Name: Bluegrass on the Boardwalk: Fall Friendraiser
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03

Jordanelle State Park is located in a picturesque mountain setting near Heber City. The park offers an array of recreation opportunities near the Wasatch Front. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking are some of the activities to do at this very popular park. Anglers fish for trout, bass, and perch. The park offers two recreation areas, Hailstone and Rock Cliff. Hailstone is a large developed campground and day-use area on the west side of the reservoir, and is a favorite location of boaters and RV campers. Many of our campsites offer water and electric hook-ups.

Jordanelle State Park

Rainbow Ryders, Inc. is the premier and largest hot air balloon business serving the Southwest since 1983, with offices in Albuquerque, Phoenix, and Colorado Springs and forty balloons in our fleet. Our pilots have flown more than 50,000 hours, serving more than 750,000 passengers. All our pilots are FAA-certified and have nearly 200 years of combined experience. We are also the only “Covid Safe Practice” Certified hot air balloon ride company. Pilot expertise and commitment to safety are two important reasons why Rainbow Ryders has been the official hot air balloon ride provider for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® since 1999. Our founder and president Scott Appelman was the originator and organizer of the Fiesta’s Balloon Glow from 1987 – 1992, an event that is one of the most popular today. He also organized the event’s Special Shapes Rodeo and Albuquerque Aloft and won the Heritage Award from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as well as the Tourism Hall of Fame award from the Tourism Association of America.

Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co.

Deer Valley Resort is Park City’s premier ski-only destination, located just 38 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport. Spanning over 2,342 acres of Utah’s dramatic landscape, Deer Valley offers luxurious amenities such as award-winning dining, slope-side lodging, renowned ski school, meticulously groomed slopes, and limited daily lift ticket sales. With an average of 300 inches of powder annually, state-of-the-art snowmaking, complimentary parking, shuttles, and top-tier Rossignol rental equipment, Deer Valley provides a complete and unforgettable vacation experience. For the latest updates, visit deervalley.com.

As part of the Expanded Excellence initiative for the 24/25 ski season, Deer Valley is introducing three new chairlifts, 300 additional skiable acres, and a new resort entry via Deer Valley East Village.

2,342 acres spread over 7 mountains, 7 bowls and 122 trails: Beginner 30%; Intermediate 44%; Expert 27%. Longest Run: 4.2 miles

Deer Valley Resort

[**Deer Valley Resort**](http://www.deervalley.com/) offers luxurious amenities such as ski valets, groomed-to-perfection slopes, on-site childcare and gourmet dining in three elegant day lodges. Deer Valley Resort Lodging also provides a variety of [**lodging**](https://www.deervalley.com/plan-your-trip/packages-specials) options with resort managed properties, an award-winning [**ski school**](https://www.deervalley.com/plan-your-trip/lessons/ski-lessons), three ski rental shops featuring high-quality Rossignol equipment and local Vacation Planners to customize your ideal vacation.

To make your ski day more pleasurable and to prevent overcrowded trails and lifts, Deer Valley Resort limits the number of skiers on the mountain and at peak times may reach capacity. Please visit [**deervalley.com**](http://www.deervalley.com/).

*Deer Valley is a ski only resort.*

Eco-Friendly, open air street festival and community forum. Every Sunday, June 5th - September 18th from 10am - 5pm. Located on Park City's Historic Main Street. Live music, farmers' market, unique vendors, beer garden, Bloody Mary bar, kids activities, local produce, sustainable issues, gourmet food, non-profits, art & much more! Admission is free.

Park Silly Sunday Market

Serving Utah since 1999, we are Utah's largest luxury transportation fleet. We are the preferred transportation provider for some of Utah's premier hotels and resorts including Montage Deer Valley, Stein Eriksen Lodge, St. Regis Deer Valley, Waldorf Astoria Park City, The Grand America Hotel. Our services include airport shuttles, corporate events, weddings, and hourly transports. We can accommodate up to 500 passengers. We look forward to providing you our elevated luxury transportation!

Snow Country Limousine

PRA is a global business event management firm that delivers unique experiences that move hearts, minds and businesses forward. At PRA, we embrace challenge. You can count on us to deliver integrated solutions and services that make your strategic business events and programs extraordinary, time and time again. Anywhere.

PRA Utah, is an authentic and trusted destination management partner for programs throughout the mountain west, including Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah. With over 80 years of experience, PRA Utah's team of local experts leverage their relationships to maximize your destination experience. From small meetings to full service incentive programs and national sales meetings, our professional staff partner with you from concept to completion. Some of our key services include:

[Activities & Tours](https://pra.com/our-work/)

As an “urban-mountain” destination, Salt Lake City offers a variety of year-round recreation and tours. Weather your guests are interested in skiing, mountain biking, hiking, or are looking for a relaxed sightseeing tour, PRA will customize an authentic destination experience for your guests.

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From airport transfers, to around town shuttles, and everything in between, let us use our local logistical superpowers to make this complex element of your program a resounding success.

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Whether you need basic design services, or want to completely transform the look of a ballroom, we can do it all. Our design services team will work on innovative concepts, event design, and an execution plan that will elevate your event engagement.

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PRA has true, "born and raised" local expertise and connections at all the dining hot spots around the city. Salt Lake City offers a variety of quality restaurants and we specifically pick only the best for your group.

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From local performers for background music, to national acts with all the star value, we have experience finding the right entertainment for your needs.

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Our staff are the best. Local, knowledgeable, friendly and prepared to do what it takes behind the scenes to make you look like a hero.

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With so many choices from formal to casual, historical and uniquely Utah you need someone with the knowledge and the contacts on your team to cut through the also ran’s and give you the winners. Allow us to help you make the best decision for your group.

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Groups today are looking for energizing options to build unity and encourage a sense of team. From formal team building to informal team bonding, let us help you identify the experience that will make the biggest impact on your mission.

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The Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail is a 28-mile non-motorized trail. One end of the trail begins in Park City and follows Interstate 80 through Wanship and Coalville to Echo Reservoir, the other end of the trail. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, jogging, Nordic skiing and wildlife watching. The Rail Trail is managed by the Mountain Trails Foundation.

Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail

#1 Snowmobiling on TripAdvisor and awarded Best of State.

More private terrain than all companies combined (60,000 acres). New "Sled of the Year" Ski-Doos. Huge powder-filled bowls. Utah's highest Trips.

Snowmobile Adventures at Thousand Peaks

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

Join us for our Fall Friendraiser: Bluegrass on the Boardwalk, an unforgettable evening of connection, community, and conservation at the beautiful Rock Cliff Nature Center in Jordanelle State Park.Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, and delicious appetizers on the porch overlooking the wetlands before taking a guided walk through one of Utah's remarkable natural areas. Throughout the night, you will enjoy live local music and learn about Wasatch Mountain Institute's work inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards through outdoor education, field ecology, SnowSchool, family programs, and community initiatives.Your attendance directly supports scholarships and hands-on outdoor learning experiences that connect students and families with Utah's public lands, local waterways, and mountain ecosystems. Together, we're helping more young people discover the outdoors, build confidence, develop a sense of belonging, and become lifelong advocates for the places we all cherish.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.

Bluegrass on the Boardwalk: Fall Friendraiser

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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