2024 Riverton Town Days Program

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Join us at Riverton Town Days this year to celebrate our community and our nation’s independence! Come be part of our community’s favorite annual tradition by attending or participating in any of the dozens of planned events. Hope to see you and your family there!

RIVERTON CITY COUNCIL

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, JUNE 24 7 p.m. FREE 3-Man Arena Sorting Competition (Page 4) Rodeo Arena

rivertonutah.gov/rodeo

TOWN DAYS RODEO - NOW 3 NIGHTS! (PAGE 4)

THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 27 - 29

6:30 p.m. Rodeo Gates & Vendors Open (Page 4) Rodeo Arena

7:30 p.m. Rodeo Skydivers Drop Rodeo Arena

8 p.m. Riverton Rodeo Begins Rodeo Arena

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Car Show (See Page 11) Behind City Hall

Mayor Trent Staggs

Tawnee McCay District 3

Troy McDougal District 2

Tish Buroker District 4

Spencer Haymond District 5

Andy Pierucci District 1

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Events are held at Riverton City Park, 1452 W 12600 S

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

8 a.m. Pickleball Grand Rally - Day 1, (Page 13) Pickleball Courts

11 a.m. Vendors Open (Page 6) Event Lawn

11 a.m. Alex Elggren - Band Entertainment Stage

11 a.m. Mini Golf Course (Page 12) City Park

11 a.m. Carnival Opens City Park

Noon Jacie Nelson and Friends - Band Entertainment Stage

1:30 p.m. Major Tom and The Pirates - Band Entertainment Stage

3:30 p.m. The Dukes - Band Entertainment Stage

4 p.m. No Sweat Dance Company Entertainment Stage

4:30 p.m. Pickleball Grand Rally - Day 1 (Page 13) Pickleball Courts

6 p.m. Geneva Road - Band Entertainment Stage

6:30 p.m. Riverton Parade (Page 15) 13400 S - 2700 W

8 p.m. Party Rock Project / Waiting for James Entertainment Stage

9:30 p.m. Movie in the Park: Kung Fu Panda 4 Event Lawn

11:30 p.m. Park & Carnival Close City Park

THURSDAY, JULY 4

6:30 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony (Page 11) North Entrance

7 - 10 a.m. Chuckwagon Breakfast (Page 10) Large Pavilion

7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pickleball Grand Rally - Day 2 (Page 13) Pickleball Courts

7 a.m. 10K Race (Page 10) Southeast Lawn

7:15 a.m. 5K Race (Page 10) Southeast Lawn

8 a.m. 3-on-3 Basketball Begins (Page 12) Northwest Corner

8 a.m. Vendors Open Event Lawn

8:30 a.m. 1-Mile Race (Page 10) Southeast Lawn

8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free Swimming (Page 12) South County Pool

9 a.m. StayFITT Training Entertainment Stage

10 a.m. Carnival Opens City Park

10 a.m. Cornhole Tournament Begins (Page 12) Tennis Courts

11 a.m. Slim Chance and his Psychobilly Playboys Entertainment Stage

12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Children’s Activities (Page 13) Southeast Lawn

1:30 p.m. Monkey Friday - Band Entertainment Stage

1 - 3 p.m. Bingo (Page 13) Large Pavilion

5 p.m. Steven Bosco - Band (Page 7) Entertainment Stage

8 p.m. The Free Radicals - Band (Page 7) Entertainment Stage

10 p.m. Fireworks (Back Cover) Riverton City Park

11:30 p.m. Park & Carnival Close Riverton City Park

NOW 3 NIGHTS!

The Riverton Town Days Rodeo has a reputation for being one of the best local rodeos around!

l RIVERTON TOWN DAYS RODEO

June 27, 28 & 29, 8 p.m. Gates and vendors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverton Rodeo Arena. Skydivers drop at 7:30 p.m. Online

Ticket Cost: $14. Free admission for children 3 years old and younger - no ticket required. Tickets MUST be purchased online at rivertonutah.gov/rodeo There will be no ticket sales at the gate.

rmpra.org

rivertonutah.gov/rodeo

l3-MAN ARENA SORTING June 24, 7 p.m.

FREE to watch - everyone is welcome! Watch as teams of three riders on horses try to move cattle across a line in a certain order. Participant sign-up and additional information available at rivertonutah.gov/sorting.

l RODEO VENDORS

Chick-fil-A - Sponsor

Costa Vida - Sponsor

Calico Concessions

Dippin Dots

Feed the Family

Lemon Shakers

Lollipuff Cotton Candy

Rita’s Italian Ice

San Diablo Churros

The Corndog Co

The Scoop

Tropical Sno

Wind River

Children who participate in the Cash Cow events must get a free wristband available at the gate entrance. Limit 75 wristbands per age group.

This year’s carnival features many exciting rides for kids and adults, games and tasty concessions!

l BROWN’S CARNIVAL

Wednesday, July 3, 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 4, 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Friday, July 5, 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 6, 1 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

l UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBANDS

$40 each. Wristbands must be used the day of purchase. Provides unlimited access to most rides.

lEARLY BIRD SPECIAL SAVE $10

Unlimited ride wristband only $30. Valid any single day. Supplies are limited and must be purchased online using this QR code

lBUDDY NIGHT SAVE $20

moneymagicllc.com

Friday, July 5 - BUY 1, GET 1 HALF OFF!

Only sold from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. use till 11:30 p.m. Both buddies must be present at time of purchase. First pass is $40, Buddy Pass is $20 ($60 for both).

l SINGLE CREDITS

$1 each. Rides and games take various amounts of credits. Single rides are 4-7 credits.

lRIDE LIST Class, Height

Freakout* Major, 42”

Carousel Major, 42”

Gondola Wheel Major, 42”

Gravitron Major, 48”

Jumping Jumbo Major, 42”

Music Express Major, 48”

Sizzler Major, 52”

Slide Major, 48”

Orbiter Major, 48”

Tilt-A-Whirl Major, 46”

Wacky Shack Major, 42”

Yo Yo Major, 42”

Zero Gravity Major, 42”

Zipper Major, 52”

Cycles Kiddie, 36”

Dizzy Dragons Kiddie, 36”

Groovy Bus Kiddie, 36”

Looney Toons Kiddie, 36”

Quad Runners Kiddie, 36”

Raiders Kiddie, 36”

Sky Race Kiddie, 36”

Sky Fighter Kiddie, 36”

Sooper Jet Kiddie, 36”

Rides and costs subject to change without notice.

*Requires wristband and extra 3 credits

VENDORS

What’s Town Days without fantastic vendors?

Check out all the great food & merchandise vendors!

l FOOD VENDORS

Abiyaki Hibachi Grill

Arempas LLC

Bacio D’Italia

Caleb’s Creative Cotton Candy

Calico Concessions

Chick fil A Costa Vida

Dippin Dots

Feed the Family Fruitzle

l OTHER VENDORS

Larkin Mortuary - Sponsor (Page 14)

Gospel Hope Church - Sponsor (Page 14)

LeafFilter - Sponsor (Page 14)

A Ella Jewelry

BeeUtahFul Creative Studio

BittyBeeCo

VENDORS OPEN

July 3 at 11 a.m.

July 4 at 8 a.m.

Knockout Burgers and Killer Fries

Lemon Shakers

Lollipuff Cotton Candy

R&R BBQ

Renee’s Cheesecake

Rita’s Italian Ice

San Diablo Churros

SubLIME

Taco Mania

The Corndog Co

The Rolling Pineapple

Tropical Sno

Wind River

World’s Best Corndogs

* All vendors subject to change.

CJ Laserworks

Creative Design By Debbie

Dahlia Goods

Deliciously Flaked

Fantasy Face Painting

Galaxy 3D

Gritty Critters

Hidden Treasures

Jensen Custom Design

Just Another Woodcrafter

Keiko’s Corner

Life’s A Freeze

Noma and Co

Nyna Arts Rosa Andrango

Peach and Bee Honey

PS Business Services

Salted City Sports

SJ Metal Designs

Sprinkles Cupcakes

The Crystal Traders

The Free Radicals are a world-class party band that play a huge range of musical styles and songs.

l THE FREE RADICALS CONCERT

July 4, 8 p.m. - Riverton City Park

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

11 a.m. Alex Elggren - Band Noon Jacie Nelson and Friends - Band

1:30 p.m. Major Tom and The Pirates - Band

3:30 p.m. The Dukes - Band

4 p.m. No Sweat Dance Company

6 p.m. Geneva Road - Band

8 p.m. Party Rock Project / Waiting for James

THURSDAY, JULY 4

9 a.m. StayFITT Training

11 a.m. Slim Chance and his Psychobilly Playboys

1:30 p.m. Monkey Friday - Band

5 p.m. Steven Bosco - Band

8 p.m. Free Radicals - Band

See Steven Bosco - July 4 at 5 p.m.

Skate

COUNTRY RACES: 10K, 5K & 1-Mile

l COUNTRY RACES: 10K, 5K & 1-MILE

July 4, 7 a.m. (10K), 7:15 a.m. (5K) and 8:30 a.m. (1-Mile) - The 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Country Races are popular family traditions during Town Days. Grab a friend and come run for fun, run to win or run for the exercise! Registration: 10K $30, 5K $25, 1-Mile $20. Shirts are an additional $10. Register at rivertonutah.gov/countryraces

CHUCKWAGON BREAKFAST

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CHUCKWAGON

BREAKFAST

July 4, 7-10 a.m. - A Town Days favorite! Featuring traditional breakfast food and large portions, no one leaves hungry. Riverton City’s elected officials and administration prepare and serve the food. Food will be served until 10 a.m. at the large pavilion at Riverton City Park.

Cost is still just $5 per person, children age 2 and under free. Tickets are purchased at the breakfast.

CAR SHOW

l CAR SHOW - A Great way to kick off Town Days!

June 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Get up close and see dozens of awesome cars of all types and styles from classic restorations to one-of-a-kind custom builds. Free and open to all. Located at City Hall Park, just west of Riverton City Hall.

Car Show Entries: If you would like to enter a vehicle, contact Blaine Thompson at 801-654-1169 or rhrp57@yahoo.com.

lMOVIE NIGHT

July 3, 9:30 p.m. - Come enjoy a FREE outdoor movie with family and friends at Riverton City Park! Bring your own blankets & chairs and watch the latest in the Kung Fu Panda Series, Kung Fu Panda 4. This fun family film is great for the whole family and is rated PG.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

lFLAG CEREMONY

July 4, 6:30 a.m. - Start your day of events by the dawns early light. Come watch the American Legion raise the flag and present a 21-gun salute. The National Anthem will be sung by the Riverton High Madrigals! It’s a great way to start your day.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

l3-ON-3 B-BALL

July 4, 8 a.m. - Tournament style play. Registration is by team, so only one person will need to register. The registration deadline is June 27 at noon. $20 per team to register. Learn more at rivertonutah.gov/towndays/ tournaments.

lCORNHOLE

July 4, 10 a.m. - A huge hit and back by popular demand. Register your Cornhole team early as spots fill fast. Ages 13+. Cost is $20 per team. Number of teams will be limited. Register at rivertonutah.gov/ towndays/tournaments

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SWIMMING

July 4, 8:30 a.m. - FREE swimming at the South County Pool, located at 12765 S 1125 W in Riverton. A great way to beat the heat and start your 4th of July with a splash. Begins at 8:30 a.m. Free swimming ends at 11:30 a.m. and pool will close. Fee required after 11:30 a.m.

lMINI GOLF

July 3, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Back by Popular Demand! Come enjoy a free nine hole mini golf course on the city park tennis courts. A fun challenge for all ages. From jumps, to tubes, to tunnels and secret surprises, this course will add great fun to your day.

lCHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

July 4, 12:30-3:30 p.m. - Join us for free events for children ages 3-12!

12:30 p.m. Water Balloon Toss

1:00 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest

1:30 p.m. Gunny Sack Race

2:00 p.m. 50 Yard Dash

2:30 p.m. Sponge Toss

3:00 p.m. Haystack Dive (3-6 year olds)

3:15 p.m. Haystack Dive (7-9 year olds)

3:30 p.m. Haystack Dive (10-12 year olds)

All activities take place on the southeast lawn.

lPICKLEBALL

July 3 & 4, - NEW 2-Day Grand Rally Tournament! Come be a part of this round-robin tournament. Teams for youth, men’s, women’s, & mixed. Level beginner to 4.0. July 3 and 4 (see times online) $20 per team. Register today at rivertonutah.gov/towndays/ tournaments.

lBINGO

July 4, 1 p.m. - B.I.N.G.O! is his name O! A very popular Town Days tradition. Come and enjoy an afternoon of with family and friends with a chance of winning your share of prizes. Ages 13+ welcome. Located in the large pavilion. 3 Games, 1-hour each, everyone must leave the pavillion after each game.

TOWN DAYS SPONSORS

Please visit our sponsors and let them know that you appreciate their support of Riverton Town Days! lBLUE SPONSORl lWHITE SPONSORSl lRED SPONSORSl

l Become a Sponsor Next Year

Riverton City provides several Riverton Town Days sponsorship opportunities for businesses. Sponsorships are a great way to support the community and gain exposure to thousands of Riverton residents and visitors.

Learn more at rivertonutah.gov/sponsors

Free Concert & Fireworks

Thursday July 4, 8 & 10 p.m.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and come enjoy an energetic concert from The Free Radicals and then watch a fantastic firework show at Riverton City Park! Come early, grab some food and find a place to watch.