Festivals and Events

Flea market raises money for Centerville's Whitaker Museum

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 CENTERVILLE — Centerville’s Whitaker Museum, converted from a pioneer home, is undergoing a restoration — and that costs money. To pay for lights, trees and other items needed to finish the job, the... more

Dari the elephant gets birthday cake with mashed potatoes on top

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 SALT LAKE CITY -- Hmmm, exactly what do you put in an elephant's birthday cake?Vegetables and protein pellets sound pretty tasty to Dari, Hogle Zoo's 52-year-old African elephant. And hold the... more

Juneteenth takes a Motown spin this year

Linda East Brady Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Be ready to get down with Motown at the 23rd Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival, a three-day event this weekend at the Ogden Amphitheater.After a day of music, dance and more, Saturday night... more

Summerfest Arts Faire blooms at Logan Tabernacle

Amy K. Stewart Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Logan's 29th annual Summerfest Arts Faire will be a fun-filled event with color and imaginative images -- along with food, music and activities.The festival is set for Thursday through Saturday, June... more

Sunshine on my ... breakfast — at Ogden Nature Center

Monday, June 11, 2012 OGDEN — Rise and shine, nature lovers — it’s almost time for breakfast.The Ogden Nature Center’s annual Sunshine Breakfast Benefit starts at 7:45 a.m. June 22, at the center at 966 W. 12th St.The... more

Ready to get a little dirty at Mud Wars 2012?

Friday, June 8, 2012 OGDEN — Now you can play in the mud and no one will yell at you — at Mud Wars 2012.The new event features volleyball, dodgeball, tug of wars and a slip-and-slide, all played in the mud on Saturday,... more

Have kilt, will toss cabers at Utah Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Becky Cairns Thursday, June 7, 2012 NORTH OGDEN -- Was that a telephone pole that just went flying past the window?Not to worry -- it's just John Springer out practicing his caber toss again.As a competitor in Scottish Highland games,... more

Walking tour explores history at Ogden City Cemetery

Becky Cairns Thursday, June 7, 2012 OGDEN -- Every time a person dies, it is said that we bury their story.But some of the stories come back to life when retold during the annual Ogden City Cemetery Walking History Tour. This year's... more

Weber County car show benefits animal shelter

Thursday, June 7, 2012 OGDEN — If you love animals, people, or your car, you might want to participate in “Car Show for a Cause.”The car show benefits the Weber County Animal Shelter. Folks who want to show off a car,... more

Antelope Island's owls and birds featured in Saturday events

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 ANTELOPE ISLAND — Forget the yardwork or car washing and snag a little nature time during events at Antelope Island State Park on Saturday, June 9.• A morning bird walk begins at 9 a.m. at the park... more