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SALT LAKE CITY — Communities throughout Utah will celebrate their founding and heritage with festivals this summer.
From parades to fireworks to demolition derbys, July will have celebrations ranging from day-long festivals to those with activities that last an entire week.
July 2-5:Mount Pleasant Hub City Days: With a rodeo, community breakfast and a parade, the weekend celebration will have fun for all ages.
July 3-5:Provo Freedom Festival: This hugely popular event features a carnival, a parade and culminates in Stadium of Fire, featuring Carrie Underwood.
July 4:East Millcreek Fourth of July Celebration: The day kicks off with a chuckwagon breakfast, with games, entertainment and a parade rounding out the celebration.
July 7-12:F armington Festival Days: This festival features a family bike race, a parade and festival booths.
July 11-12:Boulder Heritage Festival: Featuring two days of live music on an outdoor stage, with beautiful Boulder as the backdrop, the 10th anniversary of the festival will be a big hit.
July 11-12:Payson Scottish Festival: With Highland games, Scottish food and vendors, dance performances and more, there is no better place to get in touch with one's heritage or discover a love for all things Scottish.
July 11-20:Draper Days: This week-long community celebration features a car show, movie in the park, a parade, a rodeo and fireworks. Something for everyone. July 12-19:American Fork Steel Days: A soapbox derby, the traditional American Fork High School Band breakfast, swimming and a 5K are only some of the activities.
July 17-26:Fairview Pioneer Days: Sports tournaments, a 5K, rodeo and demolition derby are all part of the celebration in Fairview.
July 18-29:Fountain Green Lamb Days: The annual Lamb Days feature a lamb and sourdough dinner followed by a parade and a craft fair.
July 18-26:Uintah County Fair: With 4H exhibits and competitions, food galore and the Miss Uintah County Queen Pageant, the week is full of activities for all ages.
July 23-24:Bountiful Handcart Days: A parade and fireworks are part of the celebration, along with historical tours and live entertainment in the park.
July 24:Salt Lake Days of ‘47: Celebrating pioneer heritage with events through the month of July, it all comes together with a parade, a marathon and a rodeo.
July 25-26:Tremonton City Days: A movie in the park and a softball tournament are part of the fun in Tremonton.
July 26-Aug. 2:Highland Fling Days With a baby contest, dance competition, fun runs and a pancake breakfast, there are many ways to celebrate.
July 28-Aug. 2:Wasatch County Fair: A barbecue for the community is one of the highlights of the fair. Also with a battle of the bands and a carnival, there is constant entertainment. Admission to the fair is free.
July 28-Aug. 2:Emery County Fair: American Young, a country duo, will be headlining this year’s concert. The fair also features a carnival and a parade.
July 28-Aug. 2:World Folkfest: Bringing together folk dance groups from around the world, this festival in Utah County features five evening performances in Springville.
July 31-Aug. 2:Garden City Raspberry Days: Featuring the world-famous Bear Lake raspberries, the celebration draws crowds from all over Utah. A parade, fireworks on the beach and a pancake breakfast are part of the fun.
July 31-Aug. 2:Tooele County Fair: The event has a livestock auction and show, a demolition derby and live entertainment.
