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This
year's skiing has been fantastic,
and we look forward to getting a few
more turns in at our local
resorts. While we are sad to see the
ski season end, we are grateful that
in Utah, the outdoor adventures
never end. Mud Season for us
isn't a pause in adventure - it's
merely a change in the
playground!
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Before
you head out of town for a spring
getaway, don't forget to
Mark your calendars for
these headline events here in
the Wasatch
Back!
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Rescheduled!
PARK
CITY POND
SKIM
April
13 |
Park City
Resort
Due
to inclement weather
this past weekend,
the pond skim has
been moved to this
coming Saturday,
April 13. So before
you head south to
escape the upcoming
mud season, you
won't want to miss
the end-of-season
springtime madness
at this must-see
event at the Eagle
Super
Pond!
More
Info
Here!
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RUNNING
WITH ED
RACE
May
18 |
Basin Rec Field
House
| Park
City
Running
With Ed (RWE) is a
celebratory relay
race fundraiser for
the Park City
Education
Foundation. It’s
been voted Park
City’s Favorite
Fundraiser for nine
years
running, and it
has fast become one
of our community's
best springtime
events!
More
Info
Here!
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SOLDIER
HOLLOW
SHEEPDOG
CLASSIC
Memorial
Day
Weekend
| May 24 -
27
New
dates this
year
for one
of the Heber
Valley's favorite
gatherings! The
event includes four
days of family fun
and exciting
competition
featuring the
world’s top
sheepdogs and
handlers. Watching
world-class
sheepdogs at work
will take your
breath
away.
Event
Info
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SAVOR
THE SUMMIT
June
22 |
Main Street
| Park
City
Savor
the Summit is officially
set to
return
to historic Main Street
for the largest dinner
party in the state. A
variety of restaurants
will be serving their
specialties to over
2,500 participants, al
fresco, as the sun sets
behind Main
Street. Make
a reservation ASAP, as
this event is always a
sellout.
Participating
Restaurants
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RESTAURANT
CLOSING DATES
FOR MUD
SEASON
Some
of our restaurants
are closing for a
few weeks for a mud
season break, but
they'll be back open
in no time! A few
restaurants will
have limited
operation during
this time, so check
the Park City
Restaurant
Association link
below to get the
most up-to-date
list.
Closing and
reopening
dates!
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Courchevel
Bistro | April 16
Cast & Cut
| Closed
Deer Valley Cafe
| April 16
The Brass Tag
| April 16
Royal Street Cafe
| Closed
The Mariposa
| Closed
Fireside Dining
| April 18
Silver Lake Cafe
| April 16
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Empire
Grill | April
16
Fresh Tracks
Kitchen | April
16
Flanagan's on
Main | April
24
Fletcher's
| Closed
Shabu |
April 22
High West |
April 16
Tupelo |
April 17
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LIVING
TRADITIONS
FESTIVAL
May
17-19 | Washington
& Library Squares
| Salt Lake
City
The
Living Traditions Festival
celebrates diverse artistic
traditions and perspectives through
the presentation of both historical
and contemporary customs. It
facilitates thoughtful conversations
about the unique qualities of
various cultures and the
similarities of the human experience
while creating bonds among community
members. Admission is free for all
attendees, bringing together over 90
cultures that call Salt Lake City
home.
More
Info
Here!
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SPRING
PLANT SALES
& BLOOM
CELEBRATIONS
Salt
Lake City Area &
Beyond
What better way to
celebrate spring than
getting some new plants
for your yard and
garden! Check out one of
the upcoming plant sales
to pick up some new
veggies, flowers, bulbs,
and more. Or if you just
want to be inspired,
check out one of our
local spring bloom
celebrations.
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Red
Butte Garden Spring Plant
Sale | May
10-11 | Red Butte
Garden
KaBloom!
Bulbs & Blooms
| April & May
| Red Butte Garden
Wasatch
Community Garden Plant
Sale | May
11 | Rowland Hall Middle
School
Tulip
Festival |
Through May 18 |
Thanksgiving
Point
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ECCLES
CENTER
SLC
Eccles
Center Theater
| Salt Lake
City
As the bustling winter
season in Park City
winds down, consider
venturing down to Salt
Lake City's Eccles
Theater, where a diverse
lineup of performances
awaits. Whether you're
in the mood for comedy,
music, or drama, the
Eccles Theater offers an
exciting array of shows
this time of
year.
More
information
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Neil
DeGrasse Tyson: April
17
Blippi: April
20
Bill Maher: April
21
Bianca del Rio: April
30
Adam Ant: May 5
Joe Satriani & Steve
Vai: May
8
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Silvestre
Dangond: May 9
Derek Hough: May
15
Ira Glass: May
18
Celtic Woman: May
23
Hasan Minhaj: May
30
Leanne
Morgan: June
1
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SPLASH OF COLOR
EXHIBIT
Thru
May 24 | St. George
Art
Museum
The "A Splash of Color"
exhibit at the St.
George Art Museum
showcases the vibrant
and dynamic works of the
Dixie Watercolor
Society. This annual
exhibition highlights
the beauty and
versatility of
watercolor painting,
bringing a burst of
color and creativity to
the museum's
galleries.
More
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ZION
CHALK & EARTH
FESTIVAL
April
20-21 |
Zion Canyon
Village
Springdale,
Utah
Combine a trip to Zion
with a stop in
Springdale to take in
the incredible displays
of artistry at the Chalk
and Earth Festival.
While you check out the
chalk art displays you
can also enjoy
educational vendors,
live music, a beer
garden, and an
assortment of local food
vendors.
More
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KANAB
FILM
FEST
May
2-4 |
Redstone
Theater
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Kanab
The Kanab Film Festival
is an intimate
celebration of film and
food that takes place in
the delightful
settings of Kanab, Utah.
This event features
great cuisine and an
outstanding selection of
independent films. While
you are in town for the
Fest, consider pairing
this event with a visit
to the nearby Coral
Pink Sand Dunes,
a perfect spot to enjoy
the
scenery.
More
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MOAB
ARTS
FESTIVAL
May
25-26 |
Moab
Head
south on Memorial Day
Weekend to check out the
2024 Moab Arts Festival!
Art aficionados will
find a wide variety of
fine art, photography,
pottery, jewelry,
textiles, furniture, and
more. Live music, kids
art activities, and
abundant food vendors
will round out the
fun!
More
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FORT
DESOLATION
FEST
June
6-8 | Cougar Ridge
Resort |
Torrey
Head
to Torrey for the Fort
Desolation Fest, which
features three nights of
live bands, food,
drinks, and music at
Cougar Ridge Resort in
Torrey. Don't miss out
on this "music and
adventure travel
festival"!
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SOUTHERN
UTAH
HALF
MARATHON
April
20 |
Washington
to St.
George
The
Southern Utah Half
Marathon is a beautiful
route starting at
Highland Park in
Washington, Utah,
offering amazing views
of the sun rising over
Zions National Park in
the distance. The race
will proceed downhill to
the scenic Virgin River
Trail. This paved trail
offers a gradual decline
grade for the remaining
9 miles of the
race.
More
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AMASA
TRAIL RACE
April
20 |
Moab
The
Amasa Trail Race takes
15K and 25k runners
through some of Moab's
most prized trail
systems, offering
stunning views of the
surrounding red rock
country, Colorado River,
and La Sal Mountains.
Don't miss out on this
incredible run, one of
the favorites in the Run
Moab
Series.
More
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CACTUS
HUGGER MTB
RACE
April
20 |
Hurricane,
UT
This
race is part of the
cross-country
Intermountain Cup MTB
racing series, utilizing
the highly regarded Jem
Trail, as well as
portions of the
Cryptobiotic and
Hurricane Cliffs trails.
The total distance is
8.5 miles, with over 500
feet of elevation gain.
Register soon for a
spot!
More
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THELMA
& LOUISE
April
27 |
Moab
Thelma
and Louise is part of
the Run Moab Series and
is a women-only event
that offers options for
Marathon, Half Marathon,
and 15K runs in the
Behind the Rocks area of
Moab. This rugged course
offers stunning views
and technical courses
that are worthy of the
event's
namesake.
More
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IRONMAN
70.3
May
4
| St
George
The
Ironman 70.3
North American
Championship in
St.
George includes
a legendary
course through
two iconic state
parks, basalt
lava fields, and
a fragile desert
reserve as
competitors
conquer
one of the
most striking
events in the
world.
More
Info
Here!
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GRAND
FONDO MOAB
May
4 |
Moab
The
Gran Fondo Moab is an
epic 60-mile ride along
the La Sal Mountain loop
road, traversing a
variety of landscapes
and gradients. There is
something for every
rider and an assortment
of men's and women's age
groups.
More
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JOHN
WAYNE GRIT
SERIES
June
1 |
Moab
Join
this half marathon and
10K run to benefit the
John Wayne Cancer
Foundation. The course
travels through splendid
red rock landscapes
along a course that is
composed of single-track
trails, horse trails,
and fire
roads.
More
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While
you're in the area for these great
events, don't miss the amazing natural
attractions throughout Southern
Utah. Each of these destinations
provides unique and memorable
experiences in the great outdoors, from
challenging hikes and serene walks to
mountain biking and off-road
adventures.
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We
have only scratched the surface of
upcoming things to do in Salt Lake City
and Southern Utah. So if you
are looking for more
spring getaway ideas,
check out the
following event calendars:
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Hope
these suggestions help you find some
new opportunities for springtime fun
around the state. Look for the
upcoming Market Snapshot in your
inbox in the coming weeks. This
next edition will bring you the
latest real estate insights and
neighborhood trends, perfect for
those interested in our local
market.
Look forward to seeing you out
and about!
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