Northern Utah Living: 3 events to check out this week (Aug. 30-Sept. 7)
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- Fans and players stand for the national anthem with ‘The Major’ flag displayed in the outfield before the Ogden Raptors home opener Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Lindquist Field in Ogden.
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ISAAC FISHER, Special to the Standard-Examiner
Fans and players stand for the national anthem with 'The Major' flag displayed in the outfield before the Ogden Raptors home opener Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Lindquist Field in Ogden.
The annual Peach Days celebration, held each year in downtown Brigham City, has been canceled for 2020. The event is yet another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Engineers of the Jupiter and 119 steam locomotives pose for the iconic champagne toast on May 10, 2019, 150 years after the original champagne toast photo was taken in the very same location at Promontory Summit, just after the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
The full Northern Utah calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Ogden Raptors Fan Appreciation Night
Lindquist Field, Ogden, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.
The Standard-Examiner is proud to partner with the Ogden Raptors and the Brent Taylor Foundation for a night to remember. In addition to watching the beloved local pro baseball team wrap up the regular season, there will also be a pregame concert, a special military and first-responder tribute, a flag reassignment ceremony, and a post-game dance party. The fun will start in the afternoon and last all evening as everyone is sure to have a great time.
MATT HERP, Standard-Examiner file photo
The annual Peach Days celebration, held each year in downtown Brigham City, has been canceled for 2020. The event is yet another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information, go to ogdenraptors.com.
2. Peach Days
Brigham City, Sept. 3-6
Utah is known for its delicious peaches and the orchards north of Ogden have some of the best. That’s why it’s appropriate to celebrate the delicious fruit in Brigham City. The event website says: “Brigham City Peach Days is a beloved annual celebration held in Brigham City, Utah. This delightful event has been a cherished tradition for over a century and is eagerly anticipated by locals and visitors alike. The festival takes place the weekend after Labor Day and serves as a vibrant tribute to the region’s agricultural heritage, particularly its delicious peaches.
“Peach Days is a time when the community comes together to celebrate the bountiful harvest of peaches, a fruit that has become synonymous with Brigham City. This festival offers a wide array of activities and attractions for all ages, making it a fantastic family-friendly event. From parades and live entertainment to delicious food and carnival rides, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during Peach Days.”
For more information, go to boxelderchamber.com.
3. Golden Spike NHP Railroaders Festival
BEN DORGER, Standard-Examiner file photo
Engineers of the Jupiter and 119 steam locomotives pose for the iconic champagne toast on May 10, 2019, 150 years after the original champagne toast photo was taken in the very same location at Promontory Summit, just after the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
Golden Spike National Historical Park, Promontory, Aug. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Take a Saturday to travel back in time and remember an important time in the history of Utah and nation. The festival website says: “As summer draws to a close, Golden Spike National Historical Park comes to life in celebration of the railroad’s legacy and frontier culture. Join us on August 30th for a day of excitement featuring frontier games, handcar rides, living history reenactments, and locomotive demonstrations. This beloved annual tradition draws locomotive enthusiasts and families from near and far to explore the park and experience the golden age of railroads in a lively, unforgettable way.”
For more information, go to nps.gov/gosp.
