2023 Sanpete County Fair

Fair Board Message

Message from the Sanpete County Fair Board

Welcome to the Sanpete County Fair!

We are very excited to bring you the quality family fun activities and events that Sanpete has known for the last 108 years. No other place offers the opportunity for individuals to display the products of their skills or talents while giving others a chance to share the knowledge of them.

Within this magazine, you will find the schedule of events, information on purchasing tickets and details of fair activities. We are so grateful for the supporters of the fair. You will be able to find their advertisements here as well.

There will be no admission charge to the fairgrounds, including the exhibit building, animal barns and Fun on the Farm. Admission will be charged for entertainment only. Our tickets for these events are being sold online; visit sanpetecountyfair.net where you will see our ticket link. Please print your tickets at home or save them on your mobile device for scanning at the gates.

Carnival ride passes will be sold online as well, and we will distribute them at our ticket booth once you

present your order there. We recommend purchasing your tickets online — it’s a great way to avoid the lines!

We truly appreciate your attendance at and participation in the Sanpete County Fair. We thank all the LEO, EMS and firefighting personnel who help us immensely during fair week. In addition, our Fair Board works all year long to make the fair successful. We thank them for their time and recognize their valuable contributions. Without all of you, this fair would not be possible.

See you all at the fair!

Mike & Amanda Bennett Board Chairs

Matt & Brandi Reber Board Co-Chairs

2023 Sanpete County Fair Board Members

Chairman: Mike Bennett

Co-Chairs: Matt and Brandi Reber

Secretary: Dustie Whitlock

Treasurer: Stacey Carlisle

County Commissioner: Reed Hatch

Rodeo: Dell Jensen and Jill Burr

Sweethearts: Cheryl Swapp

Pet Show/Pie Eating Contest: Carrie Allsop

Small Animal Barn: Brandi Reber

Open Exhibits: Brandi Reber

4-H Livestock: Matt Palmer

Open Swim: Steve & Tina Roberts

Commercial Booths: AJ & Sharon Mower

Parade/Talent Show: Liz Brotherson

Fireman’s Challenge: Jentrie & Payton Parry

Livestock Barn: Kevin Wright

Car Show: Carson and Kinsley Lund

Horse Pulling Competition: Brad Bown

Dutch Oven Cook-Off: Matt & Brandi Reber

Sanpete Xtreme Moto: Mike Bennett

4-H Exhibits/USU Extension: Shannon Cromwell

Demolition Derby: Jaden James

Fun on the Farm: Darrel & Corinne Olsen

Jr. Rodeo: Zane Osborn

County Commission Message

Message from the Sanpete County Commission

The Sanpete County Commissioners welcome everyone to the 2023 Sanpete County Fair and encourage everyone to come and spend time with family and friends while enjoying the “Stars and Stripes and Summer Nights” and all the fun-filled events that are scheduled.

We would like to thank all those who have contributed time, effort and planning to making the fair happen. We are excited about the construction of new restrooms at the fairgrounds, the update to the county float and the construction of the new county health building as well as other progress the county is making.

Thank you to the citizens of Sanpete County who make this county a great place to live!

Commissioner Scott Bartholomew Commissioner Scott Collard

Commissioner Reed D. Hatch

2023 Schedule of Events Sanpete County Fair

August 18-26 • Sanpete County Fairgrounds

For more information, visit sanpetecountyfair.net. All tickets available online at sanpetecountyfair.net or at the ticket booth during the afternoons of fair week.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

6 to 9 p.m.: Jr. Rodeo registrations accepted online at sanpetecountyfair.net.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

11:59 p.m.: All 4-H fair exhibits must be entered in the online system.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Noon to 4 p.m.: Rodeo entry call-ins at RMPRA office, 801-540-6233, or rmpraonline.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18

7 p.m.: Live country music concert featuring Chancey Williams at the rodeo arena.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

1 to 3 p.m.: 4-H entries accepted at the Exhibit Building.

1 to 4 p.m.: Open Class exhibits accepted at the Exhibit Building (except baked goods, fresh produce & floral/plant entries).

4:30 p.m.: Dutch Oven Cook Off. Sign up by 2 p.m. at the pavilion.

6 p.m.: Jr. Rodeo (pre-registration required).

6 to 8 p.m.: Rodeo Hide Race entries. Call 435-469-0296.

MONDAY, AUGUST 21

5 to 6 p.m.: 4-H and Open Class baked goods, fresh produce & florals accepted at the Exhibit Building (please have produce on a plate covered with plastic).

5 p.m.: 4-H/FFA Jr. Livestock Barn Set-Up and Test

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

8 to 9 a.m.: 4-H and Open Class baked goods, fresh produce & florals accepted at the Exhibit Building.

All day: Exhibit Building closed for judging.

7 p.m.: Sanpete Xtreme Motocross Racing

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

3 to 6 p.m.: Exhibit Building open

4 to 6 p.m.: Jr. Livestock final weigh-in at Livestock Barn

6 p.m.: Jr. Livestock mandatory exhibitor meeting. 4-H/FFA livestock judging following.

7 p.m.: Fireman’s Challenge

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

8 a.m.: Hog Market Classes

10:30 a.m.: Sheep Market Classes

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Exhibit Building open

3 to 5 p.m.: Small Animal Barn open, Small Animal Poster Contest entries taken, Small A

1 p.m.: Goat Market Classes

3 p.m.: Beef Market Classes, Open Heifer Market Class to follow

4 p.m.: Carnival opens

5 to 6 p.m.: Local entertainment at pavilion

6:45 p.m.: Rodeo Grand Entry

7 p.m.: RMPRA Rodeo, Broken Heart Rodeo Company

Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

8 a.m.: Swine Showmanship Classes

10 a.m.: Dairy Goat Showmanship & Quality Classes

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Exhibit Building open

Noon: Youth Dairy Goat Milking Demonstration

Noon to 7 p.m.: Small Animal Barn open

1 p.m.: Sheep Showmanship Classes

2 p.m.: Open Class Pet Show at the pavilion (for 18 years old and younger)

3 p.m.: Goat Showmanship Classes

3 p.m.: Carnival opens

4 to 7 p.m.: Fun on the Farm exhibit open

5 p.m.: Beef Showmanship Classes

5 to 6 p.m.: Local entertainment at the pavilion

7 p.m.: Demolition Derby

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

8 a.m.: Livestock Buyers’ Breakfast

8 a.m.: Small Animal Barn opens

8 to 10 a.m.: Signup for Car & Tractor Show

10 a.m.: Sanpete County Junior Livestock Association Auction

10 a.m.: Car Show, 500 N. Main, Manti

10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Local entertainment at the pavilion

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Exhibit Building open

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Fun on the Farm exhibit open

Noon: Carnival opens

Noon: Youth Dairy Goat Milking Demonstration

Noon to 3 p.m.: Free swimming, Manti City Pool

1 p.m.: Cattleman’s Association Beef Dinner at the pavilion

1 p.m.: Horse Pulling Competition

2 p.m.: Pie Eating Contest at the pavilion (pre-register by calling 435-835-2652 by 6 p.m. on Aug. 24)

3 p.m.: Car Show Award Presentation

5 p.m.: Mammoth Parade, Manti Main Street

5 to 6 p.m.: Pick up all small animal entries and awards

6:45 p.m.: Rodeo Grand Entry

7 p.m.: RMPRA Rodeo, Broken Heart Rodeo Company

MONDAY, AUGUST 28

3 to 6 p.m.: Pick up items and ribbons at Exhibit Building

Miss Sanpete County Royalties

Miss Sanpete County & Miss Sanpete County’s Teen Competition

Saturday, August 5 • 7 p.m.

The Miss Sanpete County Board has announced its upcoming competition on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 E. Center, Ephraim.

Tickets will be available at the door, which will open at 6 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 to 11. Adult tickets will receive one program; additional programs will be available for $3 each.

The board is honored to welcome back to the stage Miss Sanpete County 1987 Christine Holman Cook as emcee and host for the evening.

MISS SANPETE COUNTY

The Miss Sanpete County Scholarship Competition is proud to associate with the Miss America Organization and emphasizes the importance of education, scholarship and community service.

Miss Sanpete County will receive a $2,500 scholarship and will have the opportunity to spend the next year serving the communities of Sanpete County and also implementing her chosen community service initiative, which is an issue or position that she wishes to advocate for and bring awareness to. She will also represent Sanpete County at the Miss Utah Competition in June of 2024.

Gracy Christenson of Gunnison has served as Miss Sanpete County 2023. She is a Snow College graduate and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Utah State University.

She competed at the Miss Utah competition in June. “Looking back on the experience, I’m grateful I was able to represent Sanpete County,” Gracy said. “I made lifelong friendships and connections, I learned a lot about myself and loved the opportunity to share my talent and play the piano on the Capitol Theatre stage in front of a large audience.”

Gracy has enjoyed appearances in parades throughout the county and assisting at community events, but her most memorable event was helping at the Sanpete County Fair. “There are so many good people in Sanpete County; it’s been an honor for me to meet so many people. Kicking it all off at the fair was definitely a highlight for me,” she said.

Gracy’s community service initiative was “Live On, Sanpete.” Through a partnership with Live On Utah, she has shared a message about how to prevent suicide by promoting education, providing resources and changing our culture around suicide and mental health.

MISS SANPETE COUNTY’S TEEN

The Miss Sanpete County’s Teen program is an extension of the Miss Sanpete County organization. The program has grown over the years and is an opportunity for girls ages 12 to 17 to showcase themselves and their unique talents. Each contestant in this contest will also have developed a community service initiative to imple-

Miss Sanpete 2023

Gracy Christenson

Miss Sanpete County’s Teen 2023 Bethany Jessop

ment throughout her year of service. Sanpete County’s Teen will receive a $500 cash award and will represent the county at the Miss Utah’s Teen competition in February, 2024.

Bethany Jessop of Fayette has served as Miss Sanpete County’s Teen 2023. She will be a junior at Gunnison Valley High School.

Bethany’s community service initiative, “Breathe Easy,” raises awareness of the dangers of radon gas and how to have your home tested. Bethany made it her mission to educate Sanpete County about this topic because her own mother passed away from lung cancer due to radon gas exposure.

Bethany worked with the Sanpete County commissioners to officially declare May 2023 as “Radon Gas Awareness Month.” Through an event and attending city council meetings countywide, Bethany has educated Sanpete about the dangers of radon gas.

ROYALTY DUTIES

The 2024 Miss Sanpete County and Teen Royalty will be seen kicking things off at the 2024 Sanpete County Fair and then at other events such as parades, celebrations and other service capacities in the communities of Sanpete County throughout the year.

MORE INFORMATION

The Miss Sanpete County and Teen competitions are open to any young woman wishing to participate. Participants do not have to have been in a royalty prior to competing; they just need to meet the residency and age requirements.

The pageant board consists of Abby Ivory, Fountain Green, director; Kristyn Bore, Gunnison, assistant director; Jordan Shober, Springville, judges chair; Ashtyn Childs, Centerfield, creative director, Carlie Fowles, Ephraim, competition prep; Julia Stallings, Fountain Green, board secretary; and BreAnna Daniels, Ephraim, hostess chair.

For more information about any of these local programs or to request an appearance or service opportunity with these outstanding young women, please contact Director Abby Ivory at 435-851-6215. Additional information can be found online at misssanpetecounty.org.

FORMER MISS SANPETE CROWN HOLDERS

2023: Gracy Christenson, Gunnison

2022: Ashtyn Childs, Centerfield

2021: (no queen due to COVID)

2020: Lydia Madsen, Fairview

2019: Ally Brotherson, Mt. Pleasant

2018: Bellamy Sorensen, Centerfield

2017: Michayla Jackson, Milburn

2016: Kaytie Nielson, Fairview

2015: Madelyn Christenson, Gunnison

2014: Marlie Meacham, Manti

2013: Kristalyn Cluff, Manti

2012: Audrie Naylor, Manti

2011: Kassie Nielson, Fairview

2010: Ariel Mickelson, Manti

2009: Hannah Christenson, Gunnison

2008: Christine Cox, Manti

2007: Kayla Barclay, Manti

2006: Judy Chamberlain, Ephraim

2005: Tausha Barclay, Manti

2004: Marci McKay, Mt. Pleasant

2003: Christy Nelson, Ephraim

2002: Desirae Ball, Gunnison

2001: Tamber Mickelson, Manti

2000: Charlee Alynn, Mt. Pleasant

1999: Karalyn Thorson, Manti

1998: Janey Ann Petersen, Manti

1997: Katie Anderson, Ephraim

1996: Laura Finlinson, Moroni

1995: Holly Kay Dyreng, Manti

1994: Molly Petersen, Manti

1993: Karen Barton, Manti

1992: Carolyn Finlinson, Moroni

1991: Jill Petersen, Manti

1990: Suzanne Christensen, Gunnison

1989: Sherene Beazer, Ephraim

1988: Heidi Keisel, Moroni

1987: Christine Holman, Manti

1986: Molly McKay, Mt. Pleasant

1985: Michelle Lanier, Ephraim

1984: Alena Krowth, Mt. Pleasant

1983: Myra Anderson, Manti

1982: Debra Chadwick, Manti

1981: Katy Brundage, Manti

1980: Carrie Gunderson, Mt. Pleasant

1979: Becky Barton, Manti

1978: Antoinette Berti, Mt. Pleasant

1977: Rae Ann Rasmussen, Ephraim

1976: Stacey Rasmussen, Manti

1975: Carolyn Bench, Fairview

1974: Claudia Beck, Gunnison

1973: Rebecca Anderson, Manti

1972: Charlotte Lowry, Manti

1971: Debra Howell, Manti

1970: Jeannine Howell, Ephraim

1967: Lynda Johnson, Manti

1965: Jeannette Bench, Fairview

1964: Janice Franks, Ephraim

Fun on the Farm Reading Challenge

Children in kindergarten through fifth grade during the 2022-23 school year can read books to gain free admission to this year’s Sanpete County Fair Rodeo through the Fun on the Farm Reading Challenge. These children are invited to read 25 books from Jan uary through August of 2023, then bring their completed entry form to the Thurs day night (Aug. 24) rodeo grandstand gate to get in for free.

The complete rules are as follows. An entry form for the Reading Challenge can be found on page 21 of this magazine.

RULES

• Open to children kindergarten through fifth grade for the 2022-23 school year.

• Children must read 25 books of any length but the books must be of appropriate age/ability.

• Books counted must be read by the child - not a teacher, parent, librarian, guardian, etc.

• Books counted may be read from January 2023 through August 2023.

• Each book title must be initialed by a parent, guardian or librarian. Incomplete entries cannot be accepted and the form must be completely filled out to receive free entry into the Thursday night rodeo at the Sanpete County Fair.

• Children must bring their completed form with required initials to the Thursday night rodeo (August 25, 2023). Their paper will be collected at the gate and their hand stamped to gain free entry into the rodeo. Each form is good for one child admission to the Thursday night rodeo. Only one entry per child. Free admission does not include people accompanying the child.

• The form is only valid for the Thursday night rodeo and is not valid for entry into other fair events.

Fireman’s Challenge

Wednesday, August 23 • 7 p.m.

Fire crews from Sanpete communities are challenged each year to prove they have what it takes to handle the rigors of service while having fun in the process. The Fireman’s Challenge is one of the most crowd-pleasing events of the Sanpete County Fair.

This year’s Fireman’s Challenge is sure to be another drenching success. It will be held Wednesday, Aug. 23, in the big arena at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds. The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and the fun will begin at 7 p.m. All fire departments from around the valley are eligible to participate in the challenge and will have the opportunity to take home cash prizes and trophies.

What looks like fun and games to the public is, in reality, life-saving training. Teams participate in timed events and drills, including utilizing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), an interactive event that will not only entertain but also educate the public with the hope of encouraging more people to volunteer for the local fire departments.

The event challenges are relay-type, many of which will showcase the fireman’s mastery of the equipment and life-saving skills. Of course, water is a prominent feature of this event, and there will be a splash zone. So, a word of caution: spectators sitting in certain rows will likely get a bit damp or perhaps quite soaked.

Sponsors from local businesses provide the cash jackpot for the winning fire department and 100 percent of the money raised will go directly back to the fire departments. This has been a popular event in the past and this year’s challenge will be no different.

Dutch Oven Cook-off

Saturday, August 19 • 7 p.m.

Prepare now to create that favorite Dutch oven dish using that wonderful secret family recipe. Be it with a cobbler, casserole, brisket, beans, potatoes or sinful dessert, contestants will be going for top prizes in the annual Sanpete County Fair’s Dutch Oven Cook-Off to be held Saturday, Aug. 19, during the Sanpete County Fair.

Don’t worry about a lack of expertise! Come join in the Dutch oven fun for the afternoon. The cook-off will be held next to the pavilion at the fairgrounds in Manti.

Dutch oven cook-off competitors need to bring their completed entry form(s) to the Fairgrounds Pavilion and must be entered by 2 p.m. that day. Judging will begin at 4:30 p.m. Each cook will receive two plate tickets to eat.

Food will be available to purchase after the judging at $5 per plate with the proceeds going to the Sanpete County Fair.

Extra entry forms will be available the day of the cook-off at the pavilion and there is also an entry form below.

DUTCH OVEN HISTORY

The origins of the Dutch oven come from the Netherlands during the 17th century. At the time, the most valued cookware was being made of expensive materials such as copper and brass. The Dutch were some of the finest craftsmen of the day, supplying much of the world’s finest cookware.

But an English craftsman thought that he could do better. He believed that there was a market for less expensive cookware. The key to this was using cheaper materials such as cast iron.

The Dutch oven has always been a simple concept. At its simplest, the Dutch oven is a covered pot. But it’s really much more than that. Its earliest uses were for cooking directly in open flames. This is why the pot needed to be so rugged, and it is also why the pot needed a well-fitted lid.

Even today, variants of the Dutch oven are a staple for campfire cooking. Referred to as a camping or cowboy Dutch oven, the cast iron construction makes it ideal to withstand the rigors of cooking in an open-flame environment.

2023 Sanpete County Fair

Dutch Oven Cook-Off Entry Form

Name:

Address:

You may enter all categories. Please fill out a separate entry form for each entry. Bring entry form(s) to the event at the fairgrounds pavilion on Saturday, Aug. .

You must be entered by 2 p.m. that day. Judging will begin at 4:30 p.m.

2023

Junior Rodeo

Saturday, August 19 • 6 p.m.

The Sanpete County Fair Junior Rodeo will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 19, at the fairgrounds arena, 500 N. State, Manti. Events will include mutton bustin’, calf riding, steer riding, hide racing and junior and senior barrel racing.

Junior Rodeo registrations will be accepted online on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at sanpetecountyfair.net (click on “Event Information,” then scroll down to “Junior Rodeo Registration).

Mutton bustin’, for ages 5 and younger, has an entry fee of $10. Trophies will be awarded for the top three riders; the top six riders will then have a chance to ride one more time for a winner-take-all trophy.

Mutton Bustin’ is for children ages 5 and younger. The entry fee is $10. Calf riding is for ages 6 to 10 and has a $15 entry fee. There will be a buckle for first place and trophies for second and third places.

The steer-riding event will be for ages 11-14. The entry fee is $15. There will be a buckle for first place and

trophies for second and third place.

Junior barrel racing will be for ages 12 and under. The rider must be able to complete the pattern on their own without being led. The entry fee is $15. The top run will receive a buckle and there will be trophies for second and third place.

Senior barrel racing will be for ages 13-18 and have an entry fee of $15. A buckle will be awarded for the top run and trophies for second and third place. Hide racing is $20 per team.

To register for these events, visit sanpetecountyfair. net. There are a limited number of spots and many kids who want to participate. The committee will do their best to get everyone involved.

A parent or guardian of each participant will need to sign a waiver before their child can participate. Entry fees are due at time of registration. Check-in will be at 4:30 p.m. the afternoon of the event. All paying participants will also receive a T-shirt.

Photo courtesy Lone Star Lane Photo

Leaf Company

Otten Auto Works

Paul & Vickie Solmonsen

Paul Frischknecht

R Connection

Ray & Carolyn Hardy

Robins Insurance Agency Inc.

RX Livestock

Sanbar Ranch

Tyler Blackburn

V Dot Meats

Wade Anderson

Western Ag Credit Union - Richfield

BLUE RIBBON BOOSTERS

A to Z Glass

Alder Farms

All Washed Up

Anderson Service Center

Andy Thatcher

Ash Grove Cement

Aurora Welding

Bastian Trucking

Ben Schoppe

Beth Weight

Blaine Nielson Farms

Bown Dairy

Brady Blackham

Carolyn Haglund

Carter Welding

Central Utah Title

Christiansen Furniture, Inc.

Circle V Meat Co

Coach B’s Pizza

Cody Bingham

Das Café

Denton Welding

Donaldson Insurance

Drakes Diesel

EC Precast

Eco Life

Economy Floors

Eric’s Performance Center

Falen Bailey

Farm Bureau

Farmers Floral

Gary & Anne Childs

GIC

Gunnison Market

Gunnison Valley High School

Hammond Ranch

Homestead Realty LLC

Jake Zanocco

Jay & Miriam Phelps

JCI

Jorgensen Chevrolet

Justin & Amanda Brinkerhoff

Kelly Bingham

Kelly Frandsen DDS

Kip Denton Cutting Horses

KMTI

Kopy KATZ Printing

Lazy C Ranch LLC

Lazy D Pawn

Lone Cedar Veterinary Services

Mad Dog Flooring

Madsen Transport

Malmgren Transport

Mike Haxby

MS. Insurance LLC

Napa - Ephraim

Nebo Leavitt

Peel Furniture Works

Peterson Plumbing

Peterson Refrigeration

Pipes, Steve & Laura

Roger Graves

Roy’s Pizza

RPR Ranch

Skyline Family Chiropractic, LLC

Sno Cap Lanes

Statewide Funding

Tanners Tires

The Parts House

Therapy West

Tiffany Allred

T-N-T Powersports

Triple L Transport

Wall Horses

Weld To Order LLC

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Correnti Inn

Hermansen’s Mill

Sanpete County Fair Board

Sanpete Shavings

USU Extension

Exhibit Building Displays

Wednesday, August 23, through Saturday, August 26

The many artistic creations of Sanpete County citizens will be on display in the fair’s Exhibit Building to see and enjoy beginning Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 3 p.m. Those who want to enter an exhibit can do so on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m.

These Open Class exhibits can range from fine arts (oil, watercolor, chalk, pencil art) to string art, Lego creations, wood carving and burning, woodworking, leather work, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, porcelain dolls, ceramics, quilting, latch hook, furniture finishing, fresh flowers and potted plants, fresh fruits and vegetables from personal gardens, bottled goods and more.

All visitors to the exhibit building are encouraged to pick up a voting ballot at the front desk, choose their favorite exhibits and then turn in the completed ballot to help select which entry receives the People’s Choice exhibit award.

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, AUG. 19

1 to 3 p.m.: 4-H exhibit entries accepted.

1 to 4 p.m.: Open Class entries from the public will be accepted in the exhibit building. This includes all entries except baked goods, fresh flowers and potted plants.

MONDAY, AUG. 21

5 to 6 p.m.: Open Class and 4-H baked goods, fresh produce and florals accepted. Baked goods and produce must be on plates covered with plastic.

TUESDAY, AUG. 22

8 to 9 a.m.: Open Class and 4-H baked goods, fresh produce and florals accepted. Baked goods and produce must be on plates covered with plastic.

9 a.m.: Building closed for judging.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23

3 to 6 p.m.: Exhibit building open for public viewing. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Aug. 24, 25 & 26

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: The exhibit building will be open to the public.

MONDAY, AUG. 28

3 to 5 p.m.: Pick up entries and ribbons. Entries must be picked up on this day. If an entry cannot be picked up, contact Brandi Reber at 435-2010423 or send someone to pick it up. Those entries not picked up, or for which previous arrangements have not been made, will be discarded.

ENTRY RULES

All Sanpete County residents are encouraged to exhibit items they have grown or created. When bringing an exhibit in for display, if there is no category for an entry, one will be made to accommodate the entry. Displayed photographs are limited to two per person.

Quilts will be displayed on hanging racks that will show them beautifully and help keep the quilts clean from hands touching them. All quilts displayed should be hand-stitched or machine-stitched. Tied quilts are discouraged.

Crochet, knit and embroidery items will be displayed on tables covered with plastic to protect them. Produce and baked goods must be covered with plastic to discourage flies and to protect the items.

For more information, contact Brandi Reber, rebers6@gmail.com or call 435-201-0423.

AWARDS

Ribbons will be awarded for each entry using the Danish System of judging. Along with the red, blue and sweepstakes ribbons, there will be four special ribbons awarded: Judges Choice, to be judged by out-of-county judges and awarded by them; People’s Choice, to be judged by visitors to the exhibit building who can submit a ballot with their vote for their favorite exhibits; Fair-Themed Entry, to be awarded by the judges as the one entry that best describes this year’s fair theme; and Best Quilt, to go to the judges’ selection of the best quilt on exhibit.

2022 Open Exhibit Best Fair Themed Entry Award, by Sandi Schoppe

2022 Open Exhibit Best Fair Themed Quilt Award, by Sally Dyches

2022 Open Exhibit Best of Show Award, by Typhena Harmon

2022 Open Exhibit Judges Choice Award, by Darrell Olsen

2023 King Cowboy - Scott Mower

Scott Mower is honored to be named 2023 Sanpete County King Cowboy

Scott Mower is honored to be named 2023 Sanpete County King Cowboy.

Scott was raised in Fairview where he worked as the fifth generation on his family’s ranch. He worked alongside his father and grandfathers raising beef cattle and sheep and growing hay. He learned the values of hard work, sacrifice and stewardship over land and animals.

After serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Korea, he returned home and married Jackee Blackham, and together they had three children: AJ, Colby and Ashlee. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix. They settled on the Wasatch Front for several years and, while working for Geneva Steel, Scott spent weekends traveling to Sanpete County to assist in keeping the family’s ranching operation running smoothly.

In 1998, he returned with his family to Fairview where he took on running the ranch. During the last 26 years, he has diversified at various points to raise turkeys, provide winter housing for bees, farm small grains and undertake other endeavors.

Over the past two decades, Scott has represented Sanpete County in multiple capacities at the federal, state and local levels in the conservation district and on several water boards. His commitment to serving his community also extends to his service with Sanpete County Search and Rescue and on the Sanpete Valley hospital board, where he was the board president for several years.

He has also served in several religious leadership roles, including being a bishop at Snow College.

Scott is the embodiment of serving others, caring

for land and animals and showing commitment to making the world a better place. He, and his ancestors before him, embody the true meaning of sustainability by working to keep the centennial ranch an example of innovation and best practices.

He continues to actively work and pass on the family ranch to the sixth and seventh generation.

most PURRfecrt copy center in Sanpete”

King Cowboy Scott Mower

FORMER SANPETE COUNTY KING COWBOYS

2022: Brad Bown, Manti

2021: Gerald Douglas (Doug) Willden, Mayfield

2020: No King Cowboy

2019: Terry C. Rigby, Oak Creek

2018: Ron Christensen, Sterling

2017: Lee Sorensen, Mayfield

2016: Scott Terry, Milburn

2015: Joe Frishknecht, Mayfield

2014: Jarvis Sorensen, Gunnison

2013: Doug Taylor, Moroni

2012: Larry Stewart, Milburn

2011: John Wintch, Manti

2010: Kerry Despain, Axtell

2009: Alan Bailey, Fountain Green

2008: Bert Sorensen, Mt. Pleasant

2007: Ted Thomson, Ephraim

2006: J. Neil Nielson, Gunnison

2005: Ross Terry, Fairview

2004: Richard Nielsen, Ephraim

2003: Ira Nielson, Centerfield

2002: Lee Anderson, Fountain Green

2001: Tom Anderson, Gunnison

2000: Glen Johnson, Manti

1999: Reed Thomas, Mt. Pleasant

1998: Don Barton, Manti

1997: Lyman Holyoak, Centerfield

1996: Bryce Jackson, Milburn

1995: Wayne Graser, Ephraim

1994: Brice H. Roberts, Gunnison

1993: Burt Seely, Mt. Pleasant

1992: Ned Madsen, Manti

1991: Bruce Bown, Manti

1990: Lloyd A. Terry, Milburn

1989: Tonay Peterson, Sterling

1988: L. Grover Childs, Gunnison

1987: W. Clark Benson, Ephraim

1986: Juel Rasmusson, Manti

1985: Merrill Johnson, Moroni

1984: Bruce Allred, Mt. Pleasant

1983: Lynn Sorensen, Axtell

1982: Neil Sorenson, Mayfield

1981: Allen Beck, Spring City

1980: Miles Jensen, Gunnison

1979: Paul Rassmussen, Ephraim

1978: Don Mackey, Manti

1977: Stanley Price, Wales

1976: Cleon Rigby, Fairview

1975: Bert F. Jensen, Gunnison

1974: Don Denton, Sterling

1973: Ervin Brotherson, Mt. Pleasant

1972: Wesley Johnson, Fayette

1971: Kay Olsen, Ephraim

1970: Ivan Peterson, Manti

1969: Ray Christensen, Moroni

1968: Truman Sorenson, Axtell

1967: Merrill Whitlock, Mayfield

1966: Tom Davis, Wales

1965: Leo Seely, Mt. Pleasant

1964: Harold Nielson, Centerfield

1963: Jennis Allred, Manti

1962: Erastus Rasmussen, Ephraim

1961: Royal Allred, Spring City

1960: Urban Hartley, Fairview

1959: Leonard Tidwell, Moroni

1958: Francis Nielson, Mt. Pleasant

1957: Ervin Roberts, Gunnison

1956: Cal Mickelson, Manti

1955: Alma Allred, Mt. Pleasant

1954: Harold Despain, Fairview

1953: O.C. Doke, Ephraim

1952: John Baxter, Gunnison

1951: Nels Sorenson, Mayfield

1950: George Sorenson, Ephraim

1949: Nels Madsen, Manti

MANTI FAIRGROUNDS PAVILION

Welding

Structures

Xtreme Motocross

Tuesday, August 22 • Qualifying Rounds: 4 p.m.

Main Event: 7 p.m.

A night full of thrills and spills is coming to the Sanpete County Fair when the Sanpete Xtreme Moto jumps into the fairgrounds arena on Tuesday, Aug. 22. The gates will open at 3 p.m., qualifying rounds will begin at 4 p.m. and the main event will follow at 7 p.m.

The fairgrounds are located at 500 N. State, Manti. Tickets for this event are $10 for grandstand and general admission seating. Ages 2 and under are free.

Pro motorcycle racers will take on jumps, rocks, mud, logs and other obstacles while racing for cash and prizes.

The professional racing will include amateur and novice class competitors. To register, visit sanpetecountyfair.net. For more information, contact Mike at 435-851-7107.

Small Animal Barn Rules & Schedule

We are excited to be able to exhibit all small animal species again this year!

4-H and Open Class Small Animal Judging

Thursday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. (closed to the public)

Supervisor: Brandi Reber 435-201-0423

RULES

1. No hay, straw or grass will be allowed in the cages.

2. Only registered 4-H members may enter their 4-H project in the 4-H class.

3. Entries will be accepted from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24. A maximum of $8 per person will be awarded. Awards will be handed out at animal pick-up on Saturday, Aug. 26.

4. The animal owner will be responsible to feed their own livestock.

5. All entries will be released Aug. 26 from 5 to 6 p.m. Any entries not removed by 6 p.m. will be disposed of by the management. Prize money will not be awarded after 6 p.m.

6. All judging will be according to The American Standards of Perfection for Rabbits, Pigeons, Chickens, Ducks, Geese and Turkeys.

7. No rabbits under the age of eight weeks will be judged or allowed to be sold.

8. If an owner wishes to sell any animal, that arrangement is solely between owner and buyer. Supervisor will not handle money or arrange sales.

9. Any animal may be sifted from the barn if they are exhibiting any signs of illness and owners will be asked to remove them from the barn immediately.

10. All exhibitors are asked to follow best biosecurity practices when taken their animals back home.

DIVISION 1

RABBITS - OPEN CLASS AND 4-H

All breeds welcome

First place: Blue ribbon - $2

Second place: Red ribbon - $1

Third place: White ribbon

Rosette Ribbons given for:

•Best of Show

•Grand Champion Large Breed

•Reserve Champion Large Breed

•Grand Champion Small Breed

•Reserve Champion Small Breed

•Best Pet Classes decided according to entries

DIVISION 2

PIGEONS – OPEN CLASS AND 4-H

All breeds welcome

First place: Blue ribbon - $2

Second place: Red ribbon - $1

Third place: White ribbon

Rosettes given for:

•Best of class

•Best of Breed Classes decided according to entries

DIVISION 3

CHICKENS – OPEN CLASS AND 4-H

All breeds welcome

First place: Blue ribbon - $2

Second place: Red ribbon - $1

Third place: White ribbon

Rosettes given for:

•Best of Class

•Champion Bantam

•Reserve Champion Bantam

•Champion Large Breed

•Reserve Large Breed

•Best of Breed Classes decided according to entries

DIVISION 4

DUCKS, GEESE, TURKEYS AND OTHER FOWLOPEN CLASS AND 4-H

All breeds welcome

First place: Blue ribbon - $2

Second place: Red ribbon - $1

Third place: White ribbon - $1

Rosettes given for:

•Champion Waterfowl

•Reserve Waterfowl

4-H Entry Guidelines

2023 4-H Fair Exhibit Deadlines & Guidelines

All 4-H’ers planning on exhibiting General 4-H Fair Projects must be enrolled in 4-H by Friday, July 14. Please call Roxie at 435-283-3472 if you have questions about the registration process.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES:

AUGUST 6, 11:59 P.M.

All 4-H fair exhibit entries must be entered online at fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/18496. Online registration must be completed by 4-H Club leaders or parents and requires an active email account. Assistance in completing online entries is available by calling the Extension Office at 283-3472.

AUGUST 19, 1 TO 3 P.M.

The building will close promptly at 3 p.m. 4-H entries will be accepted at the Exhibit Building. (Exceptions include Fresh Produce and Baked Goods.)

AUGUST 21, 5 TO 6 P.M.

Fresh Produce, Baked Goods and florals will be accepted at the Exhibit Building.

AUGUST 22, 8 TO 9 A.M.

Fresh Produce, Baked Goods and Florals will be accepted at the Exhibit Building. (Building will be closed for judging at 9 a.m.)

AUGUST 23, 3 TO 6 P.M. 4-H Exhibit Building open to public.

AUGUST 24, 25 & 26, 11:00 A.M. TO 7 P.M. Exhibit Building open to public.

AUGUST 28, 3 TO 5 P.M. ENTRY PICK-UP

4-H members are responsible for picking up fair entries and premium money. Failure to do so during specified times may result in the forfeiture of premium money. Items qualifying for the state fair need to be identified and made known to 4-H staff during the Entry Pick-Up time.

4-H EXHIBIT GUIDELINES

1. Enrolled 4-H members have the opportunity to showcase their blue-ribbon quality projects created after the 2022 fair.

2. All entries must be registered online at https:// fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/18496 no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 6. Entry tags need to be printed off and attached to each item before check-in. Only online entries will be accepted, and no entries will be accepted after 11:59 p.m. on August 6.

3. All entries must be stable enough to be handled and moved.

4. Food entries must not need refrigeration and will not be returned.

5. 4-H members must provide hangers for clothing entries.

6. Entries are limited to 1 item per lot within a class. (Exceptions include Food Preservation: 3 items of different fruits and 3 items of different vegetables, and Gardening: unlimited items in each lot).

7. Legos and other building block entries qualifying for the state fair must be transported by the individual.

8. Produce qualifying for the state fair must be transported by the individual.

9. The Utah State 4-H Fair Book serves as a guide for classes and lots of all entries: https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/files/Fairbook2023.pdf.

2023 Jr. Livestock Show & Sale

August 23-26, 2023

The Sanpete County Junior Livestock Show and Sale will be held Aug. 23 through 26 as part of the Sanpete County Fair.

The Junior Livestock Show and Sale is a great agricultural education program for youth ages 9-18 and has been conducted annually at the Sanpete County Fair since the mid-1980s.

Youth registered with 4-H or FFA participate by purchasing a calf, a pig, a lamb or a goat which are then fed, groomed and exercised for 60 to 100 days. The youth also study animal science and how to train, groom and show the animals. Youth are also able to raise and show dairy goats in a breeding show.

All of the hard work and study is challenged at the Sanpete County Junior Livestock Show where youth are tested on their knowledge of their project species and also exhibit and present their livestock project animals to a judge in the show ring.

The exhibitors will show their animals in the market classes on Thursday, Aug. 24. In these classes, the judge will evaluate the animals on confirmation and finishing. Classes are divided by the weight of the animal. The Grand and Reserve animals in each species

will be chosen this day.

On Friday, Aug. 25, the exhibitors will show their animals once more, but during these classes, the exhibitors will be judged on their skills and abilities to groom and show their animals. These are called the showmanship classes and exhibitors compete against others their own age.

The final event will be the Livestock Auction and Sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, where members of the community and local businesses can purchase or contribute a donation to purchase a livestock project animal. The livestock is processed at local meat processing plants for a good supply of high-quality meat for the buyer.

There are many volunteers who work hard to provide this great learning experience to the 4-H and FFA youth. Please come and support this great youth educational experience.

The 2023 Junior Livestock Rulebook and Livestock Study Guides can be found on the Sanpete County Extension website at https://extension.usu.edu/sanpete/4h-resources. Once there, select the 4-H Large Animal Livestock Projects drop-down menu.

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW WINNERS FROM 2022

2022 Grand Champion Beef Shown by Kort Sorenson

2022 Grand Champion Lamb Shown by Kort Sorenson

2022 Reserve Champion Beef Shown by Nicole Otten

2022 Grand Champion Swine Shown by Baylee Denton

2022 Reserve Champion Swine Shown by Axton Sorenson

2022 Reserve Champion Lamb Shown by Bodie Wright

2022 Grand Champion Goat Shown by Rylee Andreasen

2022 Reserve Champion Goat Shown by Kelsha Coates

2022 Grand Champion Dairy Goat Doe Shown by Paige Zanocco

2022 Grand Champion Dairy Goat Kid Shown by Paige Zanocco

2022 Reserve Champion Dairy Goat Kid Shown by Paige Zanoccon

2022 Bred & Owned Reserve Champion Goat Shown by Paige Zanocco

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW WINNERS FROM 2022

2023 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE

Monday, Aug. 21, 5 p.m.: Barn Set-Up, Livestock KnowledgeTest

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 4 to 6 p.m.: Lamb Goat, Swine, Market Beef receiving and weigh-in

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m.: Exhibitor Meeting (all parents and exhibitors must attend)

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m.: Livestock Judging Contest

Thursday, Aug. 24: Market Classes will begin at 8 a.m. Please see the Fair Schedule for updated times for shows.

Friday, Aug. 25: Showmanship Show begins at 8 a.m. Hog Showmanship Classes will begin at 8 a.m. followed by dairy goats, sheep, market goats and beef. Times for each class depends on the number of entries in each class.

Saturday, Aug. 26: Junior Livestock Sale. Livestock buyer’s breakfast begins at 8 a.m.; the auction and sale begins at 10 a.m. Exhibitors are reminded they are responsible for their animals until 6 p.m.

2022 Bred & Owned Reserve Champion Beef Shown by Jentry Rigby

2022 Bred & Owned Champion Swine Shown by D’Enna Barclay

2022 Bred & Owned Reserve Champion Swine Shown by Kaydence Barclay

2022 Bred & Owned Grand Champion Lamb Shown by Paige Otten

2022 Bred & Owned Reserve Champion Lamb Shown by Jocelyn Schoppe

2022 Overall Swine Showman Shown by Rawlee Coates

2022 Overall Dairy Goat Showman Shown by Crystal Holyoak

Thursday, August 24: Opens at 4 p.m.

Friday, August 25: Opens at 3 p.m.

Saturday, August 26: Opens at Noon

The 2023 Sanpete County Fair Carnival will offer rides for thrill seekers and young children alike as well as carnival food and games during the final three days of the fair.

Presented by Brown’s Amusements, the carnival will open at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds and operate throughout the evening. The carnival will open at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, and at noon on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Carnival day passes may be purchased for $25 each at sanpetecountyfair.net. The tickets may be used once for any of the three days of the carnival. The purchased day pass must be presented at the fair’s ticket booth to redeem it for the carnival’s pass prior to going to the Brown’s Amusements ticket booth.

Country Music Concert: Chancy Williams

Friday, August 18: 7 p.m.

Saddle Bronc athlete turned neo-traditional country music sensation Chancey Williams will perform in concert on Friday, Aug. 18, as part of the 2023 Sanpete County Fair.

The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds Arena, 50 W. 500 North, Manti. Tickets are $35 for floor seating and $25 for grandstand seating and may be purchased online at sanpetecountyfair.net.

Chancey Williams has gone from competing on horseback to performing on center stage. As one of only two artists (the other being Chris LeDoux) to both compete in the rodeo and perform on the main stage at Cheyenne Frontier Days and the only singer/ songwriter to be endorsed by CINCH, Williams is the next authentic cowboy of country music.

Having grown up on a ranch in the northeastern corner of Wyoming, Williams is one of the proud few hailing from Moorcroft, Wyoming – a town so small, it doesn’t need stoplights. Rodeo, wrestling and academic talents took him first to Casper College and then to the University of Wyoming. Chancey earned several degrees, including a master’s in public administration, but it’s music and the camaraderie of the road that continue to take him all over the United States.

Chancey was named iHeartRadio’s 2022 Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year. Williams also won Songwriter of the Year for “The Saint” and Album of the Year for his most recent record produced with country hitmaker Trent Wilmonand titled “3rd Street.” Last year also brought multiple dates with Parker McCollum, the PBR Tour and an appearance at Cheyenne Frontier Days with Dierks Bentley.

Chancey returned to Las Vegas, performing on

national television and opening the fifth round of the National Finals Rodeo. He also headlined the main showroom at South Point, “ground zero” at the most important rodeo event in the world.

Chancey’s 2023 tour includes a debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry, his first headlining appearance at Billy Bob’s Texas, and a robust summer tour in support of his new album “One of These Days.”

Fun on the Farm

Friday, August 25: 4 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 26: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fun on the Farm is in its 15th year and we want to thank everyone for their support through the years! We love having you come and visit us and learn more about the importance of agriculture to our world and having fun while doing it.

Fun on the Farm is a permanent exhibit at the Sanpete County Fair that was created by Calan Olsen in response to a suggestion from his grandpa Steve Frischknecht. It is a hands-on agricultural exhibit that teaches how food gets from the farm to the table.

The visitors start at the first building, put on an apron and get a basket. They then proceed through the buildings, each of which is dedicated to a different farm animal. They also gather products (milk chug, honey, bacon, fruit or vegetables) as they go.

There are different activities at each building like milking a cow, holding a Madagascar hissing cockroach, branding a cow, carding wool, etc. They take the products they gather, turn them in at the market and get a Fun on the Farm dollar. They can then spend their dollar at the store for a treat or prize.

Fifteen years ago, Fun on the Farm began with eight buildings and was placed in a lawn area that was far from permanent. Through the years, a market and insect building were added and the exhibit was placed in a permanent spot. New signage, siding on buildings and sidewalks, lawn, sprinklers and fencing were added. The plan for the future is to add a silo and put siding on the rest of the buildings.

Fun on the Farm will be open again this year during the fair on Friday, Aug. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will close before the parade and will not reopen.

Kids in second grade and younger need to be accompanied by an adult at Fun on the Farm. It is located inside the fairgrounds behind the swimming pool and will be free of charge to everyone. An estimated 2,000 visitors attend the exhibit each year.

This project is run by donations and we are running really low this year. We have plaques that are displayed with our Bronze, Silver and Gold donors. For a donation of $100 or more, your name can be added to one of our plaques.

If you would like to become a donor toward this project, you can send your donations to: Sanpete County Fair Fun on the Farm, c/o Stacey Carlisle, 640 East 70 South, Manti, Utah 84642. Donations are tax deductible. Please indicate that it is to be used for

“Fun on the Farm.”

There will also be special shirts, pins and hats for purchase that will help us to run Fun on the Farm in the future. In fact, there is a new pin for purchase this year honoring our 4-wheeler character “Sanpetey.”

Calan wants to thank everyone who helps to make this exhibit a success and hopes that you enjoy your visit to Fun on the Farm!

Saturday, August 26: Noon to 3 p.m.

There will be an opportunity this year to swim for free at the Manti City Pool as part of the Sanpete County Fair.

The pool will offer free swimming on Saturday, Aug. 26, from noon to 3 p.m. A coin toss for children will begin at 1 p.m.

The pool is located at 64 W. 500 North in Manti.

2023 Miss Manti City Royalty pictured Left to right Mariann Everitt , Attendant; Madilyn Richins, 1st Attendant; Abby Dyreng, 2023 Miss Manti; Karalee Ward, Attendant

MAYOR Alfred Bigelow

COUNCIL MEMBERS Gary Chidester, Darren Dyreng, Je Killian, Jason Vernon and Mary Wintch

Local Entertainment

August 24 & 25: 5 to 6 p.m.

August 26: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Entertainment during the Sanpete County Fair will include performances by local talent in the pavilion at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds. These performances are scheduled on the last three days of the fair.

On Thursday and Friday, Aug. 24 and 25, the entertainment will be presented from 5 to 6 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 26, performers will showcase their talents from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Admission is free on all three days.

While attending the fair, be sure to come and enjoy all the amazing talent that will entertain, uplift and provide a good beat at the fair. These performances give local up-and-coming artists an opportunity to perform and entertain others during the fair. Those interested in this performance opportunity should contact Liz Brotherson by sending an email to lizbrotherson@gmail.com.

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Demolition Derby

Friday, August 25: 7 p.m.

Join in what will surely prove to be a most smashing event of the Sanpete County Fair on Friday, Aug. 25, in the county fairgrounds arena as the annual Demolition Derby gets underway. The action will begin at 7 p.m. that evening.

Tickets are $15 for grandstand seating and $10 for general admission. Tickets may be purchased at sanpetecountyfair.net.

This bold tradition continues with local drivers competing with those from out of the area for over $44,000 in cash and prizes. If you’re a red-blooded American, you won’t want to miss out on this action. The entire family can enjoy this big event of suspense and excitement while cheering for their favorite drivers. This nail-biting, breath-stealing, action-filled night is sure to be big, bad, and fast!

The derby drivers of this year will show action-packed, one-and-done heats fighting for the amount of money in each heat that he/she has listed. Each class has its own classification of rules. Drivers don’t go to a main event or a grudge match. Drivers are from all over Utah and possibly the western part of the country.

PRIZES INCLUDE:

Trucks: first place, $3,000; second place, $1,750; third place, $1,000; and fourth place, $750.

Mini: first place, $3,000; second place, $1,750; third place, $1,000; fourth place, $750.

The Light Class, Medium Class and Heavy Class will each payout $4,000 for first place, $2,500 for second place, $1,500 for third place and $1,000 for fourth place.

To ensure great action, the Most Aggressive Driver (MAD) in each category will be awarded a cash prize as well.

Drivers must follow rules found online at the San-

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pete County Fair website at sanpetecountyfair.net and sign a waiver prior to the event. Those under 18 must have parental consent. An entry form is available on the website or at the back of this magazine. There is a $50 fee to enter.

Tickets can be purchased online at sanpetecountyfair.net. Remaining tickets will be available the week of the fair at the fairgrounds ticket booth.

For full Demolition Derby rules, visit sanpetecountyfair.net/event-information.

Peaceful Beyond Measure

Photos by Jaden Sorenson

Mayor: Travis Leatherwood

Council: Jackie Huff, Jon Hansen, Ryan Stewart, Jonah Christensen, Jaden Sorenson City Recorder: Lacey Belnap • Treasurer: Randi Hunt • Maintenance Supervisor: Stewart Jensen

2023 Sanpete County Fair RMPRA Rodeo

Thursday & Saturday, August 24 & 26 6:45 p.m.: Grand Entry • 7 p.m: Rodeo Fairgrounds Arena

The 2023 Sanpete County Fair RMPRA Rodeo will fill the fairgrounds arena with exciting rodeo action on Thursday and Saturday, Aug. 24 and 26, beginning at 6:45 p.m. each evening. The fairgrounds are located at 500 N. State, Manti.

The Grand Entry for this RMPRA Rodeo will begin at 6:45 p.m. and rodeo events will follow at 7 p.m. This year’s stock contractor is Ben German with Broken Heart Rodeo Company, and Monroe Magnuson will serve as the rodeo’s announcer. Whistle-Nut & Ole Rodeo Team will serve as the specialty act.

Casperson Miniature Bulls of Bancroft, Idaho, will be featured as part of the rodeo on both nights.

Tickets for the grandstand and general admission for both nights are $10. Tickets for this year’s rodeo can be purchased at sanpetecountyfair.net.

Chairs for this year’s rodeo are Dell Jensen, Chris Olson and Jill Burr. Sponsors are VDOT Meat, Central Valley Medical Center, Town and Country Home Mortgage, True North, Tom Dyche Realty, San Bar Ranch, CO Building, Swift Construction, Dax Welding, Redmond Minerals, Gunnison Valley Hospital, West Wind Water Wells, Azomite Minerals and Statewide Funding.

Photos by Jaden Sorenson

Rodeo Chair Honored

10 Years of Service: Dell Jensen

Dell Jensen has represented the Sanpete County Fair Rodeo for 20 years. He was appointed as the chairman in 2003. Since then, he has worked with many cochairmen, fair board members, stock contractors and rodeo acts. He put on the last rodeo in the old arena and the first rodeo in the new facility.

Dell grew up on a dairy farm in Chester. He learned to work hard, raise crops and love animals. Dell has since grown a beef production operation alongside his brother, 3-J Farms Inc., and is co-owner of JD Quarter Horses.

Along with raising beef cattle and managing foals and mares, he farms 300 acres and serves as the Fairview Cattleman’s Association president.

Dell has always pushed for agriculture in Sanpete County. He has served on the board of directors for the Sanpete County Cattleman’s Association and is a big advocate for the King Cowboy.

Rodeo Announcer

2023 Rodeo Announcer Monroe Magnuson

Monroe Magnuson answered a call in 2008 from a longtime cattle producer and friend expecting to talk about show cattle and the cattle business, but the result of the phone call was far different than he had ever expected.

After the regular cowboy banter and ribbings between the two, the caller said, “Monroe, my wife and I have decided you need a career change.”

“I didn’t really know how to react when he said that, so I just asked what he meant,” Monroe said. “My friend explained that they were hunting for a rodeo announcer for the Panguitch Invitational High School Rodeo, and they had thought I should try my hand at announcing. I am always up for a challenge, so I said okay.”

The first performance was “baptism by fire,” Monroe said. “There were several injuries, and I had no idea how to handle them or explain to the crowd what was going on.” But the rush was more than Monroe could predict, and he was hooked.

For three years, he became the voice of the “Invitational” and began booking rodeos anywhere he could convince contractors and committees to hire him.

Monroe’s father died of injuries incurred from a horse accident on the family’s ranch when Monroe was 5. “Because my dad and mom were in the process of building their cattle operation at the time of my father’s accident and death,” Monroe said, “I spent my youth working with my mother and brother doing what needed to be done to make the cattle operation work. I never really had the opportunity to do things like rodeo, although it was something I think I would have wanted to do when I was younger.”

While Monroe operates a cattle operation of his own and grew up in a ranching family, rodeo was not anything in which he had ever participated. “I did the

regular chores and duties that every other cattleman does every day caring for his livestock, and I had also had the opportunity to show and sell cattle all over the nation. I loved to watch rodeo, but, through all of that, it never occurred to me to be involved in rodeo,” Monroe said. “But after having the opportunity to announce, I became aware that it was a life I would have loved when I was younger, a community that I truly enjoy, and a great opportunity to educate about and tell the story of a way of life, the cowboy way of life, that I love and believe in.”

“I believe the American cowboy is respected and maybe even idolized,” Monroe said. “They say everybody loves a cowboy, and, if that is so, it is because of what he represents … integrity, grit and determination.”

In 2010, Monroe attended a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Announcers Training Seminar with renowned instructor and announcer Chad Nicholson at Fort Worth, Texas, and has since been hired to announce rodeos throughout the western United States. He holds cards with the PRCA and Professional Bull Riders (PBR) as well as the Rocky Mountain Pro Rodeo Association.

In 2011 he was honored to be selected as one of three announcers for the National Finals Rodeo of the National Little Britches Association at Pueblo, Colorado, and in 2012 he was selected to serve as the lead announcer at the NLBRA National Finals.

He had the opportunity to announce the finals of the Western States Bucking Bull Association in 2014 and has been announcer of the year in 2012, 2015 and 2019 of the Rocky Mountain Pro Rodeo Association (RMPRA).

Monroe and his wife Amber make their home in Castle Dale, Utah, where he has his cattle operation.

Rodeo Specialty Act

Whistle-Nut & Ole

This year’s Sanpete County Fair Rodeo will feature the Whistle-Nut & Ole Rodeo Team as the event’s specialty act.

The Whistle-Nut & Ole Rodeo Team is a professional PRCA rodeo specialty act. Whistle-Nut, aka Jason Dent, is the barrel man and Ole is Whistle-Nut’s trained bull. Together, with a team of fighting bulls, Whistle-Nut & Ole perform in the United States and Canada for some of the most crowd-entertaining shows in professional rodeo.

Jason Dent was born and raised as a southern Iowa farm kid with an extraordinary love for agriculture and animals. He majored in agricultural business and rodeoed at Northwest Missouri State University. He rode bulls for 14 years before meeting his best friend, Ole.

Dent trained Ole, a double-bred, wrangler riverts bucking bull, to ride like a horse. When Ole was a 2-year-old, he wasn’t that interested in bucking, so Dent bought him and spent another two years training him. Dent said he coaxed Ole with wafer cookies during training.

Ole the bull and Whistle-Nut have been performing

internationally for years. As a team, they have captured the hearts of everyone they come in contact with.

Dent is a professional athlete, stuntman, comedian, jokester and former semi-pro bull rider. On top of that, he’s a farmer, family man, auctioneer, celebrity and former reality show contestant, having been featured on CBS’s reality show “Big Brother 19” in 2017.

Rodeo Stock Contractor

2023 Stock Contractor: Broken Heart Rodeo Company

It all started about 30 years ago when Broken Heart Rodeo Company put on its first Bull Wars in Morgan, Utah. With little knowledge or experience but with high hopes, a very successful rodeo career began.

Ben and Jennifer German, owners of Broken Heart, are the proud parents of three children, as well as sons in-law and grandchildren, who work the rodeos. Broken Heart has several hundred head of bucking horses and bulls, as well as stock trailers, a semi-truck and a trailer rig, and it has dozens of rodeos lined up each year across the Mountain West.

During the last 30 years, German has produced an enviable resume of success. In the past 20 years, his stock has won 79-of-88 Top Stock Awards in the Intermountain Professional Rodeo Association (IMPRA) and the Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association (RMPRA).

German has also been named “Stock Contractor of the Year” for many years in both associations. He has sent stock to the National Finals Rodeo, Wilderness Circuit Finals and Nevada State High School Finals and is the stock contractor at the Utah State High

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Broken Heart takes great pride in its livestock and always continues to purchase new animals to improve the company’s string. German has a “Born to Buck” program that allows him to raise genetically superior bucking horses.

Photo by Jaden Sorenson

Rodeo Sweetheart & Jr. Princess Royalties

Members of the 2023-2024 Sanpete County Fair Fair Cowboy Sweetheart Royalty are, from left: Third Attendant Sahara Whitman, Second Attendant EmmaLee Kate Dodge, Sweetheart Katie Aagard and First Attendant Sadie Cartright.

Members of the 2023-2024 Sanpete County Fair Jr. Princess Royalty are, from left: Second Attendant Bentlee Hansen, Princess Skylee Millett, First Attendant Abbi Millett and Third Attendant McKinley Ambrose.

PAST SANPETE COUNTY FAIR COWBOY SWEETHEARTS

2022: Alana Nielsen

2020-2021: Sarah Everitt

(served two years due to COVID-19 pandemic and the fair being canceled in 2020)

2019: No Sweetheart

2018: Kaydence McKinney

2017: Sarah Everitt

2016: Cassie Swapp

2015: Kayli Hartley

2014: Nicole Nunley

2013: Megan Brotherson

2012: Brailie Allred

2011: Hayley Rasmussen

2010: Megan Jensen

2009: Chelcea Dingemanse

2008: Nicole Mecham 2007: Shaleen Harris 2006: Teresa Survey 2005: Amy Lamb

: Melissa Brewer 2003: Lynsey Bailey 2002: Caitlin Pritchard 2001: Jessica Kummer 2000: Sharleen Terry 1999: Stevie Stewart

Ruth Mellor

Alana Kogianes 1996: Theresia Terry 1995: Dejae Sorensen 1994: Kami Jensen 1993: Geri Myrup 1992: Jamie Myrup

1991: Stacy Tree

1990: Kendra Jensen

1989: Stephanie Tyhurst

1988: Barbara Naylor

1987: Dana Watson

1986: Carol Christensen

1985: Angela Cook

1984: Brooke Anderson 1983: Jackie Davis 1982: Bonnie Mikkelsen

Jill Rasmussen 1980: Jolene Dahl 1979: Mary Denton

Crystal Watson

Sandra Merriam

Jackie Wilson 1967: Shauna Christensen

1966: JoAnn Nielson

1965: Kerry Thursby

1959: Valear Black

1956: Sherrill Tidwell

Open Pet Show

Friday, August 25: 2 p.m.

The Sanpete County Fair’s 44th Annual Open Pet Show will be held at the fairgrounds pavilion at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25. Youth ages 18 and younger are encouraged to give their pet a bath or shower, dress it up and bring it to the pet show to strut their stuff.

You may ask, “What is a pet?” Well, quite simply and concisely, a pet can be almost anything. Who is to say that a mouse, spider, sneaky snake or a starling can’t be a pet? The old saying “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” also applies to pets.

No pre-registration is required to participate, but those wanting to participate should arrive by 1:45 p.m. that day to complete their registration. Entry categories are as follows: Small Dog, Large Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Reptile, Bird and Fowl, Costume, Large Pet, Most Unique and Open.

There is no fee to enter and each entrant will receive a ribbon. There will be a first-place winner in each category and each first-place winner will receive a trophy.

The Sanpitch Series camp is a staple in many sheep, cattle and other livestock operations throughout the United States. This camp is generally built in the 18’ to 22’ range. It can be constructed on a variety of frames with running gear to match your needs (Tie-rod Front End, Fifth Wheel or Tandem).

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Car Show

Saturday, August 26: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Sanpete County Fair Car Show will be held on August 26 on the south side of the fairgrounds near the pavilion. Registration and set up will be from 8 to 10 a.m. The car show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m.

This year’s show will be open to cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, UTV’s and ATV’s. All years, makes and models are welcome.

Registration for each entry includes a T-shirt and a dash plaque. Additional car show T-shirts can be ordered early for $12 or at the show for $15. Hats will also be available for $20 at the show ($18 if purchased early).

Early registration (before August 19) will be $20 for first entry and $15 for additional entries registered in the same name. Entries registered August 21 and later will be $25 for the first entry and $20 for additional entries registered in the same name.

Registration can be completed using the form included in the fair book or online at sanpetecountyfair. net. Those who wish to use a physical form can return it to Carson at Main Auto in Manti or mail it to Sanpete

County Fair Car Show C/O Carson Lund, 95 N. Main, Manti, UT 84642.

For any additional question or information, please contact Carson Lund at (435) 851-6302.

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Car Show Entry Form

Beef Feast

Saturday, August 26: 1 p.m.

The Sanpete Cattlemen’s Association welcomes everyone to the fair’s annual Beef Feast – a traditional steak fry featuring some of the best steaks found in Sanpete County.

Beef producers enjoy showcasing their products for friends and neighbors in Sanpete as well as to visitors to the area, making the Beef Feast a fair tradition for many families.

The Beef Feast, scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, in front of the Exhibit Building at the fairgrounds, will include 400 succulent New York strip steaks. Side dishes vary from year to year, and when the steaks are gone, the feast is over. Cost for the event will be determined closer to the event’s date.

Lines begin forming early and are steady, so come early and come hungry. If you haven’t had the opportunity to enjoy enjoy this event, stop by and find out why so many line up for lunch every year.

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Horse Pulling Competition

Saturday, August 26: 1 p.m.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see real horsepower in person and witness how farming was done prior to the use of modern day tractors at the Utah Horse Pullers Association event during the Sanpete County Fair.

gear. Horse owners try to make it an educational as well as an entertaining experience.

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The event will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, in the fairgrounds arena.

Since tractors and equipment have taken over the farming industry, pulling matches have become a sporting event. Seeing matched pairs of horses and the harness gear used is a sight to behold.

The event is free, so just find a good seat in the grandstand, settle in and enjoy. Since there is no cover on the grandstand, spectators are encouraged to bring large umbrellas or a pop-up canopy to keep off the afternoon sun.

There are three weight classes in the competition: lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight. Prize money is paid to the winners of each weight class.

The event has been a crowd-pleasing event in past years and is a worthwhile event to experience. Association members are personable and will entertain questions about the horses, their training and their

Come out, enjoy and be amazed at the pulling power of these grand horses. Local teams are encouraged to enter and participate. For more information, call Brad Bown at 435-340-0286.

Pie-Eating Contest

Saturday, August 26: 2 p.m.

Prepare now for the annual pie-eating contest to be held Saturday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. in the fair pavilion. How fast can a cream pie be eaten with a person’s hands behind their back, with no utensils and their face in the pie? You’ll be able to answer this question at the Pie-Eating Contest!

Contestants may choose from three flavors: chocolate, banana or coconut. There are also three divisions: ages 10 and under, 11 to 15, and 16 and older. Trophies will be awarded to the first-place winners in each division.

Contestants need to pre-register with their name, age and flavor of pie. Pre-registration will begin Aug. 16 and continue through Aug. 22. To pre-register, call Carrie Allsop at 435-835-2652.

Registered contestants arrive at the pavilion by 1:45 p.m. the day of the event for final registration.

Mammoth Parade

Saturday, August 26: 2 p.m.

See page 77 for Entry Form

The Sanpete County Fair Mammoth Parade, led by Matt and Brandi Reber as grand marshals and Scott Mower as the 2023 Sanpete County King Cowboy, will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, and travel along Main Street in Manti.

Lineup with begin at 4:30 p.m. that afternoon at 500 S. in Manti. Those interested in participating in the parade should fill out the registration form found on page 77 of this magazine, then take a picture of it or scan it and email it to sanpetecountyfairparade@ gmail.com.

Sanpete County Fair Parade Registration Form

Parade begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023

Line-up begins at 4:30 p.m . on 500 South Main Street, Manti, Utah

27, 2022

August 26, 2023.

For more information, contact Liz Brotherson, 435-469-0165 or sanpetecountyfairparade@gmail.com

Parade Grand Marshals

Matt & Brandi Reber

Matt and Brandi Reber have been named the grand marshals of the 2023 Sanpete County Fair Mammoth Parade. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, and travel along Main Street in Manti.

Matt and Brandi Reber are “transplants” to Sanpete County. Matt was raised in Mesquite, Nevada, graduating from Virgin Valley High School and serving a mission to Seattle, Washington. Brandi was raised in Central Nevada and Northern Colorado, graduating from Lund High School. She attended Dixie College while living in Mesquite.

Matt and Brandi met while attending the same family ward. Their children were born while they lived in Mesquite, but as Mesquite grew, small-town life began calling them away from there.

The Rebers moved to Axtell in 2005 and have devoted time and energy to serving their community ever since. Matt has served in the Scouting program for over 30 years, and he has served on water boards and the Sanpete County Junior Livestock Committee. Brandi was involved in the GVES PTA, has been a 4-H leader since 2005 and has also served on the Junior Livestock Committee.

All four of their children have been involved in 4-H and FFA and have been raised working and helping at the fair in many capacities.

Matt and Brandi have been Sanpete County Fair Board members since 2015. They have worked with the amazing people that serve on the fair board to try to provide the residents of Sanpete County with a quality, family-friendly event for all to enjoy. They love the opportunity they have to build relationships with county members and see the communities come together for this annual event.

Matt works for Redmond Town and Brandi is the 4-H Youth Program Coordinator for the USU Extension in Sanpete County. They fill their spare time with helping the youth of Sanpete learn and enjoy the outdoors.

They have three daughters: Elli and Keaton Martin (grandson Thrasher) who live in Washington, Utah; Mallori and Jorge Mayorga, who live in Redmond; Laini and Kendall Edwards; who live in Axtell; and one son, Levi, who just returned home from serving the people of Liberia, West Africa.

Matt and Brandi will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary during the 2023 Sanpete County Fair. They invite you all to come celebrate with them at the fairgrounds!

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After enjoying all the Sanpete County Fair has to offer, what’s next on your itinerary? This county is full of recreational opportunities. Residents here enjoy an amazing selection of things to see and do. The county lies between two mountain ranges that offer an astounding selection of camping opportunities; lakes for fishing and boating; scenic drives; and hiking, biking and ATV trails.

Its many communities host festivals and events celebrating holidays and local heritage. Also in these cities and towns are parks with recreational facilities such as pools, splash pads, baseball diamonds and pickleball courts. City recreation departments offer a long list of sports and other activities for both competition and simply staying fit.

Sanpete County also offers a wide variety of artistic opportunities ranging from concerts and plays to art galleries and classes. Area museums preserve the history of Sanpete County and showcase relics of the past. Following are a few ideas for ways you can spend your leisure time enjoying Sanpete County during the remainder of 2023.

SPRING CITY ARTS PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL AUGUST 26-SEPT. 2

The 17th Annual Spring City Arts Plein Air Painting Competition and Artist Studio Tour is one of Utah’s longest-running premier plein air painting events. “Plein air” refers to painting outdoors. Artists will paint from Aug. 26 to Sept. 1 in Sanpete County; their finished artwork will be displayed during a public exhibition on Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Spring City Arts Gallery, 779 S. Main Street, Spring City. Selected artists will also paint on the morning of Sept. 2 as part of a “quick paint” event, with those works sold at a public auction beginning at 4 p.m. A reception will be held at the gallery at 7 p.m. on Sept. 1 with a preview of the competition paintings and announcement of the winners. The public is invited to attend this reception.

SUPPORT LOCAL STUDENT ACTIVITIES

This school year, make time to support and cheer on local students. During the fall, this might mean attending local high school football games. The activities continue throughout the school 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/activities are open to the public.

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MANTI FARMERS MARKET

The annual Manti Farmers Market starts in August and continues on Saturdays beginning at 8 a.m. until the end of the harvest. Vendors sell a variety of items, including local produce, handcrafted goods, flowers, herbs, baked goods, eggs, jams, honey and more. The market is held behind the historic Manti City Hall building at 191 N. Main.

FARMERS MARKET

Beck Family Farms, 300 W. 100 South, Centerfield, offers a farmer’s market each year from mid-August through the early part of November (excluding Sundays). You never know what you’ll find; it could be some of the farm’s approximately 90 varieties of pumpkins or 80 varieties of squash, or it could be gourds, jams, jellies or other fresh vegetables in season. Go check it out and be surprised!

NORTH BEND ENTERTAINERS

Enjoy community theater this year by attending a production by the North Bend Entertainers, a nonprofit organization that performs its shows at the historic Peterson Dance Hall, 65 S. State Street, Fairview. The group was founded as a way to preserve the Fairview Dance Hall, and its shows help raise funds to continue that effort.

The group also has a desire to provide a gathering place benefiting the entire community, a setting where local entertainers can showcase their talents, and quality entertainment at an affordable price.

Information about upcoming shows can be found at the organization’s Facebook page or on its website.

MANTI CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE NOVEMBER 24

Manti City annually presents its Christmas Light Parade on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year, the parade will be held on Friday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. on Main Street. Other activities are held as well; the entire evening’s schedule will be as follows:

4 p.m.: Drive by and meet Santa at the Manti High School bus loading zone. Bring your letters to Santa in a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

5 p.m.: Decorate your trucks, trailers, ATVs, etc. with lights and meet at the red church at 300 S. Main Street.

6 p.m.: The Christmas Light Parade begins. Following the parade, all are invited to gather in the Manti High School gym for an evening of entertainment, great food and enjoyment.

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CAMP IN A NATIONAL FOREST CABIN

Do you want to get out into the great outdoors without having to sleep in a tent? Several cabins maintained by the National Forest Service are available for rent in the Sanpete County area. Booking them can easily be done online at recreation.gov.

Mammoth Cabin: Near Fairview. Two cabins on the grounds. Travel trailers and RV’s not permitted.

Seely Creek Guard Station: Near Ephraim. Cabin built in late 1900s listed on National Register of Historic Places.

Orange Olsen: Near Joe’s Valley Reservoir. Cabin offers full amenities, including solar powered lighting.

Indian Creek: Near Ferron Reservoir. Cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

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“AMERICANS AND THE HOLOCAUST” EXHIBIT

Snow College’s Karen H. Huntsman Library has been chosen as one of the 50 libraries in the United States, and the sole location in Utah, to host “Americans and the Holocaust.” This traveling exhibition, organized by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, delves into the motives, pressures, and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war, and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.

The exhibit, based on the esteemed exhibition at the museum in Washington, D.C., is journeying through various U.S. libraries from 2020 to 2024.

The “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition will be on display at the Huntsman Library, accompanied by a series of related special events, from Sept. 4 to Oct. 11.

For more information about “Americans and the Holocaust” and the related programming at the Huntsman Library or to schedule a visit for your class or group, visit snow.edu/holocaust. To learn more about the exhibition itself, visit ushmm.org/americans-ala.

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SNOW COLLEGE PLANETARIUM

A wide variety of shows exploring the wonders of the universe are regularly offered for the public at the Snow College Planetarium, located in the Graham Science Center, Room 324, at 111 E. Center Street in Ephraim. This is the only fixed-dome planetarium in Utah south of Provo, and it features a high-tech Digistar system manufactured by Evans & Sutherland of Salt Lake City.

All planetarium shows are free, but tickets are required as seating is limited. Private shows may be scheduled by school, community, church, youth, family and other groups. Show descriptions and show times can be viewed on the planetarium’s website and free tickets for shows can be reserved online (scan the QR code to view the planetarium’s website).

SUNDER CREEK FARMS PUMPKIN PATCH & CORN MAZE

Sunder Creek Farms offers a pumpkin patch and corn maze each fall for the public to enjoy. This year, the fall activities will begin Sept. 29 and continue through October. Activities include pumpkin picking, a tube slide, a farm train, yard games, a giant slide, farm animals and more.

All activities are included with price of admission. Cost is $5 per person (2 and under are free). Pumpkins are sold separately. Sunder Creek Farms is located on Hwy. 117 between Highways 132 and 89 in Chester.

DAUGHTERS OF UTAH PIONEERS MUSEUMS

Several Daughters of Utah Pioneers museums operate in Sanpete County, giving residents an opportunity to learn more about their local area’s history.

Spring City DUP Museums: Historic 1899 School/ Current City Hall, 45 S. 100 East, and Old City Hall, 46 N. Main. (435) 462-2244

Fort Ephraim DUP Museum & Cabins: 75 W. 100 North, Ephraim. (435) 851-6768

John Patten DUP Museum: 300 N. 100 West, Manti. (435) 851-0012

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GUNNISON GUT CHECK SEPTEMBER 8 & 9

The Gunnison Gut Check is a two-day event honoring our heroic first responders. The event is annually scheduled on or near Sept. 11 and recalls how Americans came together, putting differences aside, in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks.

The Gunnison Gut Check starts with a patriotic procession on Main Street in Gunnison. This will begin at 5 p.m. and proceed from 300 South to the city park. There will also be a dinner and auction that evening.

On Saturday, Sept. 9, at 6:46 a.m., the Gut Check march will begin. This will have entrants walking, running and marching over dirt roads and mountain-type terrain in the Gunnison area. Those interested in participating have several categories to choose from. They are:

Individual Full March (25 miles)

Individual Monster Half March (16.2 miles)

Team Full March (26 miles)

Team Monster Half March (16.2 miles)

Mini Gut Check Under 18 (4 miles)

Mini Gut Check Adults (4 miles)

Mini Gut Check Over 55 (4 miles)

Entrants can also choose to participate “heavy” by carrying a 35-pound backpack through the course.

All proceeds from the Gunnison Gut Check will be used to benefit the following charities: the Utah 1033 Foundation, the Utah Valley University Veteran Success Center, the Wildland Firefighters Foundation, the CPL Acel Thompson Not Forgotten Fund, Heroes Haven and the Forge Forward Project.

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SNOW COLLEGE EVENTS & GALLERIES

As a four-year college with degree programs in the visual fine arts, dance, music and theater, Snow College in Ephraim has a full calendar of performances and art shows throughout the school year that the public can attend and enjoy.

The college’s Eccles Center for the Performing Arts is home to several performance spaces where musicals, plays, concerts and recitals are held. These performances are open to the public; tickets can be purchased at the Eccles Center box office.

The Snow College Art Gallery exhibits national solo and group art shows and annually showcases Artists in Residence/Works in Progress, a juried exhibition of student work and a bi-annual faculty exhibition. The gallery also houses the Snow College Permanent Collection of art. Three art galleries on campus showcase student exhibitions. All of these exhibitions are free and open to the public.

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VISIT A LOCAL LIBRARY

Read a book or join a club at your local library. Several Sanpete County cities offer libraries for residents where they can not only check out books but also participate in a variety of activities ranging from children’s story times to teen activities and summer reading programs. Libraries are located in the following cities:

• Ephraim: 30 S. Main Street

• Fairview: 75 S. State Street

• Fountain Green: 375 N. State Street

• Gunnison: 38 W. Center Street

• Manti: 50 S. Main Street, #1

• Mt. Pleasant: 24 E. Main Street

For communities that don’t have libraries, the Sanpete County Bookmobile offers a place where they can access books and other resources. With its headquarters located at 75 S. State Street in Fairview, the Sanpete County Bookmobile makes regular stops in cities and towns throughout the county. To view the schedule, scan the QR code or visit bookmobiles.utah.gov/sanpete/.

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FORT EPHRAIM CAMP MUSEUM AND CABINS

Learn more about the history of Ephraim and those who settled the Sanpete Valley by visiting the Fort Ephraim Camp Museum and Cabins. Located in Ephraim Pioneer Park at 75 W. 100 North, this collection of historic structures features furniture and other relics of the pioneer era. The public can tour the Hans Hansen House, the Franklin Bailey Cabin, the Soren Sorensen Cabin and the Granary. The two cabins and the Granary were moved to Pioneer Park to be preserved and displayed.

The Hans Hansen House was one of the first homes built outside of the area fort. Hans A. Hansen was born in Denmark and immigrated to Utah in 1853 where he and his wife Anne were some of the first settlers of Ephraim. Hansen family members dwelt in this home until March 1991 when it was purchased by Ephraim City as an addition to Pioneer Park.

The Franklin Bailey Cabin is a one-room structure. Six families lived in the small cabin and 11 babies were born there during the 57 years it was occupied

by Bailey family members. In 1987, the cabin was purchased by the Fort Ephraim Daughters of Utah Pioneers for $150 and it was relocated to the Ephraim Pioneer Park Complex.

The Soren Sorensen Cabin was first constructed on 300 South and Main Street in Ephraim in 1879. The Sorensens lived in it while they constructed a two-story home on the property. When the larger home was completed, the cabin served as a workshop and storage space.

The Granary is a building first constructed at 263 E. 100 South in Ephraim. The building is approximately 150 years old.

The Fort Ephraim Camp Museum and Cabins are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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STROLLER STRUT 5K RUN SEPTEMBER 16

The Stroller Strut 5K Run is a family-friendly event that combines fitness and fun! On September 16 at 8:30 a.m., lace up your running shoes and head over to the Ephraim Senior Citizens Center, 85 W. 100 North, to participate in this exciting race.

The race will begin and end at the Ephraim Senior Citizens Center. The registration fee is $15 per runner, and you have the option of adding an additional onesie or shirt for your child in the stroller. It’s a great way to involve your little ones in the event and create lasting memories together.

Throughout the course, there will be three stops featuring fun beverage and snack zones. Take a break, refuel and enjoy the atmosphere as you make your way toward the finish line.

Registration deadline is Aug. 21. There will be a late registration option available on the morning of the race, but late registrants will not receive a shirt. Register online at raceentry.com.

Exciting prizes await the participants of the Stroller Strut 5K Run. Not only will there be rewards for the first runners to cross the finish line, but there will also be bonus prizes for those who complete the run while pushing a single stroller, a double stroller, or a 3+ stroller.

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VIEW A SOLAR ECLIPSE OCTOBER 14

On Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will cross North America. An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth while it is at its farthest point from Earth.

Because the moon is farther away from Earth, it appears smaller than the sun and does not completely cover the star. This creates a “ring of fire” effect in the sky.

The full annular eclipse will be visible in Richfield, with a partial eclipse visible in Sanpete County. According to solarsystem.nasa.gov, the eclipse will begin at 9:09 a.m. that day, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 10:28 a.m.

During an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing.

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NIGHTMARE ON MAIN STREET

Each year in Ephraim City, trick-or-treaters find their way downtown to participate in Nightmare on Main Street.

The public is invited to participate in a truck-ortreat and other activities are offered for the enjoyment of all. Check the Ephraim City Recreation Facebook page for this year’s date and more information.

BECK FAMILY FARMS

From around mid-September through the end of October, Beck Family Farms in Centerfield has everything a family could want to celebrate the autumn season. Beck Family Farms supplies pumpkins to more than 100 grocery stores in Utah and Nevada; it grows dozens of varieties of both pumpkins and squash.

Participate in the Wild Pumpkin Adventure, explore the kids’ straw bale maze, play mini-golf (call ahead to schedule a time) or simply go out into the pumpkin patch and select your perfect pumpkin. The farm is located at 300 W. 100 South in Centerfield.

MANTI CITY HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

Manti City will host its Halloween Festival on Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Manti Sports Complex, 998 N. 100 East.

The spooky fun will be plentiful at this event, which will include kids games, entertainment, food, the Spooker’s Alley and a trunk or treat. All are invited to decorate their cars and hand out treats as part of the “Trunk’n Treat.” Pumpkin carving and painting will also be part of the fun.

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SKYLINE SNOWMOBILE COMPLEX

Sanpete County is home to one of the nation’s most outstanding snowmobiling areas: the Skyline Snowmobile Complex. Located east of the towns of Fairview, Ephraim, Manti and Mayfield, the complex can be accessed from one of four canyons in the Sanpete Valley.

The Skyline Snowmobile Complex offers high-mountain sledding, with the best riding at elevations between 8,000 and 10,000 feet above sea level. While racing across the mountain top, you can often see down both sides of the mountain into the valleys below.

There is something for everyone, from mountain valleys for relaxing, easy rides to hills and bowls for the thrill-seeker.

There are more than 140 miles of snowmobiling trails in the complex groomed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation.

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