Special Events

With unique characteristics such as the Great Salt Lake and Hill Air Force Base, Davis is able to offer annual events unlike any others found in the state. For example, the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival is full of opportunities to learn about the birds of the lake and view them in their natural habitat. These events include adventures guided by area experts.

In midsummer, Antelope Island State Park hosts the Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride. This family-friendly, noncompetitive bike ride has riders crossing the island by the glow of the full moon and enjoying other activities that reflect the theme of the evening.

Summer also brings the biennial Warriors Over the Wasatch Air and Space Show to Hill Air Force Base. Hundreds of thousands of people attend this event, which has featured the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron and other world-class military and civilian aerial acts and ground displays.

In May, the sidewalks of Bountiful’s picturesque Main Street are covered with artistic masterpieces as part of the Bountiful Chalk Art Festival, “Magic on the Sidewalk.” The art is created by local artists and the public is invited to walk along and view the works.

Access to hundreds of miles of trails means Davis is a popular location for annual ultrarunning events. These include the annual Antelope Island Buffalo Run, one of the biggest trail running events in Utah, and the Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run, which begins at East Mountain Wilderness Park in Kaysville and ends at Soldier Hollow in Heber Valley.