fest See the 2nd for details. 4th Annual Heritage Week See the 2nd for details. Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo See the 5th for details.
Vacation With Music! Beautiful Zion National Park in Southern Utah provides the backdrop for the fourth annual Zion Canyon Art and Flute Festival, held June 7-15, 2008. The festival fills the town of Springdale near the park’s south entrance with skilled native flutists carrying traditional handmade instruments and everyone else who appreciates the enchanting rhythms of the native flute. Organizers of the festival plan, a flute school, workshops, open-mic and concerts during the event. Those attending may browse through a variety of art, handmade flutes, crafts and food booths in the Springdale Town Center Park. Register online for school, workshops and concert tickets. Find your inner musician and have a vacation with music! http://www.zioncanyonartandflutefestival.com What? A week long gathering of world flute recording artists performing live on stage in Evening and Up Close day concerts surrounded by native flute school presenters, flute makers and artists vending their original work. When? June 7th for the Dixie College Summer Celebrity Concert, June 9th, 10th, and 11th for Native Flute School, June 13th, 14th, and 15th is the FestivalWhere? Canyon Community Center and Town Center Park, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale Utah. Evening Concerts are held next door at the OC Tanner Amphitheater. Time? Festival: Friday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Day Concerts: Friday & Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm at Canyon Community Center. Evening concerts 7:00 pm OC Tanner concert stage.Cost? Admission per day to the Festival is $1.00 per person per day. Children under 12 are free. This fee is collected by the Town of Springdale to assist in covering the expenses of running the Festival. Workshops offered vary in price. The Up Close day concerts are $10 and evening concerts are $25 per evening or $40 for both. Himalayan Performing Arts Festival The 7th Annual Himalayan Performing Arts Festival will beheld at the Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork. Performing artists will take the stage from 6 pm, and present a menu South Asian cuisine, exhibits, Nepali folk dance, classical Indian dance, drama, music and songs. Admission is $ 2 adult, $1.00 child. Event is held from 6 til 9pm, at the Krihna Temple, 8628 S. State Road in Spanish Fork http:// www.utahkrishnas.com The Voice of Polynesia Spring Recital Join us from 6 til 9pm in the Tahitian Noni Gardens for The Voice of Polynesia's 2008 Spring Recital featuring Pacific Generation, One Voice and other guest teams. Come see what our students have learned in the last couple of months for Tahitian dancing, Hawaiian dancing, Tahitian drumming and Tahitian ukulele. Also get a taste of our promotional dance team, our American Idol traveling team and see for yourself what a school can do to help you learn a new talent, perfect it for production teams or just have fun with it all! This is a Free event, so bring family, friends, neighbors, grandparents and get a free fantastic luau show provided by Tanitian Noni. Food will be served on the premises by the Tahitian Noni Cafe. Tahitian Noni Gardens, 333 West River Park Drive in Provo. http://www.tahitiannoni. com/ 24th Annual Children's Celebration of the Arts Presented by Provo Arts council and Provo Parks and Recreation. There will be plenty of arts and crafts for children to make and take. 801-852-6600. The celebration is from 10am til 3pm at Provo Pioneer Park, 500 West Center Street. http://www.provo.org American West heritage Center: Sneak Preview Free to all visitors! Come see what we’re up to this year in our Daily Adventures and other activities and events this summer! Address is 4025 S Hwy 89-91 in Wellsville. http://awhc.org Zion Narrows Service Project Enjoy service, adventure, and learning! Join Ron Kay,Ranger/Naturalist and Author of "Ron Kay's Guide to Zion National Park" for a 7 mile interpretive hike in the Zion Narrows. Experience this dramatic area with Ron who will discuss the geology, plants and animals of Zion. Much of the walk takes Place in the Virgin River and participants should be prepared to get wet and to walk on river rocks using a walking stick. Learn about the power of flash floods to shape the landscape, see hanging gardens, and be awed by the massive vertical slabs of Navajo sandstone that form the canyon. The group will hike to the confluence of Orderville Canyon. During the return trip, participants will perform a brief clean-up in the Narrows to help keep the area primitive. Limited to 11 participants. Register with the Zion Canyon Field Institute 1- 800-635-3959. Cost is $55.00 per person. http://www.zionpark.org Utah Lake Festival You are invited to attend the Utah Lake Festival scheduled to be held from 10am - 3pm, at the Utah Lake State Park. The festival is free and will offer those attending a chance to enjoy the lake, learn about its many recreational opportunities and educate attendees about the lake's ecosystem. Some of the events tentatively planned are bird watch tours, free boat rides, music, food, Utah Lake photography display, water ski show, fishing technique workshop, free fishing, and information booths. Springville Art City Days This annual event features a carnival, parade, fireworks, balloon rides, craft fair, etc. Check out the website for additional information. Vendor application available online. Festival goes from June 7th thru the 14th. Cabela's Block Party Neighborhood block party! Bring your BBQ's and come join us in our parking lot for a family fun block party. We will have drawings and giveaways for those who participate. Families are invited to cook, tailgate, and play yard games while enjoying the early summer nights! 5pm - 8p.m. Hosted by Cabela's, 2502 West Grand Terrace Parkway in Lehi. http://www.cabelas. com Cabela's Free Kids Fishing Day Free Kids Fishing Day. Bring the children to Cabela's to catch their own trout from the fish pond. A great way to spend the day and introduce kids to the great sport of fishing. At no cost to you and a lot of fun for the entire family. 8am-9pm, 2502 West Grand Terrace Parkway in Lehi. http://www.cabelas.com Scofields Tug a Trout Free Fishing Fair Scofield State Park (Huntington, Utah) The Scofield staff would like to get the youth involved in fishing once again. We will be showing different techniques of fishing. We will be providing some equipment for those who don't have any. If you have your own pole please bring it. There will also be a fly fishing and fly tying demonstration. Come along and see what the outdoors has for you. The goal is to teach you how to tug a big one in. Time: 8:30 am to 12:30 Come to Scofield (Lakeside) Day Use area, and bring outdoor clothing, any fishing gear, camera, and a note book. To register call: 1-800- 322-3770. Hurry, for there is limited space. Junior Ranger Program: Incredible Insects! What's the difference between a bug and an insect? Find out that and more and search for Goblin Valley's mini-beasts. This program is geared toward children six thru 12, but everyone is welcome. Earn a Junior Ranger badge and have fun! Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Observation Point above the Valley of the Goblins. Goblin Valley State Park The Wet Desert There is no denying that Goblin Valley does not get a lot of rain. But water has left its mark all over the landscape. From violent flash floods to ephemeral water pockets, join park staff to see how water carves, nurtures, and defines the desert. Meet at 8:30pm at the Amphitheater just past the Campground. Goblin Valley State Park Huber Grove History Tour The Orchard: A Rich and Unusual History. Come tour the historic Huber Grove from 10-11am. Visit this beautiful, peaceful area and learn about the rich and unusual history of the one-hundred year old apple orchard which is still largely fruit bearing. The Huber Grove is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information or for directions, call (435) 654- 1791. Wasatch Mountain State Park Pony Express Days See the 1st for details. Wild Outdoor Festival See the 6th for details. American Family Fest See the 2nd for details. 4th Annual Heritage Week See the 2nd for details. Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo See the 5th for details. Black Diamond Kegends PRCA Rodeo See the 6th for details. Castle Country Rock, Fossil and Mineral Show See the 6th for details. Deseret Peak Stampede Days See the 6th for details. Primitive Pottery Workshop See the 6th for details.
Springville Art City Days See the 7th for details.
A week of river running, backpacking and rock climbing for high school students. June 9-13. Admission is $400 with food and lodging; $332 without lodging Contact Steve Christensen at 435-613-5663 or at steve. christensen@ceu.edu Camp takes place at San Rafael Swell, meet at College of Eastern Utah in Price http://www.carbonrec.com Zion Canyon Art and Flute Festival See the 7th for details. Springville Art City Days See the 7th for details.
The theme is Ba'alilee and the 1907 Aneth Brawl. Historian Bob McPherson recounts the story of a powerful Navajo Medicine Man's resistance to change and the trouble his resistance caused. Free at 6:30 pm 435-678-2238 Edge of the Cedars State Park in Blanding Zion Canyon Art and Flute Festival See the 7th for details. Springville Art City Days See the 7th for details.
Springville Art City Days See the 7th for details.
Rodeo fans can enjoy a colorful PRCA event and cheer their favorite cowboys at the Days of the Old West Rodeo. Top contestants compete in steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, PWBR Barrel Racing, tie- down roping, and everyone's favorite -bull riding. This is a Dodge Series Rodeo event, with stock contractor Bar T Rodeo Inc. The announcer is Chad Nicholson. The specialty act for 2008 is The Wild Child, one of the most spectacular acts in professional rodeo, combining his abilities as a bull fighter and professional motocross racer into an amazing act of comedy and wild stunts. Rodeo performances are at 8pm each evening at the Millard County Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita in Delta. Ticket Prices are: $12 for Adults and $6 for Children. Children under 3 are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Sahara Motors, 597 North Highway 6 in Delta or nightly at the gate. http://millardcountytravel. com/events/daysofoldwestrodeo.htm Summerfest Arts Faire More than 150 artists from across the United States will celebrate the Summerfest Arts Faire's 25th anniversary at Tabernacle Square in historic downtown Logan, Utah, June 12-14. The festival includes live music, great food, children's art yard and plenty of art including oil and watercolor painting, fiber art, acrylics, sculpture, pottery, photography, jewelry and more. Free admission. http://www.logansummerfest.com Hours are 10am til 10pm at Tabernacle Square, 50 N. Main Street in Logan. ContactJulie Hollist at 435-755-1890or julie@tourcachevalley.com Scout and Youth Day: Pioneer Scout Olympics This activity is just for your cub scout pack, scout troop, girl scout group, Activity Days group, or other youth group. Special old fashioned pioneer activities for youth groups today in competition format. Can your den or group win the log sawing contest or build a log cabin fastest? (Reservations are required for this popular event) Event is hosted by American West Heritage Center, 4025 S Hwy 89-91 in Wellsville http://awhc.org Zion Canyon Art and Flute Festival See the 7th for details. Springville Art City Days See the 7th for details.
Come experience the celtic life at the Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Watch the competitions at the Highland Games where men and women perform feats of strength and agility, the same contests that were performed in Scotland hundreds of years ago. Listen to Scottish bands compete, watch traditional celtic dancing and feel the celt in your blood while listening/dancing to the tribal celtic rock of Wicked Tinkers, Molley's Revenge, Men of Worth and Ocean's Apart. Visit dozens of merchants and food vendors for traditional and modern food and drink. Friday 5 til 10pm, Saturday 9am til 10pm at Thanksgiving Point. http://www.utahscots. org/games Orem Summerfest This annual event is a celebration of Orem City and it's community. Featuring a craft fair, entertainment, carnival rides, grand parade and fireworks! See the website for additional activities and times/location. Held at City Center Park. http://www.summerfest.orem.org Springville Museum of Art Childrens' Festival The Children's Art Festival is a free community event celebrating children, creativity, and the arts held each summer. 10 am-2 pm Come enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Museum as children move from booth to booth creating art and enjoying music, dance, theatre, and storytelling. Springville Museum of Art, 126 East 400 South http://sma.nebo.edu Blanding Museum Days Celebrate Blanding Museum Days! Special activities at each of the four museums in Blanding, Utah. Visit them all and learn something new. Edge of the Cedars State Park in Blanding. The Roving Naturalist Beginning at 6 pm, the naturalist will be out and about in the campground talking about red fox, where and how they live, and lots of other interesting facts. For more information, call (435) 654-1791. Wasatch Mountain State Park in Midway Nighttime in the Goblins Join the Park Naturalist for an evening walk through the goblins. Find out how the goblins came to be and who lurks around in the night! Meet at 8pm at the Observation Point above the Valley of the Goblins. Goblin Valley State Park Wasaatch Mountain Outdoor Expo and Concerts This is a 2 day outdoor hunting and fishing Expo with Country music concerts each night. Fun for the whole family. Archery shoot for adults and youth. Spanish Fork Fairgrounds http://wmoexpo.com Zion Canyon Art and Flute Festival See the 7th for details. Days of the Old West Rodeo See the 12th for details. Summerfest Arts Faire See the 12th for details. Springville Art City Days See the 7th for details.
Lots of prizes and giveaways for participants. Held at Moose Pond on Highway 44, near mile marker 9 in Manila. Benson Grist Mill Pioneer Jubilee A celebration at the Mill, 325 State RD 138 in Stansbury Park. 435-882- 7678 http://www.bensonmill.com Sundance Children's Festival The Sundance Children's Festival offers a celebration of nature, art, food and entertainment. Set beneath the majestic Mt. Timpanogas, this year's Children's Festival offers activities that are both fun and educational. General admission to the festival is free, but there is a charge for some of the activities and refreshments. The events will feature a combination of children activities including face painting and crafts provided by the Sundance Nature Center. Children will have the opportunity to experience a real fire engine, talk to a firefighter and enjoy pony rides, among other activities. Vendors will include children's items and food such as snow cones and cotton candy. A barbecue on Ray's Lawn will consist of hamburgers, hot dogs, beverages and baked goods. There will also be live entertainment. Led by Tracy Christensen, the Sundance dog teams are a critical component of the Sundance Ski Patrol Snow Safety Program. These avalanche dogs will be strutting their stuff on June 14. This Avalanche Dog Program is a non-profit organization that partners with the Resort to provide safety to its guests. Festival is held 11-4. http://sundanceresort.com 12th Annual John Jarvie Fest Activities for old and young are available to demonstrate life in days gone by. Held at Jarvie Ranch in Brown's Park in Vernal. 435-781-4400 Junior Ranger: Insects What's the difference between a bug and an insect? Find out that and more as we search for Goblin Valley's mini-beasts. This program is geared toward children ages 6 thru 12, but everyone is welcome. Earn a Junior Ranger badge and have fun! Meet at 9:30am at the Observation Point above the Valley of the Goblins. Goblin Valley State Park The Wet Desert There is no denying that Goblin Valley does not get a lot of rain. But water has left its mark all over the landscape. From violent flash floods to ephemeral water pockets, join park staff to see how water carves, nurtures, and defines the desert. Meet at 8:30 p.m. at the Amphitheater just past the Campground. Goblin Valley State Park Huber Grove History Tour The Orchard: A Rich and Unusual History. Come tour the historic Huber Grove from 10-11am. Visit this beautiful, peaceful area and learn about the rich and unusual history of the one-hundred year old apple orchard which is still largely fruit bearing. The Huber Grove is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information or for directions, call (435) 654- 1791. Wasatch Mountain State Park Northgate Peaks Exploratory Beat the heat - Go North. North gate peaks that is! Join Ron Kay, Ranger/Naturalist and Author of "Ron Kay's Guide to Zion National Park" for a 4 mile interpretive hike to the North Gate Peaks. This is a moderate hike on Kolob Terrace. In addition to stunning views you'll see wildflowers and which edible plants to snack on while hiking. You'll also get a fair bit of geology and Zion ecology as well. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Limited to 11 participants. Register with the Zion Canyon Field Institute 1-800-635- 3959. Cost is $50.00 per person. Meet at the Zion National Park Human History Museum http://zionpark.org Zion Canyon Art and Flute Festival See the 7th for details. Days of the Old West Rodeo See the 12th for details. Summerfest Arts Faire See the 12th for details. Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games See the 13th for details. Springville Art City Days See the 7th for details. Orem Summerfest See the 13th for details. Wasatch Mountain Outdoor Expo and Concerts See the 12th for details.
Practical Solutions to Controversial Topics such as global warming, carbon credits, alternative energy, organic farming, no till farming, sustainable communities and landscapes, and much more. Contact Jake Jacobson at 801-538-7171. Held at the Box Elder Fair Grounds, 1000 West Main Street in Tremonton
Scott Nicolay presents his research focuses on the ritual use of caves and other earth openings in the Southwest. Previous studies describe numerous caves in the Southwest as shrines or ceremonial sites. Based upon this earlier body of academic literature and his own recent cave observations, Scott has been tracing evidence of the ceremonial use of caves by humans across the Four Corners and beyond, including Mesoamerican links. In his illustrated presentation, Scott will discuss cultural cave connections past and present. 6:30pm at the Edge of the Cedars State Park in Blanding 24th Annual Utah Conservation Field Days See the 18th for details.
The most famous motorcycle hill climb in the world is proud to announce the 2008 climb in Croydon, Utah. Pro racers from the US and abroad will be in the Lush Croydon valley. Attempting the 1000 foot vertical WIDOWMAKER racing starts Friday and runs until Saturday 21st,Utah best foods will be at the event and cool mountain air makes for a unique family outing only 30 miles east of the Davis county valley, Exit 111 just past the Devils Slide. Lots of kids activities and pits will be open for the family to see the bikes and meet the riders. Visit http://www.widowmaker.info for more info. Kayak Workshop Go from a beginner to an intermediate kayaker during this workshop. Admission is $195, discounts for early registration. Event lasts all day June 20-22. Contact Steve Christensen at 435-636-3702 or steve. christensen@ceu.edu Held in Green River, Utah. http://www.carbonrec. com 4th Annual Antique Power Show Steam powered tractors, antique machinery and vintage motorcycles and automobiles. Live displays include a blacksmith shop and sawmill. Tractor pulls Saturday afternoon. Horse drawn stagecoach rides. The foundation provides educational exhibits the will amaze the younger generation and are guaranteed to bring back a few memories for the older generation. Exhibits include an early era filling station, cafe, antique salvage yard, log cabins from the 1800's, an old time print shop and shoe repair shop. Admission is $10.00 per person. Hours are Friday 10am til 5pm, Saturday 8am til 6pm, and Sunday 8am til 2pm. Contact Dick Erickson at 435-654-3570 or rwerickson@msn.com 50 Starks Lane Wallsburg Utah, Heber City Lawnchair Astronomy Ever wonder how much city lights affect our night sky? What is the sky like without nearby lights? Join park staff to take a deeper look at Goblin Valley's night sky. Meet at 8pm at Observation Point above the Valley of the Goblins. Goblin Valley State Park Kottage Kupboard SummerDaze With 19 years of experience putting on indoor craft shows, Kottage Kupboard decided to take the show outside. There are the same great handcrafted products along with some other exciting & unique products. Go to http://www.kottagekupboard.com for more info. 10am 1000 North 1200 West in Ogden.
Round up the family and walk, run, bike or carpool to the Nature Festival. Sponsored by local environmental organizations, three will be live music, a kid's art tent, nature walks, food and a native plant sale. Free admission, hours are noon til 6pm at the Basin Recreation Field House at Kimball Junction in Park City. http://www.swanerecocenter.org Your Barn Door's Open! Pig Roast at the McPolin Farm. Great food in a magical place. Music, dancing, other entertainment. And the Barn Door will be Open! Admission is $25/adults, $15/children 12 and under at McPolin Farm in Park City. Phone 435-615-5819 Star Party Held ast the Stansbury Park Observatory. From Salt Lake City, take I-80 West and exit at the Tooele/Granstville exit. Continue south until the road forks to Grantsville. Take the right fork and go about 1 mile, to the west entrance of Stansbury Park. Turn in and take the first right to the parking lot. The observatory is located west of the parking area just past the skateboard park. Tooele County Search and Rescue Demolition Derby Tooele County Search & Rescue Demolition Derby is held at the Deseret Peak Complex, 2930 West Highway 112 in Tooele. http://www. deseretpeakcomplex.com Hawks Up Close Rockport State Park ( in Peoa, Utah) Park Naturalists Wendy Wilson from Wasatch Mountain State Park will be at Rockport visiting each campground with a live Hawk. Junior Ranger: Incredible Insects What's the difference between a bug and an insect? Find out that and more as we search for Goblin Valley's mini-beasts. This program is geared toward children 6 thru 12, but everyone is welcome. Earn a Junior Ranger badge and have fun! Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Observation Point above the Valley of the Goblins. Late Night Scorpion Walk Have you ever wanted to learn more about scorpions? Have you ever wanted to meet one? Join Ranger Dan to learn about these fascinating creatures of the night, then go on a scorpion search! Meet at 8:30 p.m. at the amphitheater just past the campground. Goblin Valley State Park Zion Narrows Service Project Enjoy service, adventure, and learning! Join Ron Kay,Ranger/Naturalist and Author of "Ron Kay's Guide to Zion National Park" for a 7 mile interpretive hike in the Zion Narrows. Experience this dramatic area with Ron who will discuss the geology, plants and animals of Zion. Much of the walk takes Place in the Virgin River and participants should be prepared to get wet and to walk on river rocks using a walking stick. Learn about the power of flash floods to shape the landscape, see hanging gardens, and be awed by the massive vertical slabs of Navajo sandstone that form the canyon. The group will hike to the confluence of Orderville Canyon. During the return trip, participants will perform a brief clean-up in the Narrows to help keep the area primitive. Limited to 11 participants. Register with the Zion Canyon Field Institute 1- 800-635-3959. Cost is $55.00 per person. 8:15am, meet at the Temple of Sinawava http://www.zionpark.org 4th Annual Antique Power Show See the 20th for details. Kottage Kupboad SummerDaze See the 20th for details.
3rd Annual Fine Arts Plein Air painting competition. $10,000 in purchase awards and juried prizes!! Come paint outdoors in the beautiful Wasatch County June 26-28th. 5 hour "Paint Out" competition July 3-4th, Catered Artist BBQ June 28th. Works of all sizes and prices eligible for entry. Grand exhibition and sale to follow in conjunction with Midway 4th of July celebrations. Painting workshops offered in June as well. Visit http://www. midwayartassociation.org Groovefest American Music Festival As summer heads into full swing, so will the 7th Annual Groovefest American Music Festival. Evidence that the Cedar City outdoor music festival is bigger and better than ever is evident from the start. This year’s event runs from June 26 through June 29. http://www.groovefestutah.com
Make pottery using ancient techniques. One-on-one guidance from experienced artists. No limit on your work. Limit 20 participants in each workshop, age 12 and up. Fee and registration required. Fremont Indian State Park http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/fremont/ Lavendar Days Come see for yourself why Lavender Days is quickly becoming one of Utah's most spectacular events! Join the celebration at Young Living Lavender Farm in Mona, Utah, as the stunning annual lavender harvest is celebrated. Experience the breathtaking beauty of 120 acres of lavender in full bloom. Engage your mind through interactive learning. Entertain the family with paddleboat rides, pony rides, live music, and more! Enjoy premium products and delicious food from a variety of vendors. Recognized as the largest lavender farm and distillery in North America, the Young Living Lavender Farm draws thousands of visitors from around the globe during its Lavender Days festival. Make plans to join in this extraordinary event. Tickets are available at the gate each day of the event. Adults: $8.50 Children ages 3-12: $4.50 Children 3 and under: Free Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. http://www.younglivingfarms.com Military Days and Dinner Civil War era military; cannon & Gatling gun demonstrations. Ask about the special Overnight Package, available for this event. Lodging and dining, all at super savings! Enjoy an old fashioned military dinner Friday night at 6pm for the whole family. The kids will love the tasty snacks in Civil War style military rations, but they and you can also enjoy our yummy banquet buffet with authentic recipes from the past. Special low price so families can join the fun! (Reservations required for this popular event) http://awhc.org Wasatch Plein Air Painting Competition See the 26th for details Groovefest American Music Festival See the 26th for details.
Rockport State Park (in Peoa, Utah) Calling all kids! Want to become a Junior Ranger? Rockport will have one of its Rangers available to show you how. Junior Ranger Incredible Insects What's the difference between a bug and an insect? Find out that and more as we search for Goblin Valley's mini-beasts. This program is geared toward children ages 6 thru 12, but everyone is welcome. Earn a Junior Ranger badge and have fun! Meet at 9:30am at Observation Point above the Valley of the Goblins. Goblin Valley State Park 22nd Annual Best Dam Bike Ride The Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride is the largest two-day organized cycling event in the state. Bike MS raises funds for MS research and local programs which help Utahns affected by multiple sclerosis. This two day event features great food, live music, themed rest stops, and more! Participants collect contributions from friends, family, and co-workers to sponsor their ride. This year three thousand Utahns will participate in the event, hoping to raise $1.7 million. Early start - 7 a.m. begins at Cache Valley Fairgrounds in Logan, UT Admission: Early bird - $25, Regular - $35, Late Registration - $45, Walk-on Registration - $50. Raise a minimum of $250 to participate. Raise $500 and join the Spokes Club and receive a commemorative jersey. Visit http://www.bikeMS.org for more information. Pottery Workshop See the 27th for details. Wasatch Plein Air Painting Competition See the 26th for details Groovefest American Music Festival See the 26th for details. Lavendar Days See the 27th for details.
Groovefest American Music Festival See the 26th for details. 22nd Annual Best Dam Bike Ride See the 28th for details.
Archaeoastronomer and environmental educator Bryan Bates will talk about the tradition of using the night sky, stars, light and landscape as a seasonal calendar. Free program begins at 6:30pm. Edge of the Cedars State Park in Blanding. |