Plan for AF Steel Days

  June 15, 2015, 3:08 pm

By Linda Petersen

American Fork's Steel Days is coming up Monday, July 6 to Saturday, July 11. All week long there will be family-friendly events at various locations throughout the city.

Concerts

"Salute to America" by the American Fork Symphony at the Amphitheater, 851 East 700 North, will begin with the posting of colors, pledge and taps by the National Guard. The Steel Days Grand Marshall will be introduced and recognized by Steel Days Chair Jean Abram. The symphony will perform a variety of "pops" favorites from patriotic to Broadway.

The headliner at the Big Show will be Nathan Osmond Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Dance

Teens can enjoy a youth dance July 9 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 20 North Church Street.

Arts

The art show will be July 9 and 10, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and noon to 4 p.m. July 11 at the library, 64 South 100 East, with the quilt show going on at the Senior Center, 54 East Main, July 9-11.

Entries are being accepted for the art show until June 27.

Parades/ Breakfast

The children's parade will be held July 10 at the American Fork High School, 510 North 600 East at 5:30 p.m.

The same day, a car show and ugly truck contest will be held at Rotary Park, 400 South 200 East, from 2 to 8 p.m. The Car Cruise will be 8 to 9 p.m. on Main Street

On Saturday July 11, the American Fork High School Marching band will sponsor a breakfast in the Fresh Market parking lot, 100 East Main Street, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.

The Grand Parade will take place Saturday July 11 at 9:30 a.m. beginning at Main Street and 400 North.

Fitness/Races

For the active, the Bob Phelps 5K, will begin at 7 a.m., Toddler Trot at 8:15 a.m., and kids run at 8:30 a.m., beginning at the Fire/Rescue Station, 96 North Center.

Free swim at the fitness center will be July 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The fitness center will also sponsor a free Zumba class July 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. in its parking lot, 454 North Center.

Family Activities

Several events will be held at the Art Dye Complex, 550 East 1000 North, in the evening with a free showing of "McFarland USA" July 10 at dusk.

On July 11, there will be a picnic in the park from 5 - to 7 p.m., along with a craft boutique and business expo from 5 p.m. to dusk.

The big show featuring Nathan Osmond will begin at 7 p.m. that evening and will be followed by fireworks.

Contests

The annual soap box derby will begin at 7 p.m. July 7 at 740 North Center. $10 for ages 8 and older.

The baby contest will be held July 9 at Rotary Park, 400 South 200 East. (Times vary) $10.

City of Fun carnival will have all the usual rides July 9-11 at Robinson Park, 100 East Main Street.