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The annual Hub City Days celebration in Mt. Pleasant has always been a family affair. Plan to be in town June 28-July 4. Be sure to visit the 20th annual Mountain Man Rendezvous at the Mt. Pleasant City Park, 1000 South State.

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There will be vendors seeking to wet-yer-whistle while in town for Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days June 28-July 4.

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Why celebrate the Fourth of July on only one day? In Mt. Pleasant its more than just a one day event, it’s called Hub City Days. It has always been a family affair, and festivities include a golf tournament, Mountain Man Rendezvous, 10k/5k Fun run, carnival rides, tractor contest, parade down State and Main Streets, early bird breakfast in the park, food, games and entertainment.

Also included are two days of RMPRA Hub City Rodeo, and a spectacular fireworks display.

First up is The Skyline Freedom Fest Eventing which jumps things into gear on Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 South 955 West.

Eventing features an equestrian triathlon, where horse and riders tackle three phases of competition, dressage, show jumping and high speed cross country jumping. The fest eventing runs from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., each day, for a full day of competition. Best of all, admission is free.

The annual Hub City Days Golf Tournament tees off Saturday, June 29. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., at Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course. The tourney will be a two-person scramble and first tee-off is at 8 a.m.

The golf course is located 4.5 miles northeast of Mt. Pleasant on the Mountainville Highway, which begins at 200 North in Mt. Pleasant. For information call the pro-shop at (435) 427-9575.

Tuesday, July 2 through Thursday, July 4, visitors will be able to experience the excitement of carnival rides and vendor booths with fun, food and crafts.

Tuesday, July 2, at 7 p.m., there will be a free rodeo family fun night in the outdoor Mt. Pleasant Rodeo Arena, just east of the city park. This event will include barrel racing, stick horse race, calf ribbon pull, hide race, dog race and musical tires.

Interested participants can sign-up prior to the event at 5 p.m. No late entries taken.

July 3, presents the first night of the annual RMPRA Hub City Rodeo, which takes place on two nights, Wednesday and Thursday, July 3 and 4, at 8 p.m. Rodeo tickets can be purchased online at www.hubcityrodeo.com. All reserved seating and all persons entering the rodeo must have a purchased ticket, including babies.

At 7 p.m., each night there will be pre-show entertainment, Mutton Bustin.’ Youth ages seven and under can be contestants, but must pre-register by calling (801) 830-1508, on June 25, from 6-8 p.m. There are 25 contestants each night.

Then at 8 p.m., after each night’s pre-show, the main RMPRA Hub City Rodeo begins featuring the Circle J Rodeo Company.

The 19th Annual Mountain Man Rendezvous will be in town Wednesday, July 4, at Mt. Pleasant City Park, 1000 South State Street.

The rendezvous comes with many varied activities and may include all of the following: muzzle loader shoots, exhibits, trading, displays, candy cannon for kids, tomahawk and knife throwing contests, frying pan toss, Dutch oven cook-off, historical reenactments and more. Watch for a schedule posted in the Mountain Man village at the park.

Rendezvous participants camp out in authentic teepees and wall tents during the event. Spectators are always welcome at these rendezvous.

On Thursday, July 4, at 6 a.m., runners register for the Fourth Annual 5k-10k Drive 4 Food Fun Run race which begins at 6:30 a.m. Meet in the parking lot at North Sanpete High School, 700 South 400 East, Mt. Pleasant.

Runners can register in advance on-line at http://www.sanpetepantry.com/drive4food. There will be participant awards and drawing for prizes. Proceeds will go to the Sanpete Pantry food bank.

From 7-9 a.m., breakfast in the city park sponsored by Sanpete Valley Hospital.

At 8 a.m., there will be a tennis tournament at North Sanpete High School, 700 South 300 East.

The Mt. Pleasant City Library will have a book sale, at 9 a.m., with games and prizes on the library lawn, 24 East Main.

From 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., the Mountain Man Rendezvous activities will be available for spectators and participants in the park. Look for the posted schedule or ask at any Mountain Man vendor tent for directions.

The Mammoth Parade line-up begins at 10:30 a.m., at 700 South State between State Street and 500 West. To be in the parade, contact Coleen Oltrogge at (435) 462-3034.

At the same time, the children’s parade will line-up at 700 South State Street by the high school sign. The parade route will travel north on State Street to Main Street and then travel west.

At 11 a.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department will lead the children’s parade which will be followed by the Mammoth Parade at 11 a.m.

At noon, look for the restored and ugly tractor contest. Located across the street east of Mt. Pleasant City Park, participants will be showing their prize tractors hoping to win prizes sponsored by Mt. Pleasant City. Participants just need to bring their tractor. Call Coleen Oltrogge at (435) 462-3034 for details.

Also at noon, there will be live entertainment and vendor booths in the city park.

From 1 to 4 p.m., there will be free wagon rides at the park. From 1:30-3 p.m., there will be free children’s games and balloon animals sponsored by the Mt. Pleasant Youth City Council.

At 2 p.m., the pie and cake contest with prizes will take place by the city park stage. Entries will be judged by members of the Mt. Pleasant City Council and $50 for winners. To enter call Coleen Oltrogge (435) 462-3034.

The Mountain Man Dutch Oven Cook-off will begin at 3 p.m. followed by judging at 5:30 p.m. The Dutch Oven Feast will be available for $5 at 6 p.m. To enter the cook-off call Pat Gonzalez at (801) 367-9849.

At 7 p.m., the Mountain Man Raffle and awards will take place. For all Mountain Man Rendezvous questions, contact Dave Gonzalez at (801) 885-9501.

The second night of rodeo action will take place beginning at 7 p.m., with Mutton Bustin’ followed by the RMPRA Hub City Rodeo at 8 p.m.

After the rodeo stay at the park to view the spectacular fireworks show.

For all Hub City Day information contact Colleen Oltrogge, (435) 462-3034 or (435) 851-6943.