We had a good time. We got there an hour early to get food and find close parking. Tried the famous…read moreburgers. My husband loved it, I thought it was ok. The performances by everyone were fun! The drone show was really neat for our first time. Bathrooms were fairly clean. The seating is very tight! So many people getting up and down all night that I felt like I was constantly interrupted by someone trying to squeeze by. I wish the stadium seating had more space in between the people in front and back. Long legged people have a tough time.

Such a fun rodeo!!! We went on Family Night this year, and were thoroughly entertained through all…read morethe events and comedic acts. My favorite was the wild mustang riding! Both times I've gone to the rodeo, there was a motocross event included at the end. It was so cool (and scary!!!!) seeing the bikers do crazy flips on their bikes. One of the best parts of the rodeo is the rodeo burgers. They're $4 at the concession stands, and they hit the spot every time. (you'll probably want to get 2 of them!). They also have hot dogs, nachos, snow cones, frozen bananas, and drinks. The reason that this review is 4 stars instead of 5 is the sound level. It was SO LOUD. I brought out my decibel meter app (because I'm that nerdy), and the peak dB level was 107 dB with an average of 93. (The average person can only be exposed to a sound louder than 100 dB for 15 minutes before causing damage to the ear according to NIOSH standards.) The sound level was actually very painful. As I looked around, I saw lots of people plugging their ears. Afterward, everyone in our group complained of ringing ears. Make sure you bring ear plugs so you don't have to make your own out of a tissue like I did!

Was in town for the weekend so we decided to look up places to visit. Our family homeschools and my…read moredaughter loves little house on the prairie so this was a must. The village is really small and can be done in an hour maybe even less depending on how long you take to enjoy looking around. We did a little scavenger hunt which was pretty fun. If you find all items you get a candy. Friendly staff and a lot of history located at this tiny pioneer village. The best part is it is all free. Although they do accept donations.

Really nice historical living museum. I enjoy history and this was an interesting experience. We…read morewent for their Fall Festival and volunteers were on hand for demonstrations and information. There was an apple cider press with samples, story telling, music making, and various other activities. It was fun to do pioneer games as they had equipment for the hoop toss, barrel ring run, stilts, etc. There are various historical buildings that were either restored, or relocated to this village. All very interesting. There are information placards, some with QR codes for more photos or videos of what is being explained. There is also a QR code for a self-guided tour. I recommend visiting here for a good dose of pioneer appreciation. (Pics are to show the real name of this place.) 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

The Most Colorful Morning You Will Ever Have at 6:00 AM…read moreThere are not many things worth setting an alarm for at 5:00 in the morning. This is one of them. The Provo Freedom Festival Balloon Fest is a three day annual celebration of the Fourth of July held at Fox Field on Freedom Boulevard, and it is exactly the kind of event that reminds you why summer in Utah is something special. Pilots from across the country bring their balloons to the Wasatch foothills and what unfolds over those three days is one of the most visually spectacular community events in the state. Arrive early. We mean it. Getting there around 5:30 am puts you on the field while the crews are still inflating the balloons, and watching a seven story tall colossus slowly rise against the backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains is something that does not have a good comparison. Sixty to eighty feet of color and fabric filling with air while the mountains glow in the early morning light is the kind of moment you reach for your camera and realize no photo will fully do it justice. Go anyway, take the pictures anyway. A tip for families: the crew members of each balloon are friendly and genuinely happy to talk. Ask them for their balloon card. Kids can collect a card from every balloon on the field and it turns the whole experience into an impromptu treasure hunt. Then come back for the glow event, which happens one night during the three day run and is worth rearranging your schedule for. The balloons stay grounded but are fully inflated and lit from within by their propane burners in sync with music. Watching these giants pulse and glow in the dark while the crowd gathers around them is a completely different experience from the morning flights and every bit as memorable. We grabbed a sugar waffle from the Waffle Love truck and wandered between the glowing balloons in the evening air, and it was the kind of night that sticks with you. A few practical notes before you go. This is a free event with no tickets required, which makes it even more remarkable for what it delivers. Parking is the one challenge. Neighboring businesses offer paid parking for around ten dollars, which is worth it if you want convenience. If you prefer free, arrive early and look for the field parking behind the hospital. Come late and you will be walking. Full marks. Some experiences justify every star and then some. Put it on the calendar now for next July.

The balloon festival has become a yearly tradition. It's amazing every time. It's just something we…read morenever tire of seeing. It's fun to bring friend and family that come into town to experience the beauty and magic of it all. We show up early, bring blankets and breakfast and enjoy the show. It's a must see for all ages.

Hidden gem. This historic building now hosts a number of displays as well as an art gallery…read more Originally built as a school, it is now been preserved with the efforts of the Peteetneet preservation committee, and with the help of Payson city . The former cafeteria includes a a stage and is used for mini community events. The annual petite neat Christmas boutique, which is held the first Friday and Saturday of December invites the community to visit with Santa for free as well as purchase various goods from local vendors and enjoy entertainment from several youth performing arts groups. Beginning this year, 2022, a new O scale train display has been set up in the art gallery for the public to enjoy.

This was a spontaneous decision. We went to Payson to visit with a friend but she wasn't ready for…read moreus to come visit yet, so we had to find something to kill the time. We came across this place and decided to check it out. It was a nice experience. When we entered there were a few older woman, who seemed happy to be able to help. One of them gave us a tour and told us about certain people who were important and explained to us what we were seeing. We would had loved to get the tour on the second floor but had to leave. It was a pleasant time and loved what we learned.

This is an old army base. Theres an extremely small museum, an Inn and an old schoolhouse left…read more The donation is $5 per person or $15 per family. If you're looking for some time to kill it's an interesting place to visit out in the middle side of nowhere.

We visited Camp Floyd and the Stagecoach Inn this past weekend. It was a nice little side trip…read morealong our road trip. The Commissary and Museum has a short ten minute video about Camp Floyd. Fairfield was the 2nd largest city in Utah during the time that Camp Floyd was operating. If you enjoy history, this is a great stop. It is a little out of the way.

This annual event features professional storytellers. Listen to folklore, childhood stories,…read moremusic, and experimental monologues. The venue is a series of large canopy tents staked in the sod-coated desert. Any given performer may bore, entertain, or enthrall you, but on the whole it is always a worthwhile experience. This has become one of Utah's more important cultural events.

We volunteer for this parade every year and it's always fun. It's one of the bigger Fourth of July…read moreparades in Utah and definitely has a real sense of Americana about it. It's a bit bigger than your average small town Fourth of July parade. We've done all sorts of different roles, including carrying the huge American flag to collecting tickets at the bleacher seats. There's aa 5K run beforehand as well as a children's parade where they toss some candy to the kids. For the main parade each of the local cities have a float as well as various clubs, groups, and organizations. The parade itself is about an hour to hour and a half. People line up days in advance to reserve their spots on the parade route so if you're going to attend, plan ahead!

The fourth of July freedom Festival Parade has a reputation for being one of the best in the…read morewestern United States. In comparison to past years when we have attended, this year's parade seemed much shorter. Fewer entries but still the usual high school marching bands, politicians in great classic cars, a variety of troops and veteran groups, law enforcement motorcycles, floats featuring beauty queens, and the ever popular larger than life character balloons delighted the crowds as they marched, walked or drove the shortened parade route this year. One fun aspect of the parade is claiming the best spot. Spectators are allowed to camp out starting the night before the parade begins. Luckily, our son was willing to camp out and claimed a prime spot along the parade route. We sat comfortably in the back of his pick up truck with a canopy tarp providing great shade for us to watch the parade and enjoy breakfast. One favorite group featured in this parade are the missionaries from the LDS missionary training center. This year, there seems to have been some controversy about which groups were allowed to participate in the parade and which were not. No matter what one's religious affiliation is, there is no doubt that this enthusiastic and impressive group resonates well with the crowd as they received standing ovations and cheers when the missionary group walked by. This is a great parade for families of all ages.

Awesome tradition in sleepy little PRovo utah that's come to a close tonight! Its s free event for…read moreeveryone on center street.