Tiny Feet and Paws Tracking a Pathway to Our Hearts
Dear Reader,
We are almost to the end of a long hot summer. Most of us have used every recipe that we can think of for zucchini and we are looking forward to all of the peaches and apricots that are now ripe. August brings not just the beginning of the cool down but also school schedules and sporting events. Our children, grandchildren and pets have been cooped up in the house for far too long and the change is something we are all looking forward to, from the large to small. We are excited for the messy, loud, chaos on feet or paws.
We have not one but two articles dedicated to the sport of tennis this month. In “Healthy Competition for Kids” we learn from Amy Van Tassell that youth sports don’t have to be stressful. Paired with an article from Taffy Lewis, you will feel inspired to help youth in our community as she tells her story of the work she is doing to encourage and teach young girls.
If you are feeling a bit nostalgic for your own childhood and simpler times, take a look at our history article “Making Their Own Fun” and see the beautiful clothing for children in the article “Timeless and Nostalgic Children’s Clothing”.
Whether you are chasing a toddler, taxi to a pre-teen or playing fetch with your favorite four legged friend, I hope you take a minute to appreciate those joyful moments. Watching a child discover something new, a tender moment when your child tells you about their day or a fuzzy friend laying their head on your lap makes the hard times all worthwhile.
See you on the Trails,
RACHEL KIDMAN, EDITOR @STGEORGECITYLIFESTYLE
August 2026
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A Life of Tennis, Dreams Coming True and Giving Back to the Girls in her Community
Taffy and one of her students
Taffy Lewis was fortunate enough to grow up in one of the two places in the country where tennis was popular—Florida and Southern California. Her father started her in tennis at age seven when he was teaching a beginner class at their church’s annual family camp near Big Bear, California. Knowing how heavy wooden racquets were back then, he taught the children a backhand that was a modified version of the two-handed backhand that would become popular fifteen years later. To this day, Taffy teaches the same onehanded backhand that her dad taught her, as well as the full two-handed backhand that Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors made famous in the ‘70s.
Growing up with no sports available for girls in public schools, she attended Saturday morning clinics, had private lessons from a different pro each summer, and entered local tournaments that gave her annual rankings in Southern California. Attending the University of Kentucky, there still were no sports for girls, but after college, Taffy taught summer tennis classes in Ann Arbor, Michigan, before starting her career as a flight attendant for American Airlines.
Through the years Taffy enjoyed teaching tennis around flying in her domicile bases of Buffalo, New York, Chicago, and San Diego. One of her fondest memories was of her American team of six “stewardesses” winning first place all four years among the sixteen airlines from around the world participating in the International Stewardess Tournament. Contributing to the team victories, Taffy and her partner won the doubles event one year, and she won the singles event another year.
When flying out of Chicago, besides teaching part time, she won the Park District City Championship two separate years, which allowed her to represent
Taffy Lewis at the International Stewardess Tournament, 1976
“Taffy had loved her Career Planning classes and dreamed of not only bolstering girls’ self-esteem but also of encouraging their hopes and dreams to become active goals.”
Chicago in the National Public Parks Championships each year. Later on, in “senior” tournaments Taffy impressively held a ranking of #3 in San Diego and #9 in the U.S.
After an early retirement from the airlines, Taffy enjoyed teaching tennis classes for fifteen years at the San Dieguito Adult School, as well as teaching private lessons and being on senior teams that represented Southern California in various U.S.T.A. national championships.
Tennis took a back seat when she felt a need to help her family—first, to manage the care of her divorced brother, who had suffered a severe stroke near his apartment 80 miles from Taffy. Three years later she gladly chose to help her parents who lived 110 miles away during their last fifteen years.
Despite not knowing anyone there, Taffy had been eyeing St. George as a future home for various reasons, such as its stressfree traffic. After settling her parents’ estate in San Diego, she moved to the senior community of Sun River because it had 14 pickleball courts and 3 tennis courts. Naturally, Taffy was drawn to helping fellow residents with their tennis and pickleball, but when summer came, instead of celebrating her hair not frizzing, she found the dry heat was much worse than San Diego’s ocean breezes.
After her second summer she began looking for another home within 30 minutes of Sun River, yet high enough in
elevation to be ten degrees cooler in summer. She found a lovely property in Dammeron Valley on five, flat acres, and one morning while in Escrow, Taffy woke thinking about her long-time dream of not only teaching tennis on her own court, but also of helping girls who reminded her of herself growing up--trapped in boredom, depressed, and fearful of girls who picked on her at school. With her Master’s degree in Counseling from San Diego State University, Taffy had loved her Career Planning classes and dreamed of not only bolstering girls’ self-esteem but also of encouraging their hopes and dreams to become active goals.
Taffy loves using her past, be it good or bad, and she wakes every day excited to see whom she can inspire. With gratitude to the Lord for the gifts He has given her—teaching tennis and encouraging people—and with gratitude to her parents for enabling her the means to buy the large property, she is now giving free, private lessons on her own tennis court and pickleball court to girls who are struggling socially and in need of boosting their self-confidence by discovering their God-given talents, even if they don’t include tennis or pickleball.
She knows that parents, guardians, grandparents and others who know such a girl will want to help by contacting Taffy through text or calling 858 722-7258, or by email: taffy@sbcglobal.net
Rebuild, Reuse, Reimagine
LEGO® PLAY IS STILL THE BEST FOR KIDS
ARTICLE BY MICHELLE EREKSON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
In a world full of screens, schedules, and constant noise, there is something refreshingly simple about sitting down with a pile of LEGO® bricks and letting a child’s imagination take over.
At Bricks & Minifigs St. George, we see it every day. Kids walk in and immediately start dreaming, building, sorting, searching, and creating. Some are looking for the perfect minifigure. Some are hunting for pieces to finish a project. Others have no plan at all — and that is often where the magic begins. The freedom to enjoy the creative process is so important for children in order for them to learn and grow and explore the world around them in a healthy way.
LEGO play gives kids the chance to slow down and use their hands, minds, and creativity all at once. It encourages problem solving, patience, fine motor skills, storytelling, and confidence. A child may start by building a house, but before long that house becomes part of a neighborhood, a city, a rescue mission, a space base, or a universe that exists only in their imagination. There is no single right way to build, and that freedom is one of the reasons LEGO bricks continue to be loved by kids, teens, adults, and families.
WHY
One of the things we love most about the Bricks & Minifigs model is the idea of Rebuild, Reuse, and Reimagine. LEGO bricks are made to last, and they can be built, taken apart, traded, rebuilt, and loved again and again. A set that one child has outgrown can become the beginning of another child’s favorite original creation. A handful of bulk bricks can turn into something completely new. A retired set can find a second life with a different family.
That makes LEGO play not only creative, but also meaningful. It teaches kids that things can be reimagined instead of thrown away. It shows them that old pieces can still have value, that mistakes can be rebuilt, and that creativity often begins with what is already in front of you.
For parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for screen-free activities, LEGO bricks offer something that is both fun and purposeful. They can be used for quiet play, family build nights, birthday gifts, summer boredom busters, travel entertainment, or simply a way to connect.
At Bricks & Minifigs St. George, families can buy, sell, and trade LEGO every day. We carry minifigures, bulk brick, new and used sets, retired sets, custom accessories, and creative building opportunities for all ages.
Whether your child is building from instructions or creating something completely original, LEGO play is more than just a toy. It is a way to imagine, problem solve, connect, and build something great — one brick at a time.
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“The freedom to enjoy the creative process is so important for children in order for them to learn and grow and explore the world around them in a healthy way.”
TREY & KATIE KENNEDY
ON MARRIAGE, KIDS, AND THE COMEDY OF REAL LIFE
Trey Kennedy makes a living finding comedy in regular life. Marriage. Toddlers. Yoga pants. The Thursday-night scramble between school dropoffs, soccer practice, and whatever has to be done by morning. Twelve years in, it shows: millions of followers across every platform, three stand-up specials, a sold-out Relatable Tour, and a style of humor fans send each other captioned, “Are you watching me?” He delivers the kind of comedy that travels because everyone’s living some version of it.
Katie, his wife of six years, is a former biomedical engineer who also built a modeling career. She’s now raising their kids and co-hosting Correct Opinions alongside Trey — the show where the two of them swap takes on marriage, parenting, and whatever came up that week.
Trey has been at this longer than people realize. An Edmond, Oklahoma kid who grew up playing basketball described himself as a “shy kid who never thought he’d be an entertainer.” He started making videos while attending Oklahoma State University. After building millions of followers on Vine before the platform shut down, he gave himself six months on Instagram and Facebook to see whether he could rebuild from zero. He did. Stand-up soon followed. His first special, Are You For Real?, streams on YouTube; the second, Grow Up, on Amazon Prime; the third, built around the Relatable Tour, wrapped earlier this year. “I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now,” he says. A slow climb, made one bit at a time.
ARTICLE BY KALI KASPRZYK PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
“I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now.”
Most of what Trey writes lately starts in his own kitchen. Thomas is three and a half, and he is, in his father’s words, “a movie.” He narrates his own life from the moment his eyes open and mispronounces words in ways his parents now repeat to each other because no one else would believe them. His younger sister, Eva, is what Katie calls “the calm one.” With a third now in the mix, the Kennedys are officially outnumbered.
After six years of marriage, Trey and Katie have learned that the partnership runs best when it gets its own time on the calendar. So once a week, they leave the kids with a sitter and go out for coffee. “You need a system,” Katie says. “It’s about taking time to look each other in the eye. Not the kids. Not the cameras. Just each other.”
The same instinct shapes the work. Most of Trey’s trial and error happens onstage or on Instagram, but the first read is always Katie’s. “There’s only been one time ever I’ve had to be like, ‘you’re not doing that,’” she says. The rest of the time, she just laughs first.
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Mimi and Coco- A European Boutique in Our Red Rock Home
TIMELESS AND NOSTALGIC CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
ARTICLE BY RACHEL KIDMAN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BENTLEE ROGERS AND JOE MORRIS
It wasn’t a business plan or a desire to build a career that inspired Stephanie Webb and Lindsay McMullin to open Mimi and Coco but a simple question, “Where in St. George is there to shop?”. After a family trip to Italy, enjoying the sights, sounds, food and of course shopping, Lindsay and Stephanie felt inspired to bring a little of that high quality clothing and toys to our community.
FASHION FORWARD | SHOPPING
Mimi & Coco Children's Boutique ownersLindsay McMullin and Stephanie Webb
Quincy Mae Take Home Sets in Mauve Ditsy & Mauve
Lou Lou & Company
Dane Zipper Footies
Wild Wawa Embroidered Smock Set in Red Dot/Cherry
My Little Cozmo Striped Cotton Baby Overalls
Louise Misha Elea Knit Top and Valley Shorts
The Mother-In-Law and Daughter-In-Law duo began their first store with racks that they assembled themselves, rugs thrown on the floor and a stock of clothing they had curated on purchase trips. They knew that Santa Clara was the right vibe for their fledgling store. When the right pioneer property came available, the vision for their store really came into a clear view. With a temporary store front on Santa Clara Drive while their permanent location was being remodeled, they began providing products and advice that has endeared them to the community.
“Our brands are sustainable. They’re almost all 100 percent certified cotton or made with non-toxic materials, something you don’t get when you shop at a big box store, and you also don’t get unique, fun items.” Beyond the natural materials, the details of smocking, collars and bits of embroidery create a timelessness for these unique pieces.
Stephanie and Lindsay understand their customer bases’ desire to stand out in a comfortable way. “We put thought into our clothing when we go out, whether it is to a restaurant or even to Grandma’s house, and we want that thoughtfulness to be reflected in our children’s clothing as well.” We have our phones in hand all the time and “every time you leave the house with your kids it is a photo opportunity.” Making those moments precious is something we can and should prioritize.
A personal connection to their customers is a high priority to Lindsay and Stephanie. They receive countless messages on Instagram asking questions and requesting products. They are excited to hear when a customer’s grandbaby has arrived and reached milestones. A reputation of a personal connection with their customers drives their business.
Heirloom clothing seems to be coming back into fashion with the youngest generation. Clothing that won’t just be passed from sibling to sibling but from Mother to daughter. “Many grandmothers comment about our clothing saying, ‘This looks like clothing from when I was little, or this looks like what I used to put on my kids’ almost like they’ve again found the specialness and the quality, and even the styles that went away for a while.”
In this European style boutique you will find clothing that can be found in Paris, Italy and Portugal, made with care and a bit of nostalgia. Ask one of their friendly staff to help you put together a gift basket that will surely not disappoint.
“Clothing carries special memories, especially clothing from childhood. We love to relive those special memories and pass them down from one generation to another.”
Summer offerings at Mimi & Coco
UNPLUG HAVE FUN! &
ARTICLE BY PAM REID | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Summertime is the best time for kids to disconnect and enjoy being outdoors.
Long, long ago, in a time before technology, children entertained themselves and played endlessly with nothing more than ... wait for it ... their imagination. They played outdoors for hours with friends, balls, jump ropes, buckets, chalk, bicycles, you name it! The level of creativity saw no limits in the minds of these children. While some families have plans for getaway vacations, there are those planning to stay home and scrambling for things their children can do. We’d like to share some ideas that don’t include technology or cost a boat load of money for that matter. The benefits of spending time outdoors and unplugged outweigh complaints about temperature or those annoying creepy crawlers. The added bonus is that many outdoor games secretly teach life skills. Technology is used only to confirm game rules.
Ready or not, it’s time to play! A day - or two or three - full of outdoor games will invoke a trip down memory lane for some adults, or a “this is great” thought for others. In either case, playing these games has tremendous benefits - young people can fully embrace human connection, get a break from the instant gratification associated with technical devices and social media, and enjoy some good wholesome, age-appropriate fun. Many adults admit they played many of their favorite childhood games well into their teen years, and still others say they relish in a good game of dodgeball or tug of war today. This list is not all-inclusive, but it certainly gets the games started!
“READY OR NOT, IT’S TIME TO PLAY!”
CHILDHOOD GAMES
TUG OF WAR - contest between two teams at opposite ends of a rope; each team trying to drag the other across a center line.
SACK RACE - stand in your sack, hold on to the top of your sack and hop as fast as you can to the finish line!
FREEZE TAG - each player freezes when tagged and can be unfrozen only by a player who is not yet frozen. Game ends when all players are frozen.
RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT - shout “green light” and all players run towards you, shout “yellow light” and they are allowed to walk, but when “red light” is shouted, they must stop and freeze. If player moves at “red light”, they go back to start line.
MUSICAL CHAIRS - walk to music around a group of chairs containing one chair fewer than number of players, and rush to sit down when music stops. The player left standing in each round is eliminated.
KICK THE CAN - find players in their hiding spots and put them in “jail”. Once a player is “jailed” the only way to be freed is for another player to beat the “IT” person to the can and kick it.
DODGEBALL - team sport in which players on two teams try to throw balls and hit opponents, while avoid being hit themselves. Consider water balloons instead of balls on a hot day.
There are more great outdoor games. Get unplugged and get outside!
Kid Friendly Restaurants
Family Dining that We Can ALL Agree On!
ARTICLE BY RACHEL KIDMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
What ingredients work best for a family friendly restaurant?
For me and my family the number one priority of choosing a restaurant is one that everyone is happy with. Typically if parents have a satisfying meal the kids complain, or if the kids are happy the parents suffer from lack of taste and nutrition. We have
Pasta Factory
The bread sticks from Pasta Factory can win over the toughest of our small critics. One dish that our family loves is the build your own- noodle of choice, Szechuan chicken, creamy pesto and broccoli. At least one person orders this every time we dine here. A variety of pasta dishes can appease the simplest to the most extravagant of tastebuds. Pasta seems to be universal in its appeal to the masses, just like pizza (No worries Pizza Factory is just upstairs).
Tiki
Island Broiler
This is one of those hidden gems of St. George that you hope and also dread everyone finding out about. The place where you stick to your usual (Rice Noodle Bowl with Kalua Pork and Sesame Chicken), but when you do branch out you are never disappointed. The kids meals and student lunch specials are very affordable for family dining. Many of our family members ask for this to be the last meal before they leave town for a long duration of time.
Pasta Factory Salad
Tiki Island Broiler Student Special
all been there, trying to balance everyone’s palates into one restaurant. Secondary to taste is comfort. We love a restaurant that feels relaxed enough that our kids aren’t too loud and being stared at. A place that feels at ease with kids who need a little more freedom of movement and aren’t bumping into their neighbor. Third priority is cost, we have found the typical cost of a kids meal at a national fast food chain is between $6 to $9. Many
Roni’s Mac Bar
What kid doesn’t like mac and cheese? Even the kid at heart can enjoy this classic again with proteins and vegetables that are only the start of what makes this mac and cheese great. Cheddar, Pepper Jack and Alfredo with seasonal Gouda cheese sauces, paired with other sauces like barbecue, hot honey and ranch give this mac and cheese an edge over any other. Truly, the plain Jane mac and cheese is now the prettiest girl at the ball. Don't forget to try my favorite grilled cheese sandwich with mac and cheese inside. Also, if you are looking for a place to host your team party, ask to reserve the Mac Lounge.
Chubby’s Neighborhood Grill
If you are looking for the classic burger and fries or chicken tender, Chubby's won't disappoint. They hand batter their chicken strips and cook everything to order. This family owned burger joint isn't just burgers. Known for "home grown flavors" with a variety of sandwiches like cheese steak, pulled pork and chicken barbecue. Their kids meals are just right for adults with smaller appetites.
local restaurants have offerings within this price range with better quality ingredients. In the moment, kids may want that toy that comes with a meal, however, they lose interest quickly.
These four restaurants have been favorites of my family for years, we also know that there are many good restaurants in the area that are accommodating to children. Give these a try if you are searching for something new.
Chubby's Neighborhood Grill Kid's Chicken Tenders
Roni's Grilled Cheese, Mac and Cheese Sandwhich
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Utah Youth Tennis: Opportunities for Giving Back and Learning Lifelong Lessons that Build Better Humans.
ARTICLE BY AMY VAN TASSELL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BENTLEE ROGERS
Oliver Bracken
Top row: Claire Miller, Polatis, Amy Van Tassell, Andrew Wittwer, Cash Salley, Blake Henderson Bottom row: Mattalyn Reed, Lucy Baker, Dean Cox, Jay Merritt, Aiden Oviatt
The pop of a new can being opened, the smell of new Penns, and the soft clapping of spectators... Who wants to play tennis? Most kids haven’t ever been asked this before. Historically, there have only been few (and expensive) chances to compete in tennis, and hardly any on a team, before high school.
Utah Youth Tennis is working to change that by providing affordable tennis to all youth. In St. George, they offer programs for 6th-9th graders of all skill levels, where they can play on a team, learn skills of the game, and compete with players at a similar level. Whether kids are already involved in tennis and looking for more match play, or want to try something completely new, UYT has a place for everyone.
“Tennis Begins With Love.” A well-loved tennis pun, and also a Valentine’s camp theme for St. George UYT players. Last February, 6th-9th graders spent hours learning and progressing in their tennis skills, and then finished the day writing valentines for people in retirement and assisted living centers. They donated old tennis balls to these centers for the elderly to use in exercises or on the bottom of walkers. The kids didn’t want to stop writing valentines, and there’s no doubt that our elderly friends loved receiving all the letters (complete with a few “6-7” jokes) as well.
Recently, UYT players ages 12-14 were asked about their experiences playing in the league. Here are a few of their responses:
“Don’t make it stressful- that takes the fun out of it.”
“There’s no such thing as failure, just learning.”
“You don’t have to be perfect to do what you have fun doing.”
Wait, are they talking about life or tennis? They were asked about tennis, but their answers reflect important lifelong perspectives. As these players strive to improve their game, they are simultaneously growing into healthier, more connected people, who will make more positive impacts on their communities. Because community, like tennis, begins with love.
Website: www.utahyouthtennis.org
Email: uyt.south@gmail.com
Phone: 801-877-2569
Lucy Baker (left) and Claire Miller (right)
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Homemade Dog Food
ARTICLE BY AMY TINNIN
PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
My two pugs are more than pets—they’re part of the family. That’s why I started making their food at home, and it’s been one of the most popular posts on my blog. You may be surprised just how easy this recipe is. I add all the ingredients to my slow-cooker to cook, and my dogs love it. If you decide to try this recipe for your pet, please consult your veterinar ian. Every dog has different needs based on age, weight, and any health issues. You can even share this recipe with your vet to see if any changes are needed. The ingredients are flexible and can be eas ily swapped to substitute the turkey for chicken or beef, and even try different dog-safe vegetables. Making dog food at home isn’t hard—it just takes a little planning, and my dogs love it.
Slow Cooker Homemade Dog Food
INGREDIENTS:
• 3 lbs ground turkey (85% lean)
• 1¼ cups frozen sweet potatoes
• 1½ cups frozen peas and carrots
• 1 cup frozen spinach
• 1½ cups uncooked brown or white rice
• 4 cups water
DIRECTIONS:
1. Add all ingredients to a slow cooker.
2. Break up the ground turkey and mix all the ingredients.
3. Cover and cook on High for 3–4 hours or Low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
Note: My dog food was ready in 3½ hours on High. Let cool completely before serv ing. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze for later use.
Recipe from Amy Tinnin - A Cup Full of Sass
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Making Their Own Fun
What
the Pioneer Children of Southern Utah did for Amusement that Made History
When we think about childhood in early Southern Utah, we often imagine endless chores, hard work, and responsibility beyond a child’s years. While those things were certainly part of daily life, there was something else woven through the memories left behind by these children: FUN.
One thing that has stood out in my research is how little children have changed. Give them a bit of free time and a small amount of imagination, and they’ll find a way to entertain themselves.
Once the chores were finished, the fun began!
Community dances were among the biggest social events in Southern Utah’s early towns. Often lasting until the early morning hours, they welcomed not only adults but children as well. Yet even when the grown-ups were occupied, young people found plenty of ways to create their own adventures.
In Grafton, one New Year’s Eve, the town trustee locked the schoolhouse and proudly announced that the bell would not ring at midnight. The children took it as a challenge. By tying several lassos together and stretching a rope from a nearby shed to the bell rope inside the building, they
managed to ring the bell when midnight arrived. The trustee rushed back to investigate, found nothing, and left. Moments later, the bell rang again.
The children of Grafton were equally creative when a new set of eighth-grade grammar books arrived. Unimpressed by the prospect of endless diagramming exercises, several boys tossed the books into the schoolhouse belfry after class. The missing books remained hidden for years before finally being discovered among the rafters.
In Enterprise, a group of boys pulled one of the town’s most memorable pranks in 1908 when they gathered every outhouse they could move and lined them up across the public square. Their punishment was simple: return each one to its rightful owner.
Springdale’s young people proved just as inventive. One night, a group of local girls decided to swap their neighbors’ milk cows as a prank. Unbeknownst to them, a group of boys had come up with the very same idea. By morning, after both groups had spent the night carefully moving cattle, every cow in town had ended up right back where it belonged.
“Give them a bit of free time and a small amount of imagination, and they'll find a way to entertain themselves.”
Winter brought its own entertainment. In Pinto, children flooded a meadow to create a natural skating rink. Some even skated barefoot because shoes were scarce. Homemade sleds would also be raced down a quarter-mile track that carried riders from the hill behind Benjamin Platt’s home all the way past Charity Thornton’s front door.
These children may not have had movie theaters, video games, or huge toy stores, but they possessed something just as valuable: their imagination. These stories remind us that joy has never depended on what people owned, but on what experiences they were able to create together.
The Old Pinto Schoolhouse, Pinto, Utah Circa 1908 - Family Search
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AUGUST 1ST
Festival of Flavors at Brian Head Resort
329 South Highway 143, Brian Head | 11:00 AM
Celebrate the flavors of summer at Brain Head with Utah craft brews, local food vendors, and live music at the Giant Steps base area. Beer Garden & Food Vendors: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Live Music: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM, $10 Entry Fee if purchased in advance, $15 Entry Day-Of, Kids 12 & Under- Free. For information: (866) 930-1010.
AUGUST 15TH
Red Acre Farm: Farmer to Fork
2322 W. 4375 N., Cedar City | 6:00 PM
"Favorite night of the year - it's magical!" This 16th year of Farmer to Fork is different because the chef is also the farmer. Several courses are served letting the land dictate the menu with a farm tour included. Discussion and questions from the guests encouraged. Cost- $155. For information call/text (435) 865-6792 or visit them on Facebook /RedAcreFarmCSA/.
AUGUST 29TH
Enterpise Corn Fest
Enterprise City Park, 400 E 400 S | 10:00 AM
Take the short trip to Enterprise for Cornfest! Enjoy fresh corn, vintage cars, live entertainment and food. Contests of corn eating, root beer chugging, rubber chicken toss, milk mustache and pie eating round out the entertainment.
