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Blanding Independence Day Celebration 2023

Arts and Entertainment

June 6, 2023


Schedule of Events:

June 30, 2023

7:00 pm: EOTS Melodrama

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

9:00 am: Horseshoe Tournament - Located at Centennial Park
- Sign up starts at 8:30am, Starts at 9:00am.
Sign up at the event $20 per team first come first serve. (max of 24 teams)

9:30 am: Diving for Dollars
Age Groups: 4&5, 6&7, 8&9, 10&11

10:00 am: Scales & Tails - A 45 minute educational show with 15 minutes of animal handling afterward. Scales & Tales will have large lizards, snakes, turtles, and a young alligator or crocodile. Also included will be spiders, scorpions, and more for a total of 10 animals. The event is hosted by the Blanding Library and will take place at the  Central Park north of the library at 10:00 am
Alternate Locations: La Sal Library, July 1st at 3:00 pm,
Monticello Library July 2nd at 1:00 pm

10:00 am: Indoor SJH 6-on-6 Volleyball Tournament - Located at the Wellness Center Gym. Cost is $200. Sign up HERE

5:00 pm: JackPot Horse Games - Located at Lynn
Stevens Arena, 1140 North Blue Mtn Rd. Free admission.
Contact:Nikki Safrit - 435-459-3600

5:00 pm: Annual Farm Days - 210 North Shirttail Way
Come for everything from Food vendors, Hay and Train rides, a Climbing wall and more! Bring the whole family for this great event!

7:00 pm: EOTS Melodrama

Sunday, July 2nd, 2023

ALL-DAY: Chalk Art Competition - Come down to the park and decorate a square for a chance to win some awesome prizes!

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

9:00 am: Mini-Madness Softball Tournament - Cost is $200 per team. Contact Kellie Mills at 435-979-4184 or email [email protected] to register

9:00 am: Scales & Tails - A 45 minute educational show with 15 minutes of animal handling afterward. Scales & Tales will have large lizards, snakes, turtles, and a young alligator or crocodile. Also included will be spiders, scorpions, and more for a total of 10 animals. The event is hosted by the Blanding Library and will take place at Central Park north of the library at 9:00 am
Alternate Locations | Monticello Library July 3rd at 12:00 pm

2:00 pm: Grayson Music Festival and Fair - Artists and performers from all genres join up for a day of collaboration. Our lineup includes various genres, from rock to pop and everything in between. This free annual community festival is a fantastic way to gather with friends, family, and neighbors!

Take your time exploring the art and craft booths, where talented artisans will captivate you with their creations. Enjoy an array of flavorful foods from our food vendors, offering diverse cuisines and flavors.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and plan to join us at the Grayson Music Festival and Fair at Centennial Park Monday, July 3, 2023, 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM. We can’t wait to see you there!

5:00 pm: ATV Poker Run - To register each participant will sign a waiver and pay a $25 fee per hand administrative and processing fee (cash only). Once registered the participant will receive their first card and is welcome to hit the trail. Ride along the trails to collect a hand of cards to enter a drawing with some awesome prizes! Contestants must meet at the office 976 S Main by 5:00 pm. Contact Josh Nielson at 435-459-9676 for more details.

5:30 pm: Shane Warenski Memorial Midnight Madness Softball Tournament
Please fill out the google document for your team. First 24 teams to sign up will be in the tournament. *Minimum Age Requirement: Players must be currently in High School (Freshmen going to be a sophomore) to participate in Midnight Madness. There is a mini madness for 8th grade and below to participate. $275.00 Per Team

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

6:30 am: 5K Run (1 Mile Fun Run at 7:15 am) - Located at Centennial Park. San Juan Cross Country presents the Firecracker 5k; start and end at Centennial Park. Contact Race Director Holly Walker at [email protected] for more details.

8:00 am: Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast - Join Mayor Monson for a special patriotic program with guest speakers & Music provided by youth from the community. Held at Centennial Park

10:00 am: Independence Day Parade
- Theme: “Stars & Stripes”.
Grand Marshals -
Jason Workman Memorial Motorcycle Ride - Riders will kick off the parade preceding the color guard. Parade Route: High School - Main Street - 500 South. Lineup at 9:00 am. Questions contact Kim Baker or Heather Duke

11:00 am: Booths, Food & Fun - Immediately following the Parade - Savor some of the area’s best foods, enjoy games, and buy craft items from local vendors.

11:00 am: 4-on-4 Outdoor Volleyball Tournament

11:15 am: Kids Games - A plethora of challenges, races, water games, and activities for the kiddos! Prizes and activities will be available! Kids games will take place on the Southwest field.

Noon: Classic Racing Games - Free races for the entire family. There will be competitions for ages 1-100, with cash and candy prizes for the winners!
- Held on the softball (southeast) field.

Noon: Quilters Guild - Event will be located at the Wellness Center from Noon-4:00pm

4:00 pm:
Stan Bronson - Down From The Mountain Concert
San Juan High Auditorium. General admittance tickets on sale at the door beginning at 3:00 pm. $10 age 21 and up. $5 age 20 and under.

5:00 pm: Dinner in the Park - Food Vendors will be serving dinner and snacks before the concert.

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Concert in the Park - Located at Centennial Park - Free Admission
Shuffle - Shuffle is a high-powered classic rock & today’s hits. Their song list covers hits from the 70-2020’s!

6-10:30pm: FIREWORKS Show - Located at Centennial Park. We will have music playing and vendors down at the park for the fireworks show. Fireworks will be set off around full dark.

Saturday, July 8th, 2023

9 am: Disc Golf Tournament Sponsored by USU - USU Blanding Course

8:45 AM: sign in. Meet at the first hole to sign in (east side of Monument View Hall) 9:00 Tee Time, Shotgun Start, two times through the course for 18 holes.
USU will sponsor a prize for the winner.

Date: June 30 - July 4, 2023

Location: Various Locations in Blanding, UT

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