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Fairview Pioneer Days extends from July 14-28

By Staff | May 16, 2018

Prepare now for the 34rd Annual Demolition Derby and all the other events in Fairview. Bundled event ticket packets containing tickets to all four Fairview Pioneer Days events go on sale June 12-13, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Fairview City Hall, 85 South State. Bundles must be purchased in person at city hall.

Each bundle of tickets includes admission for one person to each of the following four events: Kids Rodeo on July 20; Main Rodeo on July 21, ATV Rodeo on July 23; and the 34th Annual Demolition Derby on July 24.

Those persons who want to only buy tickets for the demolition derby must wait until Saturday, June 30, when those tickets go on sale starting at 9 a.m., at the rodeo grounds, 350 South 85 East. Every person attending the event, including babies in arms, is required to have a ticket.

For questions regarding tickets, call (435) 427-3858. No outside food or drink, no coolers and no smoking is allowed inside the arena or seating areas during any of the events.

Fairview is the largest town in the northeast end of the Sanpete Valley and is located at the junction of the San Pitch River and Cottonwood Creek. Like most of the towns in Sanpete County, Fairview has a rich architectural legacy.

In addition to the annual demolition derby, there are several other activities that take place this week including Lace Days, sports tournaments, ATV rodeo, kids rodeo, horse parade, ATV drive for food, fireworks, fireside, Fun Run, craft fair, EMT Barbecue, vintage car show, art walk, and Fairview Idol. Just to name a few.

Pioneer Days events

First off this year is the annual golf tournament, on Saturday, July 14, beginning at 7:30 a.m., at Skyline Mountain Resort’s Golf Course, approximately 2.5 miles east and south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway. To golf call the pro shop (435) 427-9575.

That same day, at 5 p.m., several activities, including horseshoes, volleyball and 3-on-3 basketball take place at the Sports Park, which is located south of the rodeo arena at 500 South 85 East.

The annual Lace Days take place Monday through Wednesday, July 16-18, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East. Participants should have a basic knowledge of lacing and must register in advance by calling the museum (435) 427-9216. Visitors are encouraged to come and watch as intricate patterns are created with lace.

On Thursday, July 19, at 7 p.m., the fun kid’s activities icebreaker, which includes a watermelon bust, pie eating contest and games, will take place at the Fairview City Ball Park, 100 North 200 West. At 8:30 p.m., there will be a youth dance.

On Friday, July 20, the Kids Rodeo comes to the big arena at 7 p.m., 350 South 85 East. Participants must register one hour early. Tickets may be purchased at the gate.

Saturday, July 21, early in the morning at 7 a.m., the annual softball tournament will start at the Fairview City Ball Park, 100 North 200 West.

Then at 7:30 a.m., registration and check-in for the Fifth Annual OHV Ride for food. Register on-line at http://www.sanpetepantry.com/drive4food, then meet at Skyline Motor Sports, one mile south of Fairview. Ride starts at 8:30 a.m.

In the evening, the horse parade starts at 6 p.m., on Main Street. It will be followed, at 7:30 p.m., by the main event rodeo in the arena. Tickets may be purchased at the gate.

Sunday, July 22, in the evening there will be a special fireside presented by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers at 6:30 p.m., in the Fairview Second and Third LDS Ward (rock church), 131 East 100 North.

On Monday, July 23, from 3-5 p.m., the Second Annual Utah’s Beauty and Heritage Art Walk will be presented at the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East, with special speaker and open house reception.

The Utah’s Beauty and Heritage Art Walk showcases local artists combined with others from all over the state. The artists will have art on display, some of which will be for sale.

At 7 p.m., the ATV Rodeo will take place in the rodeo arena, 350 South 85 East. Participants must register one hour early. Tickets may be purchased at the gate.

Tuesday, July 24, begins with a blast. Hope everyone is awake already when the fireman’s wake-up happens at 6 a.m. Then at 6:30 a.m., that morning, the annual Fun Run, 5k will begin. Participants register at the fairground, 300 South 200 East, for info call (435) 427-3858.

Then, at 7 a.m., attend the flag ceremony at Fairview City Hall along with the Fireman’s Breakfast in the pavilion east of city hall.

Then a fun game of Scrambalooza, 7:30 a.m., at the Sports Park, 500 South 85 East.

On State Street at 10:30 a.m., the kid’s walking parade, no motorized vehicles. The big time Pioneer Days parade begins at 11 a.m. All parade participants need to register in advance online at http://fairviewcity.com or call Fairview City (435) 427-3858.

Be sure to head back over to the pavilion behind city hall at noon, for the annual EMT Barbecue.

One o’clock is a magic number for visitors, they can choose what to visit and see at that time. From 1-4 p.m., there will be a free Vintage Car Show at the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 85 North 100 East. For information or to register a vehicle, call Pam Rigby at (435) 427-0648.

Also beginning at 1 p.m., old fashioned games for all kids will be held at Iven R. Cox Park, east of city hall, and the Fairview Idol talent show begins in the Peterson Dance Hall, 65 South State.

Later the same day, don’t forget to attend the 34th Annual Pioneer Days Demolition Derby, 350 South 85 East. All the action and fun begins at 7 p.m. No coolers, alcohol or pets allowed. All seating is reserved.

If you don’t have tickets by then, they may not be available. Purchase tickets in advance on June 30, 9 a.m., at the rodeo grounds.

Fireworks will follow the Demolition Derby about 10 p.m.

Be sure to come back to Fairview July 26-28, to see the North Bend Entertainers live action play “Forever Plaid” on stage, 7 p.m., in the Peterson Dance Hall, 65 South State. Visit http://www.nbentertainers.org for more information, or call (435) 469-1177.

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