Pony Express Days 2011
Clint Black crooning in Eagle Mountain Country music superstar Clint Black will headline the annual Pony Express Days Concert and Fireworks at SilverLake Amphitheater in Eagle Mountain City on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Tickets are on sale now online at www.eaglemountaincity.com. Ticket prices are $15 pre-sale or $20 at the door. Children ages 2 and under are free. Tickets are also available for purchase in person at Eagle Mountain City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run. Clint Black has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide since his 1989 debut “Killin’ Time” spawned an unprecedented five No. 1 hits and went triple platinum. Since then, Black has had nearly two dozen No. 1 hit singles, including “Like the Rain” and “A Better Man,” and almost as many Top 5 and Top 10 hits — all of them his original compositions. Beyond his musical career, Black has appeared as an actor in several films, including “Maverick” with Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster, and the upcoming “Flicka 2.” He recently appeared on Donald Trump’s hit reality TV series “Celebrity Apprentice.” He is also involved with various charity foundations, including serving as honorary chairman of the International Rett Syndrome Foundation’s (IRSF) “Research to Reality: Funding Progress” campaign, which helps to accelerate treatments and research to find a cure for the developmental disorder. The concert is the culminating event of Pony Express Days, Eagle Mountain City’s annual 10-day celebration. The theme for the 2011 celebration is “I Found Myself in Eagle Mountain Serving Others,” with proceeds from many of the events going toward forming a city activities program for children with disabilities. The opening act is local favorite Mark Owens.
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
Schedule of events
>> Saturday, May 21
>> friday, May 27
Co-ed SoftballTournament
Youth Council Dance
Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way, and Westlake High School, 99 N. 200 West When: Times TBA (Tournament through June 4) Cost: $75 per team; proceeds benefit Westlake High Track Team
Where: Mountain Trails Elementary School, 3951 N. Wood Road When: 8-11 p.m. Tickets: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
>> Thursday, May 26 Veterans Cemetery Service Project
>> Saturday, May 28 3-D Archery Shoot
Where: Veterans Memorial Park When: 4 p.m. Sponsored by: Broomhead Mortuary
Where: Wasatch Wing and Clay, 8000 N. 16800 West, Cedar Fort When: 9 a.m. Cost: $15 per person Info: Contact Brian Beckstead at (801) 540-2466 to sign up
Mutton Busting Preliminaries
3rd AnnualTour of EM Family Bike Ride
Where: Pony Express Rodeo Arena, 4447 Major St. When: 7 p.m. Cost: Free
Where: Starts at City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run When: 7:30 a.m. Cost: $10 per family/$5 per person, includes pancake breakfast
Charity Quilt Show & Silent Auction
Pancake Breakfast
Where: City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (runs through May 28) Proceeds: Benefiting The Cure Starts Now (pediatric cancer) Entry: $15 per item
Where: City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run When: 8-11 a.m. Cost: $1 per person
>> friday, May 27 Men’s 3-on-3 BasketballTournament
Where: Rockwell Charter High School, 3535 E. Stonebridge Lane When: Times TBA (tournament through May 28) Cost: $40 per team (up to 4 players) Proceeds: Benefiting Rockwell Charter High School
Opening night PRCA Rodeo
Where: Pony Express Rodeo Arena, 4447 Major St. When: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: Pre-sale are $10 adults; $5 kids under 12; Tickets are $10 for all ages at the door; Children in laps are free. Premium seats are $15, VIP Experience are $25. On Memorial Day each admission will include a slice of Little Caesar’s pizza. Tickets are an additional $1 for May 30.
Motorcycle Charity Ride Where: Starts at City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run When: Check-in at 9 a.m.; Ride at 10 a.m. Cost: $25, includes lunch at Wingnutz and a T-shirt
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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Schedule of events
>> Saturday, May 28
>> Monday, May 30
SkateTournament
Special Needs Games at Eagle Mountain
Where: Pony Express Skate Park, 4447 Major St. When: Noon
Where: Mountain Trails Elementary, 3951 N. Wood Road When: 10 a.m.-Noon Cost: Registration is $10, includes a shirt, for ages 16 and under
Scavenger Hunt
Where: Instructions and entry forms posted at www.eaglemountaincity.com Cost: Free
PRCA Rodeo -Tough Enough to Wear Pink
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Family Fun Night Where: Pony Express Memorial Park, 4447 Major St. When: Noon-4 p.m. Cost: Free, includes cotton candy, drink, carnival games, popcorn balloons, face painting, etc.
Where: Pony Express Rodeo Arena, 4447 Major St. Final Night of the PRCA Rodeo - Patriot Day When: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: Pre-sale are $10 adults; $5 kids under 12; Tickets are $10 for Where: Pony Express Rodeo Arena, 4447 Major St. all ages at the door; Children in laps are free. Premium seats When: Doors open at 5:30 are $15, VIP Experience are $25. On Memorial Day each Tickets: Each admission includes a slice of Little Caesar’s pizza. admission will include a slice of Little Caesar’s pizza. Tickets Tickets are $11 adults; $6 kids under 12; Children in laps are an additional $1 for May 30. are free. Premium seats are $15, VIP Experience are $25.
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
Schedule of events
>> tuesday, May 31
>> wednesday, june 1
Health & Wellness Fair
Golf Date Night atThe Ranches Golf Club
Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way When: 4-8 p.m. Cost: Free
Where: The Ranches Golf Club, 4128 E. Clubhouse Lane When: Tee times start at 4 p.m. Cost: $9 per person for 9 holes of golf
Baby Contest
Demolition Derby
Where: Rockwell Charter High School, 3535 E. Stonebridge Lane When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $5 in advance, $8 at the door Proceeds: Benefits Rockwell Charter High School
Where: Pony Express Rodeo Arena, 4447 Major St. When: 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children 2-12 Proceeds: Benefits Westlake High School Football
>> wednesday, june 1 GeocacheTreasure Hunt Where: Clues and information posted at eaglemountaincity.com When: Clues posted by 8 a.m. Cost: Free
The Ranches Golf Club Special Needs Kids Clinic
Where: The Ranches Golf Club, 4128 E. Clubhouse Lane When: 4-6 p.m. Cost: $3
Arts in the Park Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way Tickets: Free
Carnival Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way When: 6-8 p.m. Tickets: Free tonight only for special needs children - wristband required. All others, it’s Dollar Day: Each ride is 1 ticket, all tickets are $1.
>> thursday, june 2 Carnival Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way When: 4-10 p.m. Cost: Pre-sale Wristbands are $15 per day or $24 for three days; buy them at City Call or local schools. On-site prices: Wristbands are $25 per day, single tickets are $1; 20 tickets are $17; 30 tickets are $21
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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>> thursday, june 2
>> friday, June 3
Vendor Booths
Special Needs Charity Golf Tournament
Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way When: 4-10 p.m. Tickets: Free
Where: The Ranches Golf Club, 4128 E. Clubhouse Lane When: 8 a.m. Cost: $400 per team Proceeds: Benefits Eagle Mountain City Exceptional Kids Club
Helicopter Rides Where: The Ranches Academy, 7789 Tawny Owl Circle When: 4-8 p.m. Tickets: $30 Info: Contact Utah Helicopter at (801) 794-2480 or (801) 561-7972 or email info@utahhelicopter.com for reservations
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The Music Stop Jam Fest Competition Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way When: Noon Cost: $25 fee for individual performers, $50 for groups Etc.: Cash prizes for winners
Community Hero Award Reveal
Carnival & Vendor Booths
Where: TBA, visit www.eaglemountaincity.com for details When: 1 p.m.
Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way Cost: Pre-sale Wristbands are $15 per day or $24 for three days; buy them at City Call or local schools. On-site prices: Wristbands are $25 per day, single tickets are $1; 20 tickets are $17; 30 tickets are $21
KaraokeTalent Night at the Park Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free
Helicopter Rides Where: The Ranches Academy, 7789 Tawny Owl Circle When: 4-8 p.m. Tickets: $30 Info: Contact Utah Helicopter at (801) 794-2480 or (801) 561-7972 or email info@utahhelicopter.com for reservations
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
Schedule of events
>> friday, June 3
>> saturday, June 4
Movie in the Park
Grand Parade
Where: Silverlake Amphitheater, 7920 N. SilverLake Parkway When: Dusk?? Tickets: Free, presenting “Despicable Me” Etc.: Donations accepted for Mountain Trails Elementary School
Where: Starts at Hidden Hollow Elementary, 7447 N. Hidden Valley Parkway When: 10 a.m. Cost: $45 per entry, Free to watch; includes candy and prize toss
>> saturday, June 4 2nd Annual Pony Express Century Ride Where: Starts at Eagle Valley Elementary School, 4475 N. Heritage Drive Cost: $45, includes snacks, drink, lunch and shirt
5K and Kids Fun Run Where: Starts at LDS Stake Center, 4506 E. Pony Express Parkway When: 7:30 a.m. for 5K; 8:30 a.m. for Fun Run Registration: $20 for 5K; $10 for Fun Run, includes shirt; no day-of registration Proceeds: Benefits Eagle Valley Elementary
Dutch Oven Cook-off Where: Nolan Park Pavilion, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way When: 9 a.m.
Carnival & Vendor Booths Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way Cost: Pre-sale Wristbands are $15 per day or $24 for three days; buy them at City Call or local schools. On-site prices: Wristbands are $25 per day, single tickets are $1; 20 tickets are $17; 30 tickets are $21
Helicopter Rides Where: The Ranches Academy, 7789 Tawny Owl Circle When: 4-8 p.m. Tickets: $30 Info: Contact Utah Helicopter at (801) 794-2480 or (801) 561-7972 or email info@utahhelicopter.com for reservations
Talent Showcase Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way When: Noon
Pony Express Concert and Fireworks with Clint Black Where: Silverlake Amphitheater, 7920 N. SilverLake Parkway When: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Kids 2 and under are free Opening act: Mark Owens
Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
“Cowboy Classic”
When: June 15, 7 a.m. check-in, 8 a.m. start Where: Thanksgiving Point Golf Club, 3300 W. Clubhouse Drive, Lehi Cost: $125 per individual, $400 per foursome; price includes 18 holes with a cart, free range balls, free lunch at the Awards Ceremony in the clubhouse after golf, free entry to contests and more. Registration: Visit www.lehiareachamber.org For more information, contact Donna Milakovic at lehichamber@gmail.com or call (801) 766-9657
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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2nd annual Pony Express rodeo
Award-winning stock contractor at Pony Express Rodeo
Eagle Mountain City will hold the second annual Pony Express Days PRCA Rodeo May 27, 28, and 30. The Pony Express Days PRCA Rodeo is the largest PRCA rodeo held in the country over Memorial Day weekend and boasts the biggest payout at $4,000 per event and each winner receives a revolver. Some of the top National Finals Rodeo competitors will be participating, including Utah natives Cody Wright, the current World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider; and Eagle Mountain’s own Rusty Allen, multiple NFR finalist in Saddle Bronc Riding. Donations on each night of the rodeo will go to some great causes. Friday is Special Needs Night, with donations going to the Exceptional Kids Club city activities program. Saturday is Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night, with donations going to Save the Cure Foundation to fight pediatric cancer. Monday is Patriot Night honoring our military, with donations going to A Soldier’s Promise, a support group for soldiers and their families.
Hank and Lori Franzen with a partner from Buffalo, Wyo., started the Wyoming based Powder River Rodeo Company in February 1986. Their interests were to be sole owners and they bought the partner out a year later. When they first started the company they bought 40 horses and 20 bulls from an amateur stock contractor in Kalispell, Mont. They produced 11 amateur rodeos the first year as stock contractors. Hank was a PRCA member contestant for the last 10 years; when he and his wife became sole owners of Powder River Rodeo they immediately applied for their PRCA Stock Contractors Card, which they received in March 1987. The fall of 1988 they were given their first opportunity to nominate livestock to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. They had three animals selected. In the spring of 1989 they purchased a magnificent bucking horse named Khadafy Skoal. From Hank’s experience in the world of rodeo he
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What: Pony Express Days PRCA Rodeo When: Friday, May 27, Saturday, May 28, & Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Rodeo starts at 6:00 p.m. Where: Pony Express Rodeo Arena, 4447 Major St., Eagle Mountain Tickets: Pre-sale prices May 27 & 28: $10 adults, $5 kids 12 and under (small children in laps admitted free each night) Door prices May 27 & 28: $10 all ages Special Pre-sale pricing for May 30: $11 adults, $6 kids 12 and under. Door prices for May 30: $11 all ages. (Each admission on May 30 includes a slice of Little Caesar’s pizza) Premium Seating any night: $15; VIP Experience (includes premium seat, arena tour, meet ‘n’ greet, $25
knew that with the proper care and time that Khadafy would be the champion he is today. Khadafy Skoal has been named the 1990, 1995, 1996 PRCA World Champion, 1997 and 2000 Reserve Champion and 1999 3rd place PRCA Bareback Horse of the Year. Top NFR Bareback in 1994, 1996, 1999, Reserve Champion in 1995 and 3rd place NFR Bareback in 1997 and 1998. Dodge National Circuit Finals Top Bareback five times and Reserve DNCFR Top Bareback three times. Mountain States Circuit Champion Bareback 10 times and Reserve Champion twice. In 1991, Gold Coast Skoal was voted as the Reserve Champion Bareback Horse of the Year and Best Bareback at the DNCFR. In 2003, Miss Congeniality, a ranch-raised horse, was named the 3rd best Saddle Bronc of the Year and 3rd place NFR Top Saddle Bronc. Miss Congeniality, in 2004 and 2008, was awarded the Reserve Champion Saddle Bronc of the Year and the 2004 NFR
Reserve Champion Saddle Bronc. Miss Congeniality was named the PRCA Saddle Bronc of the Year in 2005 and 2007. In the past 24 years the Franzens have won more than 150 top stock awards. Hank was honored with being selected as one of the five nominees for the Top Stock Contractor of the Year in 1998, 2003 and for 2005. The PRCA contestants, committees and contract personnel vote and nominate for their favorite Stock Contractor for this honor, out of 70 American and Canadian PRCA Stock Contractors. In the Mountain State Circuit, Hank has been awarded the top Stock Contractor of the Year from 2003-2009. Hank is also the Stock Contractor Representative for the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo. Since their first National Finals Rodeo they have consecutively had livestock selected to the NFR, and they have grown from 11 rodeos to 90 performances a year in 10 states.
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Parade Lineup
Pre-show w/ Hobble Creek Wranglers handoff- Mayor/Pony Express The Civil War Group Scout Troop Scout Troop Scout Troop Scout Troop UT Co. Sherriff’s Mounted Posse- riding 3 horses Eagle Mountain City Mayor Jackson National Pony Express Association Eagle Mountain Rodeo Royalty
Home Depot Utah Valley Old Car Club Bank of American Fork Rockwell Charter High School Band Rockwell Charter High School Cheerleaders and Drill team Rockwell Charter High School Athletic members Beyond Limits Physical Therapy Lehi Round-Up Rodeo royalty
Eagle Mountain City Council Eagle Mountain Senior Council Eagle Mountain Royalty Westlake Marching band & color guard Westlake FFA Pony Express Days Baby contest winners/ Doug Smith Auto American Fork Eagle Mountain Community Heroes Arrow Alaskan Adventures Hart Dental Galloway Highlanders Pipes & drums Eagle Mountain Fire Dept Eagle Mountain Fire Dept Eagle Mountain Fire Dept
Eagle Mountain Fire Dept Cedar Fort Fire Dept Cedar Fort Fire Dept Cedar Fort Fire Dept Westlake High Youth football Westlake High Soccer Westlake High School cheer Westlake High Cheer 5th Westlake High Cheer 6th Westlake High Cheer 7th Westlake High Cheer 8th DAI/ Pole CanyonCandlelight Homes Costco of Lehi
Nord Orthodontics Pediatric Dentistry Kids Dental Barn Sheena’s Dance Studio FC Blaze Soccer Spartan Halo Kid to Kid of Lehi Gary Anderson, Utah County Commissioner Spanish Fork royalty Utah pipe band The Smile Ranch Orthodontics Tyke Toter Dukes of Hazzard Car Gotta Dance performing arts
Family First Dentistry Fusion Spa & Bare Laser Veteran of American Legion Post 19 Veteran of American Legion Post 19 Eagle Mountain Community Theatre White Peaks bag pipe Habitat for Humanity IM Flash Technologies Saratoga Springs royalty Orem Owlz Mascot Community Action Services & Food Bank The Dance Studio Zenith Family Health
The Ranches Golf Club Riverton Royalty Mountainland Pediatric Dentistry Smokey Bear
McArthur Homes Direct Communications Utah County Fair El Klah- Shiner’s hospital South Jordan Royalty Characters- Snow White & Sleeping Beauty/ Wonder Woman & Spiderman Eagle Mountain Youth council
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Utah National Guard Utah Co. Sherriff’s OfficeDARE truck w/ Deputy Mulder & Kippy Utah Co. Sherriff’s OfficeMcGruff Burton Lumber BIG O Tires Emmett’s and Ethel’s Bobby Lawrence Karate iLash Inc American Fork royalty The Music Stop Small Engine Surgeons Great Clips Oakhill Vaulters Little Caesars Pizza Cabela’s Note: Parade lineup is tentative and subject to change
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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Saratoga Splash >> saturday, June 4 Model Airplane Show Where: RC Park When: 9 a.m.-Noon, Buddy box flying after 1 p.m.
>> wednesday, June 8 Family Movie Night Where: Sunrise Meadows Park When: Sundown Cost: Free, including free treats
>> thursday, June 9 Picnic in the Park Where: Sunrise Meadows Park When: 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free, plus free bounce houses Etc.: Bring dinner, city will provide dessert
>> Friday, June 10 Baby Contest Where: Avondale Academy of the Arts, 1417 S. Lakeview Terrace Road When: 10 a.m.; age categories start in half-hour increments; visit saratoga-springs. net for age groups Registration: $15 in advance (by June 9 at 5 p.m.) or $20 at the door (cash or check)
>> saturday, June 11 5K Fun Run
Where: Westlake High School, 99 N. 200 West When: 7:30 a.m. Registration: Visit www.saratoga-springs.net
Police Breakfast
Where: Sunrise Meadows Park When: 8 a.m.
Grande Parade
Where: Starts at Westlake High School, 99 N. 200 West When: 10 a.m.
Family Fun Festival
Saratoga’s Got Talent
Where: Harvest Hills Park When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Etc.: Live entertainment, free games, ice cream-making contest at 2 p.m., pie-eating contest at 3 p.m.
Where: Harvest Hills Park When: 5 p.m.
Truman in concert
Where: Harvest Hills Park (in case of inclement weather, Vista Heights Jr. High) When: 8 p.m.
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Sunday, May 22, 2011