Twenty-one people will be honored this year as Orem Summerfest’s grand marshals. Typically one or two people are chosen as grand marshals for city celebrations and parades, but Orem is celebrating big this year because it is the city’s 100th birthday.“It is an honor and privilege to ...
Orem Summerfest welcomes the summer season every year, but this year is special because the city of Orem is celebrating its 100th year. Because of this, activities have been ramped up to provide extra celebrating for the community. Summerfest will take place June 10-15.For the last few years, ...
Art City Days kicked off with an unprecedented crowd at the June 1 rodeo. “I don’t know if we could’ve fit another person in there,” said Corey Merideth, recreation director and festival troubleshooter.Merideth estimated there were 2,500 people in the audience and attributed the success ...
In conjunction with its annual Art City Days happening this week, the city of Springville has chosen Alison Watson as its Resident Artist for 2019.Earlier this year, however, the artist who specializes in pottery couldn’t even move her arm, let alone throw a pot.It was on Jan. 17 when Watson, ...
The first week of June, the city of Springville will hold its annual Art City Days, filled with festivities that include a carnival, parade, 5K run, balloon festival, fireworks and of course an art show to commemorate the city’s roots.It was in 1849 when Springville — not yet a city — ...
With significant growth happening this year in Eagle Mountain, Pony Express Days venues and events have changed to utilize a newly-built park and accommodate a growing city. The carnival will move this year from Nolan Park to a larger venue at Wride Memorial Park. The park has extensive open ...
