Highland Fling calendar of events
Saturday, July 30
Classic Car Show
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
What: Do you have a sweet ride you’d like to show off? Here’s your chance! Come kick off the Fling at Heritage Park at our first Classic Car show. This is sure to be a hit event at the Fling!
Registration: $20 with shirt; $10 without shirt. Contact Blaine Thompson at rhrp57@yahoo.com for more info.
Monday, Aug. 1
Disc Golf Tournament
When: 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Beacon Hill Park
Movie in the Park
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
Tuesday, Aug. 2
Fine Art Show
When: 4-7 p.m. registration
Where: Highland City Community Center, 5378 W. 10400 N.
Eye Spy Photo Hunt
When: 5 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Highland Businesses
Wednesday, Aug. 3
Kids Night
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Town Center Splash Pad (5400 W. Civic Center. Dr.)
What: Come join us at the Town Center Plaza (splash pad) for Kids Night! There will be lots of free activities for the kids, including a bike race, fun run, face painting, kids games, and cool off after at the splash pad.
Thursday, Aug. 4
Baby Contest
When: 4-7:30 p.m.
Where: Highland Glen Park
What: Dress up your little ones 0 months – 36 months in their finest and have them strut their stuff at the Highland Fling Baby Contest! Babies will get their pictures taken and get some fun prizes just for entering.
Backyard Garden Tours
When: 5-7 p.m.
Where: Various locations
Fine Art Show
When: Artist Reception at 7 p.m.
Where: Highland City Community Center, 5378 W. 10400 N.
Friday, August 5
Fine Art Show
When: 4-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Where: Highland City Community Center, 5378 W. 10400 North
What: The art show is a traditional feature of the annual city celebration and serves to showcase the work of artist in our community. Join us for this inspiring event and enjoy viewing examples of some of Highland City’s finest artists on Friday and Saturday.
Play Day Rodeo
When: 5 p.m.
Where: North Utah County Equestrian Park, 9400 N. 6800 West
What: The Play Day Rodeo features favorite equestrian events for young horse lovers including Lead Line (ages 8 and under), Rock Race, Candy Hunt, Barrels, Stick Horse, Poles, Hay Roll, Keyhole, Musical Tires, Rescue Race, Boot Race, Tandem Bareback, Hyde Race and Jackpot (ages 16 & up)
Strong Man Competition
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
What: Watch men test their strength at the strongman Competition.
Youth Night in the Park
When: 9:15 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
Saturday, August 6
Bank of American Fork Hot Air Balloon
When: 6:3- a.m. lift off (weather permitting)
Where: Heritage Park
5k / 1 mile Fun Run
When: 7 a.m. for 5K, 8 a.m. for 1-mile
Where: Starts in front of the LDS Heritage Church south of Heritage Park
LPHS Marching Band Pancake Breakfast
When: 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Heritage Park Pavillion, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
Utah State Hamme Championship & Highland Games
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
DUP Cabin Tours
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
Grand Parade
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Highland Elementary School, 10865 N. 6000 West to Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
Vendor Booths
When: Beginning at 10 a.m.
Where: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
Heritage Park Entertainment
When: Noon.-10 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
What: Local entertainers, performances and competitions scheduled include Harp Irish Dance Company, Ridley’s Watermelon Eating Contest, Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest, Pie Eating Contest, Burrito Eating Contest and more.
BMX Stunt Team
When: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Where: Mountain Ridge Jr High (east field)
Lone Peak Fireman’s Spray
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Mountain Ridge Jr. High School
Grand Fireworks
When: 10 p.m.
Where: Mountain Ridge Jr. High School.