July means the month to celebrate both America and Utah. Light the fireworks (legally, of course) and let’s get this party started. Here are some ways to enjoy the height of summer in Utah Valley.
Events
Provo Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday in July
Where: Provo Center Street
Cost: FREE
Site: provofarmersmarket.com
Freedom Festival Balloon Fest
When: July 4–6 from 6–8 a.m.
Where: Bulldog Field, 1100 N. Freedom Blvd. in Provo
Cost: FREE
Site: freedomfestival.org
Colonial Fest
When: July 4-6 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: SCERA Park
Cost: FREE
Site: freedomfestival.org
Cries of Freedom
When: July 4–6 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: SCERA
Cost: FREE
Site: freedomfestival.org
Freedom Festival Grand Parade
When: July 4 at 9 a.m.
Where: University Ave. and Center St. in Provo
Cost: FREE
Site: freedomfestival.org
Follow the Flag: Flag Ceremony by Dawn’s Early Light
When: July 4 at 7 a.m.
Where: Grove Creek Trail in Pleasant Grove
Cost: FREE
Site: Facebook
Stadium of Fire: Keith Urban
When: July 4 at 8 p.m.
Where: LaVell Edwards Stadium
Cost: $35–$250
Site: freedomfestival.org
Payson Scottish Festival
When: July 12 from 6–9:30 p.m. July 13 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Payson Memorial Park
Cost: FREE
Site: paysonscottishfestival.org
American Fork Steel Days
When: July 12–20
Where: American Fork
Cost: Varies
Site: steeldaysaf.com
Spanish Fork Fiesta Days
When: July 13–28
Where: Spanish Fork
Cost: Varies
Site: spanishfork.org
Fiesta Days Rodeo
When: July 19, 20, 22, 23, 24 at 7 p.m.
Where: Spanish Fork Fairgrounds
Cost: $7–$17.50
Site: spanishfork.org
Provo Pioneer Day Extravaganza
When: July 24 10 a.m.
Where: North Park, Provo
Cost: FREE
Site: provo.org
Highland Fling
When: July 27 – Aug. 3
Where: Heritage Park
Cost: Varies
Site: highlandcity.org
Theater and Film
“Million Dollar Quartet”
When: June 28- August 3
Where: Hale Center Theatre Orem
Cost: $6- $27
Site: haletheatre.org
“Peter Pan”
When: July 5–20 at 8 p.m.
Where: SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre
Cost: $10–$18
Site: scera.org
“On Golden Pond”
When: July 11- August 3
Where: Covey Center for the Arts
Cost: $14-$16
Site: provo.org
“Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse”: Springville Outdoor Movies
When: July 8 at dusk
Where: Spring Acres Art Park, Springville
Cost: FREE
Site: springville.org
“JAWS”: Vineyard Movies on the Water
When: July 13 at dusk
Where: Utah Lake
Cost: FREE
Site: Facebook
“How to Train Your Dragon”: Springville Outdoor Movies
When: July 15 at dusk
Where: Spring Acres Art Park, Springville
Cost: FREE
Site: springville.org
“Mamma Mia!”
When: July 18 – Aug. 10 at 8 p.m.
Where: Sundance Resort
Cost: $26–$38
Site: sundanceresort.com
“Lego Movie 2”: Lindon Outdoor Movies
When: July 19 at dusk
Where: Lindon City Center Park
Cost: FREE
Site: lindonrecreation.org
Music
Summer 2019 marks the last season of the Rooftop Concert Series in Downtown Provo.
Rooftop Concert Series: Joshua James, Desert Noises, Paul Jacobsen and the Madison Arm
When: July 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Provo Center Street Nu Skin Building
Cost: FREE
Site: rooftopconcertseries.org
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
When: Performances from 5–7:30 p.m.
July 7 – Triggers & Slips
July 14 – Christian Mills Band
July 21 – Red Desert Ramblers
July 28 – Matthew & the Hope
Where: Sundance
Cost: FREE
Site: sundanceresort.com
Summer Salute Joshua Creek Concert
When: July 12 at 7 p.m.
Where: Covey Center for the Arts
Cost: $10-$15
Site: Facebook
Dance
Clog America
When: July 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: University Place
Cost: FREE
Site: freedomfestival.org
Springville World Folkfest
When: July 30 – Aug. 3
Where: Springville Arts Park
Cost: $6 for children; $8 for students/military/seniors; $10 general admission; $30 for family pass
Site: worldfolkfest.org
Races
- July 4: Freedom Festival Freedom Run (Provo)
- July 6: Hobbler Half Marathon (Springville)
- July 22: The Toughman Utah Half (Provo)
- July 24: Temple to Temple 5K (Provo)
- July 24: Speedy Spaniard Road Race (Spanish Fork)
- July 27: Timpanogos Half Marathon (American Fork Canyon)