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20th Annual Rat Fink Reunion
JUNE 2-4
Three days of enjoyment await lovers of hot rods and art during the 20th Annual Rat Fink Reunion June 2 through 4, 2022, in Manti. Visitors will get their fill of amazing art, cars, Rat Fink memorabilia and great live performances that can’t be seen anywhere else!
This year’s reunion is a birthday celebration for Rat Fink’s 60 years with us! This reunion will not disappoint, so plan now to visit the Rat Fink store and Rat Fink Museum located at 404 E. 300 North, Manti. Both will be open to the public all day during the reunion, so visitors can walk away with a ton of fun memories and awesome merchandise.
Dozens of Rat Fink artists will be there infusing the Rat Fink Reunion with a unique level of energy, creativity and fun. There is certainly no other event that brings so many Rat Fink fans together to share their common interest! Chad “Abnormal” Norman created the reunion art for the T-shirts and posters this year.
The reunion will begin on Thursday, June 2, and end on Saturday, June 4, with music provided throughout by JP Kennedy, the official Rat Fink DJ, along with concerts each day. Rat Fink artists will be available to create custom art and items as well as provide free demonstrations.
Several artists will create items during the three-day Panel Jam that will be on display at the Emmanuel Art Gallery, University of Colorado Denver, from August through November of 2022. At the end of the exhibit, items will be auctioned off and proceeds will benefit the students of University of Colorado Denver.
Visitors are encouraged to come meet and greet the artists, see the unique items they’ve brought, shop in the Rat Fink store, tour the Rat Fink Museum and enjoy one of the limited tours of the Roth residence.
Live music by Kirk James “BLUZMAN” and dinner will be provided at 6 p.m. that evening. Banana splits will
be served at 8 p.m. and the store will close at 9 p.m.
On Friday, June 3, at 9 a.m., the Panel Jam will start again. Special guests will tell us stories of the 1962 beginning of Rat Fink and how Ed Roth influenced them. The store and museum will open and limited tours of the Roth residence will be available. While visiting, be sure to check out the car show awards and auction displays done by the Rat Fink artists.
Come watch a viewing of “A Shift of Heart,” a special video about Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, his conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his love of God and his Savior, and his continued lifelong dedication to inspiring and encouraging others. This video by Dan Rascon, producer/reporter, and Brian Champagne, photographer/editor, has aired on KSL Channel 5.
Dinner and a live music concert will begin at 6 p.m. The concert will feature the world famous band The Surfaris with special guests the Tri-Chevys. Hall of Fame Musician Bob Berryhill, an original member of The Surfaris, will entertain us along with band members Deven, Gene and Joel.
The Surfaris are an American surf rock band formed in Glendora, California, in 1962. They are best known for two songs, “Wipe Out” and “Surfer Joe,” both chart toppers.
This is all part of Rat Fink’s 60th birthday party celebration. Banana splits will be served around 8:30 p.m.
The reunion will end on Saturday, June 4, with plenty of additional fun! The Rat Fink Museum and Rat Fink Store will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
At 8 a.m., the Annual Rat Fink Car Show will begin in Manti City Park, 400 W. 200 North. The first 250 cars registered will receive a 2022 Dash Plaque. At 10 a.m., the Tri-Chevys will perform a concert in the park and will be playing music throughout the car show.
Rat Fink artists and the Rat Fink booth will be at the park along with other vendors. A live auction will be held at 1 p.m. with lots of custom artwork made by Rat Fink artists up for grabs. Proceeds from the live auction will support Manti City. Car show awards will take place at 4 p.m.
At 5:30 p.m., car show participants will cruise on Main Street, and then everyone will gather back at the Roth residence for Rat Fink Birthday Dinner Celebration at 6:30 p.m. Live music by The Rhythm Combo will provide entertainment while visitors have another chance to spend time touring the museum/store and meet with the artists. Don’t miss out on the delicious banana splits around 8:30 p.m. after which the reunion will wrap up at 9 p.m.
To learn more about Ed “Big Daddy” Roth and how Rat Fink came to be, visit www.ratfink.com.
