Utah Valley City Celebrations June 2016

2016 City Celebrations Pony Express Days | Art City Days | Saratoga Splash Days | Orem Summerfest | Strawberry Days | Lehi Roundup

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or more than 70 years, Lehi has been honoring its heritage during the last full week of June with the Round-Up celebration.

The Lehi Round-up name was coined by Ethel Hunger, as part of a contest to name the city celebration. The title honors the farm and ranch legacy of Lehi pioneers, according to festival organizers.

That year, just months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Lehi’s mayor and city council formed a civic improvement association, and that group was tasked to start a city celebration. A volunteer committee still organizes and runs the annual festival.

Though city leaders formed the committee to start and run the city celebration in 1941, the rodeo had been a part of the city for several years before that. It started in

1937 and celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2012. To celebrate that anniversary, cowboys and cowgirls drove cattle down Main Street as part of the Round-up, just like they did in 1937.

The Lehi Round-up Rodeo is a three-night event and a major stop on the Wilderness Circuit for professional cowboys and cowgirls.

There’s also the stock parade on the Thursday night of the festival, miniature float parade on Friday night and a grand parade Saturday morning.

The miniature parade features mostly children, who are riding on elaborately designed and decorated tiny floats, or walking alongside the floats, designed by local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wards. There also are people riding horses and other parade staples.

For more information about this year’s Round-up go to https:// www.lehi-ut.gov/roundup.

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Above right, a farm-themed float begins its route in Lehi’s Round-Up Miniature Parade near Wines Park on Friday evening, June 27, 2014.

LEHI ROUND-UP SCHEDULE SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Lehi Round up 10K/5K/Kid’s Mile When: 7:30 a.m. 10K start, 7:45 a.m. 5K start, 8 a.m. Kid’s Mile start Where: Lehi High School, 180 N. 500 East Register: Pick up packets on Friday, June 17 at Lehi High School and online at https:// www.raceentry.com/races/ lehi-round-up/2016/register Doubles Tennis Tournament When: 8 a.m.

Where: Lehi High School tennis courts Info: (385) 201-2000 Princess Party When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Lehi Legacy Center, 123 N. Center Street Info: Pre-registration is required

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Baby Contest When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Legacy Center Cost: $5 entry fee Free Admission to Hutchings Museum When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 55 N. Center St. Outdoor Movie, “Minions” When: 9 p.m.

Where: Vets Ball Park, 850 W Main St.

Cost: Free

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Cowboy Classic Golf Tournament, hosted by the Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce When: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Where: Fox Hollow Golf Club, 1400 N. 200 East, American Fork Cost: $400 per 4-man team.

Bird Show When: 12 and 3 p.m.

Where: Outside the Hutchings Museum Western BBQ and entertainment When: 4:30-7 p.m.

Where: Wines Park Cost: $4 per plate Comedy Night featuring Party Rock Project When: 8 p.m.

Where: Lehi High School Auditorium, 180 N. 500 East

THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Reptile Show When: Noon and 3 p.m.

Where: Hutchings Museum Stock Parade When: 6 p.m.

Where: Starts and Wines Park and ends at Rodeo Grounds, 105 N. 500 West PRCA Rodeo When: 8 p.m.

Where: Lehi Rodeo Grounds Tickets: http://www. lehirodeo.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Arts and Crafts Fair When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Wines Park Miniature Parade When: 6 p.m.

Where: Starts at Wines Park and ends at Lehi High School

PRCA Rodeo When: 8 p.m.

Where: Lehi Rodeo Grounds Tickets: http://www. lehirodeo.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Chuck Wagon Breakfast When: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Where: Wines Park Cost: $5 per plate, proceeds benefit Lehi High School Booster Club Grand Parade When: 10 a.m.

Where: Begins at Wines Park and ends at Lehi High School.

Family Fun Day, Arts and Crafts Fair When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Wines Park Cost: $5 bracelets include bounce houses, face painting and train rides. Petting zoo is an additional charge, with proceeds benefiting the Lehi High FFA. Horseshoe Tournament When: 1 p.m.

Where: Lehi Sports Park, 2000 W. 700 South Cost: Free for Lehi residents PRCA Rodeo When: 8 p.m.

Where: Lehi Rodeo Grounds Tickets: http://www. lehirodeo.com Family Dirt Dance When: Immediately following the rodeo Where: Lehi Rodeo Grounds The Lehi Arts Center, 685 N. Center St., will feature an Art Show Monday thru Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Strawberry Days schedule June 11 Car Show (Downtown Park) Where: 200 W. Main St. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Firefighters Pancake Breakfast Where: (Fire Station) 92 E. 100 South When: 7 a.m.-10 a.m.

June 12 Concert in the Park—“Utah Children’s Choir” Where: PG Community Center, 547 S. Locust Ave. When: 7 p.m.

June 13 Pirate “Viking” Party Session 1 Where: PG Community Center, 547 S. Locust Ave. When: 10 a.m.-Noon Pirate “Viking” Party Session 2 Where: PG

Community Center, 547 S. Locust Ave. When: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Free Family Swim Where: Veteran’s Memorial Pool, 300 S. Locust Ave. When: 1 p.m.-8 p.m.

4th/5th/6th Grade Relay Race Where: PG high school track When: 5 p.m.

Garden Tour Where: Maps available at PG City Offices and PG Library When: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

June 14 Children’s Art & Photography Show Where: Community Center, 547 S. Locust Ave. When: Regular business hours

Strawberry Days Concert “Johnny and the Rebels” Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 300 S. Locust Ave. When: 7 p.m.

Zumba Night Where: Community Center Parking Lot, 547 S. Locust Ave. When: 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

June 15

Center, 547 S. Locust Ave. When: See website for times Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Tours Where: Pioneer Museum, 55 S. 100 East When: 1-5 p.m.

Boutique Where: Old Community Center, 41 E. 200 South When: 6-9 p.m.

Grounds, 200 S. State St. When: 7 p.m.

PRCA Rodeo Where: Rodeo Grounds, 200 S. State St. When: 8 p.m.

City of Fun Carnival Where: Downtown Park, 200 S. Main St. When: 4-11 p.m.

June 16

Princess Party Session 2 Where: PG Community Center, 547 S. Locust Ave. When: 12:30-2:30 p.m.

City of Fun Carnival Where: Downtown Park, 200 S. Main St. When: Noon-11 p.m.

Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Tours Where: Pioneer Museum, 55 S. 100 East When: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Regency Author Tea Party (The Bungalow) Where: 235 S. 100 West When: Noon Pre-Rodeo Entertainment Mutton Bustin’ Where: Rodeo Grounds, 200 S. State St. When: 7 p.m.

PRCA Rodeo Where: Rodeo Grounds, 200 S.

Pickleball Tournament Where: Community Center, 547 S. Locust Ave. When: 2-10 p.m.

Children’s Art & Photography Show Where: Community Center, 547 S. Locust Ave. When: Regular business hours

Children’s Parade— Ages 3-11 Where: East side of PG pool, 300 S. Locust Ave. When: 5: p.m.

Children’s Art & Photography Show Where: Community Center, 547 S. Locust Ave. When: Regular business hours

Pre-Rodeo Entertainment Mutton Bustin’ Where: Rodeo

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Boutique Where: Old Community Center, 41 E. 200 South When: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Golf Tournament Where: Fox Hollow Golf Course, American Fork When: 8:00 a.m.

Baby Contest Where: Community

547 S. Locust Ave. When: 10 a.m.-noon

June 17 Huck Finn Day Where: Community Center, 547 S. Locust Ave. When: 9 a.m.-Noon Show Off Your Pet Where: PG Community Center, 547 S. Locust Ave. When: 10 a.m.-Noon Pie Eating Contest Where: Rose Garden Park, east of fire station When: 5 p.m.

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Pleasant Grove: where victory is sweet J’Nel Wright Special to the Herald

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t one time, Pleasant Grove was filled with strawberry fields.

Strawberries were the economic mainstay of this town, and when the fruit was harvested, the early residents would celebrate with a neighborhood party.

By 1921, Strawberry Days became a lasting tradition in this area and remains the longest continually running event in Utah. Today’s celebration includes a carnival, food, 5K race, grand parade and many other events.

However, when pioneers first settled this valley, life was far from pleasant. In truth, tangles with the Ute Indian tribe, who first inhabited this area, inspired a different name for this town — Battle Creek.

Early settlers were likely feeling like they were on the battlefront from all sides.

From hostile neighbors, theft,

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Avery Boren, 6, eats her cup of strawberries and cream, a Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days tradition, at the community center in Pleasant Grove on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. famine, pests, harsh weather conditions and the typical hardships that often go with settling an

undeveloped area, the earliest residents of Pleasant Grove, as it would be officially renamed about 1855,

remain a symbol of determination and unshakable faith that shines through in its residents today.

The cornerstone of the festivities today is the ruby red strawberry; a symbol beheld with reverence and optimism when the Strawberry Days royal court presents them to the city council on the first day of the celebration. It symbolizes a time of economic strength and endurance when strawberry fields covered this land.

For the 623 residents who settled this land, it would be satisfying to know their tenacity now boasts a population exceeding 33,000 people living on the land they farmed.

The legacy that rests on the success of a humble strawberry makes that victory over hardship truly sweet, indeed.

For more information on the upcoming events for Strawberry Days 2016 visit www.strawberrydays.org.

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Dancers from the School of Performing Arts perform at City Center Park in Orem on Friday, June 13, 2014.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 National Day of Prayer event — an interfaith night of scripture, prayer, and music When: 7 p.m.

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didn’t have room. We’ll have over 50 businesses in the park this year.”

Scera Park will host the business showcase, kids crafts, military vehicle showcase, car show, kids games, food trucks and water ride.

City Center Park will have the boutique, entertainment, carnival, food booths, city booths, pancake breakfast and fireworks.

Orem High School’s got the Jimmer All-Together Shootout fundraiser for the All-Together Playground and the Baby Contest.

Besides adding more venues, Summerfest organizers added more days

this year. In the past, it’s been a twoday event, but this year has events from June 7-11.

There will be a National Day of Prayer event on June 7, Stories in the Park on June 8, and the carnival starts on the evening of June 9. Events start at noon Friday at both parks, and Saturday is full of fun at the parks, with the parade and fireworks Saturday night.

Horn said she loves Summerfest because it involves families and community.

“You can take your kids,” she said.

“Orem really tries to involve the community as far as local entertainment and giving time on the stage. And now we’ve made adjustments to incorporate businesses.”

For more information about Summerfest go to summerfest.orem.org.

Stories in the Park with Bill Harley and Tim Lowry When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Scera Shell Amphitheater, 699 S. State St. Cost: $5 per person

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Family Carnival Night When: 5 p.m.

Where: City Center Park, 200 E. 100 North Cost: Rides are $1

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 City Center Park (200 E. 100 North) events 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Boutique Noon: Entertainment starts Noon-10 p.m.: Carnival Noon-10 p.m.: Food booths

Noon-8 p.m.: City booths at City Park Scera Park (600 S. State St.) events Noon-7 p.m.: Business showcase Noon-7 p.m.: Military vehicle showcase Noon-7 p.m.: Food trucks Noon-7 p.m.: Water ride, kid games Noon-8 p.m.: City booths 2-4 p.m.: Free kid crafts Jimmer Shootout Fundraiser When: 6-8 p.m.

Where: Orem High School, 175 S .400 East Gentri concert When: 8:30-10 p.m.

Where: City Center Park, 200 E. 100 North

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Baby Contest When: 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: Orem High School, 175 S. 400 East.

City Center Park events 8-10 a.m.: Pancake breakfast 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Boutique 10 a.m.: Entertainment starts 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Carnival 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Food booths 10 a.m.-8 p.m.: City booths Scera Park events 10 a.m.-7 p.m.: Business showcase 10 a.m.-7 p.m.: Military vehicle showcase 10 a.m.-7 p.m.: Water ride, kid games 11 a.m.-7 p.m.: Food trucks Noon-3:30 p.m.: Free kid crafts Car Show When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Scera Park Grand Parade When: 7-9 p.m.

Where: Beginning at City Center Park Fireworks When: 10-11 p.m.

Where: City Center Park

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or many years, Orem Summerfest has signaled the start of summer for Orem residents with a celebration in City Center Park — which meant a packed park, lots of traffic in the area and people walking for blocks and blocks and blocks from the nearest available parking.

This year that’s changing.

“We’ve outgrown the park,” said Teresa Horn, Summerfest chairwoman.

This year, Summerfest will be split between City Center Park, at 200 E. 100 North; Scera Park, at 600 S. State St.; and Orem High School, which is between the two parks, at 175 S. 400 East.

“We have made it a little bit bigger, so we have moved to the Scera Park,” Horn said. “We added a business showcase that’s new this year. Businesses always wanted to be part of Summerfest, but we MARIO RUIZ, Daily Herald

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Darby Standing, 12, left, and Alexia Meyer, 13, ride the Ferris wheel at Orem Summerfest on Friday, June 13, 2008.

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Splash Days soaked in tradition J’Nel Wright SPECIAL TO THE HERALD

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aratoga Springs is proof that if you build it, people will come.

While the city itself is relatively new to the Wasatch Front — it was incorporated in 1997 and made into a city in 2001 — its grandfather, the 19th-century aquatic “Shangri-la of the West” known as Saratoga Springs, hosted generations of water enthusiasts until the early 1990s.

In 1884, former farmer-turnedentrepreneur John Beck built Beck’s Saratoga Springs as a haven that welcomed families from all areas to soak in the natural hot-springs pools and enjoy a variety of amusement park activities.

At the height of its success in the 1950s, Saratoga Springs boasted a Ferris wheel, a miniature train, a merry-go-round, airplane swings and a large slide for the pool, among other attractions. It has been

reported that at one point there were 35 rides, an arcade and a miniature golf course.

The amusement park closed in 1993, and the hot springs are no longer accessible to the public. But the tradition of family fun and the area’s fascination with wild water activities continues.

The natural wonder that established this area still flows freely as the Saratoga Splash Days celebration. Every year, residents pay homage to the hot springs that brought them together as a community with a parade, water activities, concerts and other family activities.

Despite being one of the fastestgrowing cities in the nation, residents of Saratoga Springs bask in the small-town charm that first attracted waves of fans 132 years ago. These days, what started as a friendly neighborhood block party is now a huge week-long celebration.

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Above right, children react as firefighters from the Saratoga Springs Fire Department begin to spray water on them using the firetruck deck gun during the Saratoga Splash Bash in Saratoga Springs in this file photo from 2013.

Saratoga Splash Days schedule MONDAY, JUNE 6

Food Truck Roundup When: 5-9 p.m.

Where: Neptune Park 4thannual Chalk, Walk and Boogie!

When: Registration begins at 6 p.m., Awards at 8:20 p.m.

Where: Neptune Park Info: Presented by Bank of American Fork Saratoga Springs Orchestra Summer Concert When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Neptune Park Info: The orchestra will perform “Viva La Vida,” songs from “Lord of The Rings,” “Star Wars” and much more!

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Saratoga Springs Library Summer Reading Kickoff!

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Neptune Park Info: You do not have to be registered for the Summer Reading Program to attend this event. There will be no registration for the summer reading program at this event.

The Friends of the Library Book Sale When: Noon-4 p.m.

Where: Basement of the Bank of American Fork Wild Wonders Animal Show When: 7 p.m.

Where: Neptune Park

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

Saratoga Splash Bash When: 3 p.m.

Where: Sunrise Meadows Park Info: Bring your water guns, wear your swimsuit and prepare to get wet!

Parents are responsible for their own children.

Kids play at their own risk. Sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Fire Department.

The All In Foundation Quest through Saratoga When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Neptune Park, meet at Neptune Park at 7:30 to get instructions and your clues!

Info: Pre-registration closes June 5

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Family Picnic in the Park When: 6 p.m.

Where: Neptune Park Info: “Ready, Set....

Tailgate!” Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite team shirt.

Bring your own dinner or purchase dinner from one of our food vendors.

Roll Film! It’s Movie Night When: about 9:15 pm Where: Neptune Park

THURSDAY, JUNE 9-SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Saratoga Splash Days Carnival When: 4-10 p.m.

Thursday-Friday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday Where: Neptune Park

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Baby Contest When: 10-11:30 a.m.

Where: Neptune Park (The Award Ceremony and Raffle will be held on the stage at Neptune Park at 11:30 am) Cost: $5 Info: Please come 10 minutes before your category’s start time

— 10 a.m. for ages 0-12 months; 10:30 a.m. for 13-36 months.

The Party Crashers Concert When: 8 p.m.

Where: Neptune Park Fireworks When: Immediately following Party Crashers concert Where: Neptune Park

FRIDAY, JUNE 10-SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Saratoga Splash Days Boutique When: 5-9 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Co-ed Grass Volleyball Tournament When: 8 a.m.

Where: Neptune Park Men’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament When: 8 a.m.

Where: Neptune Park Grand Parade When: 10 a.m.

Where: Traveling south on 800 West until 400 North where it will travel east past Neptune Park and then south at Thunder Boulevard, ending at Westlake High School.

Saratoga Splash Car Show When: Noon-4 p.m.

Where: Neptune Park Info: Registrations begins at noon, judging at 1 p.m., winners announced at 3 p.m.

For a complete guide on upcoming Splash Days celebration events visit www. saratogaspringscity. com.

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Art plays a key role in Springville history J’Nel Wright SPECIAL TO THE HERALD

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t isn’t often that one sees the impact of a well-intentioned gesture evolve into an expanding city tradition.

But that is precisely what happened in 1903 when the generosity of two renowned artists planted a seed that sprung into an art culture.

Cyrus E. Dallin, best known for his sculpture of Paul Revere, and well-known impressionistic landscape artist John Hafen had concerns that art was getting sequestered to a dark corner in area schools. In an effort to ignite interest in their industry, both men decided to donate two of their works to Springville High School.

In 1907, local Utah artists such as James T. Fairbanks, James T. Harwood and Mahonri M. Young furthered the cause by contributing works on their own to the high school. The kind donations of these men ingrained in the students of Springville High School an appreciation for creativity and artistic expression, which resulted in the student body generating funds to purchase art pieces to form a collection of their own.

The most notable fundraiser was the “Art Queen” competition. Each student would pay one penny per vote. The girl with the most votes

was crowned Springville High School’s Art Queen, and the money was used to purchase artwork for the emerging museum.

By 1937, Springville City played host to Utah’s first art museum, and the connection with art was secured. Utah’s “Art City” is home to The Springville Museum of Art, which houses a permanent collection spanning 150 years worth of local contemporary art, 20th century Soviet realist art and American art.

Springville City is also proud to host the annual Art City Days that attracts thousands of art lovers and general lovers of fun to enjoy the carnival, fireworks, the grand parade, a 5K race, food of all shapes and flavors, and the uplifting (literally) BalloonFest, among many other events. This year’s Art City Days will begin June 4 and end June 11.

As a city, Springville has come a long way from its humble beginnings as the Hobble Creek homestead for some of the area’s early settlers and their horses, but if one could paint a picture of a place that promotes positive cultural values, creative expression, and celebrates the artistic beauty of life — welcome to Springville.

For events information for the upcoming Springville Art City Days visit www.springville.org/art-citydays.

ART CITY DAYS SCHEDULE JUNE 4 Family 5K Fun Run Where: SHS — Arts Park When: 6:30 a.m.

Rodeo Where: Hobble Creek Riding Club, Springville Arena When: 6:30 pm Talent Festival Where: Arts Park When: 7 p.m.

JUNE 6 Eye Spy Photo Hunt Where: Citywide, clues posted online Teddy Bear Tea Party Library When: Various times Rubber Ducky Dunk ‘n’ Dive Where: Community Pool When: 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Cost: $8/family Movie — The Good Dinosaur Where: Arts Park When: Dusk

JUNE 6-10 Medallion Treasure Hunt Where: Citywide, new clues daily Baby Photo Contest Where: Civic Center Foyer, public voting

JUNE 8-10 Library Book Sale Where: Springville Library

JUNE 8-11 Carnival, Food & Vendor Booths, Craft Boutique Where: Civic Center Park

Volleyball Tournament Where: Bartholomew Park

50 S. Main St. When: 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

Fireman’s Breakfast Where: Fire Station When: 7 a.m.-10 a.m.

Teen Movie — Captain Phillips Where: Bartholomew Park When: Dusk

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Fun-A-Rama Where: Arts Park When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Battle of the Bands Where: UAMPS Stage, 50 S. Main St. When: 7 p.m.

3 on 3 Basketball Where: Springville High School main gym When: 5:30 p.m.

Teen Ultimate Board Game Challenge Where: Cherry Creek North Gym When: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

JUNE 10-11 Hot Air Balloon Fest Where: Cherry Creek, 500 S. 200 East When: 6 a.m.

Quilt Show Where: 443 S. 200 East When: 10 a.m.

JUNE 10 Children’s Parade Where: Grant School When: 10 a.m.

Children’s Art Festival Where: Springville Museum of Art When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Local Entertainment Where: UAMPS Stage,

Grand Parade Where: 400 South and Main Street When: 10 a.m.

Car Show Where: 587 South Main St. When: 11 a.m.

Motorcycle Show Where: 1715 W. 500 South When: 11 a.m.

National Guard Armory Open House Where: 125 S. 700 East When: Noon-3 p.m.

DUP Pioneer Museum Where: 175 S. Main St. When: 1 p.m.-4 pm Local Entertainment Where: UAMPS Stage, 50 S. Main St. When: 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

Duct Tape Regatta Where: Bartholomew Park When: 1:30 p.m.

Concert — Jim Witter’s Piano Men Where: Arts Park When: 8 p.m.

Fireworks Where: Arts Park When: 10 p.m.

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Mandy Snyder crosses the finish line for Team Snyder during the Duct Tape Regatta on Saturday, June 13, 2015.

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Pony Express Days brings new meaning to ‘horse power’ J’Nel Wright SPECIAL TO THE HERALD

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very year brings new twists on old traditions during the annual Pony Express Days.

As we have watched this community evolve from its humble beginnings as a resting point for the Pony Express to a thriving area supporting an expanding population, the idea of horse power has changed along with it.

On May 27, 28 and 30, Eagle Mountain invites fans young and old to whoop it up at the Pony Express Rodeo, a true Utah County favorite in these parts. Loaded with bucking broncos and raging bull riders, this rodeo series reminds us of a time when the horse was king and it had the speed to prove it.

Speaking of speed, Eagle Mountain is especially excited to host the Pony Express Demolition Derby at 6 p.m.

June 4. Early bird ticket prices are $15 for adults and $5 for children 11 and younger. This event is guaranteed to put the “horse” in your horsepower.

For those unfamiliar with the purpose of a demolition derby (yes, there is a purpose), it may prove helpful to provide some basic rules and tips to better prepare you for your next demo derby Hayden Marble, 17, center, sends a text message to a friend from his perch on the thrashed hulk of his vehicle at the Pony Express Days Demolition Derby Friday, June 1, 2012, at the Eagle Mountain Pony Express Rodeo Grounds. Nearly 3,000 attendees packed into the sold-out venue to watch the familyfriendly destruction.

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experience: 1. Head-on crashes or smashing the driver’s door is prohibited. That’s right.

Nailing the driver’s side on purpose will get you disqualified on the spot. Most likely a driver will also get slapped by his mom for being unsportsmanlike.

2. After impact, the car has a limited amount of time to either start moving on its own or call it a day. Some liken a demolition derby to a boxing match when the downed fighter is staggering to his feet. Watching a driver try to coax the car back to life is a lesson on determination and an unfailing spirit.

3. Also, each car has a limited amount of time to crash into another car. No scared-y cats allowed. While avoiding contact is a clever way to qualify for the next round, you can’t just drive around the perimeter until time runs out. The derby is about impact — and a lot of it.

4. No glass allowed. You may notice the cars are lacking windows. While this may have come about due to a precelebration rally or an act of frustration created by the construction delays at the Point of the Mountain, in truth, it’s part of the rules of the derby.

5. Ear plugs are helpful. Many of these cars are lacking mufflers. There’s a reason why they are called mufflers, and you’ll figure out why when you

hear them roaring around the track.

6. Yes, the drivers are safe. While it may look like chaos, safety is always the top priority at this event. So, enjoy it!

“Watching a demolition derby is like watching life at its most primal moment,” explained Eileen Walker, an avid demo derby fan. “You’re going against everything you know is right.

“People are taught to drive safe and be polite and not cheer for car wrecks — things like that. At a demolition derby, all of that goes out the window.

It’s a crazy experience.”

And, it’s an experience that often sells out. While it may not be an ideal time to discuss driving techniques to your young driver, it is a fun way to spend a day with your entire family.

“Pony Express Days is a great way for families to kick off their summer fun,” said Linda Peterson, communications and community relations director for Eagle Mountain. “We have a variety of events that are entertaining and budget-friendly.

“If you haven’t ever visited Eagle Mountain, we invite you to participate in Pony Express Days and associate with our wonderful community.”

For more information on the events schedule for Pony Express Days visit www.eaglemountaincity.org.

PONY EXPRESS DAYS SCHEDULE FRIDAY, MAY 27 Baby Contest When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: City Hall, City Council chambers

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Family Fun Night When: 4-8 p.m.

Where: Nolen Park

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Pony Express Days When: 4-10 p.m.

Where: Nolen Park Info: Buddy Day — Buy one carnival ticket get one free

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Pony Express Days When: Noon-11 p.m.

Where: Nolen Park

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 5K Cupcake Charity Run When: 7 a.m.

Where: LDS Church 4506 Pony Express Parkway (SilverLake Stake Center) Grand Parade When: 10-11:30 a.m.

Where: Sandpiper Road to Smith Ranch Road Pony Express Days When: Noon-11 p.m.

Where: Nolen Park Fireworks When: Dusk Where: Cory B. Wride Memorial Park For more details on upcoming events for Pony Express Days, please visit www. eaglemountaincity. org.

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