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American Freedom Festival

The Festival is Utah's largest Independence day celebration, and one of the largest in the country. The festival features events such as balloons, tennis and golf tournaments, speech contests, baby contests, a clogging festival and the main event, the Parade and the Stadium of Fire, in which hundreds of fireworks are blasted into the night sky over Provo's LaVell Edwards Stadium.

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Moab Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival

Watch pumpkins fly through the autumn sky at this quirky event featuring catapults, cannons, trebuchets & sling shots. Live music, crafts, games, story tellers, kids activities add fun for all ages!

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Community Events

January 20 - 30 - Sundance Film Festival, Park City - The internationally recognized showcase for new American independent film. (435) 658-3456 (8562)

January 22 - Winter Palooza, Sandy - 10am-8pm Total family fun, 8 bounce houses, rock wall, ropes course, face painting, huge paintball dome and gallery target shooting, laser tag arena, magic shows, live animal shows, and the Princess Festival with your favorite princesses! 5.00 presale tickets at www.UtahKidsClub.com Get out of the house and into life! South Towne Expo (8749)

January 26 - 29 - LDS FILM FESTIVAL, Orem - All Event, Day Passes and Individual Event Passes will be available The Annual LDS Film Festival will feature the 24-Hour Film making Marathon,Short Film Competition, Workshops, Trade Show and many feature film screenings and premieres. 801-225-2787 SCERA CENTER (8560)

January 29 - Etcetera One, Provo - 12:30 Studying History; 2: Story in Movie Making; 3: Confessions of a Judge; 4: Citizenship 801-473-1278 (8856)

February 17 -20 - Western Stars Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Moab - Presidents' Day weekend western celebration with cowboy poets, music, barrel racing, chili cookin' contests, square dancing, western art, vendors, workshops and lectures. 435-259-6272 Moab Arts and Recreation Center (8563)

February 25 -26 - Snow Goose Festival , Delta - The Snow Goose Festival celebrates the arrival of thousands of Lesser Snow Geese in the fields and waters between Delta and Clear Lake Management Area. Activities include free waterfowl workshops, a 10K race, dinner, craft vendors, quilt show and more. All Day, Free 435-864-4316 Gunnison Bend Reservoir (8564)

February 28 - March 18 - LDS FILM FESTIVAL, Orem - All Event, Day Passes and Individual Event Passes will be available The Annual LDS Film Festival will feature the 24-Hour Film making Marathon,Short Film Competition, Workshops, Trade Show and many feature film screenings and premieres. 801-225-2787 SCERA CENTER (8559)

April 1 - 9 - LDS FILM FESTIVAL, Orem - All Event, Day Passes and Individual Event Passes will be available The Annual LDS Film Festival will feature the 24-Hour Film making Marathon,Short Film Competition, Workshops, Trade Show and many feature film screenings and premieres. 801-225-2787 SCERA CENTER (8561)

April 9 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah 26th Anniversary, Salt Lake City - 26th Anniversary gala benefit auction. 801-262-9474 (8565)

May 28 -29 - Moab Arts Festival, Moab - Visitors find handcrafted jewelry, sculptures, and live entertainment near Arches National Park. 435-259-2742 Swanny City Park (8824)

June 4 - Clint Black Concert & Fireworks, Eagle Mountain - Admission is $15 (kids 2 and under free). Gates open at 6 PM, concert starts at 7 PM. 801-789-6603 (8718)

June 4 - Great Salt Lake Water Fest and Family Day, Salt Lake City - FREE Event, FREE Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Rides, Stand Up Paddle Demos, Food, Music and FUN! Great Salt Lake (9598)

June 16 -18 - Summerfest Arts Faire, Logan - Summerfest offers fine art, great food and entertainment to it's visitors as well as quality entertainment with headliner concerts each evening. 435-213-3858 (8823)

June 23- 26 - Utah Arts Festival, Salt Lake City - The Utah Arts Festival is a four day celebration of performing, visual, film, and literary arts all located on Salt Lake City's Library Square. 801-322-2428 Library Square (8825)

June 28 -September 4 - Utah Shakespearean Festival, Cedar City - When you're not catching a performance of one of the Bard's plays, there are also backstage tours and literary seminars to enjoy. 800-752-9849 (8826)

July 2 - Stadium of Fire, Provo - Come and celebrate at Lavell Edwards Stadium. There is a star studded list of performers and fantastic fireworks. 801-818-1776 Lavell Edwards Stadium (9339)

July 18 - 25 - Days of 47 Rodeo, West Valley City - The chutes are bustin' wide open for the 2011 Days of '47 Rodeo. From spine-cracking bronc rides and bone-crunching bull fighting to the extreme dirt bikes of Pro-Tour FMX this rodeo will blow the cowboy hat right off your head. 801-250-3890 The Maverik Center (9340)

July 20 - 25 - Pioneer Days Rodeo, Ogden - The Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo comes but once a year and it's definitely one you don't want to miss. 801-621-1696 Ogden Pioneer Stadium (9341)

July 27 - 29 - Voices of San Juan Pageant, Blanding - Outdoor pageant of history & culture of San Juan County. Native American & religious themes. 8:00 PM 435-678-2851 5 miles north of Blanding east off Hwy # 191 (9851)

August 4 - 6 - Bear Lake Raspberry Days, Garden City - The festival is a fun filled 3 days with the Little Miss Berry Pageant, the craft fair with continuous entertainment, the Parade on the Boulevard, the Rodeo and 5K run in Laketown, the Pancake Breakfast at the Garden City Park, and ending with the fireworks on the Beach. 800-448-2327 (8822)

August 6 - The Springville Police Tattoo *Bagpipe Concer, Springville - Concert featuring bagpipes, Drums, Scottish Dance, Irish Dance, and Celtic Folk Music 801-491-5560 (9779)

August 8 - 13 - The 2011 Sevier County Fair, Richfield - Be sure to join us! 435-893-0458 (8566)

August 9-14 - The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, Salt Lake City - A six-day, seven-stage, 300-mile plus professional bicycle road race. 503-887-7266 (8568)

August 10-13 - Salt Lake County Fair, South Jordan - The 2011 Salt Lake County Fair will feature a variety of entertainment going on at all times during the four days of the Fair. There will be up to four different entertainment venues, an indoor stage with continuous live entertainment, an indoor exhibit hall with AIR-CONDITIONING and over 150 vendors and exhibitors. 801 254-0106 Equestrian Park (9343)

August 10-13 - Weber County Fair, Ogden - Bring the family and enjoy the fair. (801)399-8798 Weber County Fairgrounds (9344)

August 11 - 13 - Cache County Fair and Rodeo , Logan - PRCA Rodeo, Horse Show, Livestock Shows and Exhibits, Commercial Exhibits, Browns Amusements Carnival, our famous Community Booths, Home Arts, Local Entertainment, Farm Bureau Talent Find, 4-H Fashion Revue, Jr Livestock Show and Sale, Hay Judging. 435-716-7150 (8567)

August 13 - Golden Spike National Historic Site Railroaders Festival, Corine - Family activities and friendly buffalo chip throwing competitions take a back seat to the festival's highlight, a reenactment of the 1869 golden spike ceremony that marked the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. (435) 471-2209 (8821)

September 1 - 5 - Golden Onion Days, Payson - These four days are packed full of activities, like helicopter rides, parades, talent shows, lawn-mower races and of course, an onion cooking contest. (9824)

September 2 -3 - Swiss Days, Midway - Costumed locals in this mountain town prepare traditional Swiss dishes for visitors to enjoy. Don't miss the craft booths, Swiss Miss performances, and yodelers. 435-654-3227 (8820)

September 5 - Park City Miner's Day & Labor Day Celebration, Park City - Celebrate Labor Day in Park City, Utah 800-453-1360 (9951)

October 29 - Moab Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival , Moab - Watch pumpkins fly through the autumn sky at this quirky event featuring catapults, cannons, trebuchets & sling shots. Live music, crafts, games, story tellers, kids activities add fun for all ages! 435-259-2326 Old Airport Road (8569)

November 1- 6 - Heber City Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Buckaroo Fair, Heber City - We are here to promote the cowboy way of life through music, poetry and art by holding an annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Buckaroo Fair and by giving back to the community along the way. 435-654-3666 Soldier Hollow (8818)

November 4 - 6 - Moab Folk Festival, Moab - Across four days and three venues, enjoy live performances by top tier folk musicians. 435-259-3198 (8819)

November 11 -13 - Wasatch Rails 2011, Salt Lake City - Operating Modular Layouts!! Clinics!! Lots of Dealer Tables!! Lots of Door Prizes!! Live Steam Trains You Can Ride On!! Utah's BIGEST Lego Layout!! Adults $5.00 Children 12 and under FREE!! (9183)

December 10 - Breakfast with Santa on the Moon, Salt Lake City - Santa is visiting the moon! Eat breakfast, get a photo of Santa and watch an Arthur Christmas. 385-468-7827 110 South 400 West (10439)

December 15 - 17 and December 19 -21 - Echoes of Christmas, Salt Lake City - A live Nativity with animals and musical performances. 801-651-3031 Liberty Park -- enter from 900 South at 600 East (10488)

2012 Events

January 13 - 27 - Moab Arts Festival, Moab - Visitors find handcrafted jewelry, sculptures, and live entertainment near Arches National Park. 435-259-2742 Swanny City Park (10602)

January 25 - 28 - LDS FILM FESTIVAL, Orem - All Event, Day Passes and Individual Event Passes will be available The Annual LDS Film Festival will feature the 24-Hour Film making Marathon,Short Film Competition, Workshops, Trade Show and many feature film screenings and premieres. 801-225-2787 SCERA CENTER (10600)

January 19-29 - Sundance Film Festival, Park City - The internationally recognized showcase for new American independent film. (435) 658-3456 (10599)

March 31 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Salt Lake City - Join Clark Planetarium for breakfast, an Egg Hunt and "Under the Sea 3D." Tickets $15-$20. 385-468-7827 (10787)

April 14 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah 27th Anniversary, Salt Lake City - 27th Anniversary gala benefit auction 801-262-9474 (10601)

May 25 - 28 - Pony Express Days Rodeo, Eagle Mountain - Featuring almost 40 different events. (11194)

June 9 - Urban Challenge Utah, Salt Lake City - Utah's toughest, wackiest competitors will complete tasks that challenge the body, mind and senses. Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah. Price: $100/team 801-262-9474 (10718)

June 14 - 16 - South Jordan City Country Fest, South Jordan - South Jordan City FUN is on the RUN! This annual city celebration, Country Fest, is a family fun event packed full with food, childrens games, traditional equestrian events, vendors, 5K, music and fireworks! Thursday, June 14, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, June 15, TBA to 12:00 am Saturday, June 16, 10:00 am to 12:00 am 801-254-3048 (11196)

June 14 -16 - Summerfest Arts Faire, Logan - Summerfest offers fine art, great food and entertainment to it's visitors as well as quality entertainment with headliner concerts each evening. 435-213-3858 (10603)

June 16 - Racing to the Stars, Tooele - Bring Dad out from 5 to 10 p.m. for a night of fun activities & dinner at Miller Motorsports Park. Tix $55-105 385-468-1222 Miller Motorsports Park (11184)

June 21 - 25 - Utah Arts Festival, Salt Lake City - The Utah Arts Festival is a four day celebration of performing, visual, film, and literary arts all located on Salt Lake City's Library Square. 801-322-2428 Library Square (10604)

June 21 - October 20 - Utah Shakespearean Festival, Cedar City - When you're not catching a performance of one of the Bard's plays, there are also backstage tours and literary seminars to enjoy. 800-752-9849 (10605)

June 23 - 30 - Lehi-Round-Up Celebration, Lehi - Theme this Year: 75 Years of Kids, Cowboys, and Fun (11197)

August 7 - 12 - The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, Salt Lake City - A six-day, seven-stage, 300-mile plus professional bicycle road race. 503-887-7266 (10606)

August 8 - 11 - Weber County Fair, Ogden - (801)399-8798 Weber County Fairgrounds (11191)

August 9 - 11 - Cache County Fair and Rodeo, Logan - PRCA Rodeo, Horse Show, Livestock Shows andExhibits, Commercial Exhibits, Browns Amusements Carnival, our famous Community Booths, Home Arts, Local Entertainment, Farm Bureau Talent Find, 4-H Fashion Revue, Jr Livestock Show and Sale, Hay Judging. 435-716-7150 (10607)

August 15 - 18 - Davis County Fair, Farmington - The Davis County Fair is proud to provide wholesome, fun, and FREE entertainment to the community of Davis County! (801) 451-4080 Legacy Events Center‎ (11192)

August 18 - 25 - Box Elder County Fair, Tremonton - 2012 Theme: "Cowboy Boots & Country Roots" (435) 257-5366 Fairgrounds (11193)

August 31 -September 1 - Swiss Days, Midway - Costumed locals in this mountain town prepare traditional Swiss dishes for visitors to enjoy. Don't miss the craft booths, Swiss Miss performances, and yodelers. 435-654-3227 (10608)