Saturday, August 6

Little Miss Salem Contest

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Salem Hills High, 150 W. Skyhawk Blvd.

What: Salem’s goal in hosting the Little Miss Pageant is for parents and their little darlings to share in each Little Misses youth, talents and energy. These little darlings have a lot to offer Salem and at such a young age. The city encourages all of the little residents to begin serving the community, developing talents, and staying true to the values Salem upholds.

Mud Volleyball Tournament

When: 1 p.m.

Where: Rodeo Arena

Registration: $35 per team. This year’s tournament is open registration, but please register beforehand at the Salem Parks & Rec office, 60 N. 100 East

Dutch Oven Cook-Off

When: Check-in at noon. Judging from 4-6 p.m.

Where: Salem Community Center, 151 W. 300 South

Cost: No Entry Fee.

Sunday, August 7

Family Fireside with Hank Smith

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Salem Hills High School

What: Hank Smith is a seminary instructor, author, and speaker known for his youth devotional speeches for Especially for Youth. Hank and his wife, Sara, were both raised in St. George. They are the parents of one daughter and two sons. Hank enjoys running marathons and eating lots and lots of ice cream (which is why he runs). More than anything else, he loves being at home spending all day with his wife and children

Monday, August 8

Firefly Concert in the Park

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Knoll Park Outdoor Stage

Who: Firefly and Bronson & Maisy Merchant

Tuesday, August 9

Adult Kickball

When: 6:30 p.m.

What: This is sure to be a big “kick” during the celebration. So think back to the future when you were in grade school playing kickball during recess!

Registration: $60 per 10-person team. Players must be entering 10th grade this school year and older to participate. Sign up at the Salem Parks & Rec office, 60 North 100 East.

Cardboard Duct Tape Boat Regatta

When: 4 p.m. for boat building, 6 p.m. race time

Where: Beach at Knoll Park

Entry Fee: $15 per boat/team

What: This one is very entertaining to watch! Fun for the whole family, boats made entirely of cardboard and duct tape. Each team is supplied corrugated cardboard, a 1x2x8 board, and two rolls of duct tape.

Details: Each participant is responsible to provide their own utility knives for cutting, life vests, paddles, and markers/spray paint for decoration.

Wednesday, August 10

Baby Contest

When: 4-6 p.m.

Where: Salem Elementary School, 140 W. 100 South.

Registration: Fee is $20 for registration the day of the contest is $20.

Tractor Show and Pull

When: 4-6 p.m. display, 6 p.m. pulling begins

Where: Rodeo Arena

What: Tractors run in weight classes starting from standing start until sled stalls tractor. Tractors are scored by distance pulled.

Movie in the Park: ‘Zootopia'

When: Dusk (9 p.m.-ish)

Where: Loafer View Recreation Complex.

What: Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the movie while munching on free drinks and popcorn. Kids will also enjoy the glow sticks.

Cost: Free

Thursday, August 11

Senior Dinner

When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Salem Community Center

What: There will be door prizes, entertainment, and time to visit with one another. Catered by Madera Smokehouse. This event is for Seniors age 62 and older.

Little Buckaroo Rodeo

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Salem Rodeo Arena

What: Featuring mutton bustin’, pole bending, barrel racing, steer riding and more.

Admission: $5 per carload or $1 per person.

Co-Ed Softball Tournament

When: Thursday-Friday

What: Two divisions this year, a Family Division and an Open Division, something for everyone! Get your family and friends together and join us for the annual Salem Days Co-Ed Softball Tournament.

Registration: $150 per team or $100 if your team is already playing in the fall co-ed league. Register at Salem Parks & Rec office, 60 N. 100 East.

Friday, August 12

Children’s Parade

When: 6:15 p.m.

Where: Starts at the Salem City Office, 30 N. 100 East

Details: This year’s theme is “City of Superheroes.”

Fair in the Square

When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Veterans Memorial Park

What: Snow cones, fishing, Ring the Pop, dunking machine, treasure hunt and more. Each item requires a ticket which is 25 cents. You can be dunked in the dunk tank for two tickets.

Concert in the Park

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Veteran Ball Park (downtown)

What: Enjoy the musical talents of local performers Jocelyn Baker and Steve Boothe.

Saturday, August 13

Family Fun Run

When: 7 a.m. sharp for the 1 Mile Run, 7:30 a.m. sharp for the 5K

Where: Knoll Park/Salem Pond

Breakfast in the Park

When: 7-9 a.m.

Where: Knoll Park

What: Salem’s goal for the Breakfast in the Park is to bring together the residents of Salem to fill their tummies, visit and meet their local officials.

Cost: Free

Grand Parade

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Starting at Knoll Park and ending at Veterans Memorial Park, 125 S. 100 East.

Car Show

When: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Veterans Memorial Ballpark, 125 S. 100 East

Fair in the Square

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Veterans Memorial Park

What: Performers in the park, snow cones, fishing, Ring the Pop, dunking machine, treasure hunt and more. Each item requires a ticket which is 25 cents. You can be dunked in the dunk tank for two tickets.

Quilt Show

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Main Street Church

Salem Ambulance BBQ Beef Dinner

When: 5-7:30 p.m.

Where: Community Center

What: Proceeds go toward equipment for the ambulances.

Cost: $9 per person or $35 for immediate family.

Library Auction

When: 7-8 p.m.

Where: Pageant Stage, Knoll Park

Salem Pageant & Fireworks

When: 8:15 p.m., following the Library Auction

Where: Pageant Stage, Knoll Park.