Area Attractions & Events


Manti Temple – Click Here to find out more
The beautiful Manti Temple sits atop the hill at the North end of Manti and is the dominant structure in the city. Built between 1877 and 1888 by the pioneers who settled this Sanpete Valley, it is a place of worship for members of the LDS church. We invite you to tour the grounds and enjoy the flower gardens and the wonderful view of Manti.
Manti Canyon
Nearby Manti Canyon is a beautiful escape into the mountains that overlook the peaceful Sanpete Valley. A half-hour drive up the canyon will bring you to the Skyline Drive. Numerous trails twist through the area which are suitable for mountain biking, horseback riding and 4-wheeling. The area also offers excellent snowmobiling in the winter.

HISTORIC OLD CITY HALL – Click Here to find out more
This beautifully restored historic building was built in 1875-82 and was used for over 100 years to house the Manti City offices. It is now occupied by a tourist information center, and a museum, with a beautiful social hall on the second floor. The Italianate Style architecture is unique to the Mountain West and this building is one of the few public buildings of its kind.

Manti Historic Homes –

Many of the original homes built in Manti are still standing and have been beautifully restored. These homes demonstrate the resourcefulness of the pioneer settlers. A walking tour is available along with an informational booklet that will provide you with the history and details of each home.
Mormon Miracle Pageant – Click Here for more info
Held each year in June on the grounds of the Manti Temple, the Pageant follows the trek of the pioneer settlers to Utah and recounts a brief history of the ancient civilizations of America. For more information please call: 1-888-255-886 or 435-835-3000.
Sanpete County Fair

The county fair is held annually in mid August at the country fairgrounds in Manti. Activities include a carnival, rodeo, demolition derby, livestock show, craft show, pet show, food booths and more. For more information please call: 435-835-1351.
4th of July Celebration
Fireworks Come celebrate the 4th of July in Manti! Our Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration has it all… a beauty pageant, a pancake breakfast at the city park, a patriotic program, food booths and games, a watermellon bust and of course a fireworks show to end it off right.”

Palisade State Park


Palisade State Park is located a convenient 5 miles south of Manti.  The park offers an 18 hole golf course, the best kept secret in utah! Enjoy the lake’s sandy beaches, or rent a canoe or paddle boat. Take a peaceful hike around the lake or just enjoy a quiet picknic. For more information call
Pro Shop Phone: 435 835-GOLF
Park Phone: 435 835-PARK

Scandinavian Festival
May 25th -26th

 

Dancing, Story Telling, Scandinavian Food, Rodeo, Crafts, MusicKim Cragun 435-283-4747
Pinata Festival
Dec. 7th – 8th
Authentic Mexican Food, Pinata MakingKim Cragun 435-283-4747

Patriotic July
July 1st
7:00 p.m. Patriotic Fire SideJuly 3rd
6:00 p.m. BBQ Beef Dinner, Entertainment,
Donation Auction, Concert, Fireworks,
Youth Dance

July 4th
6:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m. American Legion
Breakfast
7:00 a.m. Flag Rasing Ceremony
9:00 a.m. Parade (Main Street), Car show,
Games, Foods, Children Races, Free swim


Pioneer Homecoming
March 24th
11:00 a.m. – Lunch and a Program
Hub City Days
July 3rd
Rodeo

 

July 4th
Parade, Park games, Breakfast, Lunch,
Fireworks in the evening, Mountain Man
Rendezvous

Museum of History and Art
Founded in 1859, nested at the northern end of Historic Pastorial Sanpete Valley, Fairview is the gateway to Huntington, ECCLES Canyons National Scenic Byways, (Utah 31, Utah’s Heritage Highway 89, Fairview to Kanab, One of the great scenic roadways of the world.) The museum in housed in two imposing buildings, the hundred year old stone former school, Heritage building and the Moore Contemporary Horizon Building.
Museum of History and Art
85 North 100 East, P.O. Box 157 Fairview, Utah 84629Phone: 435 427-9216


Mudd Boggs
June 30th
Monster Trucks: Dragon Slayer &
Misbehavin’Ron Pipher – 435-436-8826
4th July Celebration
Turkey BBQ hosted by Norbest TurkeysActivities all day long.

Fireworks at Dark


Demolition Derby
September 15th
Demolition Derby


Spring Equinox
March 24th
Pottery Sale, Pot Luck, Dinner and
Concert.
Heritage Day Home Tour
7:30 a.m. Breakfast Fire Station9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Tour beautiful historic homes. Tickets at Old Fire Station
42 North Main

12:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. BBQ Turkey, City Bowery

Pioneer Days Celebration
July 21st -Parade, Car Show (462-2915)
July 22nd -Old Time Gospel RevivalJuly 24th -Candy Parade, Games, Activities, Concert, Lunch, Horseshoe Tournament