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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: 208.648.7177 http://chesterfieldfoundation.org/
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Memorial Day Decorating
Throughout this region, people flock to 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 region
Dates: Memorial Day Weekend
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June |
Art on the Lawn
Art on the Lawn in North Logan. 4th annual in 2009.
Location: 1491 East 2300 North, North Logan
Date and time: June 27, 2009, 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Information: Call 435.752.4749 or see them on the web at: http://www.artonthelawn.net/
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Idaho Days
A celebration honoring the state’s pioneers. Attendance by the Governor of Idaho is planned for 2009.
Location: Franklin, Idaho
Dates: The last weekend in June (June 27th in 2009)
Information: Town of Franklin 208.646.2300 and Karen Lowe 208.604.4705
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September |
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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
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Third Annual Bear Lake Storytelling Festival
Bear Lake Heritage is hosting the third annual Bear Lake Storytelling Festival on September 25, 2009 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Harbor Village Gallery, across from Bear Lake Marina. Bring your families to hear stories of some of the first visitors to Bear Lake Valley. The topic of the 2009 festival is "Rainbow Rendezvous". (Seeking stories for from 2-10 minutes.) Contact Penny to sign up for a place on the program: 208.945.3515; penny@bearlheritage.com Come to the Storytelling Festival and stay another day for a drum making workshop. Click here for more information: "Give Voice to Your Soul".
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Wellsville Founders Day
This event commemorates the settling of the first white community in Cache Valley in the 1850s. It includes a parade, sham battle, 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, starting August 28 in 2009
Information: 435.245.3686; http://www.wellsvillecity.com click Founders Day 2009 under "Find it Fast".
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October |
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Cowboy Poetry & Country Music
Location: Iron Door Theater, Malad
Date: October, call for exact dates
Information: 208.766.4010 (City) or 208.766.4769 (Chamber President)
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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) or 208.766.4769 (Chamber President)
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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.
Location: North Logan City Park
Information: 435.752.1310
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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. Providence City will be celebrating their sesquicentennial with these and other events this year.
Location: Spring Creek Middle School and Providence City Park
Dates: October 24, 2009
Information: 435.752.9441, ext. 14
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November |
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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
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December |
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Christmas Play
Location: Iron Door Theater, Malad
Dates: Each year in December
Information: 208-766-4010
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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 through Christmas
Information: 208.852.2703
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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
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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. Outside enjoy hay rides, hot chocolate and feeding Moses the camel his hay. Cost is $5.00 per family and 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, in 2009 Friday Dec. 4 - Monday Dec. 7.
Information: Call Lisa at the Bear River Heritage Area, 435-713-1426
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Malad Firemen’s Ball
This Christmastime event honors and raises funds for local volunteer firemen. Most small communities cannot afford to maintain full time fire departments, so they are dependent upon volunteers to protect their homes and lives. Live music, dancing, door prizes.
Location: American Legion Hall, Malad, Idaho
Date: Just before Christmas.
Information: 208-766-4010
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Parade of Homes
People bedeck their houses and yards with holiday lights and decorations and invite the public to enjoy them.
Location: Malad, Idaho
Dates: Call for exact dates
Information: 208-766-4010
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Parade of Lights
People decorate anything they can drive, push, or pull and parade through the streets of Malad and end with a bonfire, food, and fireworks.
Location: Malad, Idaho
Dates: Call for exact dates
Information: 208-766-4010
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