Northern Utah Living: 3 events to check out this week (June 13-21)
Bruce Peterson tosses candy from a Syracuse Fire Department vehicle during the Syracuse Founders Day parade along 2000 West in 2006 in Syracuse. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)
The United Truck and Tractor Pullers held their season ending event that determined the points leaders in 10 different divisions of gas and diesel trucks at the Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden on September 20, 2014.
From left, Stanley Robinson and Dave Foley, at right, tend to boxer Zach Wright, in between rounds of a boxing match Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, in Ogden. Wright won a decision.
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Bruce Peterson tosses candy from a Syracuse Fire Department vehicle during the Syracuse Founders Day parade along 2000 West in 2006 in Syracuse. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)
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The United Truck and Tractor Pullers held their season ending event that determined the points leaders in 10 different divisions of gas and diesel trucks at the Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden on September 20, 2014.
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From left, Stanley Robinson and Dave Foley, at right, tend to boxer Zach Wright, in between rounds of a boxing match Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, in Ogden. Wright won a decision.
The full Northern Utah calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Syracuse’s Heritage Days
Various locations, June 16-20, all day
City celebration will take place throughout the summer throughout Northern Utah, including in South Ogden, Washington Terrace, Uintah, Clinton and Syracuse this week. The Syracuse city website says: “Celebrate Syracuse City’s rich history and community spirit at the annual Heritage Days festival! This vibrant event features a week-long lineup of activities. From the lively parade to the free community concert, Heritage Days offers something for everyone. The festival is a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks display.”
For more information, go to syracuseut.gov.
2. Morgan Valley Car Show
Morgan County Fairgrounds, June 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Auto enthusiasts are definitely going to be headed up the canyon to beautiful Morgan for a great showcase of vehicles. The day features the big car show, while the evening will showcase truck and tractor pulls. The car show website says: “The highly anticipated Morgan Valley Car Show is back and bigger than ever! Join us for a day full of cars, great entertainment, food, and great memories.” The website for the Truck and Tractor Pulls says: “The WILDEST pulling vehicles in the west are coming to do battle in Morgan! The coal rolling diesel tractors are coming to put on a show! Classes for local gas and diesel pickups! Come try your luck at sled pulling and have some fun!”
For more information, go to morganvalleycarshow.com and thainmotorsports.ticketspice.com.
3. All Heart Promotions Rival Series V
Golden Spike Event Center, Ogden, June 13, 6-11 p.m.
It’s showdown time in the ring as talented boxers will step between the ropes and do battle. The promotional video on YouTube says: “Join us for another explosive evening of pro-level fights at the Golden Spike Arena in Ogden, Utah. Presented by All Heart Promotions, witness the main event with Ogden’s own Samuel Flores, returning after his pro debut in Rival Series IV, ready to face his hard-hitting opponent, Jesus Marin of El Paso, Texas. Two warriors. One ring. And one winner!”
For more information, go to goldenspikeeventcenter.com.
