r Payson City’s 2016 Golden Onion Days celebration will be held Sept. 1-5. A wide variety of activities and events are planned throughout the week including concerts, sports contests, a carnival, talent shows and a grand parade.
The schedule is as follows. For more information about individual events, visit www.paysonutah.org.
Thursday, Sept. 1
Mountain View Hospital presents Collin Raye in concert at the Peteetneet Amphitheater at 6 p.m. (seating opens at 5 p.m.)
Payson Community Theater, “Into the Woods,” 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 2
Hitman Monster Truck Rides, 10 a.m. to dusk
Basketball tournament, 2:30 p.m.
City of Fun Carnival & Boutique ’n’ Food in the Park, 4-11 p.m.
Basketball 3-Point Games (sixth to eighth grade boys and girls), 6 p.m.
Football game, Payson High vs. Morgan High, 6 p.m.
The Hypno Hick, 6:15 p.m.
Payson Community Theater, “Into the Woods,” 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks, 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 3
Mt. Nebo Marathon & Half Marathon, 6:30 a.m.
Bill Pike Memorial Men’s Softball Tournament, all day
Basketball Tournament, 11th-12th grade boys and girls, 9 a.m.
Miss Payson’s Gold Medal Mile, 8 a.m.
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, 8 a.m.
Firefighters Open House, 9 a.m.-noon
Children’s Parade, 9 a.m.
Hitman Monster Truck Rides, 10 a.m. to dusk
Children’s Talent Show, 10:30 a.m.
City of Fun Carnival & Boutique ’n’ Food in the Park, noon to 11 p.m.
Lawn Mower Racing, noon to 3 p.m.
Golden Onion & Dutch Oven Cook-Offs, noon
Payson High School Talent Show, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Payson Community Theater, “Into the Woods,” 2 p.m.
Teen Talent Show, 2:30 p.m.
Soap Box Derby, 3 p.m.
Adult Talent Show, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Basketball 3-Point Contest, high school ages, 4 p.m.
Band, Midlife Crisis, 6 p.m.
Basketball 3-Point Contest, adults, 6 p.m.
Payson Community Theater, “Into the Woods,” 7:30 p.m.
Onion Jam Dance, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 4
Joe Coffee & Espresso Bar Open Mic, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City of Fun Carnival & Boutique ’n’ Food in the Park, 4 to 11 p.m.
Flower & Art Show/Biggest Onion Public Viewing, 2 to 6 p.m.
Fireside, 6:30 p.m.
Payson Band Concert, 8 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 5
5K & 10K Races, 7 a.m.
Chorale Breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m.
Flag Raising Ceremony, 8 a.m.
Friends of Payson Library Used Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grand Parade, 10 a.m.
Hitman Monster Truck Rides, 10 a.m. to dusk
City of Fun Carnival & Boutique ’n’ Food in the Park, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Car Show, noon
Flower & Art Show/Biggest Onion Public Viewing, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Payson Band Concert, 12:30 p.m.
Children’s Carnival, 1 to 3 p.m.
Payson’s Biggest Onion Awards, 1:30 p.m.
Entertainment in the Park, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Payson Community Theater, “Into the Woods,” 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Badminton Tournament, 7:30 to 10 p.m.
