Northern Utah Living: 3 events to check out this week (Aug. 23-31)
Rodeo, fine arts, food and more are featured at the Box Elder County Fair in Tremonton, running Aug. 18-25.
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.
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Rodeo, fine arts, food and more are featured at the Box Elder County Fair in Tremonton, running Aug. 18-25.
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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.
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- The exterior of Peery’s Egyptian Theater in Ogden, photographed June 5, 2024.
The full Northern Utah calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Box Elder County Fair
Box Elder County Fairgrounds, Tremonton, Aug. 23
The activities of the milestone celebration changed tone after the tragic shooting that killed two police officers in Tremonton earlier this week. One of the best ways to overcome the grief and shock of such a senseless action is to rally together as a community. Nowhere will that be better than at the Box Elder County Fair, with a century of tradition and a pinnacle of activities the area. It’s a great place to stand together for first-responders and each other as they honor those who lost their lives while also emphasizing that goodness and kindness will triumph.
For more information, go to boxeldercountyut.gov/212/2025-Fair.
2. Golden Spike NHP Railroaders Festival
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.
2. Fleetwood Visions
Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the 50-year-old soft rock style of Fleetwood Mac at the tribute event on Aug. 23. The venue posted on its website: “Fleetwood Visions promises an unforgettable evening filled with the timeless classics and electrifying energy that have made Fleetwood Mac a household name for decades. Boasting an ensemble of world-class musicians, including two exceptionally talented female vocalists, Fleetwood Visions captures the essence and spirit of the legendary band with remarkable authenticity and precision. Fans can look forward to hearing iconic hits such as “Go Your Own Way,” “Dreams,” “Rhiannon,” and many more, performed with the same passion and flair that have made Fleetwood Mac an enduring favorite across generations.”
For more information, go to ogdenpet.com.