An interactive experience especially for children ages 2 to 10. Kids (and their parents) will gain a better understanding of the farm to grocery store process, as they become "Little Hands on the Farm!" The Little Hands on the Farm experience is included with gate admission and can be found west of the arena.
Utah's Own PRCA Rodeo
September 4th-7th
America's original extreme sport stampedes into the Arena at 7:00 pm nightly and it's included with paid gate admission. Come early! Seats fill up fast!
Be Ready Utah
September 4th - 8th
Presented by the Department of Public Safety's Division of Homeland Security/ Office of Emergency Services, and the Utah Commission on Volunteers encourages all Utah citizens to prepare family, church, school and business against any type of natural or human caused event. Emergencies, small or catastrophic are inevitable, but through planning and preparation we can "Be Ready Utah" and have disaster resilient communities.
Navy Display
September 9th-14th
Come learn about the Navy! Exhibit will be located West of the Grand Building.
Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest
September 6th
The search is on for the best of the worst rotten sneakers in Utah. Odor-Eaters is back again this year and they're looking for you, well actually they're looking for your rotten, grotesque, smelly, just-plain-need-to-be-replaced sneakers. If you are age 5-15 and you think your sneakers are up to the task, or just want to watch the best of the worst show for the Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest. Check the "Daily Schedule" for time and location of this exciting event.
Registration: 2:00 pm on the South Plaza Stage Contest: 2:30 pm
Utah Folk Masters
September 6th in the Pioneer Building
If you're intrigued by people who know how to hitch horse hair into headstalls and bosals, or those who can turn a side of rawhide into beautifully braided reins, don't miss Utah Folk Masters, presented by the Utah Arts Council--a day-long celebration of Utah's best traditional artists! You can talk with artists, watch them work and learn about the community-based art forms being produced throughout Utah by artists from a variety of occupational and ethnic groups. Don't forget to come back for the evening performances of music and dance provided by some of Utah's finest folk artists.
Gold Wing Riders Motorcycle Display
September 7th in the Specialty Tent
Don't miss your chance to see these Motorcycles on display. Happy 31th Anniversity GWRRA!
Dairy Farmers of Utah Ice Cream Festival
September 8th in the Specialty Tent
All the ice cream you can eat for $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. It begins at 3:00 p.m.
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Utah's Funniest Kid
Try-outs:
September 6th - Utah State Fair 12:00 - 4:00 pm
September 7th - Utah State Fair 12:00 - 4:00 pm
September 8th are the finals in the Pioneer Building
Watch local kids show their talents and look to become future circus stars! Utah State Fair will host both the try-outs and the finals this year. Are you Utah's Funniest Kid? The finalists will be invited back for the main event held on the 8th at 7:00 pm in the Pioneer Building.
Senior Wii Bowling Tournament presented by Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company
Seniors 62 and over! Enter for a chance to compete for $1000 in prizes!
Contestants will be randomly selected from the submitted entry forms to compete in the single elimination tournament.
Where: Utah State Fair- IGX Exhibit 155 North 1000 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
When: Wednesday September 10, 2008 Tournament begins at 5:00 pm
How: Complete entry form for a chance to be selected
Questions - Call (801) 538-FAIR or www.utahstatefair.com
Entries must be hand delivered or postmarked no later than Monday, August 25, 2008. The Contestants who are randomly selected will be notified prior to the Fair, using their preferred method of contact.
Thousands of pounds of pure muscle in one place on one night. Don't miss this years competition! This event is free with paid gate admission. It all begins at 7:00 pm in the Arena.
Patriots Day Celebration
September 11th
Join us to honor those who selflessly serve our state and country, including all military, law enforcement, and emergency services personnel. Check the Everyday at the Fair section for times and locations of the activities on this special day.
Utah Beef Council - Beef Feast
September 12th in the Specialty Tent
Don't miss the Beef Feast! It begins at 11:00 am. All of the grub is cooked on site. A sandwich with chips is $5.00, and $2.00 for a drink. Once you try it, you'll be back year after year.
Guitar Hero III Video Game Tournament
Guitar Hero III Tournament
presented by Game Crazy and IGX
The top twenty-four (24) finalists from the qualifying round will receive (2) complimentary gate admissions to the Utah State Fair to compete at the Main Event on Thursday, September 11th.
Qualifying Round:
When:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2008
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where:
Game Crazy
9000 South 1825 West (Redwood Rd)
West Jordan, UT
Main Event:
When:
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
Tournament begings at 6:00 pm
Where:
Utah State Fair - IGX Tent
155 North 1000 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Questions? Please call (801) 538-FAIR or visit www.utahstatefair.com
UTTPI Truck Pull
September 13th in the Arena
Don't miss these smoke breathing, dirt flipping, engine revving monsters compete. This event is free with paid gate admission. The action begins at 7:00 pm. Come early! Seats fill up fast.
Jr. Livestock Auction
September 13th in the Livestock Showring
Register to bid on 4-H/ FFA raised livestock. Auction begins at 4:00 pm in the livestock showring. Help youth develop responsibility, gain knowledge and skill in livestock production and become contributing members of society. You will be making an investment in their future!
Studebaker Club Car Show
September 14th in the Specialty Tent
Don't miss your chance to see these classic cars on display.
Bountiful Chrysler Jeep Dodge DEMOLITION DERBY
September 14th in the Arena
NEW THIS YEAR - all seats reserved!
Get your tickets NOW! $10.00 in advance and $15.00 day of event. Available at Smith's Tix Outlets, online at www.smithstix.com or by calling 1-800-888-TIXX. Ticket prices include Fair gate admission but do not include Smith's Tix fees.
This hard hitting derby offers fun and excitement for Fairgoers of all ages. The action begins at 6:00 pm.
Utah Department of Natural Resources Seminars
Thursday, September 4
7:15 pm Life Jacket Safety - Division of Parks and Recreation 7:45 pm Life Jacket Safety - Division of Parks and Recreation
Friday, September 5
7:15 pm Off-Highway Vehicle Safety - Division of Parks and Recreation 7:45 pm Off-Highway Vehicle Safety - Division of Parks and Recreation
Saturday, September 6
7:15 pm Getting Wild with Wildlife Art - Marco Smouse- Local Wildlife Artist
Tuesday, September 9
10:00 am Rocks of the Wasatch Mountains - Utah Geological Survey 11:00 am Rocks of the Wasatch Mountains - Utah Geological Survey
Wednesday, September 10
7:15 pm Off-Highway Vehicle Safety - Division of Parks and Recreation 7:45 pm Off-Highway Vehicle Safety - Division of Parks and Recreation
Thursday, September 11
10:00 am Rocks of the Wasatch Mountains - Utah Geological Survey 11:00 am Rocks of the Wasatch Mountains - Utah Geological Survey 7:15 pm Fishing at Strawberry - Division of Wildlife Resources
Friday, September 12
10:00 am Fish Parts and Their Function (Fish Physiology) - Division of Wildlife Resources 7:15 pm Bear Awareness and Safety - Division of Wildlife Resources 7:45 pm Bear Awareness and Safety - Division of Wildlife Resources
Saturday, September 13
7:15 pm Bear Awareness and Safety - Division of Wildlife Resources 7:45 pm Bear Awareness and Safety - Division of Wildlife Resources 8:15 pm "How Do Antlers Measure Up" - Scoring Big Game Antlers and Horns - Division of Wildlife Resources
