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The Utah County Fair is back! Set for July 31 through Aug. 3, the 2024 fair will include a new and exciting concert event, annual favorite activities and opportunities to win ribbons and enjoy vendors with unique items and food offerings.

The fair will be held at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 S. Main, Spanish Fork. Admission to the fair is free. For complete fair information and schedule of events, visit utahcountyfair.org.

This year’s fair theme, “Footloose at the Fair,” honors the 40th anniversary of the release of the feature film “Footloose,” which was filmed right here in Utah County. As part of this theme, a new event has been added to the fair lineup this year: the Footloose at the Utah County Fair Concert.

This ultimate summer concert event will feature nationally-recognized musical artists performing the music of “Footloose.” These artists will include Jason Cropper, founder of the band Weezer; Kenny Harris, formerly of the band Panic! At the Disco; Yahosh Bonner, BYUtv host and seasoned performing artist; Nashville artists Clayton Smalley and Katie Mathews; American Idol contestant Bri Ray; “The Voice” contestant EJ Michels; and more.

Host and MC for the concert will be former BYUtv show “Studio C” star Jeremy Warner.

The concert will kick off the fair on Wednesday, July 31, at 8 p.m. in the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds Arena. Tickets are $10 general admission ($15 for box seats). Special VIP tickets for the floor of the arena are available for $25 and include dinner.

For more information, visit https://footlooseatthefair.com/concert. Tickets are available at sfcitytix.com (click on Utah County Fair events).

The fair event lineup will also include the annual and extraordinarily popular Monster Trucks and Demolition Derby events. The Monster Trucks event will be held Friday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. in the fairgrounds arena. Tickets range from $10 to $17 depending on location; children’s tickets (3 to 11) are $10. Children 0 to 2 are free.

The Demolition Derby will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. in the arena. Tickets range from $25 to $37 depending on location. There is no children’s ticket price; children 0 to 2 are free. Tickets for the Monster Trucks and Demolition Derby may be purchased at sfcitytix.com.

The Western Night Rodeo will be held Thursday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. in the fairgrounds arena. This event is free of charge and offers a chance for all to enjoy a night of exciting rodeo action.

All the other classic activities you’d expect from a county fair and more will be part of this year’s fair, from the Open Class exhibits to the Small Animal Show, on-stage entertainment – including the popular Scales and Tales reptile show – and a LEGO display filled with impressive LEGO block creations and a make it yourself LEGO free for all the kids.

Kids games with prizes will be offered Wednesday through Saturday during fair hours. The Makers Market will showcase the wares and crafts of local artisans and the food court will be filled with delicious fair food offerings.

Plan now to spend a few hours, an evening or your entire weekend at the 2024 Utah County Fair! For activity ideas, a complete schedule of shows and events and information on entering items into the Open Class exhibit, visit utahcountyfair.org.