Oremfest takes over the week, and two parades land the same morning
Plus a wagyu burger where Ripple's stood for 60 years, the SCERA Shell summer lineup, and where to cool off in the canyon.
Good morning, Happy Valley.
Oremfest runs all week and closes Saturday with the Grand Parade and fireworks. Springville's Art City Days wraps the same morning, so the north and south ends of the Valley both throw a parade before noon.
Here's the week worth planning around. Grab a dirty soda and settle in.
📍 30 seconds in the valley⏱️ 4 min read
- 🎉Oremfest, all week — car show, pool party, parade + fireworks Sat
- 🎡Art City Days closes Saturday in Springville
- 🎬SCERA Shell summer season is underway in Orem
- 🍔Provo Burger took over the old Ripple's spot
- 🏔️Bridal Veil Falls is running hard with snowmelt
🎉 The Big One This Week
Worth it Oremfest takes over the week
Orem's flagship summer festival, themed 'Red, White, Blue and You' — car show, pool party, carnival, Grand Parade, drone show, and fireworks.
Our take
One festival that fills the whole week, then ends on the best free night of the early summer. Bring the kids Monday for the car show, come back Saturday for the parade-and-fireworks finale.⚠️ Heads up: The full nightly schedule and any ticketed pieces can shift — confirm times at oremfest.org before you head over.
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Details → 🗓️ Get It on the Calendar
Worth the Drive
Worth the drive
🎡 Art City Days closes out, Springville
Springville's week-long festival wraps with its grand parade and final carnival nights.
Our take
If you're south end, this is your parade. An easy, free morning before the heat sets in.⚠️ Heads up: 2026 ride and concert details post late — check artcitydays.org for the closing-weekend schedule.
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Details → Free & Family
Worth it
🎬 SCERA Shell summer season, Orem
Outdoor theatre under the Wasatch — live musicals, touring concerts, and big-screen movies on the lawn, plus an $12 family matinee movie series.
Our take
A whole summer of cheap, easy nights out in one place. Check the calendar and grab a movie night before the headliner concerts sell out.⚠️ Heads up: Concerts and musicals sell single tickets that go fast — book the lineup you want at scera.org.
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Details → Saturday Staple
Worth it
🍑 Provo Farmers Market
The open-air Saturday market — local produce, makers, food trucks, and music in the park.
Our take
The easiest good morning you can hand a family all summer. Hit it before the Saturday parades if you're staying in Provo.⚠️ Heads up: Parking around Pioneer Park fills fast on market mornings.
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Details → 🔨 New Around the Valley
Worth it Provo Burger, Edgemont
Wagyu smash burgers, fries, and shakes in the building where Ripple's Drive-In stood for 60-plus years.
Our take
Local owners took over a 60-year Provo institution and put wagyu smash burgers on the griddle. The kind of spot the neighborhood was rooting for. Order the double.⚠️ Heads up: It's new and small, so peak dinner can back up. Confirm hours at provoburger.com before a late run.
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Details → 🏔️ Hit the Canyon: Pick of the Week
Pick of the week Bridal Veil Falls, Provo Canyon
A 600-foot double cataract waterfall right off the Provo River Trail, running hard with June snowmelt — paved access from the parking area.
Our take
The biggest payoff for the least effort in the county — a giant waterfall you can reach on a paved path. Snowmelt has it thundering right now.⚠️ Heads up: Spray makes the rocks slick and the pool is dangerously cold and fast — keep kids back from the base. Confirm the lot and trail are open before you drive up.
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Details → 😋 The Best Thing We Found
Best of the week
A dirty soda on a hot Valley afternoon
Utah's signature drink — fountain soda, cream, and flavor add-ins, built to order. Swig and the local shops have Provo and Orem drive-thrus.
Our take
As the heat sets in, this is the move before a parade or the fireworks. Got a go-to order or a shop you swear by? Reply and make your case — we'll feature the Valley's favorite.⚠️ Heads up: Sunday hours vary by shop.
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📌 Heads Up, Happy Valley
Book now Stadium of Fire — lock July 4 now
Provo's July 4th concert-and-fireworks spectacular, headlined by Brad Paisley.
Our take
If you host family for the Fourth, lock seats before the lower-priced sections vanish. The Freedom Festival ramps up across the Valley the same week.⚠️ Heads up: Confirm current pricing and availability at the BYU box office.
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