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American Fork welcomes everyone to Steel Days

By Linda Petersen
There will be a full nine days of activities and events (many of them free) to celebrate American Fork's Steel Days 2018. Several events require preregistration at www.steeldaysaf.com.

Steel Days 2018 Schedule

Friday, July 13
A Garden Tour will be held at various locations around the city from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Horseshoe Tournament 5:30 p.m. at the new horseshoe pits at Rotary Park. The cost is $5 per participant, and the tournament is open to anyone ages 16 years and older.

Saturday, July 14
Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations
Car Show 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rotary Park, 400 S. 200 E.
The car cruise where entrants will have the opportunity to showcase their cars along Historic Main Street will begin at 8 p.m.
Youth Street Dance 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 20 N. Church St.

Monday, July 16
American Fork Symphony Concert 7 p.m. musical celebration of America at Quail Cove Park Amphitheater 851 E 700 N. The event will begin with the posting of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance and Taps by the National Guard. Director Shauna Smith.

Tuesday, July 17
Baby Contest, newborns to 24 months (eight categories) 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rotary Park, 400 South 200 East. There will be a female and male winner in each category and one set of winners in the twin category. Winners will participate in Saturday's grand parade with their parents. $15 registration. Preregister
It will also be Discount Swim Day from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the American Fork Fitness Center. There will be a free Zumba class from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Fitness Center parking lot and free Yoga from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pony Baseball Field (across the parking lot from the Fitness Center).

Wednesday, July 18
Co-ed Kickball Tournament, 6 p.m. at Art Dye Park, 1000 North 550 E.: $80 per team. Games will continue until there is a clear winner. Preregister.

Thursday, July 19
Quilt Show
Showcase of the works of local artisans where the public votes on their favorite quilts. Several awards are given including the Utah Quilt Guild's Best of Show Award. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Preregister
Art Show - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Fork Library, 64 South 100 East. There will be an artist's reception that evening at 7 p.m. Preregister
City of Fun Carnival will be open from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Robinson Park, 100 E Main St Pick up universal tickets called SteelDeal tickets which allow visitors to present one ticket for any ride at the carnival July 4-July 18 at 5p.m. from various city businesses (for a list, visit the website.)
Tea with the Queen, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Little girls and their moms can enjoy "tea" (punch) with the new Miss American Fork at Fox Hollow Golf Club, 1400 N 200 E. $15 per mother-daughter couple and $10 for each additional daughter. This includes lunch, photo, crown and wand, face painting and nail painting. Preregister
Soap Box Derby 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 740 N 20 E; $15/car
There will be two racing brackets - stock car and freestyle - with first and second-place prizes for both brackets as well as a People's Choice award. The race will be a double elimination bracketed race to the finish. Preregister.

Friday, July 20
City of Fun Carnival, 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Robinson Park, 100 E Main St.
Steel Days Sing-off 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Art Dye Park,1000 North 550 E. Preregister
The Movie in the Park will start at dusk at Art Dye Park, 1000 N. 550 E. (At press time the Chamber of Commerce was working on procuring the rights to "Cars 3.") The free event includes complimentary popcorn and drinks.


Saturday, July 21
Art show 10 a.m. to 4: p.m. at the American Fork Library, 64 South 100 East.
American Fork High School Marching Band Breakfast 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Fresh Market parking lot, 135 E Main St. Breakfast includes pancakes, hash browns, eggs, ham, and a drink. All profits will go to support band members. Adults $5; children $2.50
Bob Phelps 5K/10K - 7 a.m. at the American Fork Fire Station, 96 N Center St. Preregister
Kids race (half-mile) 8:15 a.m. Fire Station, 96 N Center St. Preregister
Grand Parade - Begins 9:30 a.m. on Main Street and 100 E.
Quilt show at the senior center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
City of Fun Carnival, 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Robinson Park, 100 E Main St.
Steel Days Fair/Picnic in the Park 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Art Dye Park, 1000 N. 550 E.
Big Show and Fireworks - 8:30 p.m. at Art Dye Park, 1000 N. 550 E.
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