Excel-Advanced
Microsoft Excel continues to be one of the most powerful and versatile business tools, but only if you are familiar with its basic functions, formulas, commands, and keystrokes. This one-day workshop will teach you how to create and format spreadsheets, use common formulas and functions and much more.
Cost: $95 or $65 for students or seniors over 60--Custom Fit eligible 40% reimbursement.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UBTech-Vernal Campus
450 N 2000 W
Vernal, Utah 84078.
For more info visit ubtech.edu. UBTech Junior Senior Parent Night
Join us for a night to meet with instructors and student success advisors. Learn about scholorship and UBTech programs. Get a FREE T-shirt and a chance to win cool prizes.
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Your Scholorship Awaits!
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RSVP online at ubtech.edu/parentnight.
Cost: Free.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
450 N 2000 W Vernal, Utah 84078.
For more info visit ubtech.edu. Photography for Beginners and all levels
Fun & interactive-smartphone or DSLR-Expert Tips: Lighting, color & composition-build a portfolio-basic editing and more
Elevate your brand with professional content, build your business portfolio, or simply capture family moments.
Wednesday Evenings | March 11th – April 22nd| 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
Cost: $275.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
UBTech Vernal Campus
450 N 2000 W
Vernal, Utah.
For more info visit ubtech.edu. Hotel Vernal Haunt - March 13th
One unlucky night of FEAR! Hotel Vernal Haunt opens for one night - Friday the 13th. March 13, 2026.
Cost: $13 per person.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
120 E Main St - Hotel Vernal Haunt.
English Connect- Free English Class
Cost: No cost.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
150 Aggie Boulevard.
For more info visit www.englishconnect.org. Marvelous Xtreme Bull Madness
The dirt. The grit. The heart of rodeo.
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The 2026 Marvelous Xtreme Bull Madness is charging back into the Western Park Indoor Arena in Vernal, Utah on March 13th & 14th for two nights of nonstop bull riding action and western tradition.
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This family-friendly event brings together top-tier competition, electric arena energy, and a night you won’t forget.
All while proudly supporting the Colby Lofthouse Memorial Scholarship, helping invest in the future of our youth.
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From edge-of-your-seat rides to a packed house atmosphere, this is xtreme bulls at its rawest and realest.
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Tickets are on sale now at,
www.purplepass.com/mxbm2026,
cash & card will be accepted at the gate.
Ticket price adjusts at door $2 cash for adults,
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Saddle up and bring the whole family,
this is one you don’t want to miss!
Cost: Adult $18 Kids (5-12)-$10.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Western Park - 302 E. 200 S. Vernal, Utah.
UBCA's Annual Cornhole Tournament & Auctions
Join us for the UBCA Cornhole Tournament on March 14th — a day full of friendly competition, community fun, and fundraising for our school.
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What to expect:
Competitive cornhole tournament 🏆
Silent & live auctions 🎉
Delicious food & drinks 🍔
Fun for the whole family 🎈
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Details:
Register your team now: ubcaeagles.org/events,
Check-in: 10:00–10:30 AM,
Warm-ups: 10:30–11:00 AM,
Tournament start: 11:00 AM,
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Whether you’re playing or cheering from the sidelines, this is one of our favorite events of the year — don’t miss it!
Cost: $50 Per Team.
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Uintah Basin Christian Academy
1921 W 750 S
Vernal, UT, 84078.
For more info visit ubcaeagles.org. Marvelous Xtreme Bull Madness
The dirt. The grit. The heart of rodeo.
,
The 2026 Marvelous Xtreme Bull Madness is charging back into the Western Park Indoor Arena in Vernal, Utah on March 13th & 14th for two nights of nonstop bull riding action and western tradition.
,
This family-friendly event brings together top-tier competition, electric arena energy, and a night you won’t forget.
All while proudly supporting the Colby Lofthouse Memorial Scholarship, helping invest in the future of our youth.
,
From edge-of-your-seat rides to a packed house atmosphere, this is xtreme bulls at its rawest and realest.
,
Tickets are on sale now at,
www.purplepass.com/mxbm2026,
cash & card will be accepted at the gate.
Ticket price adjusts at door $2 cash for adults,
,
Saddle up and bring the whole family,
this is one you don’t want to miss!
Cost: Adult $18 Kids (5-12)-$10.
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Western Park - 302 E. 200 S. Vernal, Utah.
AI for Everyday ADVANCED
AI for Everyday Work-Advanced Course (Automation & integration),
In this project-based course, you'll build connected workflows that integrate live data, research agents, and scheduled tasks across multiple apps. Learn to link datasets, automate multi-step processes, and troubleshoot with built-in quality checks. You'll create detailed AI models and projects that evolve over time-streamlining research, planning, and everyday operations with precision and insight.
Cost: $60--Custom Fit eligible 40% reimbursement.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
UBTech-Vernal Campus
450 N 2000 W
Vernal, Utah 84078.
For more info visit ubtech.edu. QuickBooks for Beginners: Smart Start
Perfect for business owners who have questions about how to use QuickBooks in their operations and want to better understand their company’s financial performance. This one-day, hands-on workshop is designed for those who feel overwhelmed by bookkeeping and want to build confidence using QuickBooks for everyday business tasks. No accounting experience needed!
Cost: $95--Custom Fit eligible 40% reimbursement.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UBTech-Vernal Campus
450 N 2000 W
Vernal, Utah 84078.
For more info visit ubtech.edu. Uintah Basin Speaker Series: Dominquez & Escalante Driving tour & Dutch Oven Lunch
Step into History
Follow the Path of Discovery
Community Welcome!
Join us on a exploratory driving tour along the route of the Dominquez-Escalante expedition - then gather for a hearty Dutch oven lunch.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Uintah Basin Speaker Series
Charlotte Terry
USU Assistant Professor
Topic: Dominquez & Escalante
Spanish Mapping of the North American West
Aggie Ice Cream will be served.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
USU Uintah Basin Vernal Campus.
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
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. 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).
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. 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. 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. 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. 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,
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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.