2016-2023
Indoors or outdoors, sports- or arts-related, adventurous or relaxing — all this and more is available in and around the communities of Spanish Fork and Salem.
Residents here enjoy an amazing selection of things to see and do. Both cities have robust parks and recreation departments that offer long lists of classes and activities for children and adults alike. Parks and sports facilities offering a wide range of recreational opportunities are also readily available.
With both cities lying adjacent the Wasatch Mountains, many trails and camping locations are accessible to residents within minutes of home. Urban trails exist as well that wander through neighborhoods and along the Spanish Fork River.
Within this magazine are 101 ideas of activities, locations, programs and more you can participate in and enjoy during 2024. When possible, a QR code is included with the idea so you can quickly access more information online.
Some ideas are events with specific dates, while others can be experienced throughout a specific season or all year-round. The dated events extend into December, so keep this magazine handy to serve as your recreation guide throughout the year.
This, of course, is not an exhaustive list of all that Spanish Fork and Salem have to offer, but it is a starting point for beginning your explorations of these two cities and all they have to offer.
The Spanish Fork Arts Council is presenting a new visual arts event this year titled Mini Masterpieces. As part of this event, local artists have been invited to submit a small (2 inches by 2 and a half inches) artwork. These art pieces will be on display March 4 through 15 at several local businesses, during which time the public can stop in anytime the businesses are open, see the art displays and vote for their favorite pieces. Winners will be chosen by popular vote at each location. At the end of the two weeks, winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded by local businesses. For more information, scan the QR code.
The musical comedy “Bums! The Musical” will be presented March 4-16 at the Angelus Theatre, 165 N. Main Street, Spanish Fork. Set just before the Great Depression, this high-energy production tells the story of Edward, a daydreaming businessman who puts his career on the line to pursue his passion for music despite resistance from his friends, family and the corporate world. Tickets are $18 (group discounts available) and may be purchased online.
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The Spanish Fork Youtheatre program is designed specifically for youth performers. Weekly classes and rehearsals culminate in performances that are open to the public. The Youtheatre’s next production will be Disney’s “Moana Jr.,” which will be performed March 11-16. Tickets are $3. For more information about how to register a child in the program and how the program operates,
Each year on the Saturday before Easter, the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce presents its Easter Egg Hunt. Thousands of plastic eggs are hidden in the grass at the Spanish Fork Sports Park as part of the event, which has become a tradition for many families in the city. Between 3,000 and 5,000 children ranging in age from infants to 10 years old participate each year. This year’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30, beginning at 9 a.m. The Sports Park is located at 295 W. Volunteer Drive (950 S. Main).
The 2024 Miss Spanish Fork competition will be held on Saturday, March 30, at Maple Mountain High School.The Miss Spanish Fork competition is connected with the Miss Utah and Miss America organizations. Miss Spanish Fork candidates and royalty receive thousands of dollars in scholarship money. Miss Spanish Fork 2024-25 will serve the community through representing it at various events and assisting at city celebrations and ceremonies. Scan the QR code for more information.
Every year, people from around the world descend on Spanish Fork for the Holi Festival of Colors at the Shri Shri Radha Krishna Temple. For decades, the temple, located at 311 W. 8500 South, Spanish Fork, has been home to this event, which is one of the world’s largest color festivals. In addition to the popular “color throws” every hour, the festival includes music and dance performances as well as yoga instruction. Tickets are $10 at the gate; children 12 and under are free. Colors may be purchased at the event (no outside colors are allowed).
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The Angelus Theatre, 165 N. Main Street, Spanish Fork, will host the 13th annual Utah’s Biggest Liar event at 7:30 p.m. on April 1. This tall-tale contest will feature some of Utah’s best storytellers, who will compete to entertain the audience with the most outrageous yarns they can weave. If you enjoy stand-up comedy, you’ll love this event. Tickets may be purchased online.
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APRIL 15-20
Shakespeare’s beloved “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be presented by Cobb&Co Theater Productions at the Angelus Theatre, 165 N. Main Street, Spanish Fork, April 15 through 20. This enduring classic is full of laughter, romance, trickery and magic. Tickets may be purchased online.
APRIL 18-20
Salem Community Theater will present “Kids on Broadway: A Musical Review” April 18-20 at the Salem Community Center, 151 W. 300 South, Salem. This theater group has presented performances of great musicals such as “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Oliver.” It will present another summer musical this year at Salem Hills High School on July 18-22 and 25-27. Watch the organization’s website for details on performance and audition times.
The Urban Fishing class for youth ages 6 to 13 runs for six weeks from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. It begins April 30 for the Tuesday session and May 1 for the Wednesday session. The classes are held at the Spanish Oaks Reservoir. Registration is now underway. Fishing tackle is provided; participants must have their own fishing pole. Those 12 and older must have a fishing license. Urban Fishing is co-sponsored by Spanish Fork Parks & Recreation and the Division of Wildlife Resources. Register at reconline.spanishfork.org.
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The Spanish Fork Chorale meets Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Spanish Fork High School Choir Room, 99 N. 300 West. The choir’s year is broken up into two semesters, Fall and Spring, with the Fall semester usually beginning around Labor Day and the Spring semester usually beginning the second week in January. The choir doesn’t meet during the summer months. The chorale welcomes anyone 18 and older in Spanish Fork and the surrounding areas to join the choir. Inquiries can be sent to sfevents@spanishfork.org.
Do you love softball? Baseball? Golf? Disc golf? Tennis? Corn hole? Tournaments of all types, including some you might not have thought of, are offered by the Spanish Fork and Salem city recreation departments. All ages can find a tournament that’s right for them. There’s pickleball, kickball, spikeball and dodgeball tournaments. Go to the cities’ websites to check out what’s happening and sign up to participate.
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Back for its fourth year at the Angelus Theatre in Spanish Fork, this musical celebration of Vikings, knights and Norse mythology promises an epic experience for the whole family. Join Thor, Odin, the Valkyries and a talented cast for a journey through ancient Britain, the high seas and the magical realm of the gods. Suitable for general audiences. The theater is located at 165 N. Main; tickets are available online.
Salem Pond is one of the most famous water locations in southern Utah County. Its location is superb; it’s surrounded by a quiet neighborhood, and the water reflects the grand mountains surrounding it. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating and wildlife viewing — there’s ducks and geese at the pond. A gracefully curved bridge stretching from one side of the pond to the other adds a picturesque element to the scene.
There’s playground equipment, large trees for shade, grassy areas for picnics and games, and benches for simply sitting and enjoying the beauty. In winter, the area is decorated with lights to become a winter wonderland known as Pond Town Christmas. The pond is located at 200 W. 300 South in Salem inside what is known as Knoll Park.
The Candy Bomber 2024 Annual Gala “Mission Accomplished: 75th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift” wil be held on Saturday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in Hangar 107 of the Spanish Fork Airport, 2050 N. 300 West, Spanish Fork. The public is invited to attend this event, which will be hosted by the Gail S. Halvorsen Education Foundation. At the gala, the foundation will present the Spirit of the Candy Bomber Award, which honors a person who best demonstrates the principles of the Candy Bomber’s life of service. There will be dinner, entertainment and a keynote speaker. Attendance is limited to 150 people; for tickets, go to thecandybomber.org or scan the QR code.
Community theater organizations in Spanish Fork and Salem will present musicals this summer cast with local thespians. Spanish Fork Community Theater has been pleasing audiences since 1983 and performs a major musical production each year as part of the Spanish Fork Fiesta Days celebration in July. Salem Community Theater’s 2024 show is planned for July 18-22 and 25-27 at Salem Hills High School. To sign up to audition or for more information about the shows, scan the accompanying QR codes.
and teenagers ages 18 months to 18 years. This unique program aims to engage and
all children in music, dance, art, literature, drama, digital arts and more. All classes run the full two weeks with amazing teachers providing instruction. The classes are held at Spanish Fork High School and start at $35 per class. Registration opens online in May 3 at reconline.spanishfork.org. Class size is limited, so register early!
Both Salem and Spanish Fork offer this opportunity to local youth. In Salem, members are asked to attend a monthly meeting and assist with scheduled activities.. They assist with civic activities such as the Senior Valentine’s Dinner, the city Easter Egg Hunt, Salem Days, the Halloween Carnival and Sub for Santa. To apply to join the council, Salem youth must be going into 10th, 11th or 12th grade, and applications are due in May. The Spanish Fork Youth City Council meets on the second Thursday of each month at the city offices and has committees that help in service projects each month. This group has helped with events such as Fiesta Days, the Harvest Moon Hurrah and the Wings & Wheels event at the airport. Spanish Fork youth must be in ninth through 12th grade to participate on the youth council and applications are due in late May.
A new musical titled “The Lady of Sherwood” will premiere at the Angelus Theatre in Spanish Fork on June 3. Written by award-winning playwright and composer Stephen Gashler, this show has a heavy dose of humor and music inspired by Celtic Woman and Riverdance. Paradigms shift as trusted kings become tyrants, heroes become villains and “stealing from the rich and giving to the poor” no longer seems ethical. When England falls to mobs and chaos, Aspen, the free-spirited daughter of Robin Hood, must do what it takes to save England from endless civil war. The theater is located at 165 N. Main; tickets are available online.
The Community Health & Wellness Fair is held at the Spanish Fork Sports Park with a goal to decrease the chronic disease prevalent within the community. It unites local leaders, businesses, educational institutions and faith-based organizations in activities and programs in working toward improving the health of the community. There will also be a family fun run and walk. Open to the public, the fair will provide residents with information about programs, activities and resources related to fitness, nutrition, mental health, social health and more. It will begin at 9 a.m.
Spanish Fork and Salem cities offer libraries for residents where they can not only check out books but also participate in a wide variety of activities ranging from STEM and coding classes to children’s story times and specialty clubs. Salem’s library is located at 59 S. Main; Spanish Fork’s library is located at 80 S. Main. Check their websites for more information about special events and resources.
Each Memorial Day, American Legion Post 68 presents a Memorial Day program at the Spanish Fork Cemetery, 420 S. 400 East. Flags are set up in memory of the veterans buried in the cemetery. The public is invited to attend the event. For more information about this year’s program, check the Spanish Fork City website.
Each summer, Salem City presents its Family Summer Concert Series on the outdoor stage in Knoll Park. The free concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Those planning to attend should bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on. For a concert schedule, visit the Salem City website.
The South Utah Valley Animal Shelter offers pet licensing clinics at various locations in southern Utah County throughout the year. These events include an opportunity to have your pet vaccinated. To obtain a Utah County Animal License, your pet must be at least four months of age and have a current rabies vaccination. You are required to license your pet within 30 days of acquiring the new animal or moving into Utah County. To see a list of these licensing clinics and register to participate, visit the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter webpage.
A paved walking trail known as the Spanish Fork River Trail follows the Spanish Fork River for more than six miles from the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon nearly to Interstate 15, taking walkers, runners and bicyclists through beautiful scenery along the way. Open year-round, the trail often runs beside large trees, providing it with refreshing shade during the summer months. There is parking at the trailhead near the intersection of River Bottoms Road and Fairway Lane. The trail proceeds next to The Oaks at Spanish Fork golf course, then follows the river through agricultural land, providing a peaceful atmosphere, and passes the Poplar Lane Trailhead, where there is another parking lot. The trail meets Spanish Fork’s Main Street at Arrowhead Trail, then continues west past the Spanish Fork Sports Park where it connects with various walkways through the park. It then travels west past residential neighborhoods until it reaches the Urban Forest Disc Golf Course. At the Sports Park, travelers can take another branch of the trail to travel north past the Russell Swenson Ball Park to Spanish Fork High School.
Youth ages 12 and younger will be able to fish for free at Canyon View Park, 3300 E. Powerhouse Road, Spanish Fork, on June 1 as part of the 45th annual Huck Finn Day event. The excitement will begin at 9 a.m. that day and continue until noon. Admission is free; there will be prize drawings throughout the morning. There will also be prizes given out for the first fish caught and for the smallest and largest fish. The children are encouraged to dress up as Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher, and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. This event is sponsored by Spanish Fork Parks & Recreation.
One of the finest shooting facilities in the country is available to the public in Spanish Fork. The Spanish Fork Gun Club is located near the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon at 2912 S. Spanish Oaks Drive. Membership is $35 per year, and membership gives you discounts on practice rounds and reloading supplies. The Gun Club is open to the public year-round (except during special events) and free gun safety and trap lessons are offered during operating hours. Seventy RV parking spaces are available with water and 30-amp electric service.
Saturday, June 8, is free fishing day in Utah. On this one day, everyone in Utah can fish for free — just remember that all of the state’s other fishing laws and rules still apply. If you want to explore your fishing options within the state, check out the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website. There’s an amazing amount of information there that will help you figure out where to go, what equipment you will need and how to get started.
Playing under a waterfall is only one of many incredible experiences children will enjoy at the Adventure Heights All-Abilities Park. Located at 1321 E. Canyon Road in Spanish Fork, this park was designed to be accessible to all, regardless of their abilities. It includes the Incredible Tree, which stands 24 feet tall and includes a 16-foot platform and slide, as well as a zip line with two seats featuring seat belts and harnesses.
The Sensory Garden provides a quieter space where children can use their senses of touch, smell, sight and hearing while they play with interactive toys and musical instruments. The Liberty Swing is a wheelchair-only swing. Ford Falls, a river and a splash pad provide more fun and water activities. A mountain with an ADA ramp allows all visitors access to the sweeping vistas from the mountain’s overlooks. The park opens March 1 and remains open through Nov. 30. Hours are 9 a.m. to sundown daily.
Spanish Fork City has its own cable television provider, and, as part of that, it operates Spanish Fork Channel 17. On this channel, you will find a wide variety of locally produced content such as high school sporting events, musical and theatrical productions, city meetings, local news and more. Some of the programming is broadcast live. SF 17 listings can be found at sfcn.org. Don’t live in Spanish Fork? SF 17 has a YouTube channel (Spanish Fork 17) and you can also watch live by going to sfcn.org/sf17/watch.php.
Spanish Fork City offers a wide selection of parks, including two specifically designed for four-legged furry friends. The dog park at 658 E. 400 South is open from dawn to dusk every day and features two enclosed off-leash areas, benches and a dog agility course. The dog park at 1150 E. 600 South is located adjacent to Adventure Heights Park and also features an enclosed off-leash area.
Some of Utah Valley’s most beautiful homes will be on display as part of the Utah Valley Parade of Homes set for June 6-22. Presented by the Utah Valley Home Builders Association, this popular event features more than 20 homes located throughout the valley, with the public invited to purchase tickets that allow them to enter and tour each of the homes. These homes feature the latest in home decor trends, design and technology, providing the perfect opportunity for those considering building a home to view their options. It’s also great for those who just like looking at homes! Tickets can be purchased online.
A variety of road races are held each year in the Spanish Fork/Salem area. For example, the Salem Days Family Fun Run 5K and 1 Mile Run will be held this year on Saturday, Aug. 10, with the 1 Mile Run beginning at 7 a.m. and the 5K beginning at 7:30 a.m. Both will begin at Knoll Park. To pre-register, go to runnercard.com. Other road races include the annual Speedy Spaniard River Trail 10K, which is held during Spanish Fork’s Fiesta Days celebration in July. For more information about what races are happening and where, visit runnercard.com or the Spanish Fork and Salem city recreation department websites
JULY 29-AUG. 10
“Stranger Things” meets “High School Musical” in this hilarious musical comedy by award-winning playwright and composer Stephen Gashler. Adapted from the highly rated young adult novel, “Gideon vs. the Gods of Cool” is a 1980s rock opera featuring romance, adventure and musical numbers in the styles of Michael Jackson, Davis Bowie, Blondie, Rick Springfield and more. “Gideon vs. the Gods of Cool” will be presented at the Angelus Theatre, 165 N. Main, Spanish Fork. Tickets are available online.
Adopt a duck, raise money for local emergency responders and compete for cash prizes! It’s all part of the Adopt-ADuck Race held as part of Spanish Fork’s Fiesta Days celebration. Adopt a duck for $5; the ducks are then put into the Spanish Fork River at the Main Street Bridge (near IFA). The fastest ducks to cross into the catch basin (West Park Drive at the river bridge) win the following: first place, $1,000; second place, $500; third place, $300; and fourth place, $200. The last duck wins $100. Random “Lucky Ducks” will win prizes as well. There will be a $1 Adopt-A-Duck Race for ages 12 and under as well; the ducks will be placed in the river at the footbridge near the Sports Park and the first duck to cross into the catch basin will win the biggest prize.
Numerous random ducks will also win prizes (kids do not have to be present to win). Ducks will go on sale July 3. All proceeds from these events support the Spanish Fork Fire & EMS members and members of the community in need throughout the year. For information regarding how to purchase ducks, scan the accompanying QR code.
Several monuments marking notable places and people in Spanish Fork’s history can be found in City Park at 49 S. Main. Stroll around the park and you will find the Old Fort marker, which indicates the location of an adobe fort built by settlers of the area. Nearby is the Escalante marker, which honors Franciscan priest Silvestre Velez de Escalante as the first white man to see Utah Valley.
Also in the park is the Lush Valley of the Timpanogotzis monument, which also commemorates the 1776 visit of Father Escalante and his companion, Father Francisco Atanasio Dominguez, to the valley. A statue depicting the two fathers as well as a Native American can also be viewed in the park.
The Spanish Fork Skate Park is located at 491 S. 600 East and offers concrete skate features, several benches and an adjacent open lawn area. It’s open to skateboarders daily from dawn to dusk, although it closed to school-aged youth during school hours. The use of protective equipment, including helmets, wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads is strongly recommended here. No bicycles or motorized vehicles are allowed.
Pickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, has swept the nation and is growing in popularity internationally. Here, pickleball courts have been constructed in both Spanish Fork and Salem. Sixteen new courts were added to the Spanish Fork Sports Park in 2018, and in 2022, new pickleball courts opened in Salem’s Cole Park, located at 600 S. 300 West, and Loafer View Recreation Complex, 600 E. Canal Road. Want to join a pickleball league or compete in a pickleball tournament? Those opportunities are available as well. Contact the Spanish Fork or Salem city recreation department for more information.
Local schools, churches, community organizations — there are needs everywhere, and volunteers are the answer. Find one that suits you and/or your family and help build the community and your local quality of life. You’ll feel great about yourself, plus, as an added benefit, you’ll meet new friends! If you need ideas for where help might be needed, visit justserve.org or contact your local city offices by scanning the QR codes.
Rise early on a Saturday morning and start combing your local neighborhoods for unexpected finds. As soon as the weather warms up in south Utah Valley, people start cleaning out their homes and garages and putting items up for sale, often at extremely cheap prices. Don’t miss out! Or, hold your own sale and turn your unwanted goods into money. The websites for both Spanish Fork and Salem cities have pages where the public can list yard sales for free and see where sales are taking place.
Created to help provide Spanish Fork residents with pressurized irrigation water, the Spanish Oaks Reservoir is perched on a mountainside near the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon. Its location provides a fantastic view of Utah Valley. While it’s worth visiting just for the view, residents can also enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities at the reservoir. It’s popular for swimming, kayaking and fishing, and a sandy beach provides a great place to relax. There’s playground equipment and restrooms, and a variety of hiking trails can be accessed from the reservoir site. Camp sites and RV spots are available. The reservoir opens March 1 and remains open through November (weather and conditions permitting).
The Sri Sri Radha Krisha Temple, situated just off S.R. 198 between Spanish Fork and Salem, showcases the beauty and intricate design of temples found in India. Domes, arches and columns abound, and the white color of this structure contrasts impressively with the surrounding landscape. Tours of the temple are offered daily between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and provide information about the history, beliefs and deities of Krishna consciousness. An animal park is also on site where visitors can view llamas, peacocks, parrots and koi fish. Various events and festivals are held at the temple throughout the year.
The Hive Trampoline and Adventure Park, Utah’s largest trampoline and adventure park, is located at 955 N. Main Spanish Fork. This large building now houses more than 70,000 square feet of fun, from an open court of trampolines and more than a dozen trampoline-based activities to an enormous inflatable park with a dedicated toddler area. There’s slides, obstacle courses, airbag pits and trampoline games like dodgeball and tetherball. The Hive also offers go kart races and Neon Nights, where you can dance to the hottest music under the glow of neon lights every Friday from 9 to 11 p.m.
A monument sits at the corner of 300 West and UT198 in Salem that marks the location of the Pond Town Fort. Early settlers of the area they called Pond Town arrived in the mid-1850s and began building a fort for protection. An inscription on the monument gives information about the history of the fort and the area, which was later named Salem. Near this monument is a log cabin that was utilized as the first post office in Salem. A plaque by the cabin explains its history.
Perched on a hilltop at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon is a white cross erected in 1976. The cross marks the spot where two Franciscan monks, Francisco Dominguez and Silvestre de Escalante, first entered Utah Valley on an expedition to find a route from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Monterey, California. History says on Sept. 23, 1776, they climbed the hill upon which the cross sits (now known as Dominguez Hill) and became the first white men to see Utah Lake. The cross is 37 feet high and is made of steel. Large cables help support it against the strong canyon winds. You can access the cross trail at the Hidden Oaks Trailhead in the Spanish Oaks Campground next to the Spanish Fork Reservoir.
The Oaks at Spanish Fork is an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course designed by U.S. Open and Master Champion Billy Casper. The course offers a driving range, putting greens, a practice bunker, a full-service pro shop, a snack bar and an event center with catering options. The course is a Mountain/Traditional style with bent grass greens and Kentucky bluegrass fairways. It is located at the mouth of
Spanish Fork Canyon just off U.S. Highway 6. Junior Golf Camps are offered in the summer for ages 6 through 15. Several tournaments for adults are also conducted during the spring and summer.
The Spanish Fork Utah FamilySearch Center and the Salem Utah FamilySearch Center are open to anyone interested in learning more about their family history. Both centers are staffed by trained volunteers who are available to provide assistance. The center’s resources are available free of charge and include a variety of premium family history software as well as computer workstations and photo scanners. Classes are also offered regularly on a wide variety of topics ranging from research techniques to how to write your own life story. The Spanish Fork center is located at 962 E. 200 North and the Salem center is located at 695 S. 300 West.
What better way to cool off in the summer than splashing around in the water? Both Spanish Fork and Salem cities have splash pads where residents can enjoy some summer fun. There are two splash pads available in Spanish Fork — one at North Park, 1185 N. 400 East (just north of Costco), and one at Adventure Heights All-Abilities Park, 1321 E. Canyon Road. The splash pad at Adventure Heights is part of a larger water feature that also includes a waterfall and river. Salem’s splash pad opened in 2023 in Cole Park, 300 W. 600 South.
Utah County operates the Spanish Fork River Park, a facility with areas for overnight camping as well as individual picnicking pavilions, fire pits, a playground, a volleyball court and restrooms. A large pavilion is available for larger groups (make reservations online or call 801-851-8640). Potable water is piped to locations near the pavilions and camp sites. Hiking trails are accessible from the site, and its location next to the Spanish Fork River makes it a great fishing location as well. The park is located 0.3 miles southeast of mile marker 184 on US-6 in Spanish Fork Canyon.
The South Center Company of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers operates the Spanish Fork DUP Museum at 390 N. Main. This museum showcases artifacts from the pioneer settlers of the Spanish Fork area. Photographs and personal histories are kept on file and are available for purchase. The museum is open during the summer (June through Labor Day) on Mondays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and during the remainder of the year on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Personal tours can be arranged if desired; scan the QR code for contact information.
On the south end of Spanish Fork’s Main Street is a charming building known as The Barn. Opened under the Wall Brothers Orchards brand, this store offers a variety of locally grown produce as well as products such as dried fruit, freeze-dried candy and artisan bread. An old-time ice cream parlor within the store offers Brigham Young University ice cream and apple cider slushes. Out front is a large porch with seating, providing the perfect place to bask in the summer warmth while enjoying a double scoop of ice cream.
Interested in a ceramics class, a game of cards or simply a lunch with friends?
Contact your Senior Citizens Center. There’s one in Spanish Fork at 167 W. Center (801-798-5015). In Salem, the seniors meet at the Salem Activity Center, 60 N. 100 East (801-4231035).
Salem City’s Cole Park, 600 S. 300 West, is Salem’s family destination park. The recently completed park features a quarter-mile walking path around the perimeter, four lit pickleball courts and a farmthemed playground with seven highly interactive structures. The farm theme was chosen to represent the history of the 6.5-acre park property, which was formerly a farm owned by Stan and Cally Cole. There’s also a splash pad and a grassy area for sports play.
With its historic architecture and variety of unique, locally owned shops, downtown Spanish Fork is a great place to spend an afternoon. From clothing to antiques, musical instruments to books, and games to gifts, it can all be found here. When shopping wears you out, there’s restaurant options to choose from as well as businesses specifically centered on satisfying your sweet tooth. The historic section of Main Street extends from approximately 400 North to 300 South.
A small park exists at 200 N. Main in Spanish Fork that provides an opportunity for residents to honor and recognize their family members and friends. Appropriately titled Memorial Square, this park features areas where plaques honoring loved ones are displayed and benches where visitors can sit, reflect and enjoy a moment of peace. Those interested in honoring their own loved ones can purchase a plaque for the park through Spanish Fork City.
JULY 19, 22, 23 & 24
JULY 6-31
The 82nd Annual Fiesta Days Rodeo will have brave cowboys and cowgirls competing in classic rodeo events: bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and — of course — bull riding. The excitement is presented for four evenings in the arena at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds. The rodeo is held in conjunction with Spanish Fork’s Fiesta Days celebration and tickets sell out fast for this event. Get yours today!
Fiesta Days is an annual tradition in Spanish Fork that brings the entire community together to celebrate the amazing quality of life enjoyed by Spanish Fork residents. The list of events is lengthy — there are multiple sports tournaments (including pickleball and corn hole), concerts, a carnival, a craft fair, a street dance, a car show, a Grand Parade, two fireworks shows and the annual Fiesta Days Rodeo. There’s something for everyone! This year’s city park events will be held July 19-24, the Grand Parade will be held on July 24.
The Fiesta Days Rodeo Committee annually hosts the PRCA’s Xtreme Bulls bull-riding event. This event adds a fifth night of exciting rodeo action to the annual Fiesta Days Rodeo. The PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour showcases the PRCA’s top bull riders and some of the rankest bulls the world has to offer. This world-class event has been a hit in Spanish Fork since 2019. Xtreme Bulls will be held this year at 7:30 p.m. on July 20 at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds with pre-show activities beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online.
Attending a city council meeting is one of the best ways to learn about your city’s activities and share your views with your elected officials. City council meetings are open to the public. The Spanish Fork City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the city council chambers located in the new library at 80 S. Main. If you can’t attend in person, the meetings are streamed live on Spanish Fork 17, YouTube and Facebook Live. Salem City Council meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month (except December, which is held on the second Wednesday) at 7 p.m. in the city building at 30 W. 100 South.
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There’s a beach near Spanish Fork and Salem, and while it doesn’t offer a view of the ocean, it does provide a grand panorama of the Wasatch Front mountain range. Lincoln Beach is located on the shoreline of Utah Lake and is a prime site for camping, fishing and boating. There’s a concrete boat launch and a floating boat dock as well as a fish-cleaning station for taking care of your catch when you come back to shore. Drinking water, fire pits, barbecue grills, picnic areas and a restroom are available. Don’t have a boat? It’s a great place for swimming as well. A large pavilion is available for larger groups (make reservations online or call 801-851-8640). Lincoln Beach is located west of Spanish Fork at 4700 S. Lincoln Beach Road.
Several fishing opportunities exist in and near Spanish Fork and Salem:
• Canyon View Park Pond, located next to the Oaks at Spanish Fork golf course, has a fishing pier, pavilion, restrooms, a playground and picnic tables. Rainbow trout is a likely catch there.
• Spanish Oaks Reservoir is frequently stocked with rainbow trout. Located just south and up the mountain from the golf course, the reservoir is also a great place for swimming and picnicking. RV hookups and a fish-cleaning station are available.
• The Spanish Fork River flows through Spanish Fork Canyon. Here, you are likely to catch brown trout and possibly cutthroat trout or rainbow trout.
• Knoll Park at 200 W. 300 South in Salem offers many recreational opportunities, including fishing in Salem Pond. There’s a playground, picnic tables and a walking path. Likely catches are bluegill, channel catfish and rainbow trout.
• Utah Lake offers multiple varieties of fish as well as multiple areas where one can try catching them.
• The Diamond Fork River is muddy in early spring, but once summer hits, the fishing is excellent. The river is located along Diamond Fork Road off US-6 in Spanish Fork Canyon.
At more than 90 acres, the Spanish Fork Sports Park is the city’s largest park and its only regional park. It’s called a sports park because it’s a park all about sports — there are few that this park cannot accommodate. Here, you will find baseball and softball fields, multipurpose fields, tennis courts, pickleball courts and fitness stations. It’s also a great place to relax and enjoy watching others compete; there are pavilions with picnic tables, a concessions building and restrooms. Located at 295 W. Volunteer Drive, the Sports Park’s southern boundary is created by the Spanish Fork River and the trail that follows the river through the city.
Wildflower Pottery and Ceramics in Spanish Fork offers opportunities to learn how to use a potter’s wheel to create their own items or to paint items that are already crafted. Classes are offered for adults and children or you can schedule your own date night or group event. There are open studio hours for pottery wheels, or you can pay a monthly fee that covers unlimited open studio time and firings. Special events at Wildflower Pottery include artists teaching in other mediums as well such as acrylic painting and calligraphy.
Operated by the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, the Spanish Fork Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday morning from late July/early August to the end of October at 775 W. Center (just north of the Spanish Fork Police Department). Vendors at the market offer items such as locally grown vegetables and fruits, freshly baked bread and homemade salsa and jams. The Spanish Fork market is unique in that only food products are sold and only vendors from inside Utah are allowed to participate.
Enjoy high-tech video games and more at Coin Crazy Family Fun Center, 1024 Expressway Lane, Spanish Fork. There’s games for all ages along with bowling, laser tag and virtual reality experiences, including a virtual roller coaster. Buy a pass and spend the day! You can get food at the Coin Crazy Cafe. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
A 20-foot lighthouse topped with a Viking ship stands in a small park at 800 E. Canyon Road in Spanish Fork as a tribute to the people who immigrated from Iceland to Utah and settled in Spanish Fork. On Sept. 7, 1855, the first immigrants from Iceland arrived in the Utah Territory. Between 1855 and 1914, a total of 410 Icelandic immigrants made the journey. All the Icelandic immigrants who came here were converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and they were sent by leaders of the church to Spanish Fork. Because lighthouses are located all over Iceland, a lighthouse was chosen as an appropriate memorial to honor these pioneers. A visit here will provide insight into a unique aspect of Utah history.
The Nebo Philharmonic Orchestra is a community performing group with no formal auditions. If you play an instrument — whether you’re a music teacher, a hobbyist, an experienced teenager (age 16+) or someone who hasn’t had a chance to play in years — you can join this group (if there are positions available). Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Salem Community Center, 151 W. 300 South. Visit the symphony’s website to see which instruments are needed and for more information.
The Utah County Fair offers three days full of fun! Enter your garden produce or homemade project in the Open Class and see if you can win a blue ribbon. Then enjoy all the fair’s activities and events; entry into the fair is free. Craft and product vendors offer their wares, the Kids Corner is full of fun games and the Lego Display fascinates adults and kids alike. Get some food at the Food Court and attend one of the fair’s evening events: the Western Night Rodeo, the Monster Trucks show or the legendary Demolition Derby. The rodeo is free of charge; tickets for the Monster Trucks and Demolition Derby may be purchased at sfcitytix.com beginning June 1. The 2024 fair will be held Aug. 1-3. Volunteers are needed to help conduct fair events; visit the fair website to sign up.
Salem Days is a week-long celebration full of activities ranging from a Dutch oven cook-off to a movie in the park, a children’s parade, sporting events, a car show and the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament. The week wraps up with the Grand Parade, a day full of events at Veterans Memorial Park and a concert and fireworks at Salem’s Knoll Park.
Though you won’t find any cascading waterfalls at the end of the Dripping Rock Trail in the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon, you will see a peaceful stream of water dripping from a series of rocks, creating a lush garden. The trail to the rocks themselves is pretty level, and it is paved and safe for wheelchairs and strollers. The distance is only about a mile round trip, though for a close-up view of the rocks you’ll need to take a short, steep walk to the river below. The trailhead is located near the intersection of River Bottoms Road and Powerhouse Road and The Oaks at Spanish Fork Event Center.
There are multiple public access points to Utah Lake located near the Spanish Fork/Salem area. They include:
Sandy Beach: This is a popular area for fishing, birding, swimming, waterfowl hunting and launching small craft like kayaks or canoes (small enough to be carried by hand, no trailers allowed). During lower water elevation years, there is good beach access; if the water is high, the road dead ends into the lake.
Rock Island Waterfowl Management Area: This area is popular for waterfowl and upland game hunting, angling, wading and birding.
Lincoln Point: This is a popular shore fishing location.
Mulberry Beach: This beach is a spectacular spot to watch the sun set over Utah Lake, especially in fall and winter. It’s popular for shore fishing and small watercraft can be launched here.
The Spanish Fork Children’s Market on Main is a crafts and goods market held in August that features booths run and products sold entirely by children ages 17 and under. Booth fees are kept incredibly low, keeping participation affordable. Past markets have included booths selling jewelry, art, homemade soap, bow ties, wooden puzzles, freeze-dried candy, cold drinks and treats. Those participating need to sign up online in advance. Some food items may require special permits; for more information, scan the accompanying QR code.
Each month, Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry in Spanish Fork serves more than 1,000 families in south Utah County. Located at 45 E. 100 North, Tabitha’s Way accepts donations of food, and you can also participate as a volunteer. Typically, volunteers perform tasks such as handing out food to clients, preparing the pantry to serve clients, sorting food, cleaning and organizing, helping with special events and serving on committees. For information about how to donate food or conduct a food drive, or to learn more about volunteering, contact the pantry by emailing info@tabithasway.org or call 801-709-8573.
Each September, the Spanish Fork Arts Council sponsors the city’s Harvest Moon Hurrah, an event celebrating the harvest season and the arts. Held in Spanish Fork’s City Park at 49 S. Main, the Harvest Moon Hurrah includes harvest-related games and crafts, pumpkin decorating, storytelling and other activities as well as live music performances.
This musical production brings the classic tale of Tristan and Isolde to life and will take audiences on an extraordinary journey of passion, destiny and timeless love. Written by Tony Cobb and produced by Cobb&Co Theater Productions, “Tristram” promises an immersive experience that transcends time and captivates the senses. It will be presented at the Angelus Theatre, 165 N. Main, Spanish Fork. Tickets are available online.
Past performers include The Piano Guys, Lindsey Stirling, Vocal Point and Columbia Jones as well as local favorites such as the ALA Show Choirs, the Spanish Fork Chorale and the Nebo Philharmonic Orchestra. Food trucks and vendors also participate.
Wings & Wheels: Utah’s Festival of Speed is held each September at the Spanish Fork Airport, 2050 N. 300 West. This all-day event features multiple car races as well as an acrobatic air show, helicopter rides, jet demonstrations, RC model flights and skydivers. Tickets are required for everyone ages 11 and older; 10 and under are free but must enter with a ticketed adult.
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) are made up of trained volunteers who provide assistance during and following a disaster when first responders’ efforts may be exhausted or delayed. CERT training provides citizens with the basic skills they will need to handle their own needs and then to respond to their community needs in the aftermath of a disaster. The training addresses topics including medical operations, disaster psychology, fire safety, light search and rescue, terrorism and utility control. The training concludes with a mock disaster. CERT training is provided in Spanish Fork twice a year in October and April. To sign up for the training, scan the QR code.
When fall is in the air, it’s time for football. For a great evening out, attend your local high school’s football game and cheer them to victory. As the football season wraps up, however, what is one to do? The activities continue throughout the year, with students showcasing their talents in a variety of sporting events, plays, concerts and more. Visit the websites of your local schools to check out their calendars and learn what games, performances and activities are open to the public.
Glen Ray’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch at 1750 W. 8000 South, Spanish Fork, offers a 7.5-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch and tons of other activities for kids and families each October. Try out giant yard games, take a ride on the cow train, race rubber ducks, climb the straw bale pyramid and enjoy some yummy treats at the concessions stand. All these activities are offered by a family that has been farming in the area for more than 150 years and over six generations.
In autumn, the mountains of Spanish Fork Canyon become a rich palette of fall hues. By following US-6 past Spanish Fork’s famous windmills, you can be in the midst of trees exploding with color within minutes. Continuing your drive will take you through scenic mountain landscapes with the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest on the north side of the canyon and the Manti-La Sal National Forest to the south. The road crosses over Soldier Summit and descends through Price Canyon into Price. Alternatively, turn onto US-89 and head south into Sanpete County, where you can enjoy the historic downtown areas of small towns such as Ephraim, Mt. Pleasant and Spring City.
This haunted attraction is not for the faint of heart. Each year during the Halloween season, the undead souls of the farm emerge, waiting in the shadows for unsuspecting passersby to wander in. They might come after you when you least expect it! The Field of Fright is presented during the Halloween season as part of Glen Ray’s Corn Maze at 1750 W. 8000 South, Spanish Fork. Tickets may be purchased online.
Cornbelly’s offers a long list of autumn activities from picking your own sunflowers and pumpkins to hayrides, a corn maze, the Cornbelly’s Express Train and mini farm golf. There’s also tons of games and playground-type activities such as a ropes course, swings and slides. There’s more than 30 fall-oriented attractions in all. Cornbelly’s is located at 577 S. 3600 West in Spanish Fork.
Each October, the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Scarecrow Contest, a competition encouraging local businesses and individuals to design a creative scarecrow and put it up for display in the community. Through the contest, 20 to 30 scarecrows are set up along Spanish Fork’s Main Street in the area between Center Street and 400 North and remain on display throughout the month of October, adding fun decorations to the historic downtown area during the Halloween season. Applications for entering a scarecrow will be posted on the chamber website on Sept. 15.
For fun on the farm, visit Gordo’s Fun Farm at 5746 S. 3200 West in Spanish Fork. This family-run farm offers fall activities such as a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, corn maze and corn pit, all while also offering delicious fruits and vegetables for sale at its produce stand. The produce stand will open in mid-July; the pumpkin patch will open Sept. 15 and continue through October. Gordo’s also offers its Winter Wonderland from Thanksgiving Week through Dec. 31. Tickets may be purchased online.
Each October, Salem City presents its Goosebump Gala, an event full of family-friendly Halloween fun such as a costume contest, a trunk or treat, games and a spook alley. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Salem City website.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. All the information you need to register, learn how to vote and see election results can be found at utahcounty.vote. Voter registration is open to citizens of the United States and those who have been residents of Utah for at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Registration can be completed online, by mail or in person.
Each year, the Spanish Fork-Salem Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Trick or Treat on Main event in Spanish Fork. Children are invited to don their Halloween costumes and trick-ortreat at businesses on Spanish Fork’s Main Street between Center Street and 400 North, and local businesses are invited to participate by handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters. This year, the Trick-or-Treat on Main Street event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m.
The Nebo Holiday Chorus & Orchestra was established by residents of Spanish Fork to promote the performing arts and provide quality performances of large choral works free of charge for the southern Utah community. Each Christmas season, the NHCO brings together more than 100 choir members and instrumental performers to present Handel’s “Messiah.” Rehearsals take place from the end of October through the middle of December. Membership in the chorus and orchestra is open to auditioned participants living within the Nebo School District area of southern Utah County. Community members ages 16 and older are encouraged to audition. Visit the NHCO website for more details.
Red Nose Ranch is one of Utah’s most unique Christmas destinations. Located at Gordo’s Fun Farm, 5746 S. 3200 West, this winter wonderland will include Christmas lights, a tubing hill, games, goodies, hot cocoa and fire pits. Visit Rudolph’s favorite ranch friends at the petting zoo and enjoy a wide array of other activities and attractions. This is an activity geared toward children and families, but will be enjoyed by all ages.
Each year from the Friday after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, Salem Pond is decorated with Christmas lights designed to resemble Christmas trees floating on the water. Known as Pond Town Christmas, this display is free and open to the public. The reflections of the lights in the water amplify the overall effect, making this a truly unique and beautiful sight. Admission is free. The Pond Town Christmas lighting ceremony is held on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
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La Casita Mexican Restaurant has been serving great food for 45 years. Carne asada, nachos, chile rellenos, enchiladas, tacos, kid’s meals and lunch specials.
Open Monday - Saturday
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Fifth Water Hot Springs up Diamond Fork Canyon is a perfect winter hiking destination. The 5-mile hike (roundtrip) leads to a number of naturally heated pools. The traffic on the trail will depend on the weather; however, even if snowy, the trail is typically packed down.
If the gate on Diamond Fork Road is closed (as it frequently is in winter), an extra 2 to 3 miles walking alongside the road to the trailhead will be added to your mile total, though it is still doable and well worth it. Expect to spend anywhere from four to six hours hiking.
Take a towel, water and a change of clothes if you plan to get in the pools. To reach the trailhead, follow US-6 up Spanish Fork Canyon to mile marker 184 and turn left onto Diamond Fork Road. After turning on Diamond Fork Road, the destination is approximately 9.8 miles in on the right.
On the Saturday evening after Thanksgiving, Main Street in Spanish Fork will be lit up with festive floats and wagons as part of the Winter Lights Parade, an event sponsored by the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. Businesses, families and other groups participate in this event each year, with the parade attracting entries such as hay wagons, city floats, horse riding clubs and marching bands. Musical groups also participate, including Christmas carolers, and the parade ends with a visit from Santa Claus, who rides through the city on his sleigh. The parade begins at 7 p.m., and afterward, there is a tree-lighting ceremony held at the city building where Santa is available to visit and take pictures with the children.
NOVEMBER 28-JANUARY 1, 2025
Beginning Thanksgiving night and continuing through New Year’s Day, Canyon View Park in Spanish Fork is lit with more than a million colorful holiday lights as part of the annual Festival of Lights. Large pictures are created with lights including a castle, dinosaurs, toys and a Nativity scene. Admission is charged per carload.
SPECIAL NOTE: This year, advance tickets will be required for the Festival of Lights. A new ticketing system
will allow for faster service into the park and increase the number of vehicles that can enjoy the Festival of Lights. While tickets may be available at the gate (depending upon attendance that night), tickets purchased at the gate will be more expensive than those purchased in advance.
Through the annual Candles at the Cemetery tradition in Salem, residents are invited to go to the Salem Cemetery, 965 S. 140 East, between dusk and 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve and leave a lit candle or luminary on the grave of a loved one. Those who do not have a loved one in the cemetery but would like to participate can “adopt” a burial marker or leave a candle at the Veterans Memorial.
Great Hall Theatrical’s New Year’s Decades Dance will be held at the Angelus Theatre on Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to the stroke of midnight. This celebration and dance will include two and a half hours of dancing, mingling and snacking, an open karaoke mike, a 30-minute awards ceremony celebrating the best of the Angelus Theatre’s 2024 theater season and a new year’s countdown. The theater is located at 165 N. Main in Spanish Fork; tickets are available online.
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For more information, visit spanishfork.org/events/fiestadays/
JULY 5
Movie in the Park - “Coco”: 7:30 p.m., City Park, 40 S. Main
JULY 5-6
Softball Tournament: Sports Park, 295 W. Volunteer Drive
JULY 9
Kickball Challenge: 7 p.m., Sports Park West Complex, 493 W. Volunteer Drive
JULY 10
Spikeball Tournament: 8 p.m., Sports Park West Field
JULY 11
Cornhole Tournament: 7 p.m., Sports Park West Complex
JULY 12-13
Pickleball Tournament: Sports Park Pickleball Courts, 701 S. West Park Drive
JULY 13
PyroMusical: 6 p.m., Sports Park Soccer Fields, 295 W. Volunteer Drive
JULY 15
Flag Retirement Ceremony: 7:30 p.m., Spanish Fork Fairgrounds Arena, 475 S. Main
JULY 16
Baby Contest: 3 p.m., Senior Center, 167 W. Center
Pie Baking Contest: 6 p.m., Senior Center
JULY 19
Golf Tournament: The Oaks at Spanish Fork, 2300 E. Powerhouse Road
JULY 19, 22-24
Fiesta Days Rodeo: 7:30 p.m., Spanish Fork Fairgrounds Arena
JULY 19 & 20, 22-24
Food Vendors & Craft Fair: City Park, 49 S. Main
JULY 20
Children’s Parade: 9 a.m., Center Street
Children’s Activities: 9:30 a.m., City Park
Miss & Mr. Extraordinaire
Pageant: 7 p.m., City Park Stage
Fiesta Days Xtreme Bulls: 7:30 p.m., Spanish Fork, Fairgrounds Arena
JULY 21
Sunday Night in the Park: 7:30 p.m., City Park Stage
JULY 22
Family Night in the Park: City Park
JULY 24
Speedy Spaniard River Trail 10K: 6:25 a.m., starts at Canyon View Park, 300 E. Powerhouse Road
Speedy Spaniard 1-Mile Run: 7:30 a.m., Sports Park (for ages 12 and younger)
Grand Parade: 9 a.m., Center and Main streets
Outdoor Quilt Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jones-Hughes Pioneer Park, 143 S. Main Street
Adopt-a-Duck Race: 2 p.m., West Park Drive at the river bridge
Fireworks Spectacular Concert: 8 p.m., Sports Park
Fireworks Spectacular: 10 p.m., Sports Park
JULY 25-31
Tennis Tournament: Tennis Courts at Sports Park
JULY 26-28
ATA Shoot (trapshooting): Spanish Fork Gun Club, 2912 S. Spanish Oaks Drive
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
Youth Dance
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
Little Miss Salem Pageant, SHHS Auditorium
Mud Volleyball Tournament, Arena Mud Volleyball Pits
Dutch Oven Cook Off, Civic Center
Pickleball Tournament
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
Family Fireside, SHHS Auditorium
City of Peace in Action
MONDAY, AUGUST 5
Monday Night Concert Series, Knoll Park Outdoor Stage
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
Kickball Tournament , Loafer View Complex
Cardboard Duct Tape Boat Regatta, Salem Pond
Tractor Pull, Arena
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
Movie in the Park, Loafer View Complex
Senior Dinner, Civic Center
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
Corn Hole Tournament
Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo, Arena
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
Golf Tournament
Children’s Parade, Begins at Salem Elementary Disc Golf Tournament
Concert in the Park, Salem Veterans Ballpark
Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament, Salem Veterans Ballpark
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
Fun Run
Breakfast, Salem Pond
Grand Parade
Performers in the Park
Car Show, Veterans Memorial Park
Quilt Show, Church near the City Building
Calendar Photo Contest, Fair in the Square
Library Auction, Civic Center Lawn
Saturday Night Entertainment
Fireworks, Civic Center/Salem Pond
For complete fair information, visit utahcountyfair.org
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 S. Main, Spanish Fork
Wednesday, July 31: 5 to 10 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 1: 2 to 10 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 2: Noon to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 3: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Admission into the fair is free!
Tickets required:
Demolition Derby
Monster Trucks
Free Admission:
Western Night Rodeo
Kids Games
Large Inflatables
Family Fun Stage
Main Stage Entertainment
Kids Pony Rides
Scales & Tails Shows
LEGO Display
Antique Tractor Pull
Makers Market
Food Vendors
Open Ranch Versatility Show
Car Show
Enter your garden produce or handmade creations into this year’s Utah County Fair! Open Class is open to entries that have been completed in the last year by residents of Utah County. There is no fee to enter items into Open Class. Categories are: Fruits & Vegetables, Floriculture, Foods, Clothing, Needlework & Quilting, Handicraft & Hobby, Fine Art and Photography. There is also a category for people with disabilities. For full rules and more information on how to enter, visit utahcountyfair.org.
Sponsors for fair events and activities are currently being sought. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, send an email to info@utahcountyfair.org.
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE JUNE 1 AT 8 A.M. FOR: • Demolition Derby • Monster Trucks • “Footloose”Themed Concert Purchase tickets at sfcitytix.com
The fair is run through the help of hundreds of volunteers. These volunteers help with everything from arena ushering and ticket taking to kids games, open class setup and cleanup, and general fairground operations.
To view fair volunteer opportunities and schedules, scan the QR code.
