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Scottish festival, rodeo challenge, pond skim and MORE events happening this weekend across Utah

Posted at 12:47 PM, Apr 11, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-12 12:04:36-04

It's another weekend of fun across Utah with a whole calendar of fun events for the entire family!

If you know of an event that isn't on this list or you have something coming up, email the details to news@fox13now.com

Here's the full list of what's happening this weekend:

Wendover Model Train Show - If you love trains, head to Wendover this weekend for a train show at the John T. Brinkman Service Club! A small fee is required to enter, but you will be able to see multiple model railroad layouts in multiple rooms and tons of train choo-chooing along!

BOX ELDER COUNTY
Mini Farm Spring Festival - Evans' Acres farm in Tremonton will have a spectacular spring festival this weekend! You can expect to see plenty of mini farm animals and their babies, spring crafts, games, seed planting, treats, bounce houses, local vendors and more! Happening this Friday and Saturday as well as next weekend. Tickets required.

CACHE COUNTY
American Society of Civil Engineers Intermountain Southwest Student Symposium - Hundreds of Civil and Environmental Engineering students from universities will head to Utah State University for a day of learning from experts. There will also be large-scale competitions, where students will go head to head in steel bridge, timber strong and concrete canoe races. Happening all day Saturday!

Community Art Day - Utah State University will celebrate Community Art Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art! Linguistic students who communicate in ASL, Spanish, Turkish, French and Arabic will teach about language and culture. A card-making activity will also be part of the event. FREE for all!

DAVIS COUNTY
Pickleball for a Purpose - Put your love for pickleball to use on Saturday and raise money for The Christmas Box International. Competitors have to pay $45 for 3 hours of open play at "The Kitchen" courts in Kaysville, plus a swag bag, drawing ticket, snacks, treats and drinks.

Star Gazing Party - Antelope Island is known for its natural splendor both in the day AND at night. This weekend, the Ogden Astronomical Society is hosting its first star gazing party of 2024! Dress warm and head to the White Rock Bay Campground in Syracuse on Saturday at 6 p.m. to spot constellations and maybe even make a wish on a shooting star. RSVP ahead of time!

SALT LAKE COUNTY
Beehive Bash - Head to an all-day event of women’s sports in SLC on Saturday! Witness as Utah athletes play ultimate frisbee, rugby and football in an all-day event dedicated to empowering women. There will also be food trucks on-site, vendors and an after-party! Tickets required, happening at Highland High School.

Solitude Pond Skim Beach Party -Utah may not be known for its beaches but Solitude is bringing in the summer fun with this beach party on Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. $30 to participate or FREE to just watch as people will try their luck at skimming across the water on their skis. Prizes will be given for best skim, best costume and best crash.

Baby Animal Celebration - Visit the newest, fuzziest, cuddliest baby animals at This is the Place Heritage Park! You can expect to see baby goats, sheep, bunnies, chicks and MORE! Tickets are required for this event happening Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Alta Earth Day - Learn about environmental stewardship, responsible outdoor recreation and Utah's wildlife on Saturday at Alta! From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, different local organizations will be at the bottom of Collins lift to educate the public ahead of earth day. You could even win new skis, outdoor gear, climbing passes and more!

Rocky Mountain Rodeo Challenge - Top PRCA Cowboys from across the country will compete at the Maverik Center on Friday and Saturday for $50,000 of prize money! Tickets required, you won't want to miss this evening of fun. YEEHAW!

Pow Wow - Happening at the John M. Huntsman Center at the University of Utah on Saturday, join in this FREE community event where tribal members throughout the Intermountain West honor the cultural and religious practices. Doors open at 10 a.m. and performances with cultural singing and dancing are scheduled throughout the entire day. Stop by and be inspired by cultural traditions in Utah.

UTAH COUNTY
Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival - Spring is definitely in the air at Thanksgiving Point as thousands of flowers are in bloom! The tulip festival kicked off this week and visitors are invited to take in the gloriously colorful spring views. This is a family favorite event in Utah - you don't want to miss it! Tickets are required, if you can't make it this weekend, the festival runs through May 18!

WASHINGTON COUNTY
RedStone - Highland Games & Festival - Dust off your kilt and head to Sandtown Park in St. George for the highland games! You can look forward to bagpipes, highland games, live music, food and plenty of fun overall! Organizers hope the event shares the love for Scottish heritage and traditions in Utah. Happening Friday and Saturday - FREE for all!

Washington County Fair - Happening from Friday through April 20, the fair is in Hurricane! Of course, there will be plenty of traditional fair fun like greasy, delicious food, rides, live music and exhibits. Check out the full schedule for specifics on events and tickets.

WEBER COUNTY
Gemstone Junction Rock and Gem Show - More than two dozen rock, fossil, mineral and gemstone dealers will be at the Golden Spike Event Center from Friday through Sunday showcasing all sorts of precious stones! There will also be a gem search, touch & see area, fossil experts and walking dinosaur puppets at the event. Tickets required - kids under 12-years-old FREE.