LOGAN – Local favorites the Bear River Ramblers will be one of the headliners at Logan City’s all-day festivities to celebrate Pioneer Day on Wednesday, July 24 at Willow/Horseshoe Park.
Based here in Logan, the folk/bluegrass/country band has been performing together for more than five years throughout Utah and southern Idaho.
Their set list at events like Pioneer Day includes a mix of original and cover tunes, performed in a high-energy style with tight harmonies that have made the band a favorite at festivals, fairs and corporate events.
The Bear River Ramblers will appear on the Willow Park stage from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
That band will be followed by country artist Vegas McGraw presenting his tribute to Tim McGraw.
Led by Vegas McGraw, his salute to country artist Tim McGraw will be one of the headlining acts that will perform during the Logan City Pioneer Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 24. Vegas McGraw will share the Willow Park stage with Relic, a rock n’ roll band from Texas, and local favorites the Bear River Ramblers starting at 5:30 p.m. (Image courtesy of Facebook).
The timeless sound of Tim McGraw has proved appealing to audiences of all ages, bringing back memories and touching the hearts of all.
Led by Vegas McGraw, this talented group of musicians showcases Tim McGraw’s’ mega-hits from the 1990s, including “Don’t Take The Girl,” “I Like It, I Love It” and “Everywhere,” as well as current radio hits of today.
The tribute band will perform starting at 8:30 p.m. on the Willow Park stage.
The city’s Pioneer Day celebration will kick-off with early-morning 1-mile and 3-mile Fun Runs.
Registration for those events will begin at 7 a.m. in the park. The non-competitive races will begin at 7:30 a.m.
The 19th Annual Logan Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will also begin at 7:30 a.m. The breakfast bill of fare will include eggs, sausage, orange juice or milk and, of course, pancakes.
Cost of the breakfast meals will be $6 for adults; $3 for children 10 and under; $5 for senior citizens; and, $16 for immediate family groups.
The morning’s activities will also include an open-grass volley tournament. Registration for the competition will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the park, with matches to follow at 8 a.m.
Other slated competitions include 3-on-3 basketball and soccer tournaments, a horseshoe pitching tournament, a corn-hole tournament and Spike Ball.
Those events will take place on the Willow Park Quad. Registration for those tournaments will begin at 8:30 am with competition to follow beginning at 9 a.m.
Yoga in the Park will begin at 9 a.m. under the trees.
A Family Fun Zumba event is slated at Willow Park Stage at 10 a.m.
The city’s annual Pioneer Day Parade will begin at noon.
The parade’s route starts at the corner of Center Street and 100 West, proceeds west on Center St. to 500 West, continues to 700 South and ends at Willow Park.
Food and craft booths at Willow Park will open for business at 11 a.m.
Family fun will fill the afternoon at Willow Park. The Pioneer Day Playland will be open from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Candy Cannon will be manned for kids 12 and under at 2 p.m. A Bingo Bonanza will take place at 4 p.m. on the Willow Park Stage.
The evening’s entertainment will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a performance by Relic, a three-member rock n’ roll band from Texas, followed by the Bear River Ramblers and Vegas McGraw.
The city’s Pioneer Day Celebration will climax with a free public fireworks display at 10 p.m.
For information about the Logan’s Pioneer Day celebration, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 435-716-9250.
Willow/Horseshoe Park is located at 450 West, 700 South in Logan.