My Weekend in Pictures: Peach Days Edition

When it comes to peaches, the state that usually comes to mind is probably Georgia, so it's a little known fact to the majority of the U.S. that Northern Utah has some fabulous peaches.  People drive from out of state to the small rural communities of Perry and Willard, UT (just a few miles south of where I live in Brigham City) to go to the fruit stands and get peaches.  I've heard of people who make an annual trip from Las Vegas, NV, etc. to come and get peaches.  Mind you, that's approximately an 8 hour drive...Yeah, our peaches are THAT good!

Brigham City is a great town to visit, especially during Peach Days.  Peach Days actually started back in 1904 as a day off from the harvest and a time to celebrate "an abundance of the best peaches in Utah."  This city-wide event is the longest continually celebrated harvest festival in Utah and is reported to be the second oldest in the country.  It has become an honored tradition and very popular event that brings approximately 50,000 spectators over the fun and event-filled weekend...Here are just a few highlights...

Many of us start our morning getting to our favorite parade spot early and enjoying some of the best donuts around.  My family's favorite parade spot is right in Kent's Market parking lot, so we are close to these awesome treats.

Then there's the parade!  It usually has about 100 entries and lasts a couple of hours.

there are firetrucks with their sirens blaring and lights flashing.

There are some pretty cool floats.

There isn't a parade in Utah that would be complete without some cowboys!



And don't forget our small-town school pride and spirit....GO BEES!!

Aside from the parade, there are many other events and festivities going on.

There's the carnival with dutch oven cooking, concerts, many concession stands, and rides (Tate had a blast!).

There's the fabulous car show.  Now, this car show is HUGE!  There is really no way to show in a pic, the enormity of this show.  People come from all over the US to show their beautiful old (and some new) cars.



And, of course, last but certainly not least, while you are here, you just have to try our peaches!!

This really just skims the surface of all the fun that can be had.  Peach Days has a little something for everybody!  It kinda brings out the kid in all of us...