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Message from the Fairboard
Welcome to the 2025 Sanpete County Fair! “See EWE at the Fair!”
The Sanpete County Fairboard is thrilled to welcome you to another unforgettable year of fun, tradition and community spirit at the Sanpete County Fair! This year’s theme, “See Ewe at the Fair,” celebrates the heart of our rural heritage while bringing together families and friends for everything you love about fair week.
From thrilling rodeos and horse pulls to mouthwatering food, livestock shows and hometown talent, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a lifelong fairgoer or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to make memories with ewe!
Tickets for events are available online at sanpetecountyfair.net for your convenience! Be sure to grab yours early so you don’t miss out on your favorite events.
We’re proud of the hard work and dedication that go into making the Sanpete County Fair a highlight of the year. It wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers, sponsors and YOU — our wonderful community. So bring your boots, your appetite and your sense of adventure.
See Ewe at the Fair!
Warm wishes, The Sanpete County Fairboard
Photo by Jaden Sorensen
Sanpete County Fair Board Members
Chairman: Mike Bennett
Co-chairs: Matt & Brandi Reber
Secretary: Dustie Whitlock
Treasurer: Stacey Carlisle
County Commissioner: Jim Cheney
Rodeo: Dell Jensen & Jill Burr
Pet Show/Pie-Eating Contest: Carrie Allsop
Small Animal Barn: Brandi Reber
Open Class Exhibits: Brandi Reber
4-H Livestock: Matt Palmer
Open Swim: Steve & Tina Roberts
Commercial Booths: Stacey Carlisle
Parade/Local Entertainment: Liz Brotherson
Livestock Barn: Laura Lister
ATV Rodeo: Dustie Whitlock
Car Show: Steve Pyper
Horse Pulling Competition: Brad Bown
4-H Exhibit/USU Extension: Shannon Cromwell
Demolition Derby: Jaden James Fun on the Farm: Darrel & Corinne Olsen
Jr. Rodeo: Zeb Wignall
Sanpete County Commission Message
The Sanpete County Commissioners are proud to welcome you to the 2025 Sanpete County Fair, themed “Meet EWE at the Fair!” This beloved tradition brings together the heart of our community — family, friends, neighbors and visitors — for a celebration of our rural heritage, local talent and shared spirit.
We invite everyone to come enjoy the exciting events, entertainment, exhibits and competitions that make our fair a highlight of the year. Whether you’re cheering on a rodeo rider, admiring 4-H projects or just enjoying a funnel cake under the summer sky,
there’s something for everyone at the Sanpete County Fair.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the countless volunteers, organizers, sponsors and participants whose time, energy and dedication make this event possible year after year. And, most of all, thank you to the people of Sanpete County — you are what makes this such a special place to live, work and celebrate together in.
We’ll see EWE at the fair!
The Sanpete County Commission
Sanpete County Commissioners (from left): Jim Cheney, Scott Bartholomew and Mike Bennett.
Whitney Lusk
August 18, 2025 | 7 PM | Manti, Utah
Miss Sanpete County & Miss Sanpete County Teen 2025
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.
The Miss Sanpete County’s Teen program is an extension of the Miss Sanpete County organization. The program is an opportunity for girls ages 12 to 17 to showcase themselves and their unique talents.
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.
LAKELY BROTHERSON
Miss Sanpete County 2025 Community Service Initiative: “Give to Live”
By choosing to be an organ donor, individuals provide the gift of life to others. I plan to highlight the important impact of organ donation. Through my collaboration with YES! Utah, I will engage with local schools and community organizations to expand this initiative countywide. I am excited and ready for this great opportunity to promote this message as Miss Sanpete County.
MADISON MOULTON
Miss Sanpete County’s Teen 2024 Community Service Initiative: “Building Connections Through Kindness”
When we look past our personal worries, we realize that everyone is struggling and needs a little reminder of kindness. I have always been passionate about kindness. I know what it feels like to be excluded.
I am looking forward to being able to uplift my community with positivity and optimism and to hopefully impact someone’s life in a positive way.
At left: Lakely Brotherson, Miss Sanpete County 2025. At right: Madison Moulton, Miss Sanpete County’s Teen 2025.
FORMER MISS SANPETE CROWN-HOLDERS
2024: Anna Johnson, Ephraim
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
Meet EWE at the Fair!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
6 p.m.: Jr. Rodeo registrations accepted online at sanpetecountyfair.net.
11:59 p.m.: All 4-H fair exhibits must be entered in online.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
Noon to 6 p.m.: Rodeo entry at RMPRA office, www.rmpra.org
6 to 8 p.m.: Ranch Bronc call in, 435-851-2654
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
1 to 3 p.m.: 4-H entries accepted at Exhibit Building 1 to 4 p.m.: Open Class exhibits accepted at Exhibit Building (except baked goods, fresh produce & floral/ plant entries)
MONDAY, AUGUST 18
5 to 6 p.m.: 4-H and Open Class baked goods, fresh produce & florals accepted at Exhibit Building (please have produce covered with plastic)
5 p.m.: 4-H/FFA Jr. Livestock Barn set-up and test at 6 p.m.
7 p.m.: Live country music concert featuring Whitney Lusk at the Rodeo Arena
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19
8 to 9 a.m.: 4-H and Open Class baked goods, fresh produce & florals accepted at Exhibit Building. Exhibit Building then closed all day for judging.
6 p.m.: Jr. Rodeo (pre-register Aug. 3 - see above)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
3 to 6 p.m.: Exhibit Building open
4 to 6 p.m.: Jr. Livestock final weigh-in at Livestock Barn 6:15 p.m.: Jr. Livestock mandatory exhibitor meeting, 4-H/FFA livestock judging following
7 p.m.: ATV Rodeo
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
8 a.m.: Hog Market Classes
10 a.m.: Sheep Market Classes
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Exhibit Building open
1 p.m.: Goat Market Classes
3 p.m.: Beef Market Classes
3 p.m.: Open Heifer after Beef Show
3 p.m.: Brown’s Amusements Carnival opens
3 to 5 p.m.: Small Animal Barn open, Small Animal entries accepted
5 to 6 p.m.: Local entertainment at the pavilion
7 p.m.: RMPRA Rodeo, Broken Heart Rodeo Company
Photo by Jaden Sorensen
SANPETE COUNTY FAIR
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
8 a.m.: Swine Showmanship Classes
10 a.m.: Sheep Showmanship 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.: Goat Showmanship Classes
2 p.m.: Open Class Pet Show at the pavilion (18 years old and younger)
3 p.m.: Beef Showmanship Classes
3 p.m.: Brown’s Amusements Carnival opens
4 to 7 p.m.: Fun on the Farm exhibit open
5 p.m.: Doors open for the Demolition Derby
5 to 6 p.m.: Local entertainment at the pavilion
7 p.m.: Demolition Derby
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
7 a.m.: County Commission Breakfast, fairgrounds pavilion, free of charge.
8 a.m.: Livestock buyers breakfast
8 to 10 a.m.: Sign up for Car & Tractor Show
10 a.m.: Sanpete County Junior Livestock Association Auction
10 a.m.: Small Animal Barn open
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 5 p.m.: Fun on the Farm exhibit open
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Exhibit Building open
Noon: Cattleman’s Association Beef Dinner at the pavilion
Noon: Brown’s Amusements Carnival opens
Noon to 2 p.m.: Free swimming with games and activities, Manti City Pool
1 p.m.: Dairy Goat Quality & Showmanship Classes
1 p.m.: Horse Pulling Competition
2 p.m.: Pie Eating Contest at the pavilion (pre-register Aug. 11-16 at 6 p.m. by calling 435-851-0980)
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 & awards
7 p.m.: RMPRA Rodeo, Broken Heart Rodeo Company
MONDAY, AUGUST 25
3 to 5 p.m.: Pick up Exhibit Building items and ribbons
5 p.m.: Livestock Barn cleanup
Photo by Jaden Sorensen
Parade Grand Marshals Susan & Mike Black
Michael Black was born and raised in Spring City, where he still resides with his wife of 37 years, Susan. They both attended North Sanpete High School and married after he returned from a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England. They built a home in Spring City and raised their three girls. Mike was a teacher at Spring City Elementary School and raised turkeys for 20 years, all while working on the family sheep farm.
While teaching, Mike started the music program at the elementary school. The band and choir were invited to play at many different events and special venues, including the malls at Christmastime, the Ephraim City Christmas Parade, Spring City lighting ceremonies and at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City. Many of his band and choir students have gone on to get their teaching degrees and teach music at schools all over the state.
Sue started a preschool in Spring City and taught for 30 years. Helping kids learn and grow has always been a part of their lives.
Mike and Sue have always been involved with livestock and farming. Many of their fond memories of dating include horses. They were leaders of a local 4-H club for many years. They enjoy helping the local county kids understand and learn responsibility as well as a love of animals. Even though they have passed on the leadership of the Spring City Baa-Ram-Ewe sheep club to the next generation, they are still heavily involved with the Sanpete County Fair and the kids in the 4-H program here in Sanpete.
The love of farming, and especially sheep, runs deep in the Black family. Mike is a fifth-generation farmer on his Century Farm. He is proud of the fact that his grandkids, who will be seventh-generation farmers, have inherited his love for this way of life. It is quite the honor to be able to take his sheep herd to their mountain range behind the Horseshoe with his kids and grandchildren and share the same memories and roads that he shared with his dad and grandparents.
Life hasn’t always been easy for Mike and Sue. In March of 2022, Mike was in a farm accident that would change their lives forever. For two weeks, he was the most critical patient in the state of Utah. Against all odds and after losing his right arm, he came home from
the hospital just two months after his accident, taking the sheep to their mountain range and riding his horse in July of that same year. While this accident was lifechanging, Mike hasn’t let his life change too much.
Mike and Sue have always been involved with county and city responsibilities. Currently, Mike is the deputy treasurer for Spring City and chairman of one of Sanpete County’s Mineral Lease Districts. He served on the Sanpete County Fair Board for many years. He has also served as the livestock chairman and continues to help with these activities. He has been president of the Horseshoe Irrigation Company as well as served in other leadership positions and still serves on the board. Sue works at the 4-H office and is involved with the youth and different activities our county offers.
The Blacks are active members of the Church of Jesus Christ and have served for many years in different church positions, mainly working with the youth.
Mike and Sue have three daughters and two son-inlaws: Brittany (Michael) Hooser, Chelsey, and Nichole (Kedrik) Grasteit. They are grandparents to five wonderful kids with another on the way. All of their children still live here in Sanpete and are involved in the family farm, even starting sheep herds of their own. Their love for Sanpete and the county fair run deep, with Mike showing his lambs at the same show he gets to watch his grandkids show in.
Susan & Mike Black
2025 King Cowboy Craig Oberg
Craig Oberg of Ephraim has been named the 2025 Sanpete County King Cowboy.
Craig was born in August 1953 in Brigham City, Utah. At age 2, he moved to southern Utah County, where he grew up in Genola. His father, two uncles and grandfather owned farms there and summered their cattle in the Strawberry Valley.
The highlight of the year was the fall roundup and the four-day cattle drive from Strawberry south up over Sheep Creek and down Spanish Fork Canyon. “We thought we were real cowboys” he said. That shaped his love of the horses he rode, the cattle they worked, the range they ran on and the farms they worked.
Craig got his first horse on Christmas Day at about age 7 and has been riding ever since. He has participated in rodeo events riding barebacks and roping calves. Later, when his boys got old enough, they focused on team roping.
Craig graduated from Payson High School and attended Utah State University. He married Diane Christensen of Ephraim in September 1973 and in 1976 moved to Ephraim. That has been home ever since. He said, “I came to Sanpete when it wasn’t popular and I’m glad I did. Sanpete County has been full of opportunities for us and is a terrific place to raise a family.” They have five children and 19 grandchildren.
Craig Said he has had more occupations than most. From a baker to a butcher, a horse trainer to a contractor and a welder to an inventor. He even drove
truck a little bit.
In 1986 he founded CO Building Systems in Ephraim, which is now in its 39th year of operation. The company has about 100 employees and operates mostly the western United States. Along the way, Craig has been accumulating farm and range land and operates a sizable cattle operation today. He is now in the process of turning it over to the next generation.
“Get the Good Stu ”
Craig Oberg
FORMER SANPETE COUNTY KING COWBOYS
2024: John Roper, Gunnison
2023: Scott Mower, Fairview
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
Fun on the Farm Reading Challenge
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade during the 2024-25 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 January through August of 2025, then bring their completed entry form to the Thursday night (Aug. 21) rodeo grandstand gate to get into the rodeo for free.
An entry form for the Reading Challenge can be found on page 27 of this magazine. Entry forms may also be found online at sanpetecountyfair.net/eventinformation.
Rules for the Reading Challenge are as follows.
RULES
• Open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade during the 2024-25 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 2025 through August 2025.
• 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 (Aug. 21, 2025). 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.
4-H Exhibit Deadlines & Guidelines
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 11:59 P.M.
All 4-H fair exhibit entries must be entered online. 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 435-2833472.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 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.)
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 5 TO 6 P.M.
Fresh produce, baked goods and florals will be accepted at the Exhibit Building.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 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.)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 3 TO 6 P.M.
4-H Exhibit Building open to public.
THURS.-SAT., AUGUST 21-23, 11 A.M. TO 7 P.M.
Exhibit Building open to public.
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 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 2024 fair.
2. All entries must be registered online no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3. Entry tags need to be printed off and attached to each item before checkin. Only online entries will be accepted, and no entries will be accepted after 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 3.
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 ONE 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/Utah4H-Fairbook2025.pdf.
Small Animal Barn Rules & Schedule
4-H and Open Class Small Animal Judging
Thursday, Aug. 21, 6 p.m. - Closed to the public Supervisor: Brandi Reber, 435-201-0423
The small animal barn is getting a remodel this year to welcome more of our “little friends.”
RULES
1. No hay, straw or grass will be allowed in the cages.
2. There is limited space available for waterfowl. Entries are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
3. Only registered 4-H members may enter their 4-H project in the 4-H class.
4. Entries will be accepted from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21. A maximum of $15 per person will be awarded. Awards will be handed out at animal pickup on Saturday, Aug. 23.
5. The animal owner will be responsible to feed their own livestock.
6. All entries will be released Aug. 23 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.
7. Exhibitors are asked to bring feed and water dishes/ bottles for their animals.
8. All judging will be according to The American Standards of Perfection for Rabbits, Pigeons, Chickens, Ducks, Geese and Turkeys.
9. No rabbits under the age of eight weeks will be judged or allowed to be sold.
10. If an owner wishes to sell any animal, that arrangement is solely between owner and buyer. Supervisor will not handle money or arrange sales.
11. 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.
12. All exhibitors are asked to follow best biosecurity practices when taking their animals back home.
DIVISION 1
Rabbits - Open Class and 4-H
All breeds welcome
First place: Blue ribbon - $5
Second place: Red ribbon - $3
Third place: White ribbon
Rosette Ribbons - $5
Classes decided according to entries
DIVISION 2
Pigeons – Open Class and 4-H
All breeds welcome
First place: Blue ribbon - $5
Second place: Red ribbon - $3
Third place: White ribbon
Rosette Ribbons - $5
Classes decided according to entries
DIVISION 3
Chickens – Open Class and 4-H
All breeds welcome
First place: Blue ribbon - $5
Second place: Red ribbon - $3
Third place: White ribbon
Rosette Ribbons - $5
Classes decided according to entries
DIVISION 4
Ducks, Geese, Turkeys and other Fowl - Open Class & 4-H
All breeds welcome
First place: Blue ribbon - $5
Second place: Red ribbon - $3
Third place: White ribbon
Rosette Ribbons - $5
Open Class Exhibit Building Displays
Wednesday, Aug. 20 - Saturday, Aug. 23
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. 20, at 3 p.m. Those who want to enter an exhibit can do so Saturday, Aug. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. (PLEASE SEE RULES BELOW.)
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, 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.
We will be asking exhibitors about volunteering to watch the Exhibit Building for a two-hour block of time. Volunteers can sign up by calling Brandi Reber or sign up at exhibit check in on Aug. 16.
EXHIBIT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, AUG. 16
1 to 3 p.m.: 4-H exhibit entries accepted. 1 to 4 p.m.: Open Class entries will be accepted in the Exhibit Building. This includes all entries except baked goods, fresh flowers and potted plants.
MONDAY, AUG. 18
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. 19
8 to 9 am: 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.: Closed for judging.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20
3 to 6 p.m.: Exhibit Building open for public viewing. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Aug. 21, 22 & 23
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: The Exhibit Building will be open to the public.
MONDAY, AUG. 25
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 435-201-0423 or send someone to pick it up. Those entries not picked up, or for which previous arrangements have 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.
All items must be clean, neat and in new condition. Dirty, dusty items will be sifted by the committee and will not be displayed.
Artwork may only be displayed once at the fair; items cannot be entered multiple years.
Displayed photographs are limited to two per person. Photographs and artwork must be mounted or framed in a way that they can be hung. Frames must have hardware on the back.
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.
Crochet, knit and embroidery items will be displayed on tables or hung when appropriate.
Produce and baked goods must be covered with plastic to discourage flies and to protect the items.
Please visit sanpetecountyfair.net for guidelines for specific categories.
For more information or questions, contact Brandi Reber at 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-ofcounty 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.
Junior Rodeo
Tuesday, August 19 • 6 p.m.
The Sanpete County Fair Junior Rodeo will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, 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. 3, beginning at 6 p.m. at sanpetecountyfair.net (click on “Event Information,” then scroll down to “Junior Rodeo Registration”). Registration will remain open until all slots are full.
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
ATV Rodeo
This year’s ATV Rodeo will offer a night full of fun and entertainment as part of the Sanpete County Fair. The excitement will begin at the fairgrounds arena at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The gates will open at 6 p.m. This event is free for spectators.
There will be barrels and poles racing for any age riding 4-wheelers and motorcycles. For 4-wheelers only, there will be a tire swing and hide race (participants must be 16 years old or older to participate in these two events).
For more information or to register to compete in the ATV Rodeo, visit sanpetecountyfair.net/eventinformation or contact Dustie at 801-310-3293 or sanpetecountyfair@gmail.com.
Carnival
Thursday, August 21: Opens at 3 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 22: Opens at 3 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23: Opens at noon
The 2025 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 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds and operate throughout the evening. The carnival will open at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, and at noon on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Carnival day passes may be purchased for $35 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.
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Country Music Concert: Whitney Lusk
Monday, August 18 • 7 p.m.
Country music artist Whitney Lusk will perform live in concert on Monday, Aug. 18, as part of the 2025 Sanpete County Fair.
The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds Arena, 50 W. 500 North, Manti. Tickets are $11 for all seats. Those purchasing tickets are encouraged to purchase them online at sanpetecountyfair.net prior to the event. Tickets will also be sold at the gate.
Whitney Lusk is a home-grown country artist from Spanish Fork, Utah. This rising country star is sure to grab your attention with her catchy lyrics and phenomenal vocals! Whitney travels from L.A. to Nashville to write songs, perform and promote her music.
She’s opened for country legends Josh Turner, Maddie & Tae, Aaron Watson, Granger Smith, Russel Dickerson,
Billy Currington and many more. She has worked with artists such as Colbie Caillat and John Rzenznick (from the Goo Goo Dolls). She has written with songwriting legends Ronnie Bowman, Sharon Vaughn, Big Al Anderson, Leslie Satcher and Jason Deere.
Fun on the Farm
Friday, August 22, 4 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fun on the Farm is in its 17th year, and we love having you come and visit us and learn more about the importance of agriculture!
Fun on the Farm is a permanent and free 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 by putting on an apron and getting a basket at the first building. They then proceed through other buildings, with each dedicated to a different farm animal. They also gather products (milk, honey, eggs, bacon, fruit or vegetables) as they go.
There are different activities throughout the exhibit like milking a cow, holding a cockroach, branding a cow, carding wool, roping a steer, riding the tractors, etc. Visitors take the products they gather in the buildings, turn them in at the market and get a Fun on the Farm dollar. They then get to spend their dollar at the store for a treat or prize.
Seventeen years ago, in its first year, Fun on the Farm began with eight buildings. Through the years, a market and insect building were added and the exhibit was placed in a permanent spot. New signage, siding on buildings, animal sounds and sidewalks, lawn, sprinklers and fencing have also been added. The plan is to still add a silo and put siding on the rest of the buildings.
Fun on the Farm will be open again this year on Friday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will close before the parade on Saturday and will not reopen, so plan your visit early.
Kids in second grade and under need to be accompanied by an adult at Fun on the Farm. It is
located inside the fairgrounds behind the swimming pool.
This project is run through donations. We have plaques that are displayed with our Bronze, Silver and Gold donors. We are so thankful to our donors; without them; this wouldn’t be possible.
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 towards this project, you can send your donations to: Sanpete County Fair Fun on the Farm, c/o Stacey Carlisle, P.O. Box 357, 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, hats and animals for purchase to helps us run Fun on the Farm in the future. We hope you enjoy your visit to Fun on the Farm! If you have never been, add this event to your calendar now!
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FREE Swim
Saturday, Aug. 23 • Noon to 2 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. 23, from noon to 2 p.m. A variety of games and activities for children will be offered during the free swim event.
The pool is located at 64 W. 500 North in Manti.
Local Entertainment
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. 21 and 22, the entertainment will be presented from 5 to 6 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 23, 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.
Demolition Derby
Friday, Aug. 22 • 7 p.m.
Join in what will surely prove to be the most smashing event of the Sanpete County Fair on Friday, Aug. 22, in the arena at the county fairgrounds as the annual Demolition Derby gets underway. The action will begin at 7 p.m. that evening. Tickets are $16 for grandstand seating and $11 for general admission (kids 2 and younger are free). Tickets can be purchased online at sanpetecountyfair.net.
This bold tradition continues with local drivers competing with those from out of the area for thousands of dollars 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, actionfilled night is sure to be big, bad and fast!
The top drivers in each full-size car heat will compete during the main event. Those who haven’t made it into the main event will have one final opportunity to earn their way in during the grudge match.
Drivers must follow rules found online at the Sanpete County Fair website at sanpetecountyfair.net and sign a waiver prior to the event. Those under 18 must have parental consent. There is a $50 fee to enter.
For full Demolition Derby rules, visit sanpetecountyfair.net/event-information.
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2025 Sanpete County Fair Demolition Derby Entry Form
Friday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m.
Inspections: 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Driver Name:__________________________________________ Age:______________
Address:___________________________________ City:________________________
State:________________ Zip Code: ____________ Phone #:_____________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________
Please circle the entry type below. Entry fee is $50. Separate entry form and additional entry fee due for each vehicle entered. Entry form and registration fee required for participation. Please mark or circle one.
Full-size car: Light Medium Heavy
Mini Truck
Car Number: ______________________________ Year of Vehicle: ______________________
Make: _______________________________ Model: __________________________________
Shirt Sizes: Driver ________________
Driver plus 2 pit passes will be assessed with the entry fee. Each driver that makes it through tech will be able to purchase 2 extra pit passes after inspection for $20 each.
Pit passes will NOT be sold to the general public, only to drivers with event vehicles.
The undersigned, being of adult age, and in consideration of his/her participation in the Sanpete County Fair Demolition Derby, does expressly assume all risks and hazards from the sponsors, officials, employees, and other participants from any claim arising out of any injury to him/her or any injury to person or property caused by the undersigned.
Signature of Participant __________________________________ Date: _________________
I have read, understand and agree to abide by all rules set forth by the Sanpete County Fair Committee. Judges decision is FINAL. Any arguing with a judge by a driver, pit crew or family member may result in immediate disqualification and prize money forfeited.
If driver is under age 18, please have parent sign waiver.
SANPETE COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY RELEASE FORM PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION FOR MINOR
Driver’s Name: _________________________________________________________________
We, the parents of the above named applicant driver, hereby give him/her permission to participate in the Sanpete County Fair Demolition Derby.
Parent/Guardian signature: _______________________________ Date: _________________
Mail entry forms to: Sanpete County Fair, P.O. Box 357, Manti, UT 84642
Please make checks payable to: Sanpete County Fair
Open Class Pet Show
Friday, Aug. 22 • 2 p.m.
The Sanpete County Fair’s 45th Annual Open Class Pet Show will be held at the fairgrounds pavilion at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22. 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.
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Car Show
The 2025 Sanpete County Fair Car Show, scheduled for Aug. 23, will be held on the south side of the fairgrounds near the pavilion. Registration and set up will be conducted from 8 to 10 a.m. The car show will then 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, ATV’s and special interest vehicles. All years, makes and models are welcome. Registration for each entry includes a T-shirt and a dash plaque. Additional T-shirts can be ordered early for $15 or purchased at the show for $18. Hats will also be available for $20 if purchased early or at the car show.
Early registration (by Aug. 13) will be $20 for the first entry and $15 for additional entries registered in the same name. Entries registered on Aug. 14 and later will be $25 for the first entry and $20 for each additional entries in the same name. Registration can be completed using the form included in this magazine on page 55 or online at sanpetecountyfair.net/event-
information.
Those who wish to use a physical form can return it to Neda Pyper in the Sanpete County recorder’s office or mail it to Sanpete county Fair Car Show, C/O Steve Pyper, P.O. Box 163, Manti, Utah 84642. For any additional questions or information, contact Steve Pyper at 435-851-4556.
2025 Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association RODEO
THURSDAY & SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 & 23
Stock Contractor: Broken Heart Rodeo
Announcer: Monroe Magnuson
Specialty Act: Felix Santana
Barrel Man: Danger Dave Whitmoyer
Rodeo Event Chairs: Dell and Jill Jensen
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Photo by Jaden Sorensen
Photo by Jaden Sorensen
Photo by Jaden Sorensen
Photo by Jaden Sorensen
Photo by Jaden Sorensen
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.
Stock Contractor: Broken Heart Rodeo Company
It all started more than 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.
The company has produced an enviable resume of success. Its stock has won many Top Stock Awards in the Intermountain Professional Rodeo Association (IMPRA) and the Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association (RMPRA).
Ben German has also been named “Stock Contractor
of the Year” in both associations. He has sent stock to the National Finals Rodeo, Wilderness Circuit Finals and Nevada State High School Finals and has been the stock contractor at the Utah State High School Finals.
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.
In the spring of 2008, Broken Heart Rodeo teamed up with Circle J Rodeo to start the new Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association.
The German family would like to thank everyone, from sponsors to chute help, for making their rodeos possible. Now, after more than 30 years of experience managing bucking stock and rodeo production, the Broken Heart rodeos are the place to be to expect something exceptional.
Rodeo Specialty Act: Felix Santana
This year’s specialty act at the Sanpete County Fair Rodeo will be Felix Santana and his famous Friesian Stallions. The rodeo will be held on Thursday and Saturday, Aug. 21 and 23, at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds, 500 N. State, Manti.
Felix Santana was born into a ranching and farming family. He grew up surrounded by hardy horses and skilled horsemen. It was this multi-generational background that fueled his passion to take the reins and make them his own.
As a teenager, Felix found his passion in “alta escuela” training, which is similar to what they train in at the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. After years of work and study under several trainers, he developed his own training style, implementing preferred techniques while maintaining a strong family tradition and morale.
Felix’s style of training develops a “well-rounded horse,” meaning a horse that has a solid foundation with versatile skills and then translating those skills into a specific career tailored to each individual horse.
While working horses in Washington, Felix went into a partnership on a Friesian stallion named Bandido. One day, his partner received a phone call from Gary Young inquiring about their available horses. Within a week, Gary and his sons were visiting Felix with great interest. Three weeks later, Felix delivered Bandido to the Young Living Lavender Farm in Mona.
Felix stayed at the farm for two days to train Gary on how to care for his first Friesian horse. During his stay, they grew a friendship and bond. Conversations about Gary’s future plans for Friesians at the farm developed, and the idea of reaching out to a new demographic in
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the equine community formed. Gary found Felix to be an essential member of his farm, and Felix joined Gary in a shared vision and shared goals.
Felix refined his education on the Friesian horse breed while training in Holland and became certified in horse reproduction. Now, the Young Living Friesian Department has a fully functioning reproduction program. All of the achievements of the Friesian Department, pioneered by Felix Santana, have been in honor of Gary Young’s vision and will continue to carry on his name.
Rodeo Barrel Man: Danger Dave Whitmoyer
Rodeo fans deserve the best in rodeo entertainment, and Danger
Dave Whitmoyer’s act brings it! Dave’s highly energetic slapstick style of entertainment includes fun crowd interaction, occasional revivals tipping the hat to past rodeo entertainers, and a fluid, comedic freestyle sort of ad libbing that works well for a traveling show, ensuring every audience enjoys a unique performance that they’re unlikely to experience at any other rodeo!
Dave’s alma mater is Carroll College, for whom he was a star football player (so he brings to the arena a good arm for throwing swag). After college, he attended a Sankey Rodeo school in Kansas and fought bulls for a while, gradually moving into clowning over time. His honors include being a 2024 PRCA Comedy Act of the Year Nominee, a 2024 Coors Man in the Can Nominee and a 2017 Top 5 PRCA Comedy Act of the Year.
Dave and his wife, Kelly, live on a small farm in the
Bitterroot Valley where they are raising two lovely young ladies as well as a small herd of cows and a variety of other farm animals. As native Montanans, they love the western way of life and are handing down to their daughters the values of their western heritage and love of the land. When David is not touring the country entertaining at events, he and the family love to ride horses, hunt, enjoy the lakes of Montana and visit family around the country.
Sanpete County Rodeo: Sweetheart & Princess Tryouts
SANPETE COUNTY FAIR COWBOY SWEETHEARTS!
NEW THIS YEAR!
The Sanpete County Rodeo Sweetheart and Princess tryouts are now being held in conjunction with the fair. Tryouts will take place Saturday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds in Manti. Age groups will be: Princess, 8 to 13; Sweetheart, 14 to 19.
Contestants will be required to perform a set reining pattern, carry a flag (Sweetheart group only), a “Wow the Crowd” performance and an interview. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The audience will vote on the “Wow the Crowd,” so come out and support these amazing cowgirls.
Deadline to register is Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. For more information, please email or call Cheryl Swapp at cherylswapp@gmail.com or 435-609-9019 or call Shaylee Freeze at 435-262-7562.
2025 Jr. Livestock Show & Sale
August 21-23
The Sanpete County Junior Livestock Show and Sale will be held Aug. 21 through 23 as part of the 2025 Sanpete County Fair.
The Junior Livestock Show and Sale is a great agricultural education program for youth ages 8-18 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 at least 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 quality 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. 21. 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 on this day.
On Friday, Aug. 22, 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. 23, where members of the community and local businesses can purchase or contribute a donation to purchase a livestock project animal. The livestock are then processed at local meat processing facilities 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 education experience.
The 2025 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.
2024 Jr. Livestock Show Winners
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Goat Kambree Barker
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Lamb Paige Otten
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Beef Tuf Barker
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Swine Tuf Barker
Grand Champion Dairy Goat Doe Paige Zanocco
Grand Champion Dairy Goat Kid Paige Zanocco
Grand Champion Market Goat Kelsha Coates - Purchased by State Bank of Southern Utah
Grand Champion Market Lamb Kelsha Coates - Purchased by Beck Family Farms
Grand Champion Market Swine Trace Anderson - Purchased by Summit Line Construction
Grand Overall Dairy Goat Showman ChloeeLynn Mann
Grand Overall Goat Showman Wyatt Mann
Grand Overall Lamb Showman Paige Otten
Grand Overall Swine Showman Rawlee Coates
Grand Champion Market Beef Nicole Otten - Purchased by Despain’s Livestock & Campo Rio
Grand Overall Beef Showman Hadlie Faatz
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Beef Hadlie Faatz
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Goat Gentry Hooper
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Lamb Clayton Lister
Reserve Champion Dairy Goat Kid Bailee Jaques
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Horse Pulling Competition
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.
The event will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, 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 gear. Horse owners try to make it an educational as well as an entertaining experience.
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, Aug 23 • 2 p.m.
Prepare now for the annual pie-eating contest to be held Saturday, Aug. 23, 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 PieEating 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. 11 and continue through Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. To pre-register, call 435-851-0980.
Registered contestants should arrive at the pavilion by 1:45 p.m. the day of the event for final registration.
Mammoth Parade
Saturday, August. 23
5 p.m.
The Sanpete County Fair Mammoth Parade, led by Susan and Mike Black as grand marshals and Craig Oberg as the 2025 Sanpete County King Cowboy, will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, and travel along Main Street in Manti.
Lineup will begin at 4:30 p.m. that afternoon at 500 S. Main in Manti. To register an entry in the parade, go to sanpetecountyfair.net/event-information.
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Outdoors or indoors, sports- or arts-related, adventurous or relaxing — all this and more is available in Sanpete County. After the fair, experience some of the other amazing things there are to see and do here.
SKYLINE CIRCUIT RIDE
August 18-19
The Skyline Circuit Ride is a two-day event with participants riding their UTVs on the Skyline Drive. Starting at the summit of a canyon just east of Fairview, you’ll follow the Skyline Drive through stunning terrain and spectacular views before arriving in Ephraim as dusk falls. You’ll spend the evening in your hotel
(you book your own lodging), then spend a second day discovering the unique magic of Utah’s backcountry. Registration is $20 per machine (passengers ride free of charge). For more information and to register to participate, scan the QR code.
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FARMER’S 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.
ASSIST THOSE IN NEED
Help feed your neighbors by donating to the Sanpete Pantry, a food pantry dedicated to helping those who are struggling financially in Sanpete County. The organization’s mission is to provide an opportunity for those in need to obtain food and other resources and at no cost to them while involving the community in a way that inspires them to serve their neighbors with empathy, respect and compassion.
Sanpete Pantry is located at 1080 Blackhawk Blvd. in Mt. Pleasant. Those needing its assistance can visit the pantry on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 1 and 3:30 p.m. The pantry also performs Mobile Food Drops in various locations throughout the county. The schedule for Mobile Food Drops can be viewed on the pantry’s Facebook page.
Additionally, the pantry offers its Kid Pack program, which has a goal to ensure every child has enough food to last through the weekend when they can’t rely on school lunches.
Financial donations to support the pantry can be made on the Sanpete Pantry’s website (scan the QR code). Residents can also sign up there to volunteer at the pantry. For more information, call the pantry at (435) 462-3006 or send an email to contact@ sanpetepantry.org.
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SPRING CITY ARTS PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
August 23-30
The 19th 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. 23 to 29 in Sanpete County, with the winners announced on Aug. 29. On Saturday, Aug. 30, the event will be open to the public - with attendees invited to view the art, visit the studios of local artists and perhaps take home a piece or two. For more details, visit springcityarts.org or scan the QR code.
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SUNDER CREEK FARMS PUMPKIN PATCH & CORN MAZE
Each fall, Sunder Creek Farms offers a pumpkin patch and corn mazel for the public to enjoy. The fun begins in late September and continues through October. Activities include pumpkin picking, a tube slide, a farm train, yard games, a giant slide, an animal exhibit and more.
All activities are included with price of admission. Cost is $6 per person (2 and under are free). Pumpkins, face painting and concessions are sold separately. Sunder Creek Farms is located on Hwy. 117 between Highways 132 and 89 in Chester.
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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.
Photo courtesy of Snow College
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GUNNISON GUT CHECK
September 7-13
The Gunnison Gut Check is a hike/ walk 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.
A variety of categories will be available to suit all skill levels. There will also be individual and team categories.
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. To register or for more information, scan the QR code.
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WALK, RUN, AS ONE 5K & FUN RUN
September 10
Snow College and Black Canyon CrossFit invites all to walk or run for a cause: building community and connection and raising awareness of suicide prevention resources available in Sanpete County. This evening race will begin and end at the Snow College Practice Field, 260 E. 100 North, Ephraim. To enter, visit raceentry.com or scan the QR code.
STROLLER STRUT 5K RACE
September 16
The Stroller Strut 5K is a familyfriendly event that combines fitness and fun. This event is designed to include the entire family; not only will there be awards for those who cross the finish line first, but there will also be prizes for those who compete the run while pushing a single stroller, double stroller or three-plus stroller. This event will begin and end at the Ephraim Senior Citizens Center, 85 N. 100 West. To register, visit raceentry.com or scan the QR code.
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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
Fountain Green DUP Museum & Tithing Office: 10 S. State, Fountain Green. (435) 851-9448
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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SNOW COLLEGE PLANETARIUM
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