At Home in Vernal with Valerie Rostrom and Ashley Larson
At Home in Vernal,
Monthly Home Education Series,
Free community classes focused on the key stages of buying and selling.
Helping you make housing decisions from clarity, not pressure.
Each month, we walk through one key stage of the home process — from financing and timing to inspections, contracts, and market strategy — so you can understand what to expect before you ever feel rushed to make a decision.
These classes are designed for:
• First-time buyers,
• Current homeowners considering a move,
• Anyone wanting a clearer understanding of today’s market,
No sales presentation. No obligation. Just practical, step-by-step education to help you move forward confidently — at your own pace.
Location: Uintah County Library,
Time: 6:30 PM,
Dates: March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17,
Attend one class or follow the full rotation to build step-by-step clarity.
No registration required. Open to the community.
Cost: 0.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Uintah County Library at 204 East 100 North, Vernal.
Vernal UTAH Storytelling Festival
Vernal UTAH Storytelling Festival is excited to welcome Sam Payne, from Provo, and Jasmine Cardenas, from Chicago, to entertain with family friendly stories. You will laugh, cry and be delighted with their stories.
Cost: $5 - $15.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM.
VMS Auditorium (721 W 100 S).
Vernal UTAH Storytelling Festival
Join Sam Payne and Jasmin Cardenas as their entertain us with their stories and learn how to tell your own story.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vernal Middle School Auditorium.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2026 Business Speed Pitch Competition
The Rise & Thrive Business Pitch Competition is an annual event organized by Uintah County Economic Development and the Vernal Innovation Hub to provide entrepreneurs and business start-ups with funding opportunities and local support.
The competition allows entrepreneurs to present business ideas to a panel of 5 judges. The competition focuses on the ability to deliver a Pitch that attempts to persuade the judges in favor of a new product or service. Judges will engage with contestants and score each Contestant(s) based on the pitch presentation and follow up Q/A. Judge assessments are based on the realistic development of a product or service. This includes: Market Needs, Solutions/Value Proposition, Target Market/Research, Deliverables and Use of Prize Package.
Cash and other prize packages will be awarded to the top 3 contestants. Contestants are also invited to participate in a series of presentations and seminars aimed at providing entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills that will help in their suc…
Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Uintah Conference Center.
For more info visit www.vernalinnovationhub.com. MUC Connect featuring Judson Finley
Museum of Uintah County hosts MUC Connect on the third Thursday of each month. The next MUC Connect will be March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm. Judson Finley will be sharing insights from the Leo C. Thorne Collection. The collection is among the most unique assemblages of Native American archaeological objects that has been a centerpiece of Vernal culture for nearly a century. Understanding where the artifacts originated from now requires returning to the early years of settlement in the Vernal area, which is possible through a rich archive of photographs, field notes, correspondence, and other sources held in the Uintah County Regional History Center. Join us as we discuss ongoing studies of the Thorne Collection and what it reveals about Native American life in the Basin more than a 1,000 years ago.
Judson Finley is Professor of Anthropology and Head of the School of Social Sciences at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. He is a Wyoming native with deep family ties to northern Utah and western Colorado. Judson’s…
Cost: Free!
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Museum of Uintah County
155 E Main Street
Vernal, Utah 84078.
For more info visit themuc.org. Alumni & Friends Cheese |Ag | & Grape Night
Sip. Sample. Discover.
Cheese & Grape: An Aggie & Community Tasting Experience,
Calling all Aggies, friends, and community members! 🐮🍇
Join us for an elevated evening of cheese tasting, local grape juice education, and ag-focused learning—while reconnecting with alumni and building new connections across our community.
Hosted at Utah State University through USU Uintah Basin, this event celebrates agriculture, education, and people who make the Uintah Basin special.
Explore the science and story behind dairy production, paired with a guided cheese tasting experience. Then dive into the Vernal grape juice process—highlighting agriculture right here in Vernal. Learning never tasted so good.
What’s on the table (literally):
🧀 Guided cheese tasting with an ag & dairy focus,
🍇 Vernal grape juice education,
🥖 Grazing table by Pig & Fig (a community favorite!),
🍦 Free Aggie Ice Cream,
🎁 USU swag giveaways,
🤝 Alumni connection,…
Cost: Free.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
USU Uintah Basin, Vernal Campus, B101
320 N Aggie Blvd
Vernal, UT 84078.
Vernal UTAH Storytelling Festival
Vernal UTAH Storytelling Festival is excited to welcome Sam Payne, from Provo, and Jasmine Cardenas, from Chicago, to entertain with family friendly stories. You will laugh, cray and be delighted with their stories.
Cost: $5-15.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM.
Vernal Middle School Auditorium (721 W 100 S) Vernal.
Home & Garden Show
Come join us for the Region's Largest Retail Trade Show!
The 2026 Home & Garden Show will take place on Friday, March 20th from 12:00-7:00 PM and Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Admission to this event is free with concessions available!
Friday, March 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Uintah County Western Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. USU UB Dominguez & Escalante Driving Tour & Dutch Oven Lunch
Walk in the Tracks of Legends — Then Gather Around the Table,
The Basin community are invited to a one-of-a-kind USU Speaker Series Dominguez & Escalante Driving Tour in partnership with the nationwide America 250 celebration.
Step back to 1776 and experience the journey of the Dominguez–Escalante expedition as we explore local monuments, visit historic trail sites, and read excerpts from the original journals that documented this remarkable trek through Utah. Discover how this expedition helped shape the story of the American West — right in our own backyard.
Event Details,
📍 Meet: USU Vernal Campus,
🕘 Driving Tour Begins: 9:00 AM,
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21,
🍲 Free Dutch Oven Lunch: 1:00 PM (USU Roosevelt Campus, Multipurpose Room),
We’ll caravan to key sites, share stories from the trail, and bring history to life along the way before gathering for a hearty Dutch oven meal and good conversation.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an outdoor explorer, or…
Cost: Free.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
USU Uintah Basin Vernal Campus for start of Driving Tour: 9am
USU Uintah Basin Roosevelt Campus for Dutch Oven Lunch: 1pm.
For more info visit statewide.usu.edu. Home & Garden Show
Come join us for the Region's Largest Retail Trade Show!
The 2026 Home & Garden Show will take place on Friday, March 20th from 12:00-7:00 PM and Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Admission to this event is free with concessions available!
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Uintah County Western Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Downtown Vernal & Dinosaurs: Outdoor Recreation Open House
Join us for a community Outdoor Recreation Open House to share ideas about outdoor recreation in and around Vernal!
Talk with local outfitters, guides, land managers, and City leaders and provide input about how to improve our connections between downtown Vernal and our outdoor recreation!
Learn more here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0970d2378f594741bc10b927415f46cd.
Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Petrie's Patio (Patio behind Market on Main with the Pterdon Art Instalation)
48 E. Main St. Vernal, UT 80478.
For more info visit storymaps.arcgis.com. Used book sale
Vernal UTAH Storytelling Festival sponsors a used book sale along with used CDs and DVDs the first Saturday of every month. Books range from toddlers through adults and include fiction and non-fiction. Proceeds go to the Storytelling Festival.
Cost: $.25 - $1.00.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
1073 W 250 N (Blue building west of UMS).
At Home in Vernal with Valerie Rostrom and Ashley Larson
At Home in Vernal,
Monthly Home Education Series,
Free community classes focused on the key stages of buying and selling.
Helping you make housing decisions from clarity, not pressure.
Each month, we walk through one key stage of the home process — from financing and timing to inspections, contracts, and market strategy — so you can understand what to expect before you ever feel rushed to make a decision.
These classes are designed for:
• First-time buyers,
• Current homeowners considering a move,
• Anyone wanting a clearer understanding of today’s market,
No sales presentation. No obligation. Just practical, step-by-step education to help you move forward confidently — at your own pace.
Location: Uintah County Library,
Time: 6:30 PM,
Dates: March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17,
Attend one class or follow the full rotation to build step-by-step clarity.
No registration required. Open to the community.
Cost: 0.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Uintah County Library at 204 East 100 North, Vernal.
2026 NEC Changes
Continuing Education for Electricians and Contractors. Popular code seminar instructor Ryan Jackson will,
teach this course. Ryan has authored the book Complete Guide to NEC Changes. Course approved for CE,
credit in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota.
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2026 NEC Changes/NFPA 70E/1 hr Energy Conservation: Analyzing major changes to the NEC this code,
cycle. Course covers dozens of the most significant changes and includes discussion of the intent ans,
ramifications of the Code changes. In accordance with new DOPL regulations for electrician CE credit,
Ryan will cover the basics of NFPA 70E, the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
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Uintah Basin Technical College is a DOPL approved provider for continuing education for electricians, journeymen, apprentices,
and contractors. Electricians must complete 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years; 12 must be Code, 4 hours Safety &
Energy Conservation. CE hours are reported to DOPL by UBTech. CE hours must be completed by…
Cost: $325-16hr, $250 8 hr, government employees $250-16 hr; Custom Fit eligible for 40% reimbursement of cost.
Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026.
UBTech-Vernal Campus
450 N 2000 W
Vernal, Ut 84078.
For more info visit ubtech.edu. Uintah High School Girls Golf Fundraiser Tournament
April 17, 2026,
Dinaland Golf Course,
9:00 AM Shotgun Start,
4-Person Scramble – $400 per Team,
Registration includes green fees, range balls, lunch, and prizes.
We are also looking for hole sponsors ($300) to help support the team!
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This fundraiser supports the Girls Golf team by helping cover tournament fees, travel, equipment, and other season expenses. Thank you for supporting our athletes!
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To register: https://forms.office.com/r/46b26rgLrx,
For more information contact Marsha Gardner – 435-790-5046.
Cost: $400 per team.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Dinaland Golf Course
Vernal, UT.
UBTech Outdoors & The Arts Auction
Join UBTech and UBVA for the Outdoors & The Arts Auction. There will be Art, Booths, Raffle, Dinner, and Live and Silent Auction.
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Meet and Mingle Dinner is $20 per person from 6:00 - 7:00 PM with the free live auction starting at 7:00 PM.
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To view artwork and auction items, RSVP, donate, or register for remote bidding visit https://ubtech.edu/outdoors-arts-auction/.
Cost: $20.00 Per Optional Plate.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
UBTech Vernal Campus
450 N 2000 W Vernal, Utah 84078.
For more info visit ubtech.edu. Glow Motion 5k
Throw on neon and come have fun at the Glow Motion 5k! Run, walk, jog, strollers- whatever you want! Men, women and children (10 and under) divisions. Race will be held at the Dinaland Golf Course at 8:00 pm.
Timed course with finisher and winner awards. Fun medals, glow sticks, neon socks, swag and more. Come dressed in neon and glow attire! (Glow sticks and body paint available at the race)
Bag pickup at Uintah Recreation Friday, April 24th 5:30 am-4pm or at race check in. Early pick up at Uintah Recreation is encouraged.
Race check in at the golf course from 6:45pm-7:30 pm. Race starts at 8:00 pm.
Thanks to Lickety Split timing for timing the race!
-For updates and notifications for the race, provide an up to date email address and don't opt out of notifications.
-no refunds
-must be present at the race to receive your swag bag, race t-shirt and finisher medal.
Cost: $20.00.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Dinaland Golf Course.
For more info visit www.raceentry.com. Ruthless Combat League- MMA
Get ready, Vernal!
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The Ruthless Combat League is bringing an action-packed night of MMA fights to your hometown! Watch as incredible athletes from around the region step into the cage to compete.
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Don't miss out on the action. Grab your tickets at www.ruthlesscombatleague.com.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Uintah County Western Park.
High Desert Hunter
Challenge yourself in the High Desert of Northeast Utah to hunt down targets in this desert climate and enjoy the views of Blue Mountain, Diamond Mountain, and the High Uintah Mountains that surround this area. Be sure to take a trip to the Dinosaur Museum and Dinosaur National Monument because this is what this area is known for.This hunter match will have a lot of sage brush terrain around stage areas and targets with a limited number of cedars be sure to look in all the drainages as this range has a lot of them. Be sure to bring good boots for the May weather. It can be cold and sometimes a little muddy.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Monday, May 4, 2026.
Buckskin Hills Shooting Complex.
For more info visit bluemountainprecision.com. Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Join us for a celebration of Cinco De Mayo. Grab a taco, shop the Mexican Market, and watch the live entertainment.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Library Park.
Used book sale
Vernal UTAH Storytelling Festival sponsors a used book sale along with used CDs and DVDs the first Saturday of every month. Books range from toddlers through adults and include fiction and non-fiction. This is a fundraiser for the annual Storytelling Festival.
Cost: $.25 - $1.00.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
1073 W 250 N (Blue building west of UMS).
Diamond Mountain Speedway Race
End Bullying / Sport Mod Special,
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Event Classes:
IMCA Hobby Stock, IMCA Sport Compact, Dwarf & Mod Lites, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA No. Sport Modifieds, Go Karts.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Buckskin Hills - Diamond Mountain Speedway Oval Track.
For more info visit www.diamondmountain-speedway.com. Diamond Mountain Speedway Race
End Bullying / Sport Mod Special,
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Event Classes:
IMCA Hobby Stock, IMCA Sport Compact, Dwarf & Mod Lites, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA No. Sport Modifieds, Go Karts.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Buckskin Hills - Diamond Mountain Speedway Oval Track.
For more info visit www.diamondmountain-speedway.com. Uintah Basin Orchestra & Chorus Spring Concert
Uintah Basin Orchestra & Chorus is excited to announce the return of our Spring concert on May 16th, 2026 beginning at 7 pm at the Vernal Middle School. Join us as we experience "The Hits - From Broadway to the Silver Screen" Music has been selected from Broadway musicals such as Phantom of the Opera and Wicked, as well as box office hits like Jurassic Park and The Greatest Showman. It's going to be a magical event, and we hope you will join us with your whole family. Ticket prices have been reduced to encourage music lovers of all ages to attend.
Cost: Adults: $12, Children 12 and under: $6.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Vernal Middle School Auditorium 721 W 100 S.
For more info visit ubocmusic.org. At Home in Vernal with Valerie Rostrom and Ashley Larson
At Home in Vernal,
Monthly Home Education Series,
Free community classes focused on the key stages of buying and selling.
Helping you make housing decisions from clarity, not pressure.
Each month, we walk through one key stage of the home process — from financing and timing to inspections, contracts, and market strategy — so you can understand what to expect before you ever feel rushed to make a decision.
These classes are designed for:
• First-time buyers,
• Current homeowners considering a move,
• Anyone wanting a clearer understanding of today’s market,
No sales presentation. No obligation. Just practical, step-by-step education to help you move forward confidently — at your own pace.
Location: Uintah County Library,
Time: 6:30 PM,
Dates: March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17,
Attend one class or follow the full rotation to build step-by-step clarity.
No registration required. Open to the community.
Cost: 0.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Uintah County Library at 204 East 100 North, Vernal.
Outlaw ATV Jamboree
Join us for the 12th Annual -- Outlaw ATV Jamboree located in Vernal, Utah. This 3-day event is scheduled for May 27 - 30, 2026. Registration will open at 12:01am on February 1, 2026. For best ride selection we recommend registering on February 1st. Registration includes: event t-shirt, three breakfasts, two dinners, entry into the daily prize drawings, guided trail rides, and memories for a lifetime.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Western Park.
For more info visit www.outlawatvjam.com. Dinosaurland Summer Day Trip - Fantasy Canyon
Pack a lunch and some water, grab your hiking shoes, and meet us at the Utah Field House Museum. You'll drive your own car following local experts that will take you to Fantasy Canyon to hike and explore.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Utah Field House Museum.
Vernal Excitement
Join us in the library park for a night of live entertainment, food trucks, shopping the kids market, and shop local giveaways.
Cost: Free.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Library Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Diamond Mountain Speedway Race
Salute Our Heroes / Sport Compact Special,
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Event Classes:
IMCA Hobby Stock, IMCA Sport Compact, Dwarf & Mod Lites, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA No. Sport Modifieds, Go Karts.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Buckskin Hills - Diamond Mountain Speedway Oval Track.
For more info visit www.diamondmountain-speedway.com. Used book sale
Vernal UTAH Storytelling Festival sponsors a used book sale along with used CDs and DVDs the first Saturday of every month. Books range from toddlers through adults and include fiction and non-fiction. Proceeds go to the Storytelling Festival.
Cost: $.25 - $1.00.
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
1073 W 250 N (Blue building west of UMS).
Diamond Mountain Speedway Race
Salute Our Heroes / Sport Compact Special,
,
Event Classes:
IMCA Hobby Stock, IMCA Sport Compact, Dwarf & Mod Lites, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA No. Sport Modifieds, Go Karts.
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Buckskin Hills - Diamond Mountain Speedway Oval Track.
For more info visit www.diamondmountain-speedway.com. Dinosaurland Summer Day Trip - Ouray National Wildlife Refuge
Pack a lunch and some water, grab your hiking shoes, and meet us at the Utah Field House Museum. You'll drive your own car following local experts that will take you to the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge to hike and explore.
Cost: Free.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Utah Field House Museum.
Vernal Rock Rally
Get ready for the wildest ride in the West — Vernal Rock Rally 2026 is coming! Set in Utah’s rugged red rock backcountry, this event unites off-road enthusiasts, rock crawling legends, and adventure-seekers for a multi-day celebration of traction, adrenaline, and freedom. From guided trail rides to vendor showcases, it’s an unforgettable off-road experience with some of the best scenery anywhere.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 – Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Vernal Rod & Gun Club.
For more info visit www.vernalrockrally.com. Vernal Excitement
Join us in the library park for a night of live entertainment, food trucks, shopping the kids market, and shop local giveaways.
Cost: Free.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Library Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Diamond Mountain Dragway Race
Track will be fully prepped all days, slicks or street slicks only. Must have a dot helmet, full shoes and a seatbelt. For you bike guys full leathers and helmet.
Friday, June 12, 2026 – Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Buckskin Hills - Diamond Mountain Dragway.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Dirty Dino Gravel Grinder Bike Race
Come get Jurass-kicked on 1 of the 3 amazing routes through the High Uinta Mountains. You'll experience a Rawr-some rush, as the gravel is T-riffic and the scenery is no eyeSAUR, but make sure you train for this one... you don't want a Mega-Saur-Ass.
Saturday, June 13, 2026.
For more info visit utahgravelseries.com. Dinosaurland Summer Day Trip - Red Fleet Dinosaur Trackway
Pack a lunch and some water, grab your hiking shoes, and meet us at the Utah Field House Museum. You'll drive your own car following local experts that will take you to Red Fleet Dinosaur Trackway to hike and explore.
Cost: Free.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Utah Field House Museum.
At Home in Vernal with Valerie Rostrom and Ashley Larson
At Home in Vernal,
Monthly Home Education Series,
Free community classes focused on the key stages of buying and selling.
Helping you make housing decisions from clarity, not pressure.
Each month, we walk through one key stage of the home process — from financing and timing to inspections, contracts, and market strategy — so you can understand what to expect before you ever feel rushed to make a decision.
These classes are designed for:
• First-time buyers,
• Current homeowners considering a move,
• Anyone wanting a clearer understanding of today’s market,
No sales presentation. No obligation. Just practical, step-by-step education to help you move forward confidently — at your own pace.
Location: Uintah County Library,
Time: 6:30 PM,
Dates: March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17,
Attend one class or follow the full rotation to build step-by-step clarity.
No registration required. Open to the community.
Cost: 0.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Uintah County Library at 204 East 100 North, Vernal.