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Things To Do in southern Utah ~ 32nd Annual St. George Art Festival ~ St. George, Utah ~ April 22 & 23, 2011

Southern Utah is well known for its beauty at every turn and the 32nd Annual St George Art Festival in downtown St. George, Utah is point positive! You will be amazed at the original artwork and wares displayed for all to see.

For more than 30 years, the St. George Art Festival has showcased many local artists in the St. George area as well as artists across the country. This outdoor festival takes place in the beautiful new St. George Town Square. It is an amazing gathering place that is perfect for displaying beautiful original artworks, serving delicious food and enjoying endless entertainment.

Art categories include: watercolor, oils, pottery, sculpture, photography, woodwork plus much more! Entries come from all areas throughout the United States and has mass appeal for the artists and people of all ages!

 

The show offers cash awards for:

• Best of Show
• Best 2D and 3D 
• Plus ribbons for all categories

The festival is open from 10:00 am - 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and admission is Free!

 

 

 

 

 

 

And if you should need any information from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, I will be in the Information Booth, ready, willing and able to answer any questions you may have regarding the 32nd Annual St. George Art Festival.

Enjoy!

Photos by Annette Taylor

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On October 4, 2010 the Huntsman World Senior Games in St George Utah begins.  Not familiar with this event?  Many people aren't.  You'd be surprised to find out that this is the largest senior sports competition in the world according to our mayor, Dan McAarthur. 

Hundreds  of seniors come from all over the world to compete in these games each year.  The games began in 1987 as the World Senior Games, an international competition.  Originally contestants had to be 55 or older to compete, they changed that requirement to 50 years old in 1988.  In 1989, Jon M. Huntsman of the Huntsman Corporation, became the principal sponsor for the games.  He  recognized the value of seniors staying active, and living a healthy lifestyle.  He also understood the financial impact this event could and would have on Utah.

In addition to the athletic events, there is always health screenings which include tests for breast and prostate cancer.  There is  also screenings for diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure and bone density to name a few. There's also a social side to these games.  Concerts, dances and award socials play an important role encouraging participants to mingle with each other. 

Many participants come to compete in the Huntsman World Senior Games and find this area so inviting that they return to purchase a home here in St George Utah.  There's so much to do here, whether you enjoy bicycling, hiking, walking or golf.  And the weather is just about perfect, year round!

Be sure to check out the Huntsman Senior Games if you're in town.  The events run from October 4-16th, 2010. Opening ceremonies begin at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 5, 2010.  They are being held at the Hansen Stadium, Dixie State College.  500 S. 700 E. St George Utah.  Admission is free.

Erika Rogers, your St George real estate specialist

435-229-8801 cell#

Stout & Associates Realty

Please feel free to contact me if I can assist you in any way with St. George Utah Real Estate or St George Utah Homes for Sale.

 

 

The annual event of Swiss Days in Santa Clara is this weekend.  It starts today, Friday September 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm til 10:00 pm.  Saturday's hours are 7:00 am til 4:00 pm. Admission is free.  This is one hometown event that you don't want to miss.  It's full of history, fun and activities.  First started in 1990, Swiss Das is a tribute to the town's pioneer heritage. Swiss members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints first settled the area in 1861.

Some of the events include a 5K walk/run and a pancake breakfast.  The annual Swiss Days parade begins at 9:30 am and travels down Santa Clara Drive.  There'll be the Red Rock Car Show at Canyon View park, dog agility demonstrations, food booths, pioneer craft demonstrations, continuous entertainment and heritage displays to name a few of the attractions.

Friday, September 24
 
Heritage Square 3020 Santa Clara Drive
 
2:30—5:30 p.m.  Pioneer Hands-on Activities and Crafts
   (Horseshoe Rings, Candle Making, Cow Milking, Wood Crafting, Stilts and more)
   
Santa Clara Town Hall 2603 Santa Clara Drive
 
2:00—9:00 p.m..  Food and Vending Booths open,  
2:00—8:00 p.m. Heritage Displays in Santa Clara Town Hall Banquet Room
3:00—9:30 p.m. Entertainment  (Mixed variety, see roster)
4:00—8:00 p.m. Oral History Event (storytelling of traditions—Santa Clara & more.) Council Chambers 
 
5:30—7:30 p.m.      Community Dinner Shredded pork/sides/dessert (Katering Koncepts) 2-food lines
   Tickets available at Town Hall prior to event.  $7.50 per plate (1-size only)
7:00—8:00 p.m.      Opening Ceremonies 
   Santa Clara Elementary School Choir  Grand Marshal Introduction
   Volunteer of the Year Award Presentation Little Swiss Miss/Mister Fashion Show
   Pie Baking Contest Awarded (Entry form online)
 
8:00—9:30 p.m.      Kerry Christensen (Master yodeler, Alpenhorn, Zither, accordion & more) 
   sponsored by State Bank of Southern Utah  
10:00 p.m.       Fireworks shot off from Snow Canyon Middle School Field 
 
Saturday, September 25
 
Santa Clara Town Hall Area  2603 Santa Clara Drive
 
7:00 a.m.   5K Run/Walk (Entry form online), beginning and ending at Santa Clara Town Hall
 
7:30—9:30 a.m.  Pancake Breakfast, $3.00 per person
 
8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Red Rock Car Show at Canyon View Park 1400 Canyon View Drive 
9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.  Food and Vending Booths open 
9:30 a.m.  Parade (From LDS Chapel on Santa Clara Drive to Town Hall) Entry form online
 
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Children’s booths, games and other attractions
10:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Pioneer Hands-on Activities and Crafts (Town Hall location)
   (Pioneer crafts and activities for children scheduled on the half hour)
10:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Stage #1 Continuous Entertainment. (Local and Regional Talent) 
   Stage #2 Children’s musical activities, puppet show, and more (front lawn/Town Hall).
 
11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.  Heritage Displays and Pioneer Homemaking Demonstrations (Town Hall Banquet Room)
11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.  Oral History Event (storytelling of traditions—Santa Clara & more.) Council Chambers 
11:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Ride in a pioneer wagon and listen to details of Santa Clara’s history while riding to the Jacob
   Hamblin Home and back.

If you're in St George Utah or southern Utah this weekend, be sure to stop by Santa Clara Swiss Days.  You won't be disappointed!

St. George Utah REALTOR®

435-229-8801 cell#

Stout & Associates Realty

Please feel free to contact me if I can assist you in any way with St. George Utah Real Estate or St George Utah Homes for Sale.