| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Keynote Speaker The Big Year birder, Greg Miller Presented by Great Salt Lake Bird Festival at Davis County Legacy Events Center May 18-May 19, 2012 Great Salt Lake Bird Festival is excited to announce the 2012 Keynote Speaker will be The Big Year birder, Greg Miller. Miller is portrayed by actor Jack Black in the new comedy movie, The Big Year about the world of competitive birding. He also appears as an extra in the film. | Great Salt Lake Bird Festival | 05/18/12- 05/19/12 | Farmington |
6th Annual Amazing EarthfestPresented by Amazing Earthfest at Kane County Travel Visitor Center May 13-May 19, 2012 Each year during the third week of May, the Amazing Earthfest in Kanab, Utah, celebrates land and life on the Colorado Plateau with seven days of exciting educational activities offering essential experiences of the natural environment. Events are presented free of charge for the public in botany and wildlife; dinosaurs and rock art; hiking, cycling, horseback and ATV riding; land management and community sharing; science, ethics and astronomy; Native American culture and Pioneer history. | Amazing Earthfest | 05/13/12- 05/19/12 | Kanab |
Healing and Wellness FairPresented by Healing and Wellness Fair at Karen Gail Miller Conference Center May 19, 2012 Join in for Utah's Premiere Healing and Wellness Fair Meet a wide variety of holistic healer who specialize in topics such as: Acupressure, Essential Oils, Soul Healing, Energy Healing, Iridology, Yoga, Holistic Healing, Intuition, Readers and Booths with fun, innovative products. | Healing and Wellness Fair | 05/19/12 | Sandy |
Armed Forces DayPresented by Tracy Aviary at Tracy Aviary May 19, 2012 As a thank you from Tracy Aviary, all military personnel, veterans and their immediate family will receive on Armed Forces Day. | Tracy Aviary | 05/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
Armed Forces Day Concert 2012Presented by Choral Arts Society of Utah at The Gallivan Center May 19, 2012 Music Director Sterling Poulson and the Choral Arts Society of Utah invite you to an evening dedicated to honoring our men and women in the Armed Forces. The event begins at 4:00pm with a performance by Joshua Creek, followed by Caleb Chapman and the Voodoo Orchestra at 5:30pm. The Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band, with conductor CW2 Denny Saunders takes the stage with the Choral Arts Society of Utah at 7:30pm. The concert includes a Variety of American Music, including the great Patriotic... | Choral Arts Society of Utah | 05/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
Venomous ReptilesPresented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center May 19, 2012 Learn how to identify the difference between a venomous and non-venomous species with an up-close encounter with a snake. Pre-registration is required for all participants. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for anyone registering a group of five or more students. | Ogden Nature Center | 05/19/12 | Ogden |
Heber Valley Horse SalesPresented by Heber Valley Horse Sales at Wasatch County Special Event Center May 18-May 19, 2012 In the cowboy world it's pretty tough to invent a childhood that gets any better than being raised as the son of a horse trader in a rural setting where everybody knows everybody. Now Brent Kelly, past owner of the Utah County Livestock Auction has created a small horse auction in Heber City. Its mainstay was their horse market for people that wanted good riding horses.
| Heber Valley Horse Sales | 05/18/12- 05/19/12 | Heber City |
Lamb and Wool FestivalPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point May 19, 2012 Lamb and Wool Festival is an annual event to entertain and enlighten families. Wool sheering, storytelling, wool crafts and activities, entertainment, pony and wagon rides, food, and more! | Thanksgiving Point | 05/19/12 | Lehi |
Running With Angels 5KPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point May 19, 2012 A rare opportunity to enjoy a run through the beauty of the Thanksgiving Point Gardens. Inspired and hosted by Pamela Hansen, author of the popular book "Running with Angels". Proceeds benefiting Women's and Children's services in Utah. Registration includes t-shirt, water bottle. food, drinks, and giveaways at finish line. | Thanksgiving Point | 05/19/12 | Lehi |
Stirrin' Dirt Racing - May Mania Demolition DerbyPresented by Golden Spike Event Center at Golden Spike Event Center May 19, 2012 Don't miss Stirrin' Dirt Racing's annual May Mania Demolition Derby at the Golden Spike Outdoor Stadium, featuring a car and truck derby with drivers competing for $15,000 in cash! | Golden Spike Event Center | 05/19/12 | Ogden |
| Madeleine Festival Concert | Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine | 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
2012 Living Traditions FestivalPresented by Salt Lake City Arts Council at Washington Square May 18-May 20, 2012 The Salt Lake City Arts Council is pleased to present the Living Traditions Festival, a celebration of traditional folk and ethnic arts. Living traditions brings people together to honour the diversity and cultural traditions of thier community. | Salt Lake City Arts Council | 05/18/12- 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
The Madeleine Festival of the Arts and HumanitiesPresented by The Madeleine Festival of the Arts and Humanities at The Cathedral of the Madeleine May 20, 2012 They are again pleased to offer this year's Madeleine Festival events as their gift to the community in celebration to the Arts and Humanities. The Madeleine Festival was founded in 1988 by Monsignor M. Francis Mannion, with the primary goal being to revitalize the traditional role of the cathedral churches in the cultural life of their communities: to inspire artistic expression and to make the fruits of that artistic expression available to all. | The Madeleine Festival of the Arts and Humanities | 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
Living Traditions: Bocce ballPresented by Italian Center of the West at Washington Square May 18-May 20, 2012 The Salt Lake City Arts Council's is proud to present the annual Living Traditions Festival, a celebration of authentic and traditional folk and ethnic arts. Living Traditions brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to honor cultural traditions and diversity within our beautiful city. | Italian Center of the West | 05/18/12- 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
14th Annual Great Salt Lake Bird FestivalPresented by Davis County Community and Economic Development at Davis County Legacy Events Center May 17-May 21, 2012 The 14th annual Great Salt Lake Bird Festival announces its 2012 Student Art Contest, sponsored in part by a grant from the Davis County Commissioners' Cup Golf Tournament and Rio Tinto Kennecott Utah Copper. All Utah students from kindergarten to 12th grade are invited to submit an original drawing or painting in color of a Black-crowned Night Heron using personal observation, field guides, or Internet resources to research their artwork. | Davis County Community and Economic Development | 05/17/12- 05/21/12 | Farmington |
Family Night on the Farm: Horsing AroundPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point May 21, 2012 Horses play, and so should you. Ride on down to the Farm for a night of horsing around where you can groom a pony and play Animal Horse Round-up. While you are here take a ride on their ponies or a ride around the Farm on their wagon. Giddy up. | Thanksgiving Point | 05/21/12 | Lehi |
BBQ - Celebrating EMS Week at Jordan Valley Medical CenterPresented by Jordan Valley Medical Center at Jordan Valley Medical Center May 22, 2012 Please join them for a country style lunch ranging from southern BBQ chicken and ribs with tasty sides and sweet desserts. Of course, a fun raffle will be included to make the afternoon complete. | Jordan Valley Medical Center | 05/22/12 | West Jordan |
Wild Wednesday: Our National Symbol - A Memorial Day Program Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center May 23, 2012 Did you know the Bald Eagle had to compete with the turkey to become our national symbol? It's true! Join them for a special Memorial Day program with the Ogden Nature Center's own Bald Eagle, Des Ta Te. Come learn about these special birds and hear how they finally became our national symbol. | Ogden Nature Center | 05/23/12 | Ogden |
Celebrating EMS WeekPresented by Pioneer Valley Hospital at Pioneer Valley Hospital May 23, 2012 Please join them for a country style lunch ranging from southern BBQ chicken and ribs with tasty sides and sweet desserts. Of course, a fun raffle will be included to make the afternoon complete. Pioneer Valley Hospital is Celebrating EMS Week. | Pioneer Valley Hospital | 05/23/12 | West Valley City |
Healing and Wholeness ExpoPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point May 26, 2012 The 3rd annual Healing and Wholeness Expo will include healthy cooking classes, yoga, Thai Chi classes, massages, chiropractic, makeovers with mineral make-up, nutrition screenings, delicious and healthy food samples and nutrition screenings from local alternative health practitioners. In addition, there will be tons of product giveaways including gift baskets from Whole Foods Market. | Thanksgiving Point | 05/26/12 | Lehi |
5th Annual Spring Yoga Retreat Presented by Alta Lodge at Alta Lodge May 25-May 27, 2012 Spring time in the Wasatch makes the perfect time and place for our three-day yoga retreat with Kim Lynn and Brande Lacasse. | Alta Lodge | 05/25/12- 05/27/12 | Alta |
US Airforce ThunderbirdsPresented by Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at Hill Air Force Base May 26-May 27, 2012 The Air Force's Thunderbirds will perform in the skies over Hill Air Force Base on Memorial Day weekend. Activities include vintage planes, sky divers, etc. The Red Bull team, the Red Eagles, Tim Weber, Smoke and Thunder Drag car and others will be here. | Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau | 05/26/12- 05/27/12 | Ogden |
Cowboy Legends Cowboy Poetry and Music FestivalPresented by Cowboy Legends Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival at Fielding Garr Ranch May 25-May 28, 2012 The 6th Annual Cowboy Legends Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival will be celebrating the cowboy ranching history on the Island. You are invited to step back through 135 years of Utah History on the historic Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island just northwest of Salt Lake City, Utah. There you will have available to you trail rides and wagon train rides, affording you the opportunity to observe wild life roaming freely on the Island as they have done for decades. | Cowboy Legends Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival | 05/25/12- 05/28/12 | Syracuse |
Memorial Weekend Sidewalk SalePresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village May 26-May 28, 2012 It's time again for the clearance event of the season! Come stroll the brick pathways of Gardner Village and see the special deals everyone has going on outside their shops. Browse through an amazing assortment of bargains that you'll only find this weekend. | Gardner Village | 05/26/12- 05/28/12 | West Jordan |
World Superbike BigM WeekendPresented by Miller Motorsports Park at Miller Motorsports Park May 26-May 28, 2012
The BigM Weekend is Utah’s Memorial Day tradition, mixing motorcycles, music and military. The FIM Superbike World Championship returns for a fifth year, making its only visit in the Western Hemisphere at Miller Motorsports Park.
The production-based bullet bikes from Yamaha, Ducati, Honda, BMW, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Aprilia will battle at up to 200 mph with some of the world’s best riders dragging their knees and banging elbows.
The weekend will... | Miller Motorsports Park | 05/26/12- 05/28/12 | Tooele |
| Pony Express Days PRCA Rodeo | Eagle Mountain City | 05/25/12- 05/28/12 | Lehi |
Day Out With ThomasPresented by Heber Valley Railroad at Heber Valley Railroad May 25-May 28, 2012 Bring your family to ride Thomas the Tank Engine this Memorial Day weekend! Day Out With Thomas offers an opportunity for children and their families to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and to meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway. | Heber Valley Railroad | 05/25/12- 05/28/12 | Heber City |
Family Night on the Farm: Day in the Life of a FarmerPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point May 28, 2012 Do you have what it takes to be a farmer? Start with a race to see how fast you can get into Farmer Joe's clothes, create your own Hat of a Farmer and head out onto the Farm to see how many chores Famer Joe does everyday and see if you think you got what it takes. | Thanksgiving Point | 05/28/12 | Lehi |
Wild Wednesday: Accipiters - Aces of the ForestPresented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center May 30, 2012 Sharpies! Coops! Goshawks! Utah is home to these three types of Accipiters, also known as the true hawks. Meet the Ogden Nature Center's own goshawk and discover how Accipiters survive in the forests. | Ogden Nature Center | 05/30/12 | Ogden |
The Illustrated StoryPresented by Treehouse Children's Museum at Treehouse Children's Museum February 29-May 31, 2012 Over the past 20 years Treehouse Museum has hosted numerous artists and authors of children's literature and picture books. More than 30 have visited the Museum for residencies or special projects and programs, resulting in valued friendships and partnerships. In celebration of Treehouse Museum's 20th Birthday, Treehouse will be hosting a special exhibition of original illustrations and prints from many of those published children's book illustrators including Ashley Wolff, Jone Paley, Giles... | Treehouse Children's Museum | 02/29/12- 05/31/12 | Ogden |
32nd Birthday CelebrationPresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village May 1-May 31, 2012 Gardner Village is thrilled to be celebrating its 32nd birthday this month and everyone is invited to join the party! They'll be celebrating all month long with special deals revolving around the wonderful number 32. | Gardner Village | 05/01/12- 05/31/12 | West Jordan |
9th Annual Veterans Memorial Golf TournamentPresented by Utah Dept. of Veterans Affairs May 31, 2012
VETERANS AND NON-VETERANS INVITED!!
Join us for 18 holes of golf at the beautiful Hubbard Golf Course located at Hill Air Force Base. Check-in, registration, and continental breakfast will be from 0700 to 0800 am followed by tee off at 0800 am. There will be a luncheon, prize award ceremony, and raffle at the completion of the tournament.
Teams will consist of four members, with one member designated as team captain. If you don't have a... | Utah Dept. of Veterans Affairs | 05/31/12 | Hill AFB |
Dine at Dusk Benefit ConcertPresented by Wasatch Youth Ensemble June 1, 2012 Support Utah’s young and talented musicians and attend the Wasatch Youth Ensemble’s Dine at Dusk Benefit Concert presented by Flava Entertainment and supported by Utah Events by Design.
Come enjoy the music of three amazing, local groups: Utah’s String Quartet, the Wasatch Youth Ensemble, and famous classical guitarist Michael Lucarelli. In addition to musical entertainment, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner provided by Goodwood BBQ and have a chance to... | Wasatch Youth Ensemble | 06/01/12 | Sandy |
| Pony Express Days Demolition Derby | Eagle Mountain City | 06/01/12 | Lehi |
| Castle Country Rock Fossil and Mineral Show | Castle Country Rock Fossil and Mineral Show | 06/01/12 | Price |
White PartyPresented by The Paper Moon at The Paper Moon June 1, 2012 This event kicks off PRIDE weekend with the Moon's Annual White Party. If you have never been to this event before, then put this bad boy on your bucket list. The biggest black light party of the year! So throw on some white, grab your glow sticks, and if you dare lather yourself in the glow in the dark paint, you're ready to party like a rock star. | The Paper Moon | 06/01/12 | Salt Lake City |
| 2012 Annual Gala | Utah Museum of Contemporary Art | 06/02/12 | Salt Lake City |
8th Annual FiestaPresented by Utah Cultural Celebration Center at Utah Cultural Celebration Center June 2, 2012 Come join the celebration with authentic Mexican food, song, dance, art exhibitions, and children's activities. And let's not forget the fireworks at dusk! This year's Fiesta promises to be a great time for children of all ages. | Utah Cultural Celebration Center | 06/02/12 | West Valley City |
Utah Lake Festival at Utah Lake State Park June 2, 2012 The festival will offer Wasatch Front residents a chance to get outside and enjoy Utah Lake, experience its many recreational opportunities and offerings and learn about the lake's ecosystem, native species and the importance of stewardship. There will be activities for everyone. | | 06/02/12 | Provo |
Ogden Music Festival 2012Presented by Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music at Fort Buenaventura State Park June 1-June 3, 2012 Ogden Music Festival is a 3-day outdoor event featuring bluegrass, blues, folk, and alt-country music held at Ogden's beautiful Fort Buenaventura featuring Robert Earl Keen, Claire Lynch, Swamp Cabbage, Elephant Revival, Junior Sisk and Rambler's Choice, Zoe Muth and the Lost Highrollers, Red Rock Hot Club, Jake and Rebekah Workman, Blue Sage Deluxe Edition, Bill Vernieu and Joanna Joseph. Band and instrument workshops will be featured on the workshop stage. Todd's Musical Petting Zoo provides... | Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music | 06/01/12- 06/03/12 | Ogden |
| Utah Pride Festival | Utah Pride Center | 06/01/12- 06/03/12 | Salt Lake City |
40-Day Yoga Transformation Challenge with Zen Living Yoga Presented by Zen Living Yoga April 24-June 3, 2012 : After the workshop, the 40-Day Yoga Transformation Challenge will support participants as they create a personal revolution through the body. This Challenge includes a 40-Day unlimited yoga pass at Zen Living Yoga, weekly coaching support from Demi Langford. "When we are willing to commit to the practice our whole world changes,” says Demi. “It starts with the physical body which affects our health and our mood, which influences how we relate to the world around us, to our... | Zen Living Yoga | 04/24/12- 06/03/12 | Salt Lake City |
Spanish Trails RendezvousPresented by Spanish Trails Rendezvous at Spanish Trails Rendezvous June 1-June 3, 2012 Come join them at the Spanish Trails Rendezvous. The event will be held at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds. Come enjoy the Pre-1840's lifestyle with Mountain Man Traders, Flint Knapping Demonstrations, Cooper and Broom Making, Kid's Games and many more. | Spanish Trails Rendezvous | 06/01/12- 06/03/12 | Spanish Fork |
Park City Film Music FestivalPresented by Park City Chamber Music Society at Egyptian Theatre May 25-June 3, 2012 The Park City Film Music Festival is an independent film festival, presenting film music competition for both Indie and studio-sponsored films, a performance showcase for composers with seminars for composers, musicians, songwriters and groups. | Park City Chamber Music Society | 05/25/12- 06/03/12 | Park City |
Family Night on the Farm: Cheese PleasePresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point June 4, 2012 It's National Cheese Day and the Farm is celebrating! Join them as they discover how milk can be turned into cheese. Try milking a cow at 5 o'clock, make a cheesy craft and go on a Who Stole the Cheese hunt that will leave you saying "Cheese please". | Thanksgiving Point | 06/04/12 | Lehi |
| Monday Night Garden Adventures: Fine Art Frenzy - Discover your inner Van Gogh | Thanksgiving Point | 06/04/12 | Lehi |
LEGO LeaguePresented by Murray Public Library at Murray Public Library June 4, 2012 Calling all LEGO maniacs! Join them the first Monday of each month in their auditorium. for their brand new LEGO League program. Bring your mad skills and create your own masterpiece using their LEGO pieces. This program is for all kids ages 3-12, but ages 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult. | Murray Public Library | 06/04/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Game Night | Murray Public Library | 06/06/12 | Salt Lake City |
Sugar House Art Walk at Sugar Space Studio for the Arts April 13-June 8, 2012
The newly formed Sugar House Art Walk Association will be hosting a monthly Art WALK the 2nd Friday of each month beginning April 13 from 6-9pm and conclude with refreshments, music and entertainment at Sugar Space, 616 Wilmington Ave. We plan to show the Sundance movie “Love Free or Die” at 9:00pm and 11:00pm. Seating is limited and the $7 movie tickets must be reserved in advance by visiting our web site | | 04/13/12- 06/08/12 | Salt Lake City |
Children's Art FestivalPresented by Springville Museum of Art at Springville Museum of Art June 8, 2012 A day of art making, learning, and entertainment! This free event will offer over 20 different art booths such as printmaking, sandpainting, and face painting, where children of all ages can explore their creativity and have fun. | Springville Museum of Art | 06/08/12 | Springville |