2021 Riverton Town Days Booklet

MAYOR’S MESSAGE I would like to invite all Riverton residents to celebrate our community and our nation’s independence at Riverton Town Days this year.

Mayor Trent Staggs

We’ve got dozens of events and activities planned for you and your family to enjoy.

Come be part of one of our community’s favorite traditions!

RIVERTON CITY COUNCIL

Sheldon Stewart District 1

Troy McDougal District 2

Tawnee McCay District 3

Tish Buroker District 4

Claude Wells District 5

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7 p.m.

l WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 l 3-Man Arena Sorting Competition

Rodeo Arena

6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8 p.m.

l FRIDAY, JUNE 25 l Rodeo Gates & Vendors Open Rodeo Sky Divers Drop Riverton Rodeo Begins

Rodeo Arena Rodeo Arena Rodeo Arena

6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8 p.m.

l SATURDAY, JUNE 26 l Rodeo Gates & Vendors Open Rodeo Sky Divers Drop Riverton Rodeo Begins

Rodeo Arena Rodeo Arena Rodeo Arena

l THURSDAY, JULY 1 l 4 - 9 p.m.

Car Show 5 - 11:30 p.m. Carnival - Buddy Night 11:30 p.m.

Park & Carnival Close

*City Hall Park* West Lawn

All events are held at Riverton City Park, 1452 W 12600 S, unless otherwise noted. * = Event not held at Riverton City Park.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 11 a.m.

11 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

8 p.m.

9 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

11:30 p.m.

l FRIDAY, JULY 2 l Carnival Opens Vendors & Booths Open Riverton Parade (see back cover) Entertainment: Joe Friday Vendors & Booths Begin Closing Movie in the Park: Croods 2 Park & Carnival Close

West Lawn Event Lawn *13400 S & 2700 W* Entertainment Stage Event Lawn Event Lawn

6:30 a.m.

7 - 10 a.m.

7 a.m.

7:15 a.m.

8 a.m.

8 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

9 - 9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10 a.m.

10 a.m.

10 a.m.

11 a.m.

11 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

12:30 - 4:15 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m.

1 - 5 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

4 p.m.

6 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

9:55 p.m.

10 p.m.

11:30 p.m.

l SATURDAY, JULY 3 l Flag Raising Ceremony Chuckwagon Breakfast Country Mile 10K Race Country Mile 5K Race 3-on-3 Basketball Vendors & Booths Open Country Mile 1-Mile Race Free Swimming Free Jazzercise Fitness Class Carnival Opens Cornhole Tournament Begins Miss Margene’s Creative Generation Pie Eating Contest Registration Opens Christen Cooper Pie Eating Contest Begins Riverton Arts Council Standard Deviation Band Children’s Activities Bingo Pickleball Grand Rally Pie Eating Contest Championship The Ravens Band Southern Punch Waiting for James Matt Newman Non-Food Vendors Close Wildwood featuring Chad Truman Food Vendors Close Fireworks Park & Carnival Close

North Entrance Large Pavilion Southeast Lawn Southeast Lawn Northwest Corner Event Lawn Southeast Lawn *South County Pool* Entertainment Stage West Lawn Tennis Courts Entertainment Stage Small Pavilion Entertainment Stage Small Pavilion Entertainment Stage Entertainment Stage Southeast Lawn Large Pavilion Pickleball Courts Entertainment Stage Entertainment Stage Entertainment Stage Entertainment Stage Entertainment Stage Event Lawn Entertainment Stage Event Lawn Riverton City Park

Noon - 10 p.m.

Carnival

l SUNDAY, JULY 4 l

West Lawn

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RODEO

The Riverton Town Days Rodeo has a reputation for being one of the best local rodeos around!

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l3-MAN ARENA SORTING June 23, 7 p.m.

FREE to watch - everyone is welcome! Watch as teams of three riders on horses try to move cattle across a line in a certain order. Participant sign-up and additional information available at rivertonutah.gov/towndays/sorting.php

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lRODEO VENDORS Food Vendors Churrology Dippin’ Dots Riverton Rough Riders Rolling Pineapple Salsa Leedos Mexican Grill Sweet Violets Tropical Snow Western Country Wind River Kettle Corn Other Vendors AQW Fantastic Face Painting Hidden Treasures Homes by JSR Revival Trailer Repair Sparrow Electric Vinyl Island *Vendors subject to change.

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June 25 & 26, 8 p.m. Gates and vendors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverton Rodeo Arena. Skydivers drop at 7:30 p.m. Online Ticket Cost: $9. Free admission for children 3 years old and younger - no ticket required. Tickets MUST be purchased online at rivertonutah. gov/rodeo. There will be no ticket sales at the gate.

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CARNIVAL

This years’ carnival features many exciting rides for kids and adults, games and tasty concessions! lRIDE LIST Thursday, July 1, 5 -11:30 p.m. BUDDY NIGHT Freak Out* Carousel Friday, July 2, 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Gondola Wheel** Saturday, July 3, 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Gravitron Sunday, July 4, Noon - 10 p.m Haunted House Mini Himalaya Mirror Maze Octopus Sizzler Star Trooper lWRISTBANDS Tilt-A-Whirl $35 each. Wristbands must be used Wacky Shack the day of purchase. Provides unlimited Yo Yo access to most rides but not all.

Purchase Zero Gravity Tickets at the lBUDDY NIGHT Zipper** Carnival Apple Go Round Thursday, July 1, 5-11:30 p.m.

BUY 1, GET 1 FREE! Caterpillar Both buddies must be present at time of Dizzy Dragons purchase. $35 for the two passes. Rides Dune Buggies close at 11:30 p.m. on July 1.

Groovy Bus Looney Toons lSINGLE RIDE TOKENS Quad Runners $1 each. Rides and games take various Raiders amounts of tokens.

Sooper Jet

lBROWN’S CARNIVAL

Rides and costs subject to change without notice.

Class, Height Spectacular, 54” Major, 42” Major, 42” Major, 48” Major, None Major, 38” Major, 42” Major, 42” Major, 52” Major, 48” Major, 46” Major, 42” Major, 42” Major, 42” Major, 52” Kiddie, 36” Kiddie, None Kiddie, 36” Kiddie, 36” Kiddie, 36” Kiddie, 36” Kiddie, 36” Kiddie, 36” Kiddie, 36”

* Extra Charge Required ** No Single Riders

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VENDORS

What’s Town Days without fantastic vendors?

Check out all the great food & merchandise vendors! lFOOD VENDORS

Black Candy Coffee CC Grill Churrology VENDORS OPEN Dippin’ Dots July 2 at 11 a.m.

Fantasy Floss July 3 at 8 a.m.

Fruitzle Kim’s Cookie Jar Kona Ice Lemon Shakers Lollipuff Gourmet Cotton Candy Renee’s Cheesecake Salsa Leedos Mexican Grill Sweet Violets Texas Twister The Pizza Bus Tropical Snow Western Country Wind River Kettle Corn

lOTHER VENDORS A New Day Counseling Utah Arellano Creations Bath and Kin Boutique Big Balloon Boutique CJ Laserworks Cottonwood Insurance Creative Counseling Services Crossroads Church Dog Training Elite Fantastic Face Painting

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Green Leaf Gourds and Greenhouse Hidden Treasures Homes by JSR Inside Her Jewelry Box June’s Bows and Bracelets Just Another Woodcrafter Life’s a Freeze Michelle Navales Photography Miss Marjeans Mix It Up Nademo Things North Star Survival Paradigm High School Pink Zebra Priya’s Henna Arts and Craft PS Business Services Ramiro Cachimuel Reenie’s Wreaths RISE Services Riverton City Rosa Andrango Sparrow Electric Sunflower and Moon Designs Trent Staggs for Mayor U-Gem University First Federal Credit Union Utah Warriors Rugby Vinyl Island Wild Dood * All vendors subject to change.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Wildwood is a hot country music band that delivers performances that are fresh and fun. l WILDWOOD FEATURING CHAD TRUMAN

July 3, 8:30 p.m. - Riverton City Park. This concert is open to all, bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of country music, followed immediately by the firework show at 10 p.m. Wildwood was formed by Chad Truman, the Nashville-raised singer and songwriter who is in demand for his rich vocals. Chad has performed multiple times at prestigious Nashville venues including the Grand Ole Opry and Bluebird Cafe. Learning piano chops from his father (Dan Truman of Diamond Rio), Chad has written or sang on six Billboard charting albums. He is also a member of the popular Christian group Nashville Tribute Band.

l OTHER LIVE STAGE PERFORMANCES Friday, July 2

8 p.m.

Joe Friday

Saturday, July 3

9 a.m 10 a.m.

11 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

4 p.m.

6 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Wake Up Workout with Riverton Jazzercise Miss Margene’s Creative Generation Christen Cooper Riverton Arts Council Standard Deviation Band Pie Eating Contest Finals The Ravens Band Southern Punch Waiting for James Matt Newman

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EVENT MAP Riverton City Park 1452 W 12600 S Riverton, Utah 84065

Flag Ceremony

Skate

3-on-3 Basketball Splash Pad

Carnival

Playground

Bingo

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Breakfast

EMERGENCY Info, Lost & Found

RESTROOM

Additional Parking at City Hall

Carnival

Pie Eating Playground Contest

Car Show, July 1, 4-9 p.m. at City Hall Park, (Behind City Hall) 12825 S 1830 W, Riverton, Utah

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RESTROOM

Pickleball

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Firework Fallout Zone

Playground

Country Mile 10K, 5K, 1M Children’s Games

No Parking Area

Fireworks Launch Area

RESTROOM RESTROOM

Firework Fallout Zone

Vendors

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Cornhole

RODEO ARENA

FREE Swimming, July 3, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

South County Pool,12765 S 1125 W, Riverton, Utah rivertonutah.gov/towndays

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COUNTRY MILE: 10K, 5K & 1M

l COUNTRY MILE: 10K, 5K & 1-MILE July 3, 7 a.m. (10K), 7:15 a.m. (5K) and 8:30 a.m. (1-Mile) - In conjunction with Riverton Town Days, the Riverton Country Mile Races are popular family traditions. Celebrate your independence and start the day off strong by participating in these great races at the Riverton City Park. $20 Registration *Shirts are an additional $10. Register at rivertonutah.gov/towndays/country-mile.php.

CHUCKWAGON BREAKFAST

l CHUCKWAGON BREAKFAST July 3, 7-10 a.m. - A Town Days favorite! Featuring traditional breakfast food and large portions, no one leaves hungry. Riverton City’s elected officials and administration prepare and serve the food at this favorite event. Food will be served until 10 a.m. at the large pavilion at Riverton City Park. Come early to avoid the rush! Cost is $5 per person, $3 for ages 3-12, 2 and under free. Tickets may be purchased online to avoid the lines (preferred) at rivertonutah.gov/towndays/ breakfast.php or they can be purchased at the breakfast (cash or check on day of).

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CAR SHOW

l CAR SHOW July 1, 4-9 p.m. - Get up close and see dozens of awesome cars of all types and styles from classic restorations to one-of-a-kind custom builds. Free and open to all. Located at City Hall Park, just west of Riverton City Hall.

Car Show Entries: If you would like to enter a vehicle, contact Blaine Thompson at 801-654-1169 or rhrp57@yahoo.com.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS lMOVIE NIGHT

lFLAG CEREMONY

July 2, ~9:30 p.m. - Come enjoy a FREE outdoor movie with family and friends at Riverton City Park! Bring blankets & chairs and enjoy The Croods 2. A fun family film for the entire family. (77% RottenTomatoes)

July 3, 6:30 a.m. - Start your day of events by the dawns early light. Come watch the American Legion raise the flag and present a 21-gun salute. The National Anthem will be sung and a patriotic reading will take place. It’s a great way to start your day.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS l3-ON-3 B-BALL

lSWIMMING

July 3, 8 a.m. - Tournament style depends on number of participants. Registration is by team, so only one person will need to register. The registration deadline is June 26 at noon. $20 per team register or learn more at rivertonutah.gov/towndays/tournaments.

July 3, 8:30 a.m. - FREE swimming at the South County Pool, located at 12765 S 1125 W in Riverton. A great way to beat the heat and start your 4th of July with a splash. Show up anytime after 8:30 a.m. Free swimming ends at 11:30 a.m. Entry fee required after 11:30 a.m.

lCORNHOLE

lPIE EATING

July 3, 10 a.m. - A huge hit in 2019 and back by popular demand. Register your Cornhole team early as spots will fill fast. Ages 13+. Cost is $20 per team. Number of teams will be limited.

Register at rivertonutah.gov/towndays/ tournaments.

July 3, 10 a.m. - Registration opens, contest begins at 11 a.m. Are you destined to be a champion? Be a part of the very popular Town Days Pie Eating Contest. First round winners will be given the opportunity to compete in the final round. Ages 13+ are welcome.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS lCHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

July 3, 12:30-4:15 p.m. - Join us for free events for children ages 3-12!

12:30 p.m. Water Balloon Toss 1:00 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest 1:30 p.m. Gunny Sack Race 2:00 p.m. 50 Yard Dash 2:30 p.m. Family Relay 3:00 p.m. Sponge Toss 3:45 p.m. Haystack Dive (3-6 year olds) 4:00 p.m. Haystack Dive (7-9 year olds) 4:15 p.m. Haystack Dive (10-12 year olds) All activities take place on the southeast lawn.

lPICKLEBALL

lBINGO

July 3, 1 - 5 p.m. - New Grand Rally format this year! No registration needed.

Bring your Pickleball partner and keep playing as long as you keep winning.

Lose twice and you will need to start back over. Two courts for beginners and two for advanced players.

July 3, 1 p.m. - B.I.N.G.O! is his name O! A very popular Town Days tradition. Come and enjoy an afternoon of BINGO with family and friends with a chance of winning your share of prizes.

Bingo begins at 1 p.m. Ages 13+ welcom. Located in the large pavilion.

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FIREWORK SHOW

July 3, 10 p.m. - Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and come enjoy a fantastic firework show at Riverton City Park! Show begins following the Wildwood Concert. Come early, grab some food and find a place to watch. Fireworks will be launched from the Riverton Rodeo Arena. No seating is permitted inside the firework fallout zone (see map in centerfold).

lSHOW YOUR COMMUNITY PRIDE BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR! Riverton City provides a series of community event sponsorship opportunities for businesses and organizations. Sponsorships are a great way to show your support for the community and gain exposure to Riverton residents and visitors.

Diamond Sponsor • $10,000 Community Events Sponsor • $3,000 Individual Event Sponsor • $1,500 Riverton Half Marathon Sponsor • $500 Town Days Red Sponsor • $5,000 Town Days Blue Sponsor • $2,500 Town Days White Sponsor • $1000

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EVENT SPONSORS Please visit our sponsors and let them know that you appreciate their support of Riverton Town Days! lRED SPONSORl

lBLUE SPONSORSl

lWHITE SPONSORSl American Family Insurance - Donna Rentmeister BioLife Plasma Services Complete Services, LLC Intermountain Riverton Hospital Lone Wolf Mechanical Renewal by Andersen Riverton Hardware Sparrow Electric Wallaby’s Smokehouse

lSUPPORTING SPONSORl Specialty Painting, Inc. rivertonutah.gov/towndays

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12830 S Redwood Road Riverton, Utah 84065

PARADE l Friday, July 2, 6:30 p.m.

RODEO

The Riverton Town Days Parade is one of the largest and best local parades in all of Utah!

PARADE ROUTE END

City Park

Southland Elementary

City Hall

PARKING

Carnival Vendors Concert Fireworks

PARKING

Centennial Park

2700 W

Oquirrh Hills Middle School PARKING

START

PARKING

1930 W

13400 S

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