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Kane County, Utah Calendar of Events

July 2010

7/29/10 - 7/29/10 Thursday 7:30 PM

Symphony of the Canyons Summer Concert
Outdoor Concert in the Park Series
Jacob Hamblin Park, 7:30 pm.

7/30/10 - 7/31/10 Friday 5 - 8 PM AZ Time

Annual Ice Cream Social and Membership Meeting
Paria River Natural History Association presents Annual Ice Cream Social and Membership Meeting, The Cowboy’s Last Ride at Paria Outpost. Saturday, July 30th & 31st, 5 to 8 PM, Arizona Time. Between Page and Kanab at Mile Marker 22 on Highway 89. Arts Programs Free & Open to the Public. For more information call: (928) 691-1047

7/31/10 - 7/31/10 Saturday 2:30 PM

Public Speaking Contest
July 31, 2010 2:30 pm at Maynard Dixon Living History Museum Patio
First Prize $200
Second Prize $150
Third Prize $100
All participants will be given a free art print by Maynard Dixon
Age Group 17-24 Years
You must develop your original thoughts on to topics that include:
The historical importance in the world of fine art that have occurred since 1938, when Maynard Dixon and Edith Hamlin established their home and studio here in Mount Carmel.
Minimum length in time 2-3 Minutes
Maximum length of time 5 Minutes
Notes may be used however reading the speech will cause disqualification.
Books and Magazine Articles available at the Maynard Dixon Home
A Professional Judge will be Announced
Sponsored by:
The Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts

7/31/10 - 7/31/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Farmer's Market
Farmers Market in Kanab on the lawn of the Kane County Office of Tourism
The Kane County Gardeners’ Market will be held every Saturday from the last weekend in May through October 16th, beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 am. There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, food and food preparation.
Contact: Jana Beebe 435-644-5543

August 2010

8/5/10 - 8/7/10 Thursday 7:00 PM

The Music Man
A Community Theatre Production at the Kanab High School Auditorium. All local talent including actors, orchestra and set builders and technical crew. Don’t miss this night of wonderful entertainment. Admission: $7.00

Contact: Linda Alderman (435) 644-2104

8/6/10 - 8/7/10 Friday

SUMMER SIZZLER GOLF TOURNAMENT
Two Day Golf Event/36 Holes of Golf. 18 Hole Best Ball / 18 Hole Scramble. a.m. Start.

Contact: Rebecca Staples (435)644-5005 or (435)644-2687.
Email: info@coralcliffsgolfcourse.com

8/6/10 - 8/28/10 Friday 1-5 pm

ART OF THE WEST
ART OF THE WEST, in Kanab
Juniper Fine Arts Gallery presents a themed exhibit of western landscapes, plants, animals and ranch life. Exhibit will be on display through August 28. Open Monday – Friday from 1-5pm and Saturday 10-2pm. Contact the gallery 644-3898.

8/7/10 - 8/7/10 Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

North Rim Regulators
North Rim Regulators
Cowboy competitive action shooting. Participants dress in costumes of the old west. Starting time 8:00 am; contact Autum Rose at 435-644-5053. Come watch the fun at the Kane County Shooting Range on Hwy 89 three miles north of Kanab.

8/7/10 - 8/7/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Farmer's Market
Farmers Market in Kanab on the lawn of the Kane County Office of Tourism
The Kane County Gardeners’ Market will be held every Saturday from the last weekend in May through October 16th, beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 am. There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, food and food preparation.
Contact: Jana Beebe 435-644-5543

8/7/10 - 8/14/10 Saturday various times

Kane County Fair
Saturday – August 7th
8:00 a.m. 5-K Walk/Run – Orderville Town Park
10:00 a.m. Tractor Pull – Carroll Arena
10:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot – Kanab Creek Rifle Range
4:00 p.m. Open Horse Show – Registration 3:00 p.m. – Carroll Arena
Monday – August 9th and Tuesday – August 10th
9:00 a.m. – Noon – Extension office accepting entries for Home Arts, Crafts, Children’s Fair & 4-H
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Extension office accepting entries for Home Arts, Crafts, Children’ Fair & 4-H
Tuesday – August 10th
7:00 p.m. – Princess Pageant – K.H.S. Auditorium – Kanab, UT
Wednesday – August 11th
9:00 a.m. – Noon – Extension office accepting entries for Home Arts, Crafts, Children’s Fair & 4-H
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Registration for Fine Arts, Home Arts, Crafts, Children’s Fair & 4-H – Exhibit Hall in Orderville
6:30 p.m. – Parade – Begin at the High School parking lot
Thursday – August 12th
9:00 a.m. – Judging of Exhibits – Closed to public
7:30 p.m. – Talent Show – V.H.S. Little Theater
Friday – August 13th
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 am – Registration of Horticulture & Floriculture – Exhibit Hall
9:00 a.m. – Set up Commercial Booths – Exhibit Hall
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Livestock Show Registration (Pee Wee & Jr.) – Carroll Arena
1:00 p.m. – Poultry, Fowl and Small Animals Registration – Carroll Arena
1:00 p.m. - Goat Registration – Carroll Arena
2:00 p.m. – Goat Showing – Carroll Arena
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Ice Cream Social – North End of Carroll Arena
2:00 p.m. – Fun & Games – Carroll Arena
4:00 p.m. – Judging of Poultry will begin
4:30 p.m. – Jr. Livestock Judging Contest – Carroll Arena
5:00 p.m. – Livestock Show (Pee Wee Show following Jr. Livestock Show) – Carroll Arena
7:00 p.m. – Exhibits close for the night – Carroll Arena
9:00 p.m. – Fireworks/Dance – Orderville Town Park
Saturday – August 14th
8:00 a.m. – Golf Tournament – Thunderbird Golf Corse
8:30 a.m. – Pet Show – Palmer Park
9:00 a.m. – Livestock Buyer Registration – Carroll Arena (Pee Wee & Jr.)
10:00 a.m. – Exhibits Open to the Public – Exhibit Hall
10:00 a.m. – Livestock Sale (Pee Wee & Jr.) – Carroll Arena
10:00 a.m. – Baby Contest – Exhibit Hall Stage
10:00 a.m. – Fun & Games – Carroll Arena
12:00 p.m. – Dutch Oven Contest – Carroll Arena
12:00 p.m. – Cross Cut Saw Contest – Carroll Arena
5:00 p.m. – Exhibits close
6:00 p.m. – Jackpot Dummy Roping – Carroll Arena
7:00 p.m. – Jr. Rodeo – Carroll Arena
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8/11/10 - 8/11/10 Wednesday 7:30 PM

Symphony of the Canyons
Summer Sizzle Outdoor Concert
Jacob Hamblin Park, 7:30 pm.

8/14/10 - 8/14/10 Saturday 5 PM - 8 PM

CMFPD BBQ Fundraiser
At the Fire Station, intersection Mammoth Creek Rd. & Hwy 14
(435) 682-2432

8/14/10 - 8/14/10 Saturday 6:00 PM

Symphony of the Canyons
Concert at the North Rim
Grand Canyon National Park, 6:00 pm. (Arizona time)

8/14/10 - 8/14/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Farmer's Market
Farmers Market in Kanab on the lawn of the Kane County Office of Tourism
The Kane County Gardeners’ Market will be held every Saturday from the last weekend in May through October 16th, beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 am. There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, food and food preparation.
Contact: Jana Beebe 435-644-5543

8/21/10 - 8/21/10 Saturday

Battle of the Bands
Contact Cedar Mountain Home Furnishings for details. (435) 682-4000

8/21/10 - 8/22/10 Saturday 11:00 a.m.

SOUNDS OF THUNDER MOUNTAIN, Heritage Day Celebration
SOUNDS OF THUNDER MOUNTAIN, Heritage Day Celebration at Kaibab Indian Reservation, 14 miles west of Fredonia, AZ turn at junction of SR 389A & Pipe Spring Rd.
August 21 & 22 2010 Public Welcome! All Dancers & Drums Welcome! Pow-wow Registration: 11:00 a.m. (Sat.) Grand Entry: 1:00 p.m and 7:00 (Sat.) Grand Entry: 11:00 a.m. (Sun)
Powwow Committee: Charley Bulletts 928-643-6278 or Celia Milner 928-643-7245

8/21/10 - 8/21/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Farmer's Market
Farmers Market in Kanab on the lawn of the Kane County Office of Tourism
The Kane County Gardeners’ Market will be held every Saturday from the last weekend in May through October 16th, beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 am. There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, food and food preparation.
Contact: Jana Beebe 435-644-5543

8/25/10 - 8/29/10 Wednesday

MAYNARD DIXON COUNTRY 2010
MAYNARD DIXON COUNTRY in Mt. Carmel, Kanab, Johnson Canyon
40 or more artists gather at Maynard Dixon Property to work, socialize, paint the scenery of Kane County, display and sell their art. Events are open to the public and include private art show, an open house, a lecture, a Gala Event; a sit down dinner for 250 with entertainment.
The Art Show will continue through Sept 30th.
Contact: Paul Bingham at (435) 648-2653, info@thunderbirdfoundation.com

8/26/10 - 8/28/10 Thursday

Western Legends Roundup
12th ANNUAL WESTERN LEGENDS ROUNDUP in Kanab
A celebration of the culture of the Old West including: Workshops, Film Festival, Quilt Show, Cowboy Poetry, Tent Revival, Indian Dancing and Weaving, Quick Draw Contest, Working Displays, Fiddle Contest, and a Dutch Oven Cook-off. Street Fair with art and food vendors and live cowboy music. Saturday High Noon Parade (Horses, wagon train and Indian Dancers have made this the best parade around!) Evening entertainment.
For more information call: 435-644-3444 or e-mail

8/27/10 - 8/28/10 Friday 9-5 pm

ART ROUNDUP
ART ROUNDUP, in Kanab
Juniper Fine Arts Gallery presents a judged competition during Western Legends weekend. Stop by the see the winning entries late Friday or Saturday. Open 9-5 during Western Legends. Contact the gallery 644-3898.

8/28/10 - 8/28/10 Saturday 9:00 - 11:30 am

Farmer's' Market
Farmers Market in Kanab on the lawn of the Kane County Office of Tourism
The Kane County Gardeners’ Market will be held every Saturday from the last weekend in May through October 16th, beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 am. There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, food and food preparation.
Contact: Jana Beebe 435-644-5543

September 2010

9/4/10 - 9/4/10 Saturday 6 PM - 10 PM

End of Summer Bash
At Cedar Mountain Home Furnishings. 77 Movie Ranch Road, Duck Creek.
(435) 682-2432

9/4/10 - 9/4/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Farmer's Market
Farmers Market in Kanab on the lawn of the Kane County Office of Tourism
The Kane County Gardeners’ Market will be held every Saturday from the last weekend in May through October 16th, beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 am. There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, food and food preparation.
Contact: Jana Beebe 435-644-5543

9/4/10 - 9/4/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

North Rim Regulators
North Rim Regulators
Cowboy competitive action shooting. Participants dress in costumes of the old west. Since the starting time will vary with the seasons contact Autum Rose at 435-644-5053 for start time. Come watch the fun at the Kane County Shooting Range on Hwy 89 three miles north of Kanab.

9/10/10 - 9/30/10 Friday 1-5 pm

THROUGH THE LENS
THROUGH THE LENS, in Kanab
Juniper Fine Arts Gallery presents a photography show by local area artists. Exhibit on will be display through Sept. 30th. Open Monday – Friday from 1-5 pm and Saturday 10-2pm (thru October 23). Contact the gallery 644-3898.

9/11/10 - 9/11/10 Saturday 12:00 PM - 10 PM

Carmel Mountain Music & Arts Fest
September 11, 2010. Noon ‘til 10:00 PM @ Thunderbird Golf Course 12 miles East of Zion National Park 4580 State Street, Mt. Carmel, UT.
Soup Cook-Off, Golf Contests, Vendors & Food, Booths & Games, Kane County Fireman, E.M.S. Fundraiser & 9/11 Tribute, Car & Motorcycle Show & Shine, Farmers Market, Arts & Crafts, Live Music, Rocky Mountain Oysters Feast and Wet Painting Show & Show. Music headlined by: Cold Creek. Other entertainment by: The Katch. Event is FREE to the Public.

9/11/10 - 9/11/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Farmer's Market
Farmers Market in Kanab on the lawn of the Kane County Office of Tourism
The Kane County Gardeners’ Market will be held every Saturday from the last weekend in May through October 16th, beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 am. There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, food and food preparation.
Contact: Jana Beebe 435-644-5543

9/18/10 - 9/18/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Farmer's Market
Farmers Market in Kanab on the lawn of the Kane County Office of Tourism
The Kane County Gardeners’ Market will be held every Saturday from the last weekend in May through October 16th, beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 am. There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, food and food preparation.
Contact: Jana Beebe 435-644-5543

9/24/10 Friday

DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival
This extraordinary evening at Angel’s Landing – a natural outdoor amphitheater on the property of Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, will feature not only a special documentary screening but a performance by The Symphony of the Canyons.
Contact Don Sheline at (435) 467-3225 or dsheline@gmail.com

9/24/10 - 9/24/10 Friday 7:00 PM

Symphony of the Canyons
Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 7:00 pm.

9/25/10 - 9/25/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Farmer's Market
Farmers Market in Kanab on the lawn of the Kane County Office of Tourism
The Kane County Gardeners’ Market will be held every Saturday from the last weekend in May through October 16th, beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 am. There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, food and food preparation.
Contact: Jana Beebe 435-644-5543

October 2010

10/1/10 - 10/2/10 Friday 4:30 - 9:00 pm

Riverfest!
10th Annual Riverfest! This event is from 4:30 to 9:00pm Utah time. There will be local musicians, arts, crafts, and a Texas-style barbeque dinner buffet that includes vegetarian fare, full salad bar, homemade breads and desserts. $15.00 for all you can eat !!! For more information contact Susan Dodson at (928)691-1047. pariaoutpost@yahoo.com.
or Bobbi Chaney at (435)644-5744
bobbichaney@kanab.net

10/2/10 - 10/2/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Farmer's Market
Farmers Market in Kanab on the lawn of the Kane County Office of Tourism
The Kane County Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday from the last weekend in May through October 16th, beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 am. There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, food and food preparation.
Contact: Jana Beebe 435-644-5543

10/2/10 - 10/2/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 p.m.

North Rim Regulators
North Rim Regulators
Cowboy competitive action shooting. Participants dress in costumes of the old west. Since the starting time will vary with the seasons contact Autum Rose at 435-644-5053 for start time. Come watch the fun at the Kane County Shooting Range on Hwy 89 three miles north of Kanab.

10/6/10 - 10/7/10 Wednesday

Utah Parks Company Staff & Friends
UTAH PARKS COMPANY STAFF & FRIENDS
Welcome back!!!! Utah Parks Company Staff & Friends. Grand Canyon North Rim former employee’s reunion, October 6-7 2010. For more information, registration & lodging contact: Quintin Bradley 760-440-0449 or qbradley2@cox.net

10/9/10 - 10/9/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Farmer's Market
Farmers Market in Kanab on the lawn of the Kane County Office of Tourism
The Kane County Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday from the last weekend in May through October 16th, beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 am. There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, food and food preparation.
Contact: Jana Beebe 435-644-5543

10/16/10 - 10/16/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Farmer's Market
Farmers Market in Kanab on the lawn of the Kane County Office of Tourism
The Kane County Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday from the last weekend in May through October 16th, beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 am. There will be fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, food and food preparation.
Contact: Jana Beebe 435-644-5543

10/22/10 - 10/23/10 Friday

Kanab Annual StoryTelling Festival
KANAB ANNUAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL - in Kanab
Friday 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m. Stories with guest storytellers on the lawn of the Heritage House, in case of inclement weather, event will be at the Old Barn. A Bake Sale and refreshments will be available. Free admission.
Saturday 11:00 am. Stories and music in the Old Barn featuring Lucille Hunt, a Navajo storyteller, and the Tumbleweedz Band. Free admission.
Saturday 3:00-5:00 p.m. Cemetary Walk – stories of Kanab’s founders from their decendants. Free admission.
Saturday 6:00 p.m.-9:00 pm. Campfire Storytelling while baking potatoes and telling more stories. Campfire near the golf course. Free admission.
Sponsored by the Kanab Storytelling Guild.
Contact: Tom Carter (435)644-5532

November 2010

11/6/10 - 11/6/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

North Rim Regulators
North Rim Regulators
Cowboy competitive action shooting. Participants dress in costumes of the old west. Since the starting time will vary with the seasons contact Autum Rose at 435-644-5053 for start time. Come watch the fun at the Kane County Shooting Range on Hwy 89 three miles north of Kanab.

11/13/10 - 11/13/10 Saturday 8 am - 4 pm

2nd Annual - The Business of Art
BUSINESS OF ART in Kanab
This one-day seminar for visual artists in all disciplines will provide an exciting schedule of classes on how to enhance business skills. Workshops will be presented by knowledgeable professionals from throughout the state and region. Workshops will cover topics such as: Building Creative Communities; Gallery Representation; Portfolio Development; The Ins lf the Arts Festivals; Copyright Issues and Tax Issues for Visual Artists; Packing and Shipping Art; Entering Juried Competitions; Writing About Your Work; Photography Your Own Work; Preparing for Your Exhibit; The Business of Nonprofit Arts, Marketing, Getting Publicity and Press Releases.
Contact: Kelly Stowell (435) 899-0443 or E-mail: stowell@dixie.edu

11/18/10 - 11/20/10 Thursday 3-7 pm

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & FUNDRAISER
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & FUNDRAISER, in Kanab
Arts & Crafts on Sale at the Juniper Fine Arts Gallery. A portion of each sale is used to maintain the Gallery and the Old Library Building. Open Thursday and Friday 3-7pm; Saturday 10-5pm, Bake Sale on Saturday.

11/20/10 Saturday

Turkey Scramble
3 Person Scramble
Contact: Rebecca Staples
(435) 644-5005 or (435) 644-2687
Email: info@coralcliffsgolfcourse.com

December 2010

12/4/10 - 12/4/10 Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

North Rim Regulators
North Rim Regulators
Cowboy competitive action shooting. Participants dress in costumes of the old west. Since the starting time will vary with the seasons contact Autum Rose at 435-644-5053 for start time. Come watch the fun at the Kane County Shooting Range on Hwy 89 three miles north of Kanab.

12/17/10 - 12/17/10 Friday

17th ANNUAL KANAB CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
More than 50,000 participate each year in this all-day census of early-winter bird populations. The Christmas Bird Count, or “CBC”, is citizen science in action. Participants meet at the GSENM visitor Center at 8 am to
coordinate routes.

Information and count results submitted nationally and available on:

Contact Lisa Church (435)644-4600 e-mail: lisa_church@blm.gov

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Zion Announces New Road Reconstruction Schedule

6/22/2010

Superintendent Jock Whitworth has announced a new work schedule for the reconstruction of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway within Zion National Park. The new schedule will only have nighttime road closures. These will occur from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Previous schedules have all included daytime closures. Weekends and holidays will remain open 24 hours a day.
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