With A Car Show, Rodeo, Live Music, And Fireworks, There's Something For Everyone At This Small-Town Festival In Utah
By Courtnie Erickson|Published July 18, 2023
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
Highland, Utah is a town tucked in the upper benches of the South Wasatch Range in Utah Valley. It is home to approximately 15,000 people and a handful of activities and attractions. But, one of our favorite things about this Utah town is a summer festival — the Highland Fling. This popular summer festival in Utah Valley is six days long and has something for every member of the family — a car show, rodeo, vendors, tournaments, fireworks, and more. Highland Fling is one Utah festival where there’s never any time to be bored.
Mark your calendars for Monday, July 31 to Saturday, August 5, 2023, to attend the highly anticipated Highland Fling Festival. The theme is “Our Slice of Paradise” and this six-day event in Utah Valley truly will feel like paradise with all that there is to see and do.
The yearly event kicks off with my personal favorite thing — food! On Monday, you can take part (or simply view) the pie baking contest, pie eating contest, Dutch oven cook-off, Dutch oven dinner, pie auction fundraiser, and a Dutch oven class.
Throughout the event, there will be other food-related activities like a food donation for those in need, vendors, a food court, and more.
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Each day through the week, you'll find a variety of activities to enjoy. On Tuesday you can participate in everything from service projects to walking around the car show.
Wednesday and Thursday include activities like a horseshoe tournament, backyard garden tours, and an afternoon of water games and being hosed down by Highland firefighters.
Friday is a great day to let out your competitive side at the disc golf tournament, Strong Man competition, fine art show, glow run, and even a youth talent show. There’s also a Play Day Rodeo that you won't want to miss.
Plan to spend your entire Saturday at the Highland Fling Festival. The day starts with a parade and also includes unique activities like a tractor display, historical museum tours, Daughters of the Pioneers cabin tour, and a concert.
Of course, the entire festival ends with fireworks. It’s the perfect way to end a week full of excitement.
For more information, including a complete schedule of events, visit the Highland City website.
Have you ever attended the Highland Fling Festival in Highland, Utah? What activities did you participate in? What are some of your favorite small town festivals in Utah? Let us know in the comments! And, if you are planning a trip to Highland, make sure you book the perfect accommodations.
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