Festivals and Events

Chihuahuas get ready, get set, go at festival

Friday, May 3, 2013 OGDEN — Just how fast can those short little legs go?You’ll find out as Chihuahuas and other small dogs compete in dog races during the annual Cinco de Mayo Community Festival on Saturday, May 4.The... more

Find your inner jouster at Utah Renaissance Festival

Becky Cairns Friday, May 3, 2013 MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE — Every time she listened to folks in the crowd watching the professional jousters at the Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire, organizer Sue Bodily says she would always... more

Nature center hosting Fly With the Flock

Friday, May 3, 2013 OGDEN — Time to Fly With the Flock. The Ogden Nature Center will host its 10th annual 5K fun run and pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 11.The course is two laps winding through 152 acres on... more

What did Antelope Island inhabitants eat?

Friday, May 3, 2013 ANTELOPE ISLAND — A Junior Ranger program will address the diet of Antelope Island’s native inhabitants.The event, at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, is geared for ages 6 through 12, but all ages are welcome... more

Got spring fever? Join the Alterniscapes Garden Tour

Thursday, May 2, 2013 PROVIDENCE — With the arrival of spring, gardens are blooming everywhere. The Utah Native Plant Society and Cache County Master Gardeners will sponsor an Alterniscapes Garden Tour on Saturday, May 4.... more

Children's Justice Center fundraiser also honors Sisters of St. Benedict

Thursday, May 2, 2013 OGDEN — Have fun reliving the 1920s through the 1950s. Weber/Morgan Children’s Justice Center will be hosting a “Starry Night in Ogden” at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center, 2415 Washington Blvd.... more

Libraries celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Folk music and crafts bring a festive flair to three Cinco de Mayo celebrations at branches of the Weber County Library.Each program will include traditional folk music and dance by the Ogden-based... more

Simple Treasures Craft Boutique hosts sale

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 FARMINGTON — Simple Treasures Craft Boutique is having a sale Wednesday, May 1, through May 4, at the Legacy Events Center, 151 S. 1100 West. Simple Treasures was founded in 2000 and specializes in... more

Petting farm welcomes brand-new addition

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 EDEN — A newcomer has joined the ranks of farm animals at Carver’s Cove Petting Farm, opening for the season on Wednesday, May 1.“We do have a brand-new miniature baby donkey,” said owner Audrey... more

Miss Rodeo Utah Gala comes to Weber State

Monday, April 29, 2013 OGDEN — The Miss Rodeo Utah Gala will be Tuesday, April 30, at Weber State University. MaKenzie Maughan, Miss Rodeo Utah, is hosting the fundraising dinner and auction, which runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.... more