Utah Valley Living: 3 events to check out this week (April 25-May 3)
- Nathan Pacheco
- Masses of tulips line a pathway at Thanksgiving Point during the annual Tulip Festival on Friday, May 17, 2024.
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Nathan Pacheco
A model barn sits with pumpkins at Rowley’s Red Barn in Santaquin.
The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Nathan Pacheco: Emmanuel, A Celebration of The King
BYU Music Building, Provo, May 1, 7:30 p.m.
Nathan Pacheco brings his iconic tenor voice back to his alma mater for a special event for Peace Through Music International. The organization website says: “Famous for his operatic depth and soulful passion, the evening will weave sacred stories of resurrection, redemption, and divine love into an uplifting spiritual journey in a way only Nathan Pacheco can deliver. With the world class talent of Nicole Pinnell on cello and BYU’s own Jared Pierce on piano, bring the family for an unforgettable concert experience to conclude the Easter season.”
For more information, go to peacethroughmusicinternational.org.
2. Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival 2026

Ari Catherine, Special to the Daily Herald
Masses of tulips line a pathway at Thanksgiving Point during the annual Tulip Festival on Friday, May 17, 2024.
Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, April 25-May 16, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Other tulip events are gaining in popularity but one of the most traditional takes place at Thanksgiving Point every year. The venue website says: “Spring’s most extraordinary celebration is found at Ashton Gardens. Recognized as Utah’s premier spring festival, Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival transforms Lehi into an immersive landscape of color, artistry, and discovery. Blending floral beauty with memorable experiences, this beloved Utah tradition blooms brighter each year. Immerse yourself in the beauty of spring at Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival in Utah County! Over six weeks, more than 1 million flowers – including daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, poppies, and more – will bring the Ashton Gardens to life in an unforgettable display of color and design. See our 50-acre gardens transform with the addition of live entertainment, floral decor, interactive classes, VIP garden tours, and more.”
For more information, go to 24tix.com.
3. Blossom Run 10K, 5K, 1 Mile
Rowley’s Red Barn, Santaquin, April 25, 8 a.m.
There is nothing like a good spring run with trees welcoming the new season. The event website says: “Run in the Orchards during the time they are in full Blossom. The blossom run is a hard packed dirt road in Apple and Cherry Orchards in Santaquin Utah at Rowleys Red Barn. This race is one of the prettiest races in Spring in Utah. Enjoy the blossoms and Rowleys Red Barn during this fun race.”

Spenser Heaps, Daily Herald
A model barn sits with pumpkins at Rowley's Red Barn in Santaquin.
For more information, go to blossom.run.





