Name: Rock, Gem & Fossil Show 2026
Start: 2026-12-11
End: 2026-12-13

Escape the hustle of everyday life as you stroll brick-lined paths and explore locally owned shops and restaurants nestled around the [historic Gardner Mill](https://www.gardnervillage.com/gardner-village-history). Built by early Utah pioneer Archibald Gardner, the mill is also connected to the [history of the Salt Lake Temple](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibald-salt-lake-temple), where Gardner played an important role in its foundation work. Today, the mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as a Utah Historic Site.

Surrounding the mill, you'll enjoy shopping in small boutique shops located in restored homes, each brimming with charm. Relax at a day spa, dine in our flour mill and silo or indulge a 5-course gourmet meal followed by a captivating, Vegas-quality magic show. Fun awaits at a petting zoo, train ride, art and knitting classes or an escape room. [Gardner Village](https://www.gardnervillage.com/) is an ideal place for your event, wedding or meeting. With our [picturesque setting](https://www.gardnervillage.com/photo-gallery/Gardner-Village)and multitude of [entertainment options](https://www.gardnervillage.com/places/experiences), delight in this one-of-a-kind experience found nowhere else in Utah.

**DINING IN HISTORY**

Set in the historic flour mill, [Archibald’s Restaurant](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibalds-restaurant)is rich in atmosphere. You can even dine in the silo. For a quick bite, try [Happy Camper Deli and Bakery](https://www.gardnervillage.com/happy-camper-deli-and-bakery) for award-winning sandwiches followed by a sweet experience at [Chocolate Covered Wagon](https://www.gardnervillage.com/chocolate-covered-wagon), named one of the country’s top 50 candy stores by *Food Network Magazine*.

**SAVOR THE SHOPPING**

Stroll through charming [boutique shops](https://www.gardnervillage.com/places/shopping) housed in beautifully restored historic homes, all surrounding the iconic flour mill. Each has its own character and is unique to our area.

**ENJOY THE EXPERIENCES**

Beyond shopping and dining, [Gardner Village](https://www.gardnervillage.com/)offers a full day of fun. From a relaxing [day spa](https://www.gardnervillage.com/soulstice-day-spa-and-salon) and immersive [escape room](https://www.gardnervillage.com/a-great-escape) to hands-on [classes](https://www.gardnervillage.com/activity/classes), [event venues](https://www.gardnervillage.com/host-your-event), a charming [petting zoo,](https://www.gardnervillage.com/pony-rides-and-petting-zoo) and even a five-course dinner paired with a Vegas-quality [magic show](https://www.gardnervillage.com/mystique-dining).

**WORTH THE RIDE**

- Short 15-minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City
- Ample parking on site and free
- Easy access off 1-15 and 1-215 freeways or via the Trax train system
- [Meeting and party space](https://www.gardnervillage.com/host-your-event) available

Gardner Village is open year round and hosts popular community[events](https://www.gardnervillage.com/events/gardner-village-events) and festivals including the [Woodland Fairy Festival](https://www.gardnervillage.com/woodland-fairy-festival), [WitchFest](https://www.gardnervillage.com/witch-fest)and [Christmas in the Village](https://www.gardnervillage.com/christmas-in-the-village).

Gardner Village

It's the heart of [Gardner Village](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/listings/Gardner-Village/54342/) and where our story began. Archibald’s Restaurant is located in a historic flour mill that was built in 1877 by one of the original pioneer settlers to the Salt Lake Valley, [Archibald Gardner](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibald-salt-lake-temple), who was also instrumental in building the Salt Lake Temple. The mill was originally powered by turbin driven water and many of the original equipment remains today. The [mill](https://www.gardnervillage.com/gardner-village-history) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a special part of Utah’s history. If you’re looking for a unique dining experience rich in history and great food, Archibald’s in the place.  
  
Archibald’s Restaurant opened in 1990 and serves [lunch and dinner](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibalds-restaurant). It has a delicious menu serving a variety of dishes. Salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks and seafood. The pot roast in pan dripping gravy has been a staple for over 30 years. Alongside our impressive menu of entrees, we're known for our signature Fried Green Tomatoes. The popular and longtime appetizer has been on the menu since the restaurant opened. For dessert, the carrot cake and white chocolate bread pudding are a must. Archibald's has built a reputation of serving fresh food, made in-house daily. Pay us a visit, and you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time as you mill around in a restaurant unlike any other in Utah.

You'll also find [unique venues](https://www.gardnervillage.com/host-your-event) within Archibald's for your next event - Mill Plaza, the Gear Room, the Silo, the Wheel Room, The Cottage, Miller's Office and the Cellar Bar. With the backdrop of the historic Gardner flour mill, you'll discover all the modern amenities of a heated floor, fire pits and a cozy fireplace to warm your guests as they mingle with friends and family on the Mill Plaza. You'll enjoy an outdoor space with a stunning setting that has the versatility to have a tent on the plaza or easily create flow to include the[indoor event spaces](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibalds-restaurant-event-spaces) of Archibald's Restaurant. Event coordinators will take care of the details so you can focus on the things that matter most.

  
Before or after your meal, wander brick-lined paths and explore locally owned shops and businesses surrounding the iconic mill and silo at [Gardner Village](https://www.gardnervillage.com/). With its picturesque setting and variety of experiences, a visit to Archibald’s offers a one-of-a-kind destination you won’t find anywhere else in Utah.

Come for the food and stay for [WitchFest](http://www.gardnervillage.com/witch-fest) during October each year.

**Open for lunch and dinner, Monday-Saturday**

Archibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village

Mountain View Golf Course lives up to its name as it provides a spectacular view of the Wasatch Mountains from all course locations. Mountain View provides spacious fairways and generous greens. This well groomed 18-hole course offers a challenge for all skill levels. Before or after hitting the links, you can stop by a well stocked pro-shop and be waited on by a professional staff. A cafe area is included to provide a quick refreshment at your convenience.

**Course Amenities:**

Restaurant

Proshop

Driving Range

**Course Stats:**

| Tee | Par | Rating | Slope | Yardage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Blue - Men | 72 | 70.1 | 114 | 6764 |
| White - Men | 72 | 68.0 | 111 | 6317 |
| Red - Women | 72 | 69.9 | 118 | 5827 |

[Course Scorecard](http://slcountygolf.slco.org/scoreCards/scMountainView.html)

Mountain View Golf Course

Our purpose is to establish a place where the native Hawaiian community can learn, share and experience their culture and unique lifestyle of the "islands" right here in Utah. We welcome the community-at-large to come experience and appreciate the cultural experiences and island warmth each time they visit.

Hawaiian Cultural Center

Childcare for families who are in an emergency situation and no other childcare is available. Housing for single women with young children.

The Family Support Center, Inc.

**No Golf Experience** Required

Topgolf is the premier golf entertainment complex where the competition of sport meets your favorite local hangout. You can challenge your friends and family to addictive point-scoring golf games that anyone from the hopeful pro golfer to your neighbor’s 7-year-old kid can play year-round. Just picture a 240-yard outfield with dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your Microchipped golf balls, the more points you receive. Score even bigger with Topgolf’s extensive food and beverage menu that is sure to impress even the pickiest foodies. It’s not golf – it’s Topgolf. Give it a shot!

Topgolf is Great for any event whether its a family, business or friends night out, Topgolf is the perfect stop. We do have competitive leagues and tournaments with cash prizes that go year around. We also hold multiple kids events throughout the year, i.e. free photos with Santa, a massive Easter egg hunt and a BIG Halloween party! If you need to entertain clients or plan a company party, think of Topgolf, we can plan events from 12-1200 in attendance. With 90% of the food made from scratch, your clients or associates will be very impressed.

Need to work on your golf game!? We have PGA pro's at our venue that can provide you with lessons either through their classes or one on one. We also have Summer and Spring Break Academy's for the kiddos looking to perfect their swing throughout the year and have fun doing it!

NO GOLF CLUBS!? Don't you worry! We have everything for you to use here for free. We have men's, women's, lefties, kids and toddler clubs available for every guest.

Hope you SWING by soon!

All of this can be found on our website at: www.topgolf.com

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Phone Number: 801-208-2600

Address: 920 Jordan River Blvd. Midvale, UT 84047

Topgolf

River Oaks' marshland layout is one of the most enjoyable courses in the valley for all levels of players. Without being overly long in yardage, shot placement and creativity are a must at River Oaks.

**Course Amenities:**

Driving Range

Heated Driving Range

Teaching Academy

Proshop

Banquet Room

River Oaks Golf Course

Outlaw Distillery and its founders are committed to making and selling the finest quality hand-crafted spirits. We concentrate on the old tried and true standards along with bringing new and distinct spirits to market with a continued commitment to purchase locally grown ingredients when at all possible. At Outlaw Distillery we maintain and grow our solid brand recognition and adhere to high quality standards in our industry. To continually support the prevention of underage drinking. We hold high standard in truth and labeling in our spirits.   
  
Come in for a [tour](http://outlawdistillery.com/outlaw-distillery-white-whiskey/)(includes a t-shirt and shot glass)

Here at Outlaw Distillery we pride ourselves on making fine premium products for you to enjoy.  
  
All of our Rums start out with the best fanciful molasses we can purchase. We then ferment our washes using only rum yeast strains to produce the best flavors. All of our whiskeys start out with the best locally grown and purchased grains we can buy. To date the only grain we are unable to get locally is Malted Barley. Our Corn, Wheat, Oats, Rye and Barley all come from Utah Farms. We ferment our whiskeys using only whiskey yeast strains to produce the best flavors. We distill our spirits on our bubble plate still to get the highest purity and flavor profiles. We use extremely high standards in making our cuts to produce a very smooth and pure product. All of our spirits are hand made from start to finish. Right down to the special formula that I come up with to dipping the top of the bottle (made right here in the distillery).

[Outlaw Distillery Rum](http://outlawdistillery.com/outlaw-distillery-rum/)  
[Outlaw Distillery Bourbon Whiskey](http://outlawdistillery.com/outlaw-distillery-whiskey/)[Outlaw Distillery Spiced Rum](http://outlawdistillery.com/outlaw-distillery-whiskey/)

[Outlaw Distillery White Whiskey](http://outlawdistillery.com/outlaw-distillery-white-whiskey/)

Outlaw Distillery

The 18-hole course at Murray Parkway Golf Course features 6,900 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 71.3 and it has a slope rating of 120 on Blue grass. Murray Parkway golf course opened in 1986. Designed by Robert Muir Graves.

**Course Amenities:**

Proshop

Rental Clubs

Murray Parkway Golf Course

Enterprise carries over 50 different makes and models of vehicles, including Cadillacs and Suburbans. We also offer a comprehensive Truck rental solution including Cargo Vans, Pickup Trucks, Box Trucks and Stakebeds. Free pick up and delivery available.

Enterprise Rent A Car Company

Your CONNECTION to Story Road Utah: world-class storytellers, musicians, dancers, actors, etc. We transform your venue into an 1850s pioneer encampment, involve you in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of pioneer Utah, and tell true stories that renew your faith in humankind.

Utah Pioneer Heritage Arts

Pop Orchestra of Salt Lake City hires only world class talent from top tier local Broadway quality theatre's such as Eccles, Hale, Centerpoint, and Universities. And we specialize our focus on old fashioned radio era hit entertainment genres and styles of the 1910's - 1960's. Think of 1960’s Austin Powers’ style GoGo Pop..1950’s Main Street neon cruisin’..1940’s Train Stop Big Band Swing..1920’s Gatsby and Flapper styles in the old speakeasy..1910’s Main Street Barber Shop Quartet.. Even Branson style Pioneer Village and old west campfire sing-a-longs. Pop Orchestra Of Salt Lake City will deliver all of those options with utmost professionalism, quality and authenticity. We offer mind blowing soloists, duo's, trio's, ensembles, bands, and up to a full Symphony Orchestra. We can jaw drop any mature audience who remembers the music, artists and style details of the nostalgic eras. We offer youthful, high energy performances like watching the bygone artist again in their prime. But keeping true to the root of the classiness, distinction, and innocence of those days. And we're the only company in Utah that does these unique niches and tributes. If it's not old-fashioned... It's kids stuff.

Pop Orchestra of Salt Lake City Entertainment

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Come see our fabulous vendors at the Rock, Gem & Fossil Show on Dec 11, 12, I& 13 at the Viridian Event Center! We have jewelry, cabochons, carved stones, rough rock, slabs, activities for kids and adults, door prizes, and much more!This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

Rock, Gem & Fossil Show 2026

2026 Development Player League (DPL)

Elite Tournaments is an event management firm that specializes in youth sports with the ability to excel in a variety of platforms. Elite Tournaments can provide expert support in marketing, logistical preparation, scheduling, on-site management, and product activation. Elite Tournaments currently runs over 50 events nationwide. Please visit www.elitetournaments.com.

Elite Tournaments 

2026 Great Western Fall Classic

**Salt Lake City**

**Columbus Day Tournament**

**October 9-12, 2026**

**AA, A, BB, B | 10U-14U**

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**Top Competition**
Play a guaranteed 4 games against top U.S. and Canadian youth hockey teams.

**Olympic-Level Venues**
Hit the ice at the Utah Olympic Oval and Peaks Ice Arena, both iconic sites from the 2002 Winter Olympics.

**Seamless Experience**
On-site photography, on-time games, and on-site staff, including sports medical trainers. Plus, no gate fees!

**Off-Ice Fun**
Enjoy vibrant Salt Lake City and stunning natural scenery between games. Arrive early or stay late and catch a Utah Hockey Club game.

Salt Lake Columbus Day Tournament (Utah Olympic Oval)

We are a full time Hockey Tournament Company that specializes in Full service, professionally operated Hockey Tournaments for Men, Women & Youth of all skill and age levels.

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