Oremfest opens with a weeklong event schedule ahead
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- Cars are lined up for display during the Oremfest car show at Scera Park on Monday, June 3, 2024.
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- Attendees visit booths during the Oremfest car show at Scera Park on Monday, June 3, 2024.
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- Trucks are lined up for display during the Oremfest car show at Scera Park on Monday, June 3, 2024.
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- Attendees visit booths during the Oremfest car show at Scera Park on Monday, June 3, 2024.
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- Attendees look at cars and trucks displayed during the Oremfest car show at Scera Park on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Oremfest is underway with a full schedule of events and performances to start summer.
The festival began Monday evening with a car show and will continue through Saturday night, with a fireworks show being the final event.
There will be a handful of new events this year, said Pete Wolfley, Orem City communications manager, such as the sports fest competitions and Children’s Entrepreneurship Market, as well as classic traditions like the carnival and hot dog eating contest.
Wolfley said the city strived to appeal to a broad audience this year and provide something for everyone.
“Maybe carnivals aren’t your thing, but you could come participate in the cornhole tournament. Or, you know, maybe hot dog eating contests aren’t your thing, but you could come and be at the concert,” he said.
Wolfley said they also worked on improving the parade this year, which will be held Saturday, to make it more entertaining and engaging. He said they have invited some bands and cultural dance groups to be in the parade, making it more of a “mobile concert.”
Wolfley’s “pro tip” for Oremfest attendees was to arrive early and beat the crowds. He estimated that about 50,000 to 60,000 people attend the various events throughout the week.
Tuesday
On Tuesday evening, there will be a pool party at the Scera Pool beginning at 6 p.m. with half-priced admission and discounted concessions. There also will be games and free ice cream.
Wednesday
The bulk of the festivities begin Wednesday, with a charity golf tournament at 8 a.m. at the Sleepy Ridge Golf Course. Money raised will go toward local initiatives to support Orem children.
A pickleball tournament will begin Wednesday and goes through Saturday at Hillcrest Park.
The Oremfest Orchard Jam starts at 5 p.m. at University Place, which is where the Children’s Entrepreneurship Market will be. A concert featuring the Jersey Street Band will begin at 7 p.m.
Thursday
The carnival will open Thursday at noon at City Center Park and be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Thursday also will have the hot dog eating contest at 6 p.m. with a pie eating contest afterward.
Various performances, such as Scales and Tails, will be held at City Center Park starting Thursday.
The Oremfest Fit event will be at the Orem Family Fitness Center at 7:30 p.m. The event features the Utah Beat Bus, which will have a DJ to lead choreographed fitness classes.
As part of the Sportsfest lineup, a cornhole tournament will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Park.
Friday
The Sportsfest kickball tournament will begin at 6 p.m. at Lakeside Park.
Orem’s Got Talent will be at the City Center Park at 7 p.m. with $1,000 in prizes available for winners.
Saturday
The Rotary Pancake Breakfast will be Saturday from 8-10 a.m. at City Center Park. Funds raised will go toward community initiatives taken on by the Orem Rotary Club.
The baby contest will be from 9 a.m. to noon at Hillcrest Park Center with various prizes being awarded.
The Grand Parade will start at 7 p.m., beginning near 800 South and 800 East, moving north along 800 North and turning west down Center Street.
Following the parade, the fireworks show will start at 9:45 p.m. at the City Center Park.
A complete list with event details can be found at https://oremfest.org/events/ along with links to sign up for events that require registration.
