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March 2012

Snowmobile ShootoutFriday, March 30, 2012
Ends: Sunday, April 01, 2012
Sled enthusiasts from around the nation come to Fairview Canyon this weekend to hill climb, drag race, and show off their high performance equipment. Turbo and nitrous sleds are the Norm. This is not an organized event! No registration required- just come and have fun!

Sanpete Snowmobile Information
Location: Skyline Drive
City: Fairview Canyon

Contact: Bruce Cahlamer
Phone: 801-393-1010

http://www.psipowerinc.com
bruce@psipowerinc.com

Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Day
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Ends: Saturday, March 31, 2012

The celebration focus is on the Relic Home and Peter Madsen Blacksmith Shop at 150 South Main Street. Scones and cotton candy for sale as well as a luncheon at noon at the North Stake Center (461 North 300 West; cost is $7.00. During the luncheon there will be a reading of City Council minutes 50 years ago, a reading of Alice Hafen’s ‘I Wish I Had A Washing Machine” and musical performance.

Location: 150 South Main Street
City: Mt. Pleasant

Contact: Mt. Pleasant City
Phone: 435-462-2456

http://mtpleasantpioneer.blogspot.com/
pandk@cut.net

April 2012
2-Man Golf Scramble/Bestball
 Saturday, April 07, 2012
Ends: Saturday, April 07, 2012

Shotgun Start 9:30 am.
Location: Palisade Golf Course
City: Sterling

Contact: Chris Stover
Phone: 435-835-4653

http://stateparks.utah.gov/stateparks/golf/palisade.html
chrisstover@utah.gov

May 2012
Hell's Kitchen Endurance RideSaturday, May 19, 2012
Ends: Saturday, May 19, 2012
“Come and enjoy great riding, company and food!! “
This event includes a 25 mile and a 50 mile ride in the country just north of the Gunnison Cemetery. Base camp at the old rodeo grounds. Cost is $50.00 for the 25 mile ride and $85.00 for the 50 mile ride. This includes a catered Dutch Oven dinner after the ride at the Gunnison Park. On Friday night the 18th, there will be a ride meeting to discuss rules and route. Contact Bruce on his cell 435-851-3441 or hm. 435-835-9381.
Location: Old Rodeo Grounds North of Cemetery
City: Gunnison

Contact: Bruce Burnham
Phone: 528-6270

http://www.aerc.org
bburnham@utah.gov

Scandinavian Festival
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Ends: Saturday, May 26, 2012
The Scandinavian Heritage Festival in Ephraim, Utah, running Thursday through Saturday prior to Memorial Day, is possibly the largest Scandinavian heritage event in the Intermountain West.

Location: Snow College, Pioneer Park
City: Ephraim
Contact: Gary Anderson
Phone: 435-283-7595

http://scandinavianheritagefestival.com
conference@scandinavianheritagefestival.com

Spring City Heritage Day
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Ends: Saturday, May 26, 2012
The big event for the Friends of Spring City is Heritage Day!

On this day, and this day only, many residents open their historic homes, which have been carefully restored, to tours for the public. Spring City is the best preserved example of an early Mormon pioneer village. Spring City is on the National Register of Historic Pioneer Towns.

8:00 am to 10:00 am – Breakfast 
8:00 am until ‘Goodies’ are gone – DUP Bake Sales, In front of the DUPMuseum. 
9:00 am to 2:00 pm – Ticket Sales at the Old School and Main St. Firehouse 
9:00 am – Art Squared Auction (Closes at 2 pm Sharp) 
9:00 am to 4:00 pm – Art & Antique Show at the Old School 
10:00 am to 4:00 pm – Home Tour. Tickets can be purchased at the Old School and local galleries: $10 for Adults and $5 for children under 12. 
Noon to 1:30 pm – Lunch at the Bowery & Award of Scholarship.

Location: 150 East Center
City: Spring City
Contact: Kay Watson
Phone: 435-462-2211
http://historicspringcity.org/events/index.html

June 2011

9th Annual Rat Fink Reunion
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Ends: Saturday, June 02, 2012
Celebration to honor the memory of Ed Roth, creator of the beloved cartoon character Rat Fink from the 1960’s. See the Rat Fink Website for scheduled daily events.

The Museum is open year around by appointment. Music and professional stripers. Don’t miss the 5k FUN Run!
Location: 404 East 300 North
City: Manti
Contact: Ilene Roth
Phone: 835-2393

http://www.ratfink.com/rat-fink-reunion.php
ratfink@manti.com

Free Fishing Day
Saturday, June 02, 2012
Ends: Saturday, June 02, 2012

Everyone in Utah can fish for free Saturday, June 2, 2011. Please remember that all fishing laws and rules in Utah still apply.
Location: All of Utah
City: All of Utah
http://wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks/2009_fishing/

Auto Soccer- Demolition DerbySaturday, June 02, 2012
Ends: Saturday, June 02, 2012
A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FAIRGROUNDS! 
Tickets can be purchased online or at the Building Inspectors office: $8 for adults, $5 for children 12 & under.   Car Entrance Form   Regulations 
Event also incudes a Hog Raffle and a Greased Pig for the kids.
Location: Fairgrounds Arena- 6:00 PM
City: Manti
Contact: Mike Bennett
Phone: 435-851-7107Mormon Miracle Pageant
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Ends: Saturday, June 30, 2012

For an exciting evening under a canopy of stars, join us at the foot of the magnificent Manti Utah Temple to watch the Mormon Miracle Pageant. The pageant’s three intertwined stories of the restoration of the gospel, the witness of the Book of Mormon, and the journey of the faithful pioneers to the beautiful Sanpete Valley, demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ for all people.

Performances run June 21 – 30,2012 except Sunday and Monday. The Pageant begins at 9:30 PM and is Free of Charge.
Location: Temple Hill
City: Manti
Contact: Mormon Miracle Pageant
Phone: 435-835-3000

July 2011
Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days
Saturday, July 02, 2012
Ends: Monday, July 04, 2012Celebrating the Fourth of July in Mt. Pleasant has always been a family affair, and includes many days of exciting community events. Fourth of July activities include a parade down State Street, early bird breakfast at the park, food, games and entertainment at the park all day and one of the few remaining Soap Box Derby races. Festivities at the end of the day include a rodeo and spectacular fireworks display.

Hub City Days also includes our Mountain Man Rendezvous with muzzle loader shoot-outs, exhibits, trading, displays, candy cannon explosions, tomahawk and knife throwing contests, frying pan tossing, dutch oven cook off, kids games, native American dancers, historical reenactments and more. Participants camp out in authentic teepees and wall tents during the three day event. Spectators are always welcome at these rendevous.

Location: Events take place in various places in town.
City: Mt. Pleasant
Contact: Coleen Oltrogge
Phone: 435-462-3034

Fairview Pioneer Days
Saturday, July 23, 2012
Ends: Monday, July 25, 2012
Location: Various Locations
City: Fairview
Contact: Dave Taylor
Phone: 435-427-3858
dave@cut.net

August 2012

Sanpete County Fair
Held annually mid-August at the country fairgrounds in Manti. Contact: 435-835-1351Saturday, August 18, 2012
Ends: Saturday, August 25, 2012
Location: Sanpete County Fair Grounds
City: Manti

Contact: Wade Anderson
Phone: 435-835-4943
http://sanpete.com/pages/fair
sanpetecountyfair@hotmail.com

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