ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Primarily June through September, call for more information.

2009 WAYNE COUNTY EVENTS CALENDAR

APRIL
April 11, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Easter Celebration 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Easter egg hunt 10:00 a.m., display of early Easter baskets, and pioneer craft demonstrations
www.nps.gov/care 435-425-3791


MAY
May 2, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Spring Social 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pioneer craft demonstrations
www.nps.gov/care 435-425-3791

JUNE

JULY
July 3rd
Little Miss Apple Days PageantÊ Held at the Big Apple
July 4th
5 K race
Swap meet 8 am
Boy scout breakfast 7am
Art show 8 am at the Big Apple
Parade 10 am
Kid games at the Torrey park after the parade
Wellness fair at the Torrey Park
Pie eating contest 11:30 am sponsored by Cafe Diablo at the Torrey park
Lunch 11:30 at the Torrey Park
Patriotic program at the LDS church 1:30
Pie baking contest 3 pm
Apple race 5 pm held on Torrey canal from post office to the Big Apple
Dance 9 pm to 1 am featuring J.Marc Bailey. 435-425-3637 Torrey, Utah.

July 17-18: Capitol Reef Classic – 2nd Annual High Desert Bike Race.
The Capitol Reef Classic Stage Race is an annual event that will challenge the most experienced racer and has also been designed to facilitate the transition from recreational cyclist to the world of competition. The location of this event takes place in one of Utah’s best kept secrets of high desert/alpine terrain. You will enjoy moderate summer temperatures in this beautiful natural setting. Each event is designed to be exciting and challenging for your particular skill level. Torrey, Utah. www.capitolreefclassic.com

July 24-25 - The 13th Bicknell International Film Festival - Better Living Through Bad Cinema™ Wayne Theatre, Bicknell, Utah. The BIFF is a celebration of the 'B' movie genre. Join in the fun at the historic Wayne Theatre (with plenty of free parking) during the BIFF - Bicknell's International Film Festival.  BIFF celebrates "Better Living Thru Bad Cinema" and highlights select bad movies.  Accompanied by the world's fastest parade, "party of the stars", a swap meet, mutton 'n taters lunch, as well as an educational matinee and seminar, BIFF is a spoofy, goofy blast.  See website www.thebiff.org for ticket prices and more information. The 14th annual Bicknell International Film Festival Presents: Ba Da Bing, Ba Da BIFF! Gangsters and Gun Molls - Bad Gangster Movies. An offer you can't refuse

AUGUST
August 7-8: Women’s Redrock Music Festival. Music by Women, for everyone. To empower and support Independent Women Musicians from around the US and the world, by providing a beautiful venue to bring their music to the public. www.redrockwomensfest.com Torrey, Utah.

August 10-15: Wayne County Fair. Horse show, 4-H Youth activities, 5K Run/Walk, Exhibits and Art Show, Small Fry Rodeo, Rodeo, parade, and Demolition Derby. 435-836.2614 Loa, Utah

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER


On Going Events: May - September
Capitol Reef National Park: (435) 425-3791, ext. 111 Daily walks and nightly amphitheater programs
mid May - September. Check at Visitor Center for Ripple Rock Nature Center schedule.
Capitol Reef National Park

Entertainment and Activites (Also see our tour guides page)

Entrada Institute: 435-425-3265, PO Box 217, 185 West Main, Torrey, UT 84775, A non-profit arts and educational center that furthers public understanding and appreciation of the natural, historical, cultural and scientific heritage of the Colorado Plateau province lying west of the Green & Colorado Rivers. Entrada Institute presents lectures, concerts, and workshops, starting May-October on Saturday evenings. Check at Visitor Center for event schedule or call 425-3141.

Wayne County Swimming Pool: 435-425-3275, 460 West 200 North, Bicknell, UT 84715.

Wayne Theatre: 435-425-3123, 11 East Main, Bicknell, UT 84715. Restored historic theatre in Bicknell, showing new films Thursdays-Monday. Call for times. Home of the “Bicknell International Film Festival” held in July.


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