For specific dates and additional information, see the Events list on the following web sites:
GOLDEN SPIKE: www.boxelder.org
CACHE VALLEY – UTAH: www.explorelogan.com
CACHE VALLEY – IDAHO: www.prestonchamber.org
BEAR LAKE COUNTRY: www.bearlake.org
PIONEER TRAILS EAST: www.sodaspringsid.com
PIONEER TRAILS WEST: www.shopmalad.org
SOUTHEAST IDAHO HIGH COUNTRY: www.idahohighcountry.org
AMERICAN WEST HERITAGE CENTER: www.awhc.org
January
Vittles and Fiddles
The last Saturday in January is Whittier Community Center’s annual fundraising dinner/dance. Funds go to benefit current restoration and program development of this community building. The dinner usually goes from 5:30-7:30, and then the dancing or program continues until 10:00 p.m. One of the funnest and best loved events in Cache Valley. All food is donated by local restaurants. Local music on the main stage and in the Pink Room “Commons Cafe”.
Location: 290 N. 400 E. Logan, Utah
Information: 435-753-9008
Website: www.whittiercenter.org
Tickets: Tickets available at the door. Dinner $12. Dance is free, but it is recommended you buy a ticket for the dinner and stay for the dance.
March
Utah State Native American Student Council Pow Wow
This yearly program highlights a fantastic array of Native American cultural customs. Sponsored by the Utah State University Native American Student Council. Usually held just before spring break at the Nelson Field House on the campus of Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Usually held the first weekend of March. Members of twenty-eight tribes are represented in song, dance, food and craft.
Information: Call 435-797-1765 or email nasc@aggiemail.usu.edu
https://www.usu.edu/inclusion/clubs/nasc
Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous
Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous Usually held the first weekend of March, at the Cache County Event Center in Logan, Utah. A reunion of Cowboy poets, musicians and artisans. Featured artists and poets, Saturday night dance and Sunday Cowboy Church. Tickets available at Macey’s in Providence, IFA in Hyde Park, Ridley’s in Hyrum and Tremonton. Also online at: www.cachevalleycowboyrendezvous.com or call toll-free 866.967.8167.
April
Baby Animal Days
Baby Animal Days, every April. The festival highlights the coming of Spring and the baby animals of all kinds that come with it. Baby animals of all sorts, train rides, pony rides, wagon rides; food venders, games and performances. Perfect activity for the whole family. Dates are usually displayed on the sign outside the farm, or check website or call for current year dates.
Location: Wellsville, Utah, 6 miles south of Logan on US Hwy 89/91
Information: www.awhc.org
Telephone: 435.245.6050
May
Chesterfield Memorial Day Celebration
The Chesterfield Townsite is an old rural village frozen in time. it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The period of significance for the townsite is prior to 1920. A Memorial Day celebration kicks off the beginning of their visitor’s season. Meals served, auction, craft fair, blacksmith shop, pioneer games, tours, dance.
Location: 11 miles north of Bancroft, Idaho.
Dates: Memorial Day
Information: http://www.historicchesterfield.org/
Decoration Day – Memorial Day Weekend
Folks throughout the region gather at cemeteries on Memorial Day weekend to decorate family graves with flowers. In fact, it is common to see groups of people laughing and talking in the cemeteries as they encounter friends and relatives. Many people cut flowers like lilacs, peonies, and iris from their yards and make bouquets to set by the headstones of their loved ones. Drive or walk through some local cemeteries on Memorial Day to see the beautiful display. Many communities also sponsor Memorial Day programs in the cemeteries. The historic site of Chesterfield, Idaho, has an annual “Decoration Day” event to open their season.
Location: Cemeteries throughout the Heritage Area
Dates: Memorial Day Weekend
Transcontinental Railroad at Golden Spike Celebration
The Staff and Volunteers of Golden Spike National Historic Site invite you to attend the the yearly anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad every May 10th.
Location: Golden Spike National Historic Site, Box Elder County, Utah
Time: Beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Information: http://www.nps.gov/gosp/
Wool Trek in the Grove
On the first weekend of May, the owners of Notlwonk Springs farm in Cornish, Utah host Wool Trek in the Grove where you can come and learn about the sheep and fleece industry. At Notlwonk Springs farm, sheep are raised for their wool and meat. The sheep are chosen for the qualities which appeal to the hand spinner, such as softness and length of fiber. They sell fleece, roving (a long bundle of unspun fiber that is twisted together) and yarn in natural colors—black, brown, grey and white.
Location: 4420 West 14300 North, Cornish, Utah
Information: Fred and Jo Knowlton, 435.258.5539; ffknowlton@msn.com
June
Art on the Lawn
Juried art show, quilts, children’s activities, food, entertainment.
Location: 1491 East 2300 North, North Logan
Date and time: Usually the last Saturday in June
Information: Call 435.752.4749
Idaho Days
A celebration honoring the State’s pioneers at Franklin, the oldest town in Idaho. Vendor booths, parade, Miss Idaho pageant, carnival, food.
Location: Franklin, Idaho
Dates: Usually the last weekend in June
Information: Town of Franklin 208.646.2300
Booth information: franklinbooths@gmail.com
Website: http://franklinidaho.org/community-news.html
Malad Valley Welsh Festival
An annual “eisteddfod”, celebrating and honoring the Welsh heritage of the Malad Valley, Idaho.
Location: Various venues in Malad, Idaho
Date: Usually the last weekend in June.
Information: Malad City Office, Susan Wittman, 208-766-4010
Website: http://www.welshfestival.com/
July
Logan Iris Society Plant Sale
The Logan Iris Society has an annual rhizome (plant) sale in June. Those who attend this free event may purchase locally grown iris rhizomes. They range in price from $3.00 to $10.00 and are identified by name and photo. Proceeds benefit the Logan Iris Society. Contact Bryan at 435-757-5102 for more information.
Marsh Valley Pioneer Days
Mutton busting, bareback riding, novice bareback riding, stock saddle, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, ribbon roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping and bull riding. A dance will follow the rodeo on Friday. Saturday morning breakfast, craft show, parade.
Date: Mid July
Location: McCammon, Idaho
Contact: 208.317.2636
Information: https://www.facebook.com/mvpioneerdaysrodeo
August
Trout and Berry Days
Festival celebrating the agricultural heritage of Paradise, Utah for its trout farming and berry growing. Always held the weekend before Labor Day, Paradise, Utah.
Information: 435-245-6737
September
Peach Days
Established in 1904, this is one of the oldest harvest festivals still going, and it celebrates the products of Utah’s famous Fruit Way (Highway 89 south of Brigham City). It features a parade, a carnival, fruit displays, entertainment, dancing, a craft fair, and a Dutch oven cook-off featuring peaches. Grab a bowl of fresh peach cobbler and you’ll think you’re in heaven!
Location: Brigham City, Utah
Dates: The weekend after Labor Day
Information: 435-723-3931
https://www.boxelderchamber.com/about/peach-days/
Wellsville Founders Day
This event commemorates the settling of the first white community in Cache Valley in the 1850s. It includes a parade, barbecue, baseball tournament, 5K and 10K races, “buckaroo” rodeo, patriotic musical program. In 2009 the first semi-pro rodeo to be held at the Wellsville arena, and a play “Much Ado About Nothing”. Check the Wellsville City website for complete schedule of events.
Location: Wellsville, Utah, town square, tabernacle, arena
Dates: Labor Day weekend
Information: 435-245-3686
http://www.wellsvillecity.com
October
Brigham City Cemetery Tour
The Brigham City Heritage and Cultural Arts Advisory Board hosts a tour of the Historic Brigham City cemetery, “Discovering Symbolism”. The tour highlights sixteen grave sites with specific symbolism depicted on the headstone. A tour handout describes the symbolism and provides a map. A tour host is provided.
Location: In the block of 300 East and 300 West, Brigham City, Utah
Dates: Call for dates
Information: 435-723-6769 or 435-239-8100
Cowboy Poetry & Country Music
Location: Iron Door Theater, Malad
Date: October, call for exact dates
Information: 208-766-4010 (City)
Fall Festival
Farmers market and local crafters gather to sell their wares in time for the holidays.
Location: To be announced, Malad, Idaho
Dates: 3rd Saturday in October
Information: 208-766-4010 (City)
North Logan Pumpkin Walk
Fall comes alive in Cache Valley as pumpkins are made into people, animals, cars, and much more! This popular fall activity features thousands of pumpkins set up in vignettes. 27th annual in 2010.
Location: North Logan City Park
Information: 435-752-1310
Providence Sauerkraut Days
This town’s German roots are reflected in this celebration featuring a Friday night dinner of homemade sauerkraut and all the trimmings. Saturday events include a parade, entertainment, and games in the park.
Location: Call for location
Dates: October
Information: 435-752-9441, ext. 14
November
Christmas Craft Bazaar
Locally-made crafts, food, entertainment, prizes.
Location: Allen Tigert Middle School, Soda Springs, Id
Dates: November, call for exact dates
Information: 208-547-4722
December
Festival of Lights
The city of Preston, Idaho, goes all out for lighted Christmas decorations in its Festival of Lights, beginning Thanksgiving weekend. Throughout the region, homeowners take delight in decorating their houses and yards with lights and other decorations, but Preston is especially well-known for its flashy displays and the celebration that begins with a parade and fireworks. Hop in the car and take a drive around the area to help you get into the holiday spirit!
Location: Preston, Idaho
Dates: Thanksgiving weekend
Information: 208-852-2703 www.prestonchamber.org
Frontier Christmas
Participate in a pioneer Christmas!
Location: American West Heritage Center, 5 miles south of Logan, Utah on US Hwy 89/91
Date: Each year in December, call for date
Open: 10 am – 6 pm
Information: 435-245-6050 https://www.awhc.org/
Live Nativity
A live nativity at the Old Morgan Barn in Nibley, Utah, features actors who depict the Bible story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Sheep, donkeys and even a camel look on as visitors stroll through the historic barn to see the Nativity. Outside enjoy hay rides, hot chocolate and feeding Moses the camel his hay.
Cost: $1.00 per person, or $10.00 per family, plus a donation of canned or boxed foods. All proceeds benefit the Cache Food Pantry.
Location: 800 W. and 2800 S. in Nibley
Dates: The live nativity runs for three days, usually the first Friday, Saturday and Monday in December. Please dress warmly!
Information: Call Richard Eversull, farm manager at 435-755-5971