Utah Weekend Events for 9/7/2012

This weekend is packed full of fun cheap or free events. Plan your weekend now and checkout all the fun:

Festivals & Fairs:

Utah State Fair – Sept. 6-16. Enjoy PRCA Rode, Miss Utah Pageant, Demolition Derby, Livestock  Exhibits, Carnival Rides and Concerts featuring Lonestar, Blues Traveler, Victoria Justice, Wilson Philips, Frank Caliende, Sheena Easton, Jars of Clay and more!

Tickets are $10/Adults, $7/Seniors or Youth and kids 5 and under are Free. Here are some discounts available:

• Thursday, Sept. 6: Tickets are half off on opening day thanks to Thermwise.
• Monday, Sept. 10: KUTV is offering a discount day with $7 tickets.
• Tuesday, Sept. 11: Patriot day where all military, law enforcement and emergency services personnel get in Free with proper ID.
• Sept. 11, 12 or 13: Fox 13 has a coupon for $3 off adult admission.
• Today (9/5) is the last day to get discounted carnival wristbands.
• Smith’s has discounted tickets and wristbands for the rides available. Through 9/16, stop by Smith’s to get your tickets and save an additional $3.
• Utah Happenings Book – There is a buy 1 admission, get 1 free admission in it. The $5 books are sold out online, but I have seen books in Walgreens and Smith’s.
• Go here to get your tickets online>>

Greek Festival – September 6-9 at the Greek Orthodox Church (279 S 300 W). There will be Greek food, dancing, music and more. Ticket's are $3, however, KUTV is offering a 2 for 1 coupon here. Thanks Kathy and KUTV

Old Capitol Arts & Living History Festival (Fillmore) – September 5-8. Enjoy a weekend of cowboy poetry, antique gun show, art, music and more. Featured entertainment is Bar D Wranglers and Ryan Shupe & The Rubberband.

Peach Days (Brigham City) – September 5-8. There will be a parade, car show, music, free family activities and more.

Great American Stampede – Sept. 7 & 8 at Iron Rangers Arena in Cedar City. Two nights of Rodeo, go here for ticket prices and info.

Avenues Street Fair – Sept. 8 at the Avenues area of Salt Lake (9th Ave between B and G streets). There will be a children's parade at 9am, art gallery, live music, children activities and more.

Brazilian Festival – Sept. 8 from 1-7pm at the Gallivan Center. There will be music, food and a “Samba Carnaval Parade”.

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Rooftop Concert Series (Provo) – Friday, Sept. 7 at 8pm at Provo Town Square. Enjoy a Free concert from Fictionist with New Electric Sound.

Family Health Fair – Saturday, Sept 8 from 9:30am-2pm at Rice Eccles Stadium. Participate in free health screenings, interactive wellness displays, on field activities, and more. Admission is FREE.

LDS Hospital Community Health Fair – Saturday, Sept. 8 at 10am. There will be free blood pressure checks, body weight analysis, cholesterol & glucose tests, diabetes educations, teddy bear clinic, fun and games and more. There will also be a free charity shred event.

Rocky Mountain Raceway 16th Birthday Party – Saturday, Sept. 8 at 4pm. Come celebrate 16 years of racing with bounce houses, treats and crafts. FREE spectator admission before 6pm. Featuring ASA Pro Trucks, Super Stocks, Mini Cups, Figure-8 Cars and Howe Rental & Sales Figure-8 Trains.

Tomato Sandwich Party – September 8 from 11am-2pm at Wasatch Community Gardens (600 E 800 S). There will be live music, activities for kids, local food samples and delicious heirloom tomato sandwiches – all for Free.

Historic Huber Grove (Midway) – The apple orchard is open for picking on weekends in September by RESERVATIONS ONLY. Call the park Visitor Center at 435-654-1791 to reserve your two hour time slot and for more information.

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art – Saturday, Sep. 8 from 2-4pm. Children ages 5-12 and their adult companions are invited to explore UMOCA exhibits and hands-on art activities. Admission is FREE.

Million Miles Charity Event – Saturday, Sept. 9 at Larry H. Miller Sportspark. There will be food, music, a kids zone, face painting and more. Proceeds from this family event will go towards helping the Utah Special Olympics. City Deals is offering admission to Million Miles at Miller Cycling Event Family Ride for $9.99 (normally $15). Admission pass includes, bike ride around the 4.5 mile Miller Motorsports Park track and full access to the Kids Zone for a family of 2 adults and up to 6 kids.

SoDa Row Fizz Fest (Daybreak) – Sept. 8 from 5-9pm at SoDa Row. Bring the whole family for fun, food and games.

Utah Valley Women's Expo – Sept. 7 & 8 at the UCCU Center at UVU in Orem. Ticket's are $5, however, you can claim a FREE admission offer on their Facebook page.

MOA Family Workshops (Provo) – Saturdays in August at BYU Museum of Art – Art Makes Sense! Exploring Taste in Think Flat: Takashi Murakami and Andy Warhol: Selections from the Freedman Family Collection at the BYU Museum of Art. On any one Saturday of their choice families can take a guided tour of a current exhibition and create a fun, hands-on art project, free of charge.

Snowbird Oktoberfest – Snowbird kicks off their annual Oktoberfest this weekend August 18. Admission is free. This event is full of music, dancing, and traditional German cuisine. Kids can enjoy face painting, caricature artist, inflatable rides, and more. Oktoberfest runs weekends and Labor Day through October 7.

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The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe (Provo) – Pay $16 ($32 value) for TWO tickets at Zion Theatre Company. Show dates are August 31 and September 1, 3, 7,8.

Peter Breinholt Concert at Sundance – Pay $9 ($16.75 value) for at ticket to see Peter Breinholt at Sundance Amphitheater on Friday, September 7.

Provo Beach Resort – Pay $15 ($30 value) for one 8-activity day passport. Activities include surfing or booking boarding, ropes course, indoor flowrider, miniature croquet, megaplex playground, PGA golf simulator, bowling, carousel rides, pinewood derby, or carnival game rides.

Laser Assault (Provo) – Pay $10 for a $20 gift certificate. Price range from $8-$13/per person.

Castle of Chaos (Multiple Locations) – Pay $37 ($74 value) for a VIP package for TWO which includes: 2 general admission tickets, 2 VIP upgrades, 2 repeat offender passes for immediate reentry.

Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus – Pay $5.99 ($12 value) for a VIP ticket. Runs Sept. 14-Oct. 6 Fridays and Saturdays and Oct. 8-31 Monday-Saturdays.

Toad’s Fun Zone – Ogden – $29 for One-Year VIP Season Pass and a $10 Arcade Credit ($59 Value) via Groupon

There’s more, click here for the full list>>

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Farmers Markets available:

Murray – Friday’s & Saturday’s from 9am-3pm August-Ocotober at Murray Park (150 E 5200 S).

Sugar House – Friday’s from 4-8pm (Sugar House Park).

Thanksgiving Point – Fridays, August 3-September 28 from 4-8pm at the Water Tower Plaza.

Gardner Village – Saturday from 9am-2pm (1100 W 7800 S). Every market includes a farm-fresh pancake breakfast, local fruits & veggies, animal train, arts & crafts, live music, kids activities and fun.

Herriman – Saturdays from 9am-3pm at Herriman Main Street Park

South Jordan – Saturday’s August-October 8am-2pm at 1600 W. Towne Center Drive (10600 South). Downtown Salt Lake – Saturday mornings from 8am-1pm

Park City Silly Market – Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Provo Farmer’s Market – Saturday from 9am-2pm (500 W Center Street)

Wheeler Farm Farmer’s Market – Sunday from 9am-2pm (6351 S 900 E).

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Movie Reminders:

There’s a weekly Cinemark concession coupon on their Facebook page.

And, don’t forget Fandango is offering 2 movie tickets for the price of one to VISA signature card holders.

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Michael’s – On Saturday, 9/8, look for various crafts and activities.

Lowes Build & Grow Kids build a Chuck E. Roller 8/8. Sign up is required and space usually goes quickly. If you miss it, check the site on Saturday’s. That’s usually when they offer new workshops.

Home Depot – On Saturday, 9/8 from 10AM-11:30AM attend a FREE How to Fall Planting & Lawn Maintenance or Bath Fix-Up at 1-2:30pm.

Pottery Barn – Celebrate Grandparents day with a week of special activities and events.

Lakeshore Learning stores offer a free craft every Saturday from 11am-3pm. This Saturday kids can make an Apple Basket? Door Sign. Lakeshore Learning is in The Oakwood Village Shopping Center 5480 S. 900 East.

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