Hello Friends,
For many, Labor Day isn’t just
celebrated on Monday, Sept. 5 — it’s a full weekend of family, friends and
fun.
If you’re looking for something to do
this weekend, here are a few suggestions.
Thursday, Sept. 1
Salt Lake City Comic Con — Embrace your
inner nerd for this three-day convention full of panels, exhibits, celebrities
and more to please every fandom’s desires. For a full list of Comic Con
activities visit the event’s website at saltlakecomiccon.com. Thursday,
2-9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Salt
Palace Convention Center, 100 S W Temple, Salt Lake City. Ticket prices
vary.
Hooper Tomato Days — If
you’re looking for family-friendly fun — and a lot of tomato references —
Hooper’s annual Tomato Days celebration is the place to be this weekend.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Monday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Hooper Park, 5600
S. 6300 W., Hooper. Admission free; rodeo tickets $10.
Friday, Sept. 2
Wildcat Block Party — The 12th
annual Wildcat Block Party is set to bring thousands together at Weber
State University with the theme “It’s a Jungle Out There.” More than
100 vendors are slated to dot the heart of the campus. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.,
Weber State University, 3848 Harrison Blvd, Ogden. Free.
Iron Horse Game — Longstanding
high school rivals Ogden Tigers and Ben Lomond Scots meet
for the 64th time on the football field in the Iron Horse Game. Ben Lomond is
2-0 this year while Ogden is 0-2. The Scots took the 2015 game 42-10. 7 p.m.,
Weber State’s Stewart Stadium, 3870 Stadium Way, Ogden.
Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog
Championship and Festival — Dog lovers, get excited! A four-day long
competition featuring more than 40 dogs from four countries is coming to Midway
this weekend. Utah’s own Shauna Gourley is slated to compete. Want to
get your pooch involved in a little friendly competition? The Soldier Hollow
festival also has an open registration dock-diving event. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.;
Friday-Monday, 2002 Soldier Hollow Dr., Midway. Ticket prices vary.
Saturday, Sept. 3
Hispanic Heritage Parade and Festival — Join in on
the fun of National Hispanic Heritage Month with Utah’s
first Hispanic Heritage Parade and Festival. The parade begins at 9 a.m.
with the festival to follow. Keep an eye out for special guests from Telemundo
and Real Salt Lake. There will be live music, entertainment, vendors and food
available. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Gateway, 131 S. Rio Grande St., Salt Lake
City. Free.
Sunday, Sept. 4
Blues, Brews & BBQ Concert Series — Get your
Labor Day weekend live music fix with the popular Snowbasin concert
series. Lukas Nelson and POTR will headline the event with Coyote Union,
Penrose, Michelle Moonshine, and The Battlefield also performing. Noon-5:30
p.m., Snowbasin Resort, 3925 Snowbasin Road, Huntsville. Free.
Monday, Sept. 5
No Name Chili Fest — This chili
competition might not have a name, but it’s sure to be a spicy
one. The Snowbasin Resort culinary team will make batches of
their own personal chilis for the guests to sample, taste and vote on. The
winner will be served at the John Paul Lodge for a whole year. $2 of your
ticket purchase supports the Utah Food Bank. Food donations are also being
accepted. 12:30-4 p.m., Earl’s Lodge and Patio, Snowbasin
Resort, 3925 Snowbasin Road, Huntsville. $15, or $13 with food donation.
Miner’s Day 5k — Take a trip
to Park City for its annual Miner’s Day celebration. The fun starts with a 5k
that benefits local nonprofits. Check in 7-7:45 a.m., race starts at 8 a.m.
City Park, 1354 Park Avenue, Park City. $25 for adults; $15 for those
under 18.
Tell us what you and
your family are planning to do over Labor Day Weekend!
Thanks so much,
ERA Skyline Real Estate
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