Northern Utah Living: 3 events to check out this week (Aug. 16-24)
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- The exterior of Peery’s Egyptian Theater in Ogden, photographed June 5, 2024.
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- People enjoy the carnival rides at the Weber County Fair in Ogden on Friday Aug. 12, 2022.
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- Water Lantern Festival
The full Northern Utah calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Seven Bridges Road: An Eagles Tribute
Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Many gifted bands have shaped the world with their music, introducing us to the familiar tunes that so many of us recognize whenever we hear them. One of those is the Eagles, which will be honored with a tribute performance Seven Bridges Road at Peery’s Egyptian Theater this week. The venue posted on its website: “Experience the timeless harmonies and legendary hits of The Eagles in this stunning live tribute. Seven Bridges Road captures the heart and soul of one of America’s greatest bands, performing classics like ‘Hotel California,’ ‘Take It Easy,’ ‘Desperado,’ and of course, ‘Seven Bridges Road.’ A must-see show for Eagles fans of all ages 8+!”
For more information, go to ogdenpet.com.
2. Box Elder County Fair
Box Elder County Fairgrounds, Tremonton, Aug. 16-23
The summer may be winding down but the fun of a county fair is just beginning this week in Tremonton at the Box Elder County Fair and Golden Spike Rodeo. This is a special milestone for the event, according to the website: “Join us for a once-in-a-century celebration in the heart of Box Elder County. This year marks the 100th Fair in our community, and we’re pulling out all the stops for a week packed with fun, tradition, and unforgettable memories.”
For more information, go to boxeldercountyut.gov/212/2025-Fair.
3. Davis County Water Lantern Festival
Jensen Nature Park, Syracuse, Aug. 16, 6 p.m.
According to the event website, “Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where you, your friends, and your family will create a magical memory together. It can be a very emotional experience, writing down some of your hope and dreams, or a letter to a loved one, and then sending it out into the water. At Water Lantern Festival, we cherish these moments and will do our best to help you have an memorable experience that you’ll never forget.”
For more information, go to waterlanternfestival.com.
