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Parades are big news in Sanpete County as every town will have one at some point in time during the summer. Fairview City celebrates Pioneer Days July 12-27 this year with visitors coming from all over to have some fun. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)

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After the Pioneer Day parade in Fairview, July 24, the fun continues with the 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. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)

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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 during Pioneer Days including Lace Days, sports tournaments, ATV rodeo, kids rodeo, horse parade, OHV drive for food, fireworks, fireside, Fun Run, craft fair, EMT Barbecue, vintage car show, art walk, Fairview Idol, musical comedy play and two golf tourneys.

Prepare now for the 35th Annual Demolition Derby and all the other events in Fairview. Tickets are $15 each and required for everyone attending the demolition derby, including babies, and will be available online at http://fairviewcity.com.

For any questions regarding tickets or events, call Fairview City Hall at (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.

Pioneer Days events

The sports and games begin on Friday, July 12, at 5 p.m., when there will be volleyball in the Sports Park, 500 South 85 East, Fairview. Note that to participate in the sports, all interested participants need to register in advance at Fairview City Hall, 85 South State, or call (435) 427-3858.

Then on Saturday, July 13, the annual golf tournament, begins registration at 7:30 a.m., tee-off at 8 a.m., at Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course, approximately 2.5 miles east and south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway. To golf call Pro-shop (435) 427-9575.

That same day, at 5 p.m., horseshoes and 3-on-3 basketball games will be played at the Sports Park.

The annual Lace Days take place Monday through Wednesday, July 15-17, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East. Visitors are encouraged to come and watch as intricate patterns are created with lace. Participants are encouraged to register in advance by calling the museum (435) 427-9216.

On Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m., the fun kid’s activities icebreaker, which may include a watermelon bust, pie eating contest and games, will take place at the Fairview City Ball Park, 100 North 200 West.

On Friday, July 19, the Kids Rodeo comes to the big arena at 7 p.m., 350 South 85 East. Participants must register one hour early. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the gate.

Saturday, July 20, 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 8 a.m., check-in for the Sixth Annual OHV Ride for food. Participants need to register in advance online at http://www.sanpetepantry.com/drive4food, then meet at Skyline Motor Sports, one mile south of Fairview. Ride starts at 8:30 a.m.

Those who would rather golf, can participate in the Skyline Motorsports Men’s Golf Tournament at 8 a.m. Shotgun start, all entrants must have a UGA Handicap Individual Stroke Play, at Skyline Mountain Resort, 2.5 miles east and south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway which begins on 300 South, Fairview. To register call golf call pro-shop at (435) 427-9575.

Saturday evening, July 20, the horse parade starts at 6 p.m., on Fairview Main Street. It will be followed, at 7:30 p.m., by the main event rodeo in the arena. Tickets are, $10 adults, $5 kids 11 and under, at the gate.

Sunday, July 21, in the evening there will be a special fireside presented by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers at 6 p.m., in the Fairview Ward (Rock Church) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 131 East 100 North.

On Monday, July 22, at 3 p.m., a tennis competition will be held for youth singles at the Sports Park, 500 South 85 East. Remember to register in advance for all sports at Fairview City Hall, 85 South State, or call (435) 427-3858.

In the evening, at 8 p.m., the tennis competition continues with doubles play at the Sports Park.

The tennis continues on Tuesday, July 23, at 3 p.m., when the adult singles compete at the Sports Park.

From 3-5 p.m., the Third Annual Utah’s Beauty and Heritage Art Walk will be presented at the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East. There will be a 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. After the reception, the exhibit will be on display through Aug. 8.

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 can be purchased for $5 at the gate.

Wednesday, July 24, begins with a blast. Hope everyone is already awake when the fireman’s wake-up happens at 6 a.m. At that same time, the annual Fun Run, 5k will begin. To participate, register at the fairground, 300 South 200 East. For more information, 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.

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

After the parade, head over to the pavilion behind city hall at noon, for the annual EMT Barbecue. It’s a good meal and supports the local emergency medical technicians.

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., a free Vintage Car Show will be held 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., there will be old fashioned games for all kids 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 35th 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 online at http://fairviewcity.com.

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

Then Friday thru Saturday, July 25-27, at 7 p.m., each night, the North Bend Entertainers present Sandy Wilson’s “The Boy Friend” on stage, in the Peterson Dance Hall, 65 South State. The play is a light romantic spoof of 1920s musical comedy. Tickets $8-$10 at the door. For information call (435) 469-1177 or visit www.nbentertainers.org.