APRIL
April 11, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Easter Celebration 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Easter egg hunt 10:00 a.m., display of early Easter baskets, and pioneer craft demonstrations
www.nps.gov/care 435-425-3791
MAY
May 2, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Spring Social 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pioneer craft demonstrations
www.nps.gov/care 435-425-3791
JUNE
JULY
July 3rd
Little Miss Apple Days PageantÊ Held at the Big Apple
July 4th
5 K race
Swap meet 8 am
Boy scout breakfast 7am
Art show 8 am at the Big Apple
Parade 10 am
Kid games at the Torrey park after the parade
Wellness fair at the Torrey Park
Pie eating contest 11:30 am sponsored by Cafe Diablo at the Torrey park
Lunch 11:30 at the Torrey Park
Patriotic program at the LDS church 1:30
Pie baking contest 3 pm
Apple race 5 pm held on Torrey canal from post office to the Big Apple
Dance 9 pm to 1 am featuring J.Marc Bailey. 435-425-3637 Torrey, Utah.
July 17-18: Capitol Reef Classic – 2nd Annual High Desert Bike Race.
The Capitol Reef Classic Stage Race is an annual event that will challenge the most experienced racer and has also been designed to facilitate the transition from recreational cyclist to the world of competition. The location of this event takes place in one of Utah’s best kept secrets of high desert/alpine terrain. You will enjoy moderate summer temperatures in this beautiful natural setting. Each event is designed to be exciting and challenging for your particular skill level. Torrey, Utah. www.capitolreefclassic.com
July 24-25 - The 13th Bicknell International Film Festival - Better Living Through Bad Cinema™ Wayne Theatre, Bicknell, Utah. The BIFF is a celebration of the 'B' movie genre. Join in the fun at the historic Wayne Theatre (with plenty of free parking) during the
BIFF - Bicknell's International Film Festival. BIFF celebrates "Better
Living Thru Bad Cinema" and highlights select bad movies. Accompanied by the world's
fastest parade, "party of the stars", a swap meet, mutton 'n taters lunch, as well as an
educational matinee and seminar, BIFF is a spoofy, goofy blast. See website www.thebiff.org for
ticket prices and more information. The 14th annual
Bicknell International
Film Festival Presents:
Ba Da Bing, Ba Da BIFF! Gangsters and Gun Molls -
Bad Gangster Movies. An offer you can't refuse
AUGUST
August 7-8: Women’s Redrock Music Festival. Music by Women, for everyone. To empower and support Independent Women Musicians from around the US and the world, by providing a beautiful venue to bring their music to the public. www.redrockwomensfest.com Torrey, Utah.
August 10-15, 2009 – Wayne County Fair - “Celebrating our Rich Heritage”
August 10
3pm Jr. ATV Training & Competition Ages 8 and up. For more information call 836-1312 – USU Extension Office.
6pm – Free Aspen Group Dinner. Fairgrounds – Loa.
7pm – Free entertainment. Artie Hemphill & The Iron Horse Band. Turner Park – Loa. Bring a blanket and enjoy the music!
August 11
11am – Baseball – WHS vs. Green River – Baseball diamond, Bicknell.
12pm – Free Far West Bank customer appreciation lunch. Far West Bank – Loa.
August 12
11am – Free pool games. County Swimming Pool. Bicknell.
8pm-11:30pm – Youth Dance (ages 13-18). Music by Rhett Taylor. Fairgrounds multi-purpose building. Cost: $3/person or $5/couple. Sponsored by Maria’s Grill & Serenity Springs Assisted Living Center.
August 13
7:00am – Mini Sprint Triathlon. Cost $5 – pre-register 836-2666 Julie Chappell. County Swimming Pool – Bicknell.
10am – 6pm – Exhibits and Art Show. Loa Civic Center and County Courthouse – Loa.
11am – Free Brian’s Farm Service Customer Appreciation Lunch. Brian Farm Supply – Loa.
3pm – Kids/Youth Cowboy Poetry Contest – prizes $50 - $30 - $10 per category. Fairgrounds multi-purpose building – Loa.
6pm – Small Fry Rodeo and Chili Cook-Off (cash prizes). Fairgrounds – Loa.
7pm – Mutton-Chicken Fry Meal – Fairgrounds – Loa. $6.00 at the gate – pre-sale $5.00 before 8/7, family: $20 (2 adults, 4 children). Purchase tickets at Wayne County Sheriff’s Department in Loa. Proceeds benefit “Shop With A Cop.”
8pm – Free – Youth Cowboy Poetry Winners and Adult Cowboy Poetry Entertainment. Outdoor concert: Sawmill River Band. Fairgrounds – Loa.
August 14
7am – Run-Bike-Horse Relay. Fairgrounds – Loa. Cost: $5/team – pre-register 836-2666 – Julie Chappell.
10am-6pm - Exhibits and Art Show. Loa Civic Center and County Courthouse – Loa.
12pm – Free Royal’s Food Town Lunch. Royal’s Food Town Store – Loa.
7pm – Wayne County’s Famous Rodeo. Fairgrounds – Loa. Partially sponsored by Central Utah Public Health Dept. Concessions by the Wayne Boosters Club.
August 15
7am – 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Race. County Courthouse – Loa. Cost $5 – 12 and under FREE. Pre-register 836-2666 – Julie Chappell.
10am – Main Street Parade. Loa. Immediately following the parade:
Exhibits & Art Show concludes at 2:00pm
Fun at the Park including: continuous entertainment, games, concessions, vendor mall, climbing wall, car show and more!
7pm – Parade of Cars and Demolition Derby. Fairgrounds – Loa. Sponsored by Wayne County Search & Rescue. Concessions by Wayne County Search & Rescue. Fireworks after the Derby.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
On Going Events: May - September
Capitol Reef National Park: (435) 425-3791, ext. 111 Daily walks and nightly amphitheater programs
mid May - September. Check at Visitor Center for Ripple Rock Nature Center schedule.
Capitol Reef National Park
Entertainment and Activites (Also see our tour guides page)
Entrada Institute: 435-425-3265, PO Box 217, 185 West Main, Torrey, UT 84775, A non-profit arts and educational center that furthers public understanding and appreciation of the natural, historical, cultural and scientific heritage of the Colorado Plateau province lying west of the Green & Colorado Rivers. Entrada Institute presents lectures, concerts, and workshops, starting May-October on Saturday evenings. Check at Visitor Center for event schedule or call 425-3141.
Wayne County Swimming Pool: 435-425-3275, 460 West 200 North, Bicknell, UT 84715.
Wayne Theatre: 435-425-3123, 11 East Main, Bicknell, UT 84715. Restored historic theatre in Bicknell, showing new films Thursdays-Monday. Call for times. Home of the “Bicknell International Film Festival” held in July.
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