Santaquin Orchard Days 2018 Calendar of Events
Saturday, July 28
LITTLE-BUCK-A-ROo RODEO
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Santaquin Rodeo Arena
What: The little Buck-A Roo- Rodeo, one of the most well attended events during the Orchard Days will kickoff Saturday, July 28th. The top cowboy and cowgirl of each age group will receive a prize saddle! Preregister at http://satntaquin.org.
PIANO FESTIVAL
When: 5-7 p.m.
Where: LDS Chapel,
345 W 100 N
What: Enjoy the musical talents of the local youth at this year’s Orchard Days Piano festival.. Students ages 5-18 from Santaquin, or who have a teacher from Santaquin, are encouraged to sign up and showcase their talent. Contact Piano Festival chair, Lynda Broadbent at Lynda_broadbent@hotmail.com for more information.
Monday, July 30
FAMILY NIGHT
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Behind the City
Rec Offices
What: Carnival games, petting zoos, parades oh my! Family Night this year is packed full of activities all age groups can enjoy. Following the festivities will be a free showing of the movie “Moana” in the park.
Tuesday, July 31 and Wednesday, Aug. 1
HOMERUN DERBY
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Callaway Field
What: Bring your own bat and pitcher and show off your baseball skills with the Orchard Days Homerun Derby. The Event will start July 31 with the Youth and Women competitions and end on Aug. 1 with the men’s competition. Registration is available day of the event.
Tuesday, July 31
QUILT SHOW
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Senior Citizens Center
What: Got Quilts? Show off your quilting talents at the 2018 Orchard Days Quilt Show. Anyone can enter, but entries are limited to three per person. Quilts must be submitted Thursday, July 26.
Friday, Aug. 3 and Saturday, Aug. 4
RMPA RODEO
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Santaquin Rodeo Arena
What: Voted “Best Rodeo of the RMPA,” this year’s rodeo entertainment will be an event you won’t want to miss. Bringing back the crowd favorite donkey steer roping, the rodeo will run Friday and Saturday. Make sure to stay for the spectacular firework show to follow both events.
Saturday, Aug. 4
GRAND PARADE
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Main Street
What: The 2018 Orchard Days Grand Parade will be one of the culminating events of the Orchard Days festivities. Enjoy the array of floats as they march down Main Street between 400 East and 200 West. All parade entries must be entered by July 13.
Saturday, Aug 4
SATURDAY IN THE PARK EVENTS
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Centennial Park
What: What better way to enjoy a Saturday than strolling through the park with family and friends. Stop by the park and enjoy a variety of food as well as several events the whole gang can enjoy.