Payson Onion Days Calendar of Events
Payson royalty rides on a float in the Payson City Onion Days Grand Parade on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015. GRANT HINDSLEY, Daily Herald
Thousands of fans and families spread blankets and chairs to watch Shenandoah play an opening concert for the Golden Onion Days festival in Payson on Thursday, September 3, 2015. The free concert drew thousands of fans and local families. It kicks off a long weekend of celebration in Payson, including marathons, talent shows and more, even showcasing a competition to find Payson's biggest onion. JIM MCAULEY, Special to the Daily Herald
Thursday, September 1
Collin Raye concert
When: 6 p.m., seating begins at 5 p.m.
Where: Peteetneet Outdoor Amphitheater, 10 S. 600 East
Cost: Free
’Into the Woods'
When: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 25-27, Sept. 1-3, 5
Where: Payson High School, 1050 S. Main St.
Tickets: $10 each. Order online at paysoncommunitytheater.com
Friday, September 2
Nebo Marathon & Half Marathon
When: 6:30 a.m.
Info: www.payson.org
Hitman Monster Truck Rides
When: 10 a.m.-Dusk
Where: Field south of the Aquatic Center
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
When: 2:30 p.m.
Where: 539 S. 100 West
Who: 6th-8th grade boys & girls and 9th-10th grade boys & girls
Registration: www.payson.org
City of Fun Carnival
When: 4-11 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 250 S. Main St.
Food and Boutique
When: 4-11 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 250 S. Main St.
Basketball 3-Point Contest
When: 6 p.m.
Where: 539 S. 100 West
Who: 6th-8th grade students
Baby Contest Winners
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park Bandstand, 250 S. Main St.
Registration: (801) 465-4674
Hypno Hick
When: 6:15 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park Bandstand, 250 S. Main St.
Cost: Free
Payson v. Morgan High Football Game
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Payson High School
Cost: Varied
Fireworks
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Payson High School field
Saturday, September 3
Bill Pike Memorial Men’s Softball Tournament
Where: Gene Hillman Rec Complex, 955 S. Main St.
When: All Day beginning at 8 a.m.
Info: (801) 465-6031
Miss Payson’s Gold Medal Mile
When: 8 a.m.
Where: Dry Creek Trail, 1250 S. Main St.
What: Join Miss Payson and the citizens of Payson as they walk to promote a healthy lifestyle and enjoy the simple beauty of Payson in its summer season. Walking only. No bikes, scooters, or running.
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
When: 8 a.m.
Where: Memorial Park
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
When: 9 a.m.
Where: 539 S. 100 West
Who: 10th-12th grades
Registration: www.payson.org
Firefighters Open House
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Payson Fire Station, 100 E. 100 South.
What: The mission of Payson Fire Department is to protect the citizens of Payson from all emergencies both natural and manmade through dedicated, highly skilled and motivated firefighters, while acknowledging the public’s support, trust, and confidence.
Children’s Parade
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Park View Elementary School, 360 S. 100 East
Hitman Monster Truck Rides
When: 10 a.m.-Dusk
Where: Field south of the Aquatic Center
City of Fun Carnival
When: noon-11 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 250 S. Main St.
Food and Boutique
When: noon-11 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 250 S. Main St.
Lawn Mower Racing
When: Noon-3 p.m.
Where: Salem Arena
Info: Roger Hope, (801) 310-7315
Golden Onion Cook-Off
When: Noon
Where: Memorial Park Bandstand, 250 S. Main St.
What: Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of “Best Dish” in Payson City. Everyone is welcome to participate! All entries welcome, recipes are required to have any amount of onion. Just remember to bring a tissue!
Information: Tammy, (801) 465-5215
Payson High School Talent
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park
’Into the Woods'
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Payson High School, 1050 S. Main St.
Tickets: $10 each. Order online at paysoncommunitytheater.com
Teen Talent Show
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park Bandstand, 250 S. Main
Soap Box Racing
When: 3 p.m.
Info: www.derby.leany.com
Adult Talent Show
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park Bandstand, 250 S. Main
Basketball 3-Point Contest
When: 4 p.m.
Where: 539 S. 100 West
Who: High school students
Midlife Crises concert
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park Bandstand, 250 S. Main
Onion Jam Dance
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Payson’s Historic Main St.
Sunday, September 4
Joe Coffee & Espresso Bar Open Mic
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Joe Coffee, 145 E. Utah Ave.
What: You’re writing, you’re rehearsing, but where can you perform in front of a live audience? At Joe Coffee & Espresso Bar. We invite you to perform your original music. Guitar players, keyboardists, folk singers, rockers, and musicians of all styles and skill levels can showcase their talent.
City of Fun Carnival
When: 4-10 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 250 S. Main St.
Food and Boutique
When: 4-10 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 250 S. Main St.
Flower and Art Show and Payson’s Biggest Onion
When: 2-6 p.m.
Where: Peteetneet Academy, 10 S. 600 East
What: Do you have a talent for growing beautiful flowers or HUGE onions? Or do you have a talent in art? Then our annual Flower & Art Show is the place you’ll want to be! Come share your unique talents with the rest of us. Pre-registration required.
Fireside with Lt. Governor Spencer Cox
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: 600 East Stake Center
Payson Band Concert
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park Bandstand, 250 S. Main St.
Monday, September 5
5K/10K Races
When: 7 a.m.
Where: City Center, 439 W. Utah Ave.
Info: (801) 465-6031
Chorale Breakfast
When: 7-9 a.m.
Where: Memorial Park
Flag-Raising Ceremony
When: 8 a.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 250 S. Main St.
What: Be up early and enjoy the morning air as the United States flag will be celebrated in a flag raising ceremony. Presented by: Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Friends of Payson Library Used Book Sale
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Library on Historic Main Street, 66 S. Historic Main St.
Grand Parade
When: 10 a.m., lineup from 7-9 a.m.
Where: Main Street
What: Come and watch as the parade makes its way down Main Street. Watch as the many layers of Payson pass in celebration of this year’s Golden Onion Days.
Hitman Monster Truck Rides
When: 10 a.m.-dusk
Where: Aquatic Center, 655 S. Main St., south field
City of Fun Carnival
When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 250 S. Main St.
Food and Boutique
When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 250 S. Main St.
Onion Days Car Show
When: Noon
Where: Park View Elementary School, 360 S. 100 East
Art and Flower Show & Payson’s Biggest Onion
When: 12:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Peteetneet School, 10 S. 600 East
What: Do you have a talent for growing beautiful flowers or HUGE onions? Or do you have a talent in art? Then our annual Flower & Art Show is the place you’ll want to be! Come share your unique talents with the rest of us.
Payson Band Concert
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park Bandstand
Family Onion Fun/Children’s Carnival
When: 1-3 p.m.
Where: Peteetneet Museum & Cultural Center
What: Come and enjoy fun and games for the whole family. All activities are free. Games for children ages 12 and under including water slides, petting zoo, crafts and onion games with plenty of prizes.
Memorial Park Bandstand Entertainment
When: 1:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park Bandstand, 250 S. Main St.
What: Come and enjoy local talent at the beautiful Memorial Park Bandstand. There will be a wide range of talent to entertain everyone. We start the evening with the Payson Band Concert and then after the concert we will announce the winner of Payson City’s BIGGEST onion.
Payson City’s Biggest Onion Awards
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park Bandstand, 250 S. Main
’Into the Woods'
When: 2 p.m.and 7:30 p.m.
Where: Payson High School, 1050 S. Main St.
Tickets: $10 each. Order online at paysoncommunitytheater.com