Not-to-be missed events in Ogden aka “The Biggies”

Here are some of the big events to look forward to this month.

THE BIGGIES

Month of July, in order of appearance

ALL MONTH Farmers Market Ogden, Historic 25th Street, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free, more info here.

ALL MONTH Blues, Brews & BBQ, Snowbasin Resort, Sundays, 1-8 p.m., live music, beer & food, $15, tickets and information here.

Now through 7.22 “Singin’ in the Rain,” Terrace Plaza Playhouse, classic award-winning musical, $18-$20/$13-$15 kids, tickets and information here.

7.4 Huntsville Independence Day Celebration + Mountain Arts & Music Festival, Huntsville Park, free.

7.7 Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll, hosted by Ogden City Arts, Friday, July 7, 6-9 p.m., Historic 25th Street / Ogden Union Station / The Junction / Downtown Ogden / Nine Rails / WSU, free, more info here.

7.8-8.12 “Music Man,” by Ogden Musical Theatre, July 8 through August 12, Peery’s Egyptian Theater, $20-$28, information and tickets here.

7.10-15/7.25-30 Ogden Raptors, Lindquist Field, $8+, tickets and schedule here.

7.16 Lindquist Pops Concert & Fireworks, Sunday, July 16, 9-11 p.m., Weber State University, live orchestra: New American Philharmonic, food trucks, free.

7.20-25 Ogden Pioneer Days, Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo July 19-24, events all month long: art exhibit “Traces of the West,” Grand Parade, concerts, rodeo tickets here.

7.22 Wildflower Trailfest, by Wildflower Outdoor, Saturday, July 22, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Powder Mountain, mountain biking and trail runs, $65+, registration here.

7.24 Grand Parade, Horse and Hitch Parade, by Ogden Pioneer Days, Pioneer Day, Monday, July 24, 9 a.m., 20-30th Streets and Washington Boulevard, free.

7.25 Preservation Hall Jazz Band, presented by Onstage Ogden, Tuesday, July 25, 7:30 p.m., Ogden Amphitheater, New Orleans jazz staple since 1961, $35+, tickets here.

7.29 El Doce, by GOAL Foundation, Saturday, July 29, Powder Mountain Resort, 6th annual bike race + camping, $145+, registration and tickets here.

EDITOR’S PICKS

Read: Utah’s Best Poetry & Prose 2023 featuring Ogden’s own @vincefont from @glassspiderpublishing

Watch: Van Sessions (@vansessions) a free live audience music podcast, every first Friday during the art stroll at @themonarchogden with amazing local musicians: this Friday see performances from The Proper Way, Michelle Moonshine, Andrew Wiscombe, and Marny Proudfit. The Banyan Collective has been producing and hosting Van Sessions, and other local arts and adventure podcasts for years.

Listen: @junctioncityjustice podcast episode “The True Story of Belle London” and decide if she’s a feminist icon or one of Utah’s dirtiest mob bosses. A great deep dive into O Town history.

Dine: Paletas, homemade Mexican ice cream bars at @labonita_icecream_ogden for the most refreshingly delicious local treat!