Free Summer Day Trip - Jones Hole Fish Hatchery
Meet at the Utah Field House Museum at 9 am. You will be driving your own car, so come prepared with enough gas. Eagle Ridge Trail is located at Steinaker State Park. Pack a lunch and have a picnic if you choose after the hike.
Attend at least 5 of the Summer Day Trips and earn the PARTY on July 16th at the Double Shaka Aquapark at Red Fleet State Park for FREE food and play on the aqua park.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Exceptional Rodeo
One of our favorite parts of rodeo week! The Exceptional Rodeo will be Wednesday, June 11 at the Uintah County Western Park Indoor Arena starting at 5 PM! This free event is for individuals with special needs of all ages! Please share to help spread the word!
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Western Park
Vernal Utah.
44th Annual Country Showdown
Local talent competition , Bring your own chairs and set up early , Local food trucks.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
280 West Main Street
(Old True Value Parking Lot).
Vernal Excitement
Join us for live entertainment including Dino Round Up Rodeo Minute to Win It, Singer Rowdy Rosendahl, & an outdoor movie! The Kids Market set up begins 5:30 PM.
Cost: Free.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Library Park.
Vernal's Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo
Take a ride on the wild side at Vernal's Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo, June 12-14! The best PRCA Playoff Series rodeo entertainment, plus John Payne "The One Arm Bandit," Mutton Busting, and Fireworks.
Gates open at 5 PM with great local and visiting Food Trucks and Vendors.
Cost: $6 to $20.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Uintah County Western Park.
For more info visit vernalrodeo.com. Diamond Mountain Dragway Race
Join us for drag racing at Utah's only drag strip.
Cost: $10 a person at gate, 11 and under free.
Friday, June 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11:00 PM.
Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex.
Vernal's Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo
Take a ride on the wild side at Vernal's Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo, June 12-14! The best PRCA Playoff Series rodeo entertainment, plus John Payne "The One Arm Bandit," Mutton Busting, and Fireworks.
Gates open at 5 PM with great local and visiting Food Trucks and Vendors.
Cost: $6 to $20.
Friday, June 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Uintah County Western Park.
For more info visit vernalrodeo.com. Dinaland Car Show
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Ashley Valley Community Park
500 North 900 West
Vernal Utah.
Vernal's Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo
Take a ride on the wild side at Vernal's Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo, June 12-14! The best PRCA Playoff Series rodeo entertainment, plus John Payne "The One Arm Bandit," Mutton Busting, and Fireworks.
Gates open at 5 PM with great local and visiting Food Trucks and Vendors.
Cost: $6 to $20.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Uintah County Western Park.
For more info visit vernalrodeo.com. Free Summer Day Trip - Moonshine Arch
Meet at the Utah Field House Museum at 6 pm. You will be driving your own car, so come prepared with enough gas. Pack a dinner and have a picnic if you choose after the hike.
Attend at least 5 of the Summer Day Trips and earn the PARTY on July 16th at the Double Shaka Aquapark at Red Fleet State Park for FREE food and play on the aqua park.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
A slice of History: Trivia Night
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Uintah County Heritage Museum
155 East Main Street.
Vernal Excitement
Join us for live entertainment including a 4th of July Art Battle, Cork Snow and the Hammer Down Band, & an outdoor movie! The Kids Market set up begins 5:30 PM.
Cost: Free.
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Library Park.
Kids Triathlon
Cost: $20.
Friday, June 20, 2025.
Youth Fishing Event-Moon Lake
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is teaming up with Moon Lake Resort to celebrate 100 years of operation on Moon Lake, located north of Mountain Home. Join DWR staff to learn basic angling techniques, tip and tricks on Moon Lake, nestled at the southern base of the Uinta Mountains.
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Come celebrate a little piece of the Uintah Basin's history by fishing with the experts, along with other fun-filled activities.
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What to expect,
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Compete for the largest fish caught during the fishing event.
Participate in the other activities: a live falconry show, a petting zoo and more.
Bring sunscreen and a chair.
There will be fishing gear provided by the DWR and partners, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment to participate. Anglers may choose catch-and-release practices or keep the fish they catch (daily limits will be observed).
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Please keep in mind:
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Anglers must be 17 years old or younger to register.
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Anglers between the ages of 12 and 17 will need a valid…
Cost: FREE.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Moon Lake Resort
27270 W Moon Lake Road Mountain Home, UT 84051.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Color Crazy Summer Camp
Cost: $40.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Color Crazy Summer Camp
Cost: $40.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Free Summer Day Trip - Dry Fork Flume Trails
Meet at the Utah Field House Museum at 9 am. You will be driving your own car, so come prepared with enough gas. Pack a lunch and have a picnic if you choose after the hike.
Attend at least 5 of the Summer Day Trips and earn the PARTY on July 16th at the Double Shaka Aquapark at Red Fleet State Park for FREE food and play on the aqua park.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Color Crazy Summer Camp
Cost: $40.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Color Crazy Summer Camp
Cost: $40.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Vernal Excitement
Join us for live entertainment including Clint the Magician, and Kevin Tonne & The Smoking Guns, & an outdoor movie! The Kids Market set up begins 5:30 PM.
Cost: Free.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Library Park.
Unity Festival
Explore: 35-40 booths offering valuable community resources from law enforcement, firemen, healthcare, education, scholarships, rehab centers, tech assistance, self care and so much more!
Fun: Enjoy bouncy houses and corn hole games. Earn Tokens: Visit each booth, learn something new, and earn tokens worth 25 cents each. Redeem them for food at the food vendors!
Support Drives: Participate in our food and clothing drives and earn an additional token for your donations.
Friday, June 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
204 East 100 North, Vernal, Utah 84078.
Diamond Mountain Speedway Race
Cost: Adults (13 and up) $10 / Youth (5-12) $5 / 4 and under free.
Friday, June 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00 PM.
Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex.
Mud Race
Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex.
Field of Flags
Enjoy the Flags for Freedom patriotic display as part of the Dinosaurland Freedom Fest celebration! 700+ American flags will be displayed at the Walking Park during the week before July 4th.
Walk through the flags, contemplate our freedoms, and dedicate a yellow ribbon to honor a veteran or an inspiring person.
Be a part of setting up or taking down the flags at the annual Flags for Freedom patriotic display this year! What a great way to serve.
Meet at the walking park on the west side at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 28th to help set the flags up.
Meet at the walking park on the west side at 5:00 pm on Monday, July 7th to help take the flags down.
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – Monday, July 7, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Freestone Legacy Walking Park.
For more info visit www.justserve.org. Color the Town Purple
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Uintah County Library.
Free Summer Day Trip - Harpers Corner
Meet at the Utah Field House Museum at 9 am. You will be driving your own car, so come prepared with enough gas. Harpers Corner is located on the Colorado Side of Dinosaur National Monument. About a 50 minute drive to the trailhead. Plan to Pack a lunch and have a picnic. There will be no food or water available for purchase.
Attend at least 5 of the Summer Day Trips and earn the PARTY on July 16th at the Double Shaka Aquapark at Red Fleet State Park for FREE food and play on the aqua park.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Dinosaur National Monument-Colorado Side.
Vernal Excitement
Join us for live entertainment including Vernal's Got Talent for ages 4-11 and 12-17, & an outdoor movie! The Kids Market set up begins 5:30 PM.
Cost: Free.
Thursday, July 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Library Park.
Firecracker 5k and 1 Mile Run
Be part of this fun annual event to kick off Dinosaurland Freedomfest!
Medals, race shirts, swag bags, cash prizes and other winner awards!
Register at https://www.raceentry.com/firecracker-5k.../race-information
5K Race will start at UBTECH @ 7am July 4th & finish at the Ashley Community Park . Shuttle buses available to transport from the park to UBTECH before the race from 6-6:45am. NO SHUTTLE SERVICE AFTER THE RACE. 1 mile race at 8 am
Packet, shirt and bib pick up at Uintah Recreation Center July 3rd 5:00 am-5:00 pm or July 4th morning 6 am at UBTECH. Check in 6:00 Am-6:45 at UBTECH.
Register by June19th for t-shirt guarantee. First 250 registered guaranteed a medal. Rest given if available.
Can register at race with online registration if haven't reached cap. No cash or venmo. Early registration encouraged.
Professional timing system used. Results will be posted online.
1 mile Race will start and end at Ashley Community park 8am July 4th with a 1 mile course
Register now at 5K Race will start at UBTECH…
Friday, July 4, 2025, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
UBTECH
809 N 2000 W
VERNAL UTAH.
All About Animals Kids Summer Camp
Cost: $40.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
All About Animals Kids Summer Camp
Cost: $40.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Uintah Conference Center 10 year Anniversary Reception
Come join us for
Uintah Conference Center 10 yr Anniversary Open House
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
4-6PM
Our team will be handing out door prizes for the first 150 guests, they will be taking you on tours, answering all your questions and have great displays set up to show the capability of our beautiful building and what the team can do.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Uintah Conference Center
313 E. 200 S. Vernal.
All About Animals Kids Summer Camp
Cost: $40.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
USU UB 2025 Summer Concert
Gather your loved ones and come,
JOIN US for an evening of music and connection!
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Everyone and Food Trucks Welcome!
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Alcohol, pets, and tents are not allowed.
Cost: Free.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
USU UB Vernal Campus.
Free Summer Day Trip - Steinaker State Park
Meet at the Utah Field House Museum at 9 am. You will be driving your own car, so come prepared with enough gas.
Attend at least 5 of the Summer Day Trips and earn the PARTY on July 16th at the Double Shaka Aquapark at Red Fleet State Park for FREE food and play on the aqua park.
Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
All About Animals Kids Summer Camp
Cost: $40.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Vernal Excitement
Join us for live entertainment including Singer Alyssa Howell, and Vernal Theatre Live, & an outdoor movie! The Kids Market set up begins 5:30 PM.
Cost: Free.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Library Park.
Diamond Mountain Dragway Race
Join us for drag racing at Utah's only drag strip.
Cost: $10 a person at gate, 11 and under free.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11:00 PM.
Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex.
Precision Rifle Club Shoot
Join the Buckskin Hills Precision Rifle Club for their April shoot.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex.
The Citadel Con
Want to be a vendor? Message us for more details.
We will be holding the fallowing Playable events:
(Prizes and giveaways will be added later)
Magic The Gathering Jumpstart event (11:30am - 3:00pm)
16 seats available
Magic The Gathering draft featuring War of the Spark (4:00pm - 8:30pm)
8 seats available
Pokémon Build and Battle (Starting at 1pm)
16 seats available
Lorcana starter deck tournament (time coming soon)
8 seats available
Bolt Action WW2 table top tournament (1:00pm - 6:00pm)
6 seat available
Infinity Tournament (11:30am - 8:30pm)
6 seats available.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM.
Uintah County Western Park
302 East 200 South
Vernal Utah.
Diamond Mountain Speedway Race
Cost: Adults (13 and up) $10 / Youth (5-12) $5 / 4 and under free.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11:00 PM.
Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex.
Death Race
Run 4 miles in an hour....every hour!
Winner is the last one standing. How many rounds will you go?
Saturday, July 19, 2025.
McCoy Flats.
Pioneer Day Celebration
Free family oriented Pioneer Day activities
such as rope making and pottery. Free homesteading skills demonstrations such as fiber arts and blacksmithing. Free old fashioned games to play. Free Museum open to visitors. Fundraising bakesale including hot dog lunch for purchase.
Cost: Free.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
186 S 500 W Vernal
Vernal Pioneer Museum.
Diamond Mountain Dragway Race
Join us for drag racing at Utah's only drag strip.
Cost: $10 a person at gate, 11 and under free.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – Saturday, August 9, 2025, 7:00 PM.
Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex.
Diamond Mountain Speedway Race
Cost: Adults (13 and up) $10 / Youth (5-12) $5 / 4 and under free.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – Saturday, August 9, 2025, 11:00 PM.
Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex.
Uintah County Fair
Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Western Park & Uintah Conference Center.
Uintah High School Varsity Football (Home Game)
Uintah High vs Murray High.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Stadium at Uintah High School.
Dinah Soar Chalk Art Festival
Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Uintah County Library Courtyard.
Uintah High School Varsity Soccer (Girls Home Game)
Uintah High vs Mountain View High.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Uintah High School Soccer Field.
Uintah High School Varsity Football (Home Game)
Uintah High vs Stanbury.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
PhenomeCon
Join us for PhenomeCon - Utah's Paranormal Conference happening September 3 - 6, 2025 in Vernal, Utah. This 4 conference located in the worlds paranormal hotspot has amazing presenters and add on activities to enjoy for all paranormal enthusiasts.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Uintah Conference Center.
Uintah High School Varsity Soccer (Girls Home Game)
Uintah High vs Orem High.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Uintah High School Soccer Field.