Here’s a list of the big summer festivals happening in Utah cities and towns this year

In Utah, summer is synonymous with festivals and celebrations across the state, no matter how small the town.

Here is a rundown of more than 40 planned community events by county. Many are free to everyone, while some require tickets — best to check before hopping in the car.

Box Elder County

Peach Days • Sept. 4-7 • For more than a century, Brigham City has celebrated the peach harvest with this post-Labor Day event. Activities include a car show, quilt shows, a beard contest, free concerts and more. • Main Street, Brigham City. Information at boxelderchamber.com.

Davis County

Farmington Festival Days • July 8-12 • A chalk art festival, pickleball tournaments, a parade and a car show, among other activities. • Forbush Park, 100 Main, Farmington. Information at farmington.utah.gov.

Handcart Days • July 25-26 • Food and games, and a concert by Ray Rivers on July 25. On July 26, the parade (featuring many of the floats that will have appeared in the Days of ‘47 Parade two days before), plus more park activities and fireworks. • Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200 West, Bountiful. Information at handcartdays.org.

Emery County

Melon Days • Sept. 19-20 • Celebrating 119 years of growing melons in Green River. A parade, a fun run, a melon-carving contest and more. • O.K. Anderson Park, 100 Solomon St., Green River. Information at melon-days.com.

Rich County

Bear Lake Raspberry Days • Aug. 7-9 • Celebrating the annual raspberry harvest, this three-day event includes a vendor fair, pie-eating contests, concerts and the Bear Lake Boat Parade (with fireworks). • Heritage Park, 579 Buttercup Blvd., Garden City. Information at gardencityutah.gov/raspberrydays.

Salt Lake County

Utah Pride Festival • June 7-8 • Utah’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies celebrate with two days of music, food, vendors and more. A rally and march precedes the June 7 events, from the Capitol to the festival site; the Utah Pride Parade goes through downtown Salt Lake City on June 8. Utah’s own David Archuleta is scheduled to headline on the main music stage. This year’s event theme is “Radical Love.” • Library Square and Washington Square, 200 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. Tickets at utahpride.org.

Utah Highland Games and Scottish Festival • June 13-15 • Watch people in kilts toss the caber (basically a telephone pole), play bagpipes and engage in other Scottish activities. • Utah State Fairpark, 1000 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City. Tickets at utahscots.org.

Fort Herriman Towne Days • June 14-21 • A carnival, concerts, fireworks, a parade and a “Yeti Run.” • Butterfield Park, 6212 Butterfield Park Way, Herriman. Information at herriman.gov/towne-days.

Gina Bachauer International Piano Festival • June 26-28 • A celebration of piano talent, featuring young pianists in competition. • Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City. Tickets at bachauer.com.

Taylorsville Dayzz • June 26-28 • Concerts, a carnival, a parade, food booths, a car show, and fireworks. • Valley Regional Park, 5100 S. 2700 West, Taylorsville. Information at taylorsvilleut.gov.

Riverton Town Days • June 26-28, July 3-4 • The first weekend is centered around a rodeo. The second weekend includes a carnival, children’s activities, vendor booths, and fireworks on July Fourth. • Riverton City Park, 1452 W. 12600 South, Riverton. Information at riverton.gov/towndays.

SLC Pride • June 28-29 • Close out Pride Month with this grassroots event, which bills itself as “a weekend of authenticity, queer joy, community and suicide prevention.” It’s free to the public. • The Gateway, 100 S. Rio Grande St., Salt Lake City. Information at slc-pride.org.

Western Stampede • July 3-5 • West Jordan celebrates the Independence Day weekend with a rodeo and supporting activities — including a parade on Redwood Road and a vendor fair. • West Jordan Arena, 8125 S. 2200 West, West Jordan. Tickets available at westernstampede.com.

Draper Days • July 11-12, 16-19 • The first weekend features a rodeo. The rest of the festival includes a car show, parade, fireworks, a concert and “Draper Idol.” • Mostly at Draper Park, 12500 S. 1300 East, Draper. Information at draperutah.gov.

Days of ‘47 • July 19-24 • The annual celebration starts in Salt Lake City with the First Encampment Hike — from Donner Park (2770 E. 990 South) to First Encampment Park (1700 South and 500 East) on July 19. Then, on July 21-22, the float preview party happens at Mountain American Expo Center, at 9575 S. State St. in Sandy. The annual rodeo runs July 22-26 at the Utah State Fairpark. On July 24, the Deseret News Marathon and the Days of ‘47 Parade will run through downtown Salt Lake City. • Various locations. Information at Daysof47.com.

Butlerville Days • July 24-26 • Cottonwood Heights’ own Pioneer Day Weekend celebration, with a parade, vendors, carnival, car show, chalk art, live entertainment and fireworks. • Butler Park, 7500 S. 2700 East, Cottonwood Heights. Information at cottonwoodheights.utah.gov.

Harvest Days • July 28-Aug. 2 • Midvale’s annual celebration features neighborhood block parties, a Saturday parade, food trucks, vendors, carnival games and Saturday night fireworks. • Midvale City Park, 425 6th Ave., Midvale. Information at engagemidvale.com/2025-harvest-days.

Unity Block Party • Aug. 29-31 • A weekend of “championing economic empowerment, cultural representation and artistic excellence” has three days of music, film and more. Sundance Institute will present an outdoor film screening (title to be announced). Musician Durand Bernarr will headline the Aug. 30 music lineup, and Aug. 31 will feature an “excellence brunch” for Black creatives. • Library Square, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. Tickets at versatileimage.org/unityblockparty.

Sanpete County

Lamb Days • July 18-19 • Activities include a craft fair, a Friday morning wool show, a Saturday morning parade and Saturday night fireworks. • Fountain Green City Park, 350 W. Center St., Fountain Green. Information at lambdays.com.

Pioneer Days • July 21-26 • A rodeo from July 22 to 25, plus an Artisan Market, demolition derby and fireworks on July 26. • Keller Arena, Fairview. Tickets (for rodeo and demolition derby) and information at fairviewcity.com.

Summit County

Park City Wine Festival • Oct. 2-4 • More than 100 wineries, from California to France, are featured in grand tastings. Plus paired dinners and lunches, wine hikes and other events. • Canyons Village and various restaurants, Park City. Tickets at parkcitywinefest.com.

Park City Kimball Arts Festival • Aug. 1-3 • Dozens of artists’ booths line Park City’s Old Main for this eclectic arts festival. • Old Main Street, Park City. Tickets at kimballartcenter.org.

Utah County

Cedar Hills Family Festival • May 31-June 7 • A week of activities, culminating in the big finale on the second Saturday with a parade, concert, fireworks and more. • Heritage Park, 4444 W. 9860 North, Cedar Hills. Information at cedarhills.org.

OremFest • June 2-7 • The annual celebration of “Family City USA” includes a car show, pool party, pickleball and cornhole tournaments, music, carnival rides, a talent contest, a parade, fireworks and more. • Most events at City Center Park, Center Street and 300 East, Orem. Information at oremfest.org.

Art City Days • June 7-14 • Springville’s annual summer celebration includes a rodeo, the multicultural ¡CelbrARTE! celebration, a children’s art fest, parades, concerts, fireworks and more. • Civic Center Park, 110 S. Main, Springville. Information at springville.org/art-city-days.

Splash Days • June 11-14 • Saratoga Springs’ annual summer event, starting with a water party at Shay Park, includes a carnival, concerts and a parade at Neptune Park. • Shay Park, 516 W. Aspen Hills Blvd., and Neptune Park, 452 W. 400 North, Saratoga Springs. Information at saratogasprings-ut.gov.

Strawberry Days • June 14-21 • In its 104th year, Pleasant Grove’s celebration is the oldest of its kind in Utah. Includes a rodeo, carnival, craft fair, parade and more. • Downtown Park, 200 S. Main, and Veterans Memorial Park, 300 S. Locust, Pleasant Grove. Information at strawberrydays.org.

Lehi Round-Up Week • June 23-28 • A bunch of events tied to the Lehi Rodeo, including the grand parade, the miniature parade and a market. • Mostly at Wines Park, 100 E. 600 North, Lehi. Information at lehi-ut.gov/roundup.

America’s Freedom Festival • July 2-4 • The big action is Stadium of Fire at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on July 4. But the festival has a whole series of events, including a “Colonial Fest,” a grand parade, and more. • Various locations in Provo. Tickets and information at freedomfestival.org.

Payson Scottish Festival • July 11-12 • Two days to revel in Payson’s Scottish heritage, with pipers and other musicians performing and demonstrations of “heavy athletics.” • Memorial Park, 300 S. Main, Payson. Information at paysonscottishfestival.org.

Steel Days • July 12-19 • American Fork started Steel Days in honor of the then-new Columbia Steel Mill. Events include a car show, tournaments (golf, Mario Kart, pickleball, horseshoes and Wiffle ball among them), culminating with events on July 19: a parade, carnival, a food and vendor market, live entertainment and fireworks. • Mostly at Art Dye Park, 1000 N. 550 East, American Fork. Information at steeldaysaf.com.

Fiesta Days • July 17-26 • Spanish Fork’s big celebration includes a carnival, community theater performances of “Shrek: The Musical,” and the big events on July 24: A parade, quilt show, concert and fireworks. • Mostly at City Park, 49 S. Main, and Sports Park, 295 Volunteer Drive, both in Spanish Fork. Information at spanishfork.gov.

Orchard Days • July 26-Aug. 2 • Events include the rodeo, cornhole and pickleball tournaments, parade, car show and fireworks. • Centennial Park, 300 W. 100 South, Santaquin. Information at santaquin.gov.

Lindon Days • July 27-Aug. 2 • Starts with a Sunday concert and ends with a day of activities — including fireworks. In between are a junior rodeo, aquatic events and more. • Lindon City Center Park, 200 N. State, and Pheasant Brook Park, 400 N. 800 West, Lindon. Information at lindonrecreation.org/lindon-days.

Highland Fling • July 31-Aug. 2 • Among the slew of activities, this event includes the Highland Games, a two-day demonstration of Scottish feats of strength. • Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Way, Highland. Information at highlandut.gov.

Alpine Days • Aug. 2-9 • A week of events include a rodeo, chalk art, the “Alpine’s Got Talent” show and more, culminating on Aug. 8 and 9 with a carnival, live music, a Saturday parade and Saturday night fireworks. • Creekside Park, 100 South and 600 East, Alpine. Information at alpinedays.com.

Golden Onion Days • Aug. 28-Sept. 1 • Labor Day weekend in Payson means a celebration of the onion harvest. Activities include an art show, car show, flower show and pickleball tournament. • Payson Memorial Park, 300 S. Main, Payson. Information at paysonutah.gov.

Wasatch County

Midway Swiss Days • Aug. 29-30 • Midway celebrates its Swiss heritage, with two days of food vendors (cash only) and free entertainment. • Town Square, 75 S. 100 West, Midway. (Park at the Heber Valley Cheese Creamery, 920 River Road, and take the shuttle bus to the square.) Information at midwayswissdays.org.

Washington County

Peach Days • August 28-30 • Includes a collection of community displays in fine arts, home arts, garden, canning, baking and small farm categories. There’s also a parade, rodeo, vendors, food booths and live entertainment. • Pioneer Park, , Hurricane. Information at cityofhurricane.org.

Weber County

Ogden Juneteenth • June 13-15 • Organized by Project Success Coalition, this is Utah’s longest-running Juneteenth celebration. The event features live music, children’s crafts, food and resource vendors, a Father’s Day car show, a basketball tourney, a “barber battle” and more. Information at juneteenthutah.org.

Cherry Days • June 28-July 4 • The biggest part of the event is on July 4, which includes a parade, and vendor market; a concert and fireworks follow July 5. • North Ogden Park, North Ogden. Information at NorthOgdenCity.com.

Roy Days • Aug. 1-2 • The community event begins Aug. 1 with a salmon bake dinner and a movie at Emma Russell Park. Then, on Aug. 2, there’s a parade, a day of entertainment, vendor booths, a car show and a “fun zone” at George Whalen Park, ending with fireworks at night. • Emma Russell Park, 4300 W. 5700 South, and George Whalen Park, 4200 S. 2175 West, both in Roy. Information at royutah.gov/roy_days.