MOUNTAIN SPIRIT HERITAGE FESTIVAL

 

Old Days-New Ways
Friday-Sunday, July 25-27, 2008
Rockport State Park (below the Dam)
Wanship Utah

Sponsored by Utah State Parks, Summit County, Summit County RAP and Restaurant Tax Grants, Park City Chamber of Commerce, Blue Sky, Machine Tools West, Inc., Les Olson, Camp Chef,  and the Uinta Headwaters Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc.

  • Wagon Train and Ride – Friday--Start down Historic Echo Canyon with guidebook and markers indicating historic event locations.  Camp in Coalville Friday Night, with complementary dinner and entertainment. Saturday -- Arrive at Rockport State Park and participate in pulling contests with the horses and mules (Information) (Sign Up!)  Free to those who participate!
  • Telegraph deciphering demonstration -- try your hand at sending a message!  Learn about the success of the telegraph by clicking here
  • Old and new tractor displays and antique agricultural equipment.  Old Fashioned mowing demonstrations
  • Antique & Heritage Memorabilia Displays
  • Heritage Artisans demonstrating their talents: saddle making, knitting, quilting, photography, painting, and jewelry making with items for sale
  • Solar pump display pumping water using energy from the sun
  • Ultimate Hot Dog and Pie Iron Contest on Saturday !

Ø       10:00 AM Ultimate Hot Dog contest

Ø       2:00 PM Ultimate Pie Iron Contest

Showcase your outdoor cooking skills at our family contest Sign up at the festival by emailing logcabingrub@aol.com   Contest Rules click here

  • Blue Grass/Western Gospel, Folk, Oldies, Clogging, Western Line Dancing, and public dances
  • Music and Entertainment all day, every day – All concerts, dances, and entertainment free with paid admission to the festival.  Free Admission on Sunday (Download schedule)
  • Public Dances

Ø       Contra Dance – with live music by Loose Shoes and calling by Rob Snow – Friday 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. (Flyer)

Ø       Dance to the Oldies – with live music from the 1960’s by Reunion ’65 – Saturday 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Flyer)

  • Band Scramble Contest Saturday, July 26th

Ø       (What is a Band Scramble?)

(Band Scramble Flyer)

Find out more about our wonderful performers

(Flyer 1) (Flyer 2)

  • Sunday Special Features – Free Admission on Sunday

Ø       Great Gospel Goodies – Lively Gospel songs that you grew up with by Mountain Mamas and Detour Utah 10 – 11:30 a.m. (Great Gospel Goodies)

Ø       Cowboy Church – Cowboy songs and Cowboy Poetry with Coyotee Moon and Matt Urry 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (Cowboy Church)

Ø       History of Gospel Music – Gospel/Jazz/Blues featuring Glory Be in concern 1:30-3:30 p.m. (History of Gospel

  • Food –

Ø       “Fun in a Bun” will sell hamburgers, hot dogs , spicy polish, smoked jalapeno, cheese sausage, grilled onions, water, pop and licorice ropes

Ø       “Lonnie’s BBQ” will sell Barbecued beef, chicken and tri-tip sandwiches and snow cones

  • Friday and Saturday -- $5 per person or $12 per car admission
  • Sunday – FREE!  Special Gospel Program

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the outdoor concerts and activities.  Pack a picnic or purchase food at the festival.

Download the Beautiful Mountain Spirit Heritage Festival Poster by Alison Armstrong by clicking here:

How to get the site

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For more information:
Sponsorships: Dave 801-915-6664/    Jim 435-655-8145
Wagon Train:  Gordie 435-336-0440/    Kent  435-336-2695
Performers: Bonnie 801-718-8951 
Artisans and Vendors: Barb 435-654-7239

To view a sponsorship package, click here 
To download Vendor or Artist application click here
To download Wagon Train/Horse Ride application click here
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