Events & Festivals
Rodeos, Pow Wows, Parades ...
Any time of year, there's bound to be something happening somewhere in Northeastern Utah. Like our Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo, Labor Day Festival of Lights, or Northern Ute Indian Pow Wow. Come join us as we celebrate our diverse cultures and historic heritage.
Check our calendar below for annual event dates and up-to-date info on current and future events.
(**ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**)
July 2008
Students from Uintah High School, Vernal Junior High, and Vernal Middle School will display a variety of arts.
Our Uinta Basin artists have brought in a wide variety of oils, acrylics, watercolors, pen & ink, and photography. 49 pieces in all.
Submit entries: Thursday, June 4th & Friday, June 5th
Reception: Thursday, June 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Complete rules can be found at www.myartscouncil.org or pick up at Western Heritage Museum or contact:
Christine Smith 435-790-0858
Ron Litton 888-240-2080
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328 E. 200 S., Vernal, Utah 84078
The student seamstresses have created a wide array of wonderful quilts - approximately 50.
A reception will be held Tuesday evening April 7th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Vote for the "Best of Show" quilt.
Week long celebration with parade, rodeo, games, events, and more.
Annual John Jarvie Summer Fest
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This annual event is always held the Saturday of Father's Day weekend and is sponsored by the BLM and held at the Jarvie Ranch in Brown's Park. Activities for old and young are available to demonstrate life in days gone by.
The Winter Festival is always the first Saturday of December
Car Show & Ice Cream Social
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Mule Rides, Inflatable Slide, Live Music, Petting Zoo, Wagon Rides. *No entry fees or trophies
For more information call Woody at 435-889-3773 or visit www.FlamingGorgeResort.com
Cow Country Rodeo
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The Cow Country Rodeo has been running in one form or another since the 1930’s. Until recently it had been put on annually by the Daggett Lion’s Club with proceeds benefiting the local community. Now it is run as a partnership with the Lion’s Club, Daggett County, and a host of other local organizations providing staff and assistance to the rodeo.
Watch the Rodeo
Gates open the nights of the rodeo at 6:30 p.m. and the Rodeo action starts at 7:30 p.m. Events include Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping and Breakaway, Bull Riding and Barrel Racing! Admission price for Adults is $7 per night, while youth 6-13 are $4 and kids under 6 are Free! Slack will be held on the 18th at 9:00 a.m.
Dinoland Triathalon
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The DinoLand Triathlon is coming. Register Early Starting January 1, 2009. Put it on your calendar. You will race for big prizes, and compete for a fantastic finisher's award. We hope the DINO TRI is one of your best triathlons. We hope this has become the favorite race and at the top of your list for coming years !
DINO TRI 2009 will be on Saturday, JUNE 27th. Bring friends and family and enjoyed some of the most beautiful country in the world.
DINO TRI 2009 will be even bigger and better than ever...world-class venues, huge prize purses, awesome awards, prize drawings, LOTS OF FUN!
The core of this early August festival is experiencing the great (and deserted) trails of Flaming Gorge National Recreational Area. Famous for its vast, colorful landscapes, Flaming Gorge offers miles of trails for riders of all abilities. Guided boat/bike tours, live entertainment, and free camping. All centered around Red Canyon Lodge.