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Thanksgiving Point Luau

Thanksgiving Point, Utah’s cultural gathering place, will host the annual Labor Day Luau in September. Set against the backdrop of the largest man-made waterfall in the western hemisphere, the party kicks off with an authentic island dinner served at 5:30 p.m. followed by a festive show at 7 p.m.

Utah Valley University’s Legacy Dance Company will showcase traditional dance from the more than 290 islands in the Polynesian triangle including Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand, Hawaii and Tahiti. Fire dancers will also light up the stage with their blazing maneuvers. 

*Discontinued Event
September (Labor Day Weekend) Annually

Thanksgiving Point
3003 Thanksgiving Way Lehi
(801) 768-2300

Wind Fest & Energy Expo 2009

Entertainment & Events

Brought back by popular demand is the fabulous jet ski Kite Team: Kiteman Productions from Orlando, Florida. If you were unable to attend last year this is one spectacle you should try to see. They are amazing! Also, on the main flying field, Utah Kite Fliers will demonstrate expert flying with their multiple stunt kites both on Friday night under the lights and on Saturday (wind-permitting) all day; the most popular feature of the Wind Fest was the Childrens Kite Making Workshop which will be in full swing this year. Also, we will again feature the Kite Garden display called Aerial Art by local kite creator Scott Hampton. On Saturday at high noon, you can witness the Parade of Flight Small Aircraft fly-over to honor the 1st Anniversary of the Wind Turbines.

Energy Expo

The Wind Fest also features the popular Energy Expo. Vendors, businesses, and Entrepreneurs from the surrounding area will feature “green” products and practices. This Expo is unique in that you can actually test drive a Segway or a Klune Chariot, or an Electric Gem Car. There are many exciting products featured like solar camping gear, low energy stoves, conversion kits for vehicles, and more.

Friday Activities 4:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
4:00 5:00 6:00 p.m. Kiteman Kites on the Reservoir
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Children’s Kite-Making Workshop and Cinema
4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Bonneville School of Sailing Dinghys (Two-Man Sailboats)
Hui Paokalani Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Rides (small charge$)
4:30 – 6:30 Utah County Remote Control Airplane fly-over
5:30 p.m. Joe Wahinehookae’s Hawaiian Feast (pre-sale $7.50 at SF City Office)
Rice*Kalua Pork*Teriyaki Chicken*Macaroni*Cake ($8.50 at door)
7:00 p.m. Luau on the Beach featuring Kalama Mohala Dancers
8:30 p.m. Night FLY with Wakeless Kite Fliers at the Gun Club Field (Under the
Lights &Wind permitting)

Saturday Activities: 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Energy Expo (“Green Walk”–featuring businesses offering sustainable energy concepts)
Children’s Kite Making Workshop at the Gun Club (all day)
Wakeless Kites Fliers & Friends at the Gun Club Field (Through-out the day wind
permitting—professionals demonstrating the art of areo-dynamics)
Kite & Spinner Gardens (Prize-winning Art on Kites) for Family Picnics
Scott Hampton’s Aerial Art, George Peters Art of the Air.
Kiteman Productions (Kite trains behind jet skis) On the Hour
Windless Flying Demonstrations (at the Kite Store)
BYU’s Award-Winning Animation Short featurettes KITES! And others!
(in the Gun Club Building through-out the day)
“Spirit of Utah” Air Show Team (Remote Control Hobbyists) Between 11:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Bonneville School of Sailing (on the Reservoir –through-out the day)
Utah Paddle Surfing (on the Reservoir—throughout the day)
PARADE of FLIGHT (Small aircraft fly-over to honor 1st Birthday of Wind Turbines) 12:00 noon
Hui Paokalani Outrigger Canoe Rides (On the Reservoir—throughout the day)
Family Kite Fly (Designated area only—for your safety–at the Gun Club Field)

http://www.spanishfork.org/newsevents/events/windfest

Windfest Spanish Fork

City of Fun Carnival

There will be food, games and rides for every one of all ages. Come join us at Rio Tinto Stadium these 3 days and get your tickets to the MaaKoa Monster Truck Show.

City of Fun Carnival
Thursday, August 20 – 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – All rides $1
Friday, August 21 – 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 22 – 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

http://www.riotintostadium.com/events/0908carnival3.php

City of Fun Carnival

Rock n’ Ribs

$5 Entry Fee (Kids 6 and under free)

Join us for the best BBQ in the West at Rock N’ Ribs. Competitors from all over the nation come to the Gallivan Center in August to compete in this KCBS sanctioned event. The winner gets a coveted invitation to the BBQ Big Time – The Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational and the American Royal Barbeque (the biggest BBQ contests in the world!).

Learn how the champs cook low and slow at our BBQ demonstrations, have your kids have fun on the jump toys, take a picture with Bobby-Q (our offical mascot), or take a picture at our pig pen with our giant pig’natas. Taste some of the local BBQ vendors style with a $3 sample plate while listening to some of the best local artists in Utah.

BAND LINEUP 2009
Thompson Lane Entertainers
Rumble Dogs
Cameron Rafati
Legendary Porch Pounders
Opal Hill Drive
Kalai

BBQ

Taste of Sandy

Sandy Area Restaurants will gather together at the Expo Center for an evening of food, music and family fun!

Come and sample food and drink from some of the best restaurants, bakeries and caterers in the Sandy Area.

The Kids Section will feature inflatable toys, The Jazz Bear, Bumble (Bee’s Mascot), Grizzbee (Grizzlies Mascot) and Real Salt Lake’s Leo the Lion.

The cost is $8 per person ($3 off with coupon) and $23 for a family of 5 ($3 off with coupon).  Tickets are on sale now. Click Here to purchase tickets online, or stop by the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce at 8807 South 700 East to purchase tickets in person.  We accept all major credit cards.

Mayor Tom Dolan will be announcing winners for Best Presentation, Best Dessert, Best Ethnic Cuisine, Tastiest Meal, Best Beverage, and the Culinary Excellence Award.  Judging will be conducted by the Sandy City Council Members.  If you own or manage a local restaurant and would like to participate – sign up here

If you own a non-food business and would still like to have a booth at this event – sign up here
Past Taste of Sandy events have had over 1,500 people in attendance!

Taste of Sandy

For more information, please contact [email protected] 801-566-0344 x 105

Snowbird Rock & Blue’s Festival

Featuring: Steve Earle, Little Feat, Alejandro Escovedo, ARC Angels, Janiva Magness, Coco Montoya, Brave Combo, Danielia Cotton, Tim Easton, The Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Brooks Williams, Bryon Friedman, Townie. Line-up

Plus: Free Workshops, Air Guitar Competition, Kids Activities, Food, Drinks and Cool Mountain Air!

http://www.snowbirdrc.org/2009-summer-events/rock-a-blues-festival

Ya-Ya Sisterhood Party

Hosted by B98.7’s radio host Erin, the annual Ya-Ya Sisterhood party will feature palm readers, decorative hats, one-of-a-kind holiday items, tastings from Harvest Restaurant, and fabulous local vendors. Attendees are encouraged to don their most over-the-top finery and baubles. The fancy dresses, gaudy jewelry and feather boas should also be accompanied by extravagant headdresses – and no headdress is too grand or outrageous.

A GUIDE TO ATTENDING YOUR FIRST YA-YA SISTERHOOD PARTY

Put on the Ritz
Ruffles, bows, fancy dresses, and feather boas….nothing is too “over-the-top” for the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Party. Have a grand cocktail ring but no fancy parties to wear it to? Get a few more to keep it company and wear it. Frippery, regalia, finery, and baubles are all part of the evening’s magic.

Wear a Headdress
Wearing your own special headdress is the crowning touch, a way to transform the everyday you into an extraordinary Ya-Ya Sister. Making the headdress to express your true, beautiful inner self is all part of the fun. You don’t have to be artistic or even “crafty” to create the most stupendous, outrageous, and unique headdress in the world. Obtain a “base hat” from your closet, the attic, or a vintage shop. Use supplies at hand or visit a craft store.

Princesses and Her Majesties
It’s true that we can’t choose our own name at birth, but we can name ourselves as a member of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Come to the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Party with your new name and join us to be officially named in your Very Special Naming Ceremony. The goal is to honor each other, welcome your new name, and celebrate the glorious uniqueness of each one of you.