Things to do in Mesquite NV - Swiss Days in Santa Clara UT - 30 minutes away

The annual event of Swiss Days in Santa Clara is this weekend.  It starts today, Friday September 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm til 10:00 pm.  Saturday's hours are 7:00 am til 4:00 pm. Admission is free.  This is one hometown event that you don't want to miss.  It's full of history, fun and activities.  First started in 1990, Swiss Das is a tribute to the town's pioneer heritage. Swiss members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints first settled the area in 1861.

Some of the events include a 5K walk/run and a pancake breakfast.  The annual Swiss Days parade begins at 9:30 am and travels down Santa Clara Drive.  There'll be the Red Rock Car Show at Canyon View park, dog agility demonstrations, food booths, pioneer craft demonstrations, continuous entertainment and heritage displays to name a few of the attractions.

Friday, September 24
 
Heritage Square 3020 Santa Clara Drive
 
2:30—5:30 p.m.  Pioneer Hands-on Activities and Crafts
   (Horseshoe Rings, Candle Making, Cow Milking, Wood Crafting, Stilts and more)
   
Santa Clara Town Hall 2603 Santa Clara Drive
 
2:00—9:00 p.m..  Food and Vending Booths open,  
2:00—8:00 p.m. Heritage Displays in Santa Clara Town Hall Banquet Room
3:00—9:30 p.m. Entertainment  (Mixed variety, see roster)
4:00—8:00 p.m. Oral History Event (storytelling of traditions—Santa Clara & more.) Council Chambers 
 
5:30—7:30 p.m.      Community Dinner Shredded pork/sides/dessert (Katering Koncepts) 2-food lines
   Tickets available at Town Hall prior to event.  $7.50 per plate (1-size only)
7:00—8:00 p.m.      Opening Ceremonies 
   Santa Clara Elementary School Choir  Grand Marshal Introduction
   Volunteer of the Year Award Presentation Little Swiss Miss/Mister Fashion Show
   Pie Baking Contest Awarded (Entry form online)
 
8:00—9:30 p.m.      Kerry Christensen (Master yodeler, Alpenhorn, Zither, accordion & more) 
   sponsored by State Bank of Southern Utah  
10:00 p.m.       Fireworks shot off from Snow Canyon Middle School Field 
 
Saturday, September 25
 
Santa Clara Town Hall Area  2603 Santa Clara Drive
 
7:00 a.m.   5K Run/Walk (Entry form online), beginning and ending at Santa Clara Town Hall
 
7:30—9:30 a.m.  Pancake Breakfast, $3.00 per person
 
8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Red Rock Car Show at Canyon View Park 1400 Canyon View Drive 
9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.  Food and Vending Booths open 
9:30 a.m.  Parade (From LDS Chapel on Santa Clara Drive to Town Hall) Entry form online
 
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Children’s booths, games and other attractions
10:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Pioneer Hands-on Activities and Crafts (Town Hall location)
   (Pioneer crafts and activities for children scheduled on the half hour)
10:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Stage #1 Continuous Entertainment. (Local and Regional Talent) 
   Stage #2 Children’s musical activities, puppet show, and more (front lawn/Town Hall).
 
11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.  Heritage Displays and Pioneer Homemaking Demonstrations (Town Hall Banquet Room)
11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.  Oral History Event (storytelling of traditions—Santa Clara & more.) Council Chambers 
11:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Ride in a pioneer wagon and listen to details of Santa Clara’s history while riding to the Jacob
   Hamblin Home and back.

If you're in St George Utah or southern Utah this weekend, be sure to stop by Santa Clara Swiss Days.  You won't be disappointed!

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