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Millard County Events Calendar
* * * Updated
weekly, so check back often * * * (To add an
event to the calendar, go to http://millardcountytravel.com/events/submit.php) March 2010
March 13 – Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc & Bare
Back Rodeo, 7:00 pm, Millard County Fairgrounds, Delta. Enjoy exciting bull riding action, a beef
dinner, live and silent auctions and a dance.
This is a fund-raiser event for Taylon Moody, who was seriously injured
in a car accident. All money raised is
being donated to the Moody family to help with the expenses from Taylon’s
accident. Bring the family for a night
of entertainment and a good cause! $5
for dinner; donations accepted and appreciated.
Contact Heather Erickson, 435-864-7094, talktoheather@anpac.net for more
information.
March
20 – Miss
Millard Scholarship Pageant, 7:00 pm, Millard High School Auditorium, 35
North 200 West, Fillmore. Join us and
experience a fun, glamorous, and exciting evening of pageantry at its best.
Miss Millard competition is judged on an interview with the judges, swim wear,
talent, evening-wear, and a 2-question on-stage interview. Young girls ages 6-9 also compete in a fun
and adorable Little Miss Millard pageant. During the evening’s program, one of
these young contestants is chosen to serve as Little Miss Millard. For more information or if you are interested
in competing in the pageant contact Lynette Madsen 435-864-8787, Shari
Oppenheimer, 435-864-7765, or Tanya Stephenson, 435-864-7621. March 20 – Women
in Motion, Conference for Women About Women, Delta High School, 50
West 300 North, Delta. Come join us at
the best thing to happen in Central Utah since sliced bread. This conference is a day filled with
learning, food and fun. A day for women
of all ages to have a time-out from daily stress and responsibility and have
time just for themselves. Women in
Motion is a conference designed to assist women in finding joy and fulfillment
in their busy lives. Conference speakers
are experts on their varied subjects and come highly recommended to the
conference. Subjects range from women’s
health issues, finances, mind-body health, gardening, and interior design. Ticket price is $40.00. Contact Linda Ekins, 435-864-3424. March 27 – The Josie
Greathouse Fox 5k Tribute Run, 9:00 am, McCornick Utah (between Delta &
Fillmore). This fun run is to raise
money for a scholarship fund to be set up for Delta and Millard High School
students in memory of Deputy Josie Fox.
Check=in from 7:00 am- 8:00 am, with race starting at 9:00 am. More details and registration information can
be found at www.runforjosie.com. Other
contacts are Kelly 435-253-1234 or Kris 801-703-3955. May 2010 May 13-15 – Old School
Rock Crawling, Millard County Fairgrounds, Delta. Old fashioned rock crawling with Jeeps, 4x4
vehicles and trucks driving over large obstacles with the possibility of
roll-overs. Vehicles are scored by the
number of mistakes that are made by the driver and spotter (team) on the
courses. The team with the fewest mistakes wins. Three classes are available for teams: stock,
modified stock (legend) and unlimited.
$2 donation appreciated at the gate. Contact Craig Stumph, 435-864-3199
or 801-367-1395 for registration information. May 29 – Demolition Derby,
Millard County Outdoor Arena, 187 South Manzanita
Ave., Delta. Demolition Derby will help
raise funds for the Delta High School football program. Adults 12+ $8; Children 6-11 $5; Children 5
& under free. Contact Robert DeWyze,
435-864-5574. June
2010
June 1-3 – Millard County Junior Livestock Show,
Millard County Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta. It’s the annual
show, which showcases 4-H and FFA projects in beef, swine, sheep and dairy with
3 days of showmanship, market classes and other contests. Tuesday is the Fitting & Showmanship Day,
where it’s the Exhibitor’s chance to show off their skills. Wednesday is Market Show, where the animals
are judged. Thursday is sale day, where
the animals are sold at auction.
Throughout the week there are various contests for everyone. Banquet on Thursday is open to anyone at a
cover charge. After the banquet there is
a dance for all ages. Contact Shan
Ellison, 435-406-1346, lsellison@frontiernet.net.
June
10-12
– Days
of the Old West Rodeo, Millard County
Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta.
Rodeo
fans can enjoy a colorful PRCA event and cheer their favorite cowboys at the
Days of the Old West Rodeo. Top
contestants compete in steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, PWBR
Barrel Racing, tie-down roping, and everyone’s favorite—bull riding. Rodeo starts at 8:00 pm each evening. Contact Sherri Callister, 435-406-1054, dgnflys@yahoo.com. June
21-26 –
National ATV Jamboree, Fillmore. Gather at the POD in Fillmore City with other
ATV enthusiasts for the annual ATV Jamboree. Guides offer approximately 30
different rides each day in the Pahvant Mountains, with experienced local
guides making stops along the way to describe history, geology, flora and
fauna. Participants will enjoy seeing
wild turkeys, elk and mule deer as you travel the Paiute ATV Trail and
experience some of the most spectacular scenery you can imagine. Pizza parties,
pot luck dinners and a progressive dinner in Chalk Creek Canyon are just some
of the activities planned during the week-long event. Cost is $100/person; $175/couple or
$300/group of 4. Contact Nola Whatcott,
435-759-2543 bartandnola@frontiernet.net
or Jayne Rasmussen, 435-743-5286 cjaynego@yahoo.com.
June
25-26 – American Cancer
Society’s Relay for Life of Millard County, Delta High School
Football Field, 50 West 300 North, Delta.
This is a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have
survived cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against a disease
that touches too many lives. Campsites
can be set up any time after noon on Friday, June 26. Entertainment starts at 5:00 pm and continues
throughout the night and into the morning.
Survivor walk begins at 6:00 pm, with dinner at approximately 7:00
pm. Hypnotist John Daughters’ show
starts at 10:00 pm. Silent auctions
close at midnight. Breakfast on Saturday
morning at approximately 7:00 am. Any
and all donations are greatly appreciated.
For more information, contact Crista Casper, 801-493-4705, or crista.casper@cancer.org. June
27 – Liberty Program, Millard County Fair Building, 187 South Manzanita Ave,
Delta. Program begins at 7:00 pm. A patriotic production presented in word,
image and song celebrating the birth of the United States of America. Show begins at 7:00 pm. Contact Sherry Nickle 435-864-2021 for more
information. July 2010
July
3 – Delta City Celebration 5:00 pm – Tennis
Tournament. For information call
435-864-2726 7:00 pm – Children’s
Parade. Line up at 400 W Main. Contact Karen Johnson at 435-864-2759. 7:30 pm – Concert in the Park,
Delta High Orchestra 7:30 pm – Volleyball
Tournament. Call 435-864-8663 or
435-864-2921 for more information. July
3 – Fillmore City Celebration
6:00 pm – Park opens,
food & games 6:30 pm – Children’s
parade 7:00 pm – Fillmore’s Got
Talent, Children 15 & under July 4 – Delta Independence Day Celebrations
6:00 am – Sunrise Salute 6:30 am – 5K Run. For
information call 435-864-9001 or 435-864-2436 7:00 am – Breakfast in
the Park, City Park (Provided by Deseret District Boy Scouts) 9:30 am – Military
Flyover, Main Parade (line up at 400 East Main), Delta Main Street 11:00 am – Patriotic
Program, Food, Fun and Games at City Park 12:00 pm – Entertainment
in the Park, City Park. To sign up call 435-864-4716. 2:00 pm-5:00 pm – Free
swimming @ West Millard Swimming Pool 2:00 pm – Matinee Movie @
T&T Twin Theater ($3.50 per person) 6:00 pm – Demolition
Derby, Millard County Fairgrounds 10:00 pm – Fireworks by
Delta Fire Department, Fairgrounds July 4 – Fillmore Independence Day Celebrations
7:00 am – Flag Ceremony 7:00-9:00 am – American
Legion Breakfast 9:30 am – Freedom mile
begins 9:50 am – Lawn Mower
Races down parade route 10:15 am – Bathtub race
down parade route 10:2 am – Parade, Main
Street 11:30 am – Park
Activities and booths open 11:45 am – Stage
entertainment begins 1:00-4:00 pm – Free Swim
at the East Millard Swimming Pool 2:30 pm – Children’s
Money Pit 3:00 pm – Watermelon Dive
at the pool 5:30 pm – Dusty’s
Smokehouse, BBQ & DinnherShow 7:00 pm – Food vendors,
games, MECHANICAL BULL 9:50 pm – Lights out,
Flag Ceremony 10:00 pm – Fireworks July 22-25 – TRILOBITEJAM, House Range near Delta. This is the world’s first on-site fossil
collecting festival. Those who attend
the Trilobite Jam will get to collect on 320 acres of State leased lands that
are controlled by the American Trilobite Suppliers for FOUR FULL DAYS. Patrons of the trilobite Jam will be able to
keep EVERYTHING they find. Even those who find an Olenoides superbus will get to
KEEP it! Registration fee $250; early
registration $200; Millard County Residents $175; children under 12 are
free. Contact Jake Skabelund,
877-877-9279, americantrilobite@gmail.com. July 23-24 – Snake Valley
Festival, Baker, Nevada. The second annual
Snake Valley Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, July 23-24, 2010.
This fun-filled festival celebrates life in the valley that straddles Utah and
Nevada, with most of the events occurring in Baker, Nevada. Come join us
for food, games, booths, a parade, yard sale, film festival, barbeque, dance,
cowboy poetry and music, and an auction to raise money to help keep our rural
communities strong. Many events are free and for the entire family.
Nearby Great Basin National Park provides opportunities for hiking and nature
viewing during the weekend. For more information, visit
protectsnakevalley.com. July
23 – Hinckley Pioneer Days Celebration, Hinckley 7:00
pm, Junior Rodeo, Hinckley Rodeo Grounds (Sign up 5:30-6:30 pm) 8:00
pm, Rodeo, Hinckley Rodeo Grounds (Hide race sign-ups 5:30-8:00 pm). Money calf scramble ages 0-8, Greased Pig
Contest (local businesses). July
24 –Hinckley Pioneer Days Celebration, Hinckley 6:00
am, Daylight Salute 7:15
am, Registration for 2-mile classic run/walk (at Park), $5 registration fee 8:00
am, Annual Pioneer Classic Run/Walk sponsored by Hinckley Lions Club 9:30
am, Pioneer Parade, Hinckley Main Street 11:00
am, Pioneer Day Program, Hinckley City Park 12:00 pm, BBQ Dinner & Hootennany, Hinckley
City Park 7:00
pm, Junior Rodeo, Hinckley Rodeo Grounds (Sign up 5:30-6:30 pm) 8:00
pm, Rodeo, Hinckley Rodeo Grounds (Hide race sign-ups 5:30-8:00 pm). Money Calf Scramble, Ages 9-12, Wild Cow
Milking Contest (By invitation). After
the Rodeo – Street Dance July
24 – Scipio Pioneer Days Celebration, Scipio 10:00
am – Parade, Center Street 11:00
am – Program at the Park 2:00
pm – Races and Games at the Park 6:00
pm – Town Dinner at the Park July
24-26, Great Basin Festival, Garrison, Utah and Baker, Nevada July
24, 5:00 pm – Dutch Oven Potluck at the Garrison Church. July
25, 7:00 am -- Bike Ride, Start & end at Baker July
25, 10:00am – Parade, Baker Main Street July
25, 11:00 am-4:00 pm – Booths, activities, entertainment, etc., Baker Main
Street July
25, 6:00 pm – Barbeque, Border Inn July
25, 8:00 pm – Live auction and Dance, Border Inn July
25 – Scipio Pioneer Days Rodeo, Scipio Rodeo Grounds 6:30 pm – Sheep Bustin’ 8:00
pm – Rodeo August 2010
August – ATV Ride for the Cure, formerly known as ATV
Ride for Life Poker Run, 75 South 100 West, Fillmore. Annual poker run around the Fillmore Loop of
the Paiute ATV Trail with lunch included.
Extra poker cards may be purchased for $5. Great prizes for the best hand. There will also be an auction and silent
auction. Proceeds go to the Huntsman
Cancer Research Center. Registration
starts at 8:00 am, with lunch served at approximately 1:00 pm. $30/person.
Contact Doug, 435-253-0283 or Laura 435-253-0093, info.rideforcure@gmail.com. August
5-7 – Millard
County Fair,
Millard County Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta. “The Best in Culture & Tradition” at the
Millard County Fair in Delta, Utah. Entertainment is provided each night, and
during the day on Friday and Saturday.
Science shows and demonstrations; Little Britches Rodeo, local
entertainment, and lots of food, games, inflatable's, contests and fun.
Make plans now to be part of the Best Small-town Fair in Utah! You
won't want to miss it!! Contact Betty Jo Western, 435-864-3966. Aug – Cove Fort Days, Cove Fort on I-15
between Fillmore and Beaver. Living history
exhibits and booths. Tour guides in
period clothing. Entertainment and
family fun for all. Stage coach and
wagon rides. Free hot dogs and
drinks. Call 435-438-5547 for more
information, or visit Cove Fort’s website. Aug–
High School Rodeo,
Millard County Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta. Come join us for 2
days of exciting high school rodeo action with 500-600 participants. Events start at 9:00 am and run until 5:00 pm
both days. Admission is $3/adults,
$2/children. Contact Rick Moody,
435-864-4322 or 435-864-8785 for more information. September 2010
Sept
3-6 – Labor Day
Fly-In, Delta Municipal Airport,
Delta. All ultralight, lightsport and
experimental aircraft are invited to Delta once a year for flying, food and
fun. Airplane games such as water balloon drops, candy drops and ultralight golf
(which involves dropping a golf ball from low level flight over a green at the
golf course) will be played as weather permits. Spectators are welcome to come
to the airport to look at the aircraft and watch some of the airplane games.
Admission is free for spectators. Raffle tickets are sold to help support the
next year's fly-in. Lots of prizes will be given away thanks to our sponsors.
Airplane rides can be purchased for a small fee (early morning and late
evenings are best for taking flights). So come and enjoy the fun! Contact Randy Fowles 435-979-1914 for further
information. Labor
Day Weekend– Leamarado
Days, Leamington. Friday 7:30 am, Breakfast in the
Park 10:00 am, Children’s
Parade, Meet at the Town Hall 11:00 am, Trap Shoot and
Sloppy Joes Saturday 2:00 pm, Dutch Oven
Contest, Adult & Junior Categories, Judging at 6:00Leamarado Days began in
1946 when the town planned a homecoming celebration for World War II soldiers.
The celebration was held on Labor Day and consisted of a program in the
morning, a noon barbecue and a dance that night. The following year, the
veterans decided to give the party and it was again extremely successful and
continues to draw many back to their hometown.
The annual event is held at the Leamington Town Hall and Rodeo Grounds.
The traditional talent show, barbeque dinner, games and an evening rodeo
provide a fun time for residents and visitors. 7:00 am, 5K Family Run 10:00 am, Talent Show,
Leamington Park 12 Noon, Roast Beef/Pork
Dinner 3:00 pm, Rodeo,
Leamington Rodeo Grounds Sept
10-11 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Old
Capitol Arts Festival,
Fillmore. Fine art, mountain man demonstrations, and
live entertainment are just a few of the attractions at the Old Capitol Arts
Festival. The fun-filled event takes
place at the Territorial Statehouse Park in Fillmore. A full agenda of activities fill the two-day
festival. The park is overflowing with artists' booths featuring original
artwork and crafts. A quick draw auction is a popular event, with the sale of
artwork created on the spot. Demonstrations of early pioneer skills keep
attendees captivated. Civil War reenactments and antique car and horse-drawn wagon
rides add to the fun. Exciting
entertainment takes place each afternoon. Continuous activities for children,
and a variety of food concessions ensure no one will want to miss any of the
fun. Admission is free. Call 435-743-5316 for more information. Sept
16-18 – Good Sam Club Fall Tag-a-Long, Millard County Fairgrounds, 187 South
Manzanita Ave., Delta. Gathering of Good
Sam Club members, but you don’t have to be a member to come. Contact Glenn Carroll, 801-571-1803, carrollg@utah-inter.net. Sept
17-18 – Delta Car Show, Delta City Park, Delta.
The Delta Car Show gets underway in September with antique vehicles,
classics, muscle cars and street rods displayed in the Delta City Park. Open to all make, models and years of
vehicles. Music, trophies, prizes, and
some surprises. Spectators are
encouraged to attend the free event, reminisce and become acquainted with
vehicle owners. Come out and see some of
the best vehicles around. Contact David
Frandsen 435-857-2545 or 801-372-1862 or Steve Rosenquist 801-641-9938, www.bndhiphopstop.com. Delta
Sand Drags, Millard County Fairgrounds, Delta, Noon. Come enjoy watching or participating in 300’ sand
drags for ATV, UTV, buggies. There will also be youth races. Free to spectators. Contact Josh Ashby, 801-367-8059, ashbyjosh@hotmail.com. Jack Rabbit Scramble,
Golf Tournament at Sunset View Golf Course.
4 person scramble, $200/team registration fee. Registration includes 18 holes of golf,
riding cart, lunch and prizes for the winners.
Preregistration at Delta Chamber of Commerce. Contact Lorie, 435-864-4316. November
2010
Sat after Thanksgiving – Delta’s Tree Festival, Millard County Fair Building, 187 South Manzanita
Ave., Delta. Doors open at 12:30
p.m. Auction starts at 2:00 p.m. Beautifully decorated trees are auctioned to
local businesses. Santa will also be at
the City Building from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Proceeds go to the local Sub for Santa and the Central Utah Food
Share. Contact Bonnie Shamo,
435-864-3662. Sat
after Thanksgiving – 6:00 p.m., Christmas Light Parade, Main Street, Delta. Welcome the season with Delta’s annual
Christmas Light Parade. Floats covered
in Christmas lights travel down Main Street, ending at the County Fair
Building. At the Fair Building kids can
see Santa while everyone enjoys refreshments and local entertainment. The trees from the Delta Tree Festival are
also on display for everyone to enjoy. Contact Karen Johnson at Delta City,
435-864-2759. Sat
after Thanksgiving – Fillmore City Light Parade and Winder Wonderland of Lights, Millard County Courthouse & Territorial
Statehouse, 50 South Main, Fillmore. 1:00 pm Matinee Movie @ Avalon Theater 3:00-5:00 pm Santa Visits kids at American Legion
Building Noon – 7:00 pm Food booths at American Legion Building 3:00-5:30 pm Free Hayrides around Stake House block 5:30 pm Winter Wonderland of Lights with Entertainment 6:00 pm Light Parade down Main Street December 2010 December 31 – Delta City New Year’s Eve Celebration, Delta High School Palladium & Old Gym, 50
West 300 South, Delta. Crossroads Band for
Dance, Family Feud and Deal or No Deal Games, board games, inflatables, kids’
games, refreshments, and lots of fun for all.
Starts at 7:00 pm and admission is free.
Contact Karen Johnson (435-864-2759) or Betty Jo Western
(betttyjow@frontiernet.net) for more information. January 2011
January – Statehood Day Dance, Territorial February 2011
February
25-26 –Snow
Goose Festival, Gunnison Bend Reservoir, Delta. The Snow Goose Festival celebrates the
arrival of thousands of Lesser Snow Geese in the fields and waters between
Delta and Clear Lake Management Area.
Activities include trap shoot, free waterfowl workshops, a 5K/10K race,
craft vendors, quilt show and more.
Contact Delta Area Chamber of Commerce, 435-864-4316, for more
information. February
25-26 –”Piece in the
Valley” Snow Goose Quilt Show, Millard County Exhibit Building, Delta. Contact Carol Smith, 435-864-4316, casmith25@frontiernet.net. |
