Blanding Independence Day Celebration

Thursday, Jul 3, 2025

Various Venues at Blanding, UT
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Let freedom ring

Join us for 2025's celebration on friday july 4th as we celebrate our nations freedom

Schedule of Events

All Day
Chalk Art Competition - Come down to the park and decorate a square for a chance to win some awesome prizes! - Register Here (all day)

9:00 am
Jason Workman Memorial Mini Madness Softball Tournament - Cost is $250 per team. Contact Kellie Mills at 435-979-4184 or email [email protected]. Register Here

9:00 am
Scales & Tails - A 45 minute educational show with 15 minutes of animal handling afterward. Scales & Tales will have large lizards, snakes, turtles, and a young alligator or crocodile. Also included will be spiders, scorpions, and more for a total of 10 animals. The event is hosted by the Blanding Library and will take place at Blanding Elementary School Cafeteria at 9:00 am
Alternate Locations - Monticello Library July 3rd at 1:00 pm

4:00 pm
Community Orchestra
Meet at San Juan High Auditorium for a free local concert put on by local musical talent! The Cedar Mesa Symphonic Orchestra is a community ensemble dedicated to bringing music to life for all. Our talented musicians, who come from all over San Juan County, are thrilled to join together to present a patriotic program on 3rd of July. Please join us for an evening of harmony and celebration! Donations accepted through

5:00 pm
ATV Poker Run - To register each participant will sign a waiver and pay a $25 fee per hand administrative and processing fee (cash only). Once registered the participant will receive their first card and is welcome to hit the trail. Ride along the trails to collect a hand of cards to enter a drawing with some awesome prizes! Contestants must meet at the office 976 S Main by 5:00 pm. Contact Josh Nielson at 435-459-9676 for more details.

4:30 pm
Shane Warenski Memorial Midnight Madness Softball Tournament
Please fill out the google document for your team. First 24 teams to sign up will be in the tournament. *Minimum Age Requirement: Players must be currently in High School (Freshmen going to be a sophomore) to participate in Midnight Madness. There is a mini madness for 8th grade and below to participate. $300.00 Per Team
Sign up Here!

7:00pm
EOTS Melodrama
Join Edge of the Seaters for their annual Melodrama. “Foul Works at the Fireworks Factory” at the USU Arts and Events Center. $7 for adults, $5 for Students/Seniors and $3 for Children.


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