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Issue #20 · June 18, 2026
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Strawberry Days closes Sunday, FROZEN takes its final bow Friday and Saturday, and Apollo 13 is free Friday night in Orem

Plus the Provo Farmers Market Saturday morning, and a heads-up on the Timpanogos Bluegrassroots Folk Festival coming next weekend.

Good morning, Happy Valley.

Strawberry Days wraps its 105th year this weekend, FROZEN plays its final two shows at the SCERA Shell Friday and Saturday, and The Orchard at University Place screens Apollo 13 for free Friday night.

Here's the weekend worth planning around. Grab a dirty soda and pick your spots.

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🍓 Strawberry Days Goes Out Big

Strawberry Days closing weekend, Pleasant Grove Last chance

Strawberry Days closing weekend, Pleasant Grove

The 105th Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days closes Sunday June 21. The PRCA rodeo runs its final night Saturday June 20. The carnival runs through Saturday noon to 11pm. Strawberries N' Cream stands serve through the closing weekend. The festival ends Sunday.
🕐Hours: Rodeo and carnival final night Sat Jun 20, festival closes Sun Jun 21
📍Address: PRCA Rodeo Grounds and Downtown Park, Pleasant Grove · ~18 min from downtown Provo
💵Cost: Rodeo ticketed, carnival rides priced separately
⏰Timing: Saturday is the biggest night. If crowds are not your thing, the rodeo is still running Friday with a lighter crowd and a 4-11pm carnival window
Our take
The rodeo finale and the carnival on the same night is the way to close out 105 years of Strawberry Days. A full Saturday evening for the whole family.
⚠️ Heads up: Confirm final schedule, rodeo ticket prices, and carnival hours at strawberrydays.org before you head south.
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🎭 Live This Weekend

Disney's FROZEN, final shows at SCERA Shell Last chance

Disney's FROZEN, final shows at SCERA Shell

The full stage musical of Disney's FROZEN runs its final two performances of the 2026 SCERA season this Friday June 19 and Saturday June 20, both at 8pm under the Wasatch.
🕐Hours: Fri Jun 19 and Sat Jun 20 at 8pm
📍Address: SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, 600 S 400 E, Orem · ~10 min from downtown Provo
💵Cost: Ticketed, tiers vary
⏰Timing: Bring blankets and low chairs. Saturday sells better than Friday for closing performances, so Friday is the better bet for last-minute seats
Our take
The closing weekend of the summer's opening musical. A full-scale show under the stars with the Wasatch behind it. Go Friday if you want a seat.
⚠️ Heads up: Closing-night seats sell through fast. Confirm availability and curtain time at scera.org before you drive over.
$$ familiesdate nighttheatre
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🎞️ Free Friday Night

Apollo 13 at The Orchard, University Place, Orem Worth it

Apollo 13 at The Orchard, University Place, Orem

The Orchard at University Place screens Apollo 13 outdoors Friday June 19 at 8:30pm as part of its patriotic summer movie series. Free popcorn while supplies last, Kona Ice available, yard games starting at 8pm.
🕐Hours: Fri Jun 19, yard games 8pm, movie 8:30pm
📍Address: The Orchard at University Place, 575 E University Pkwy, Orem · ~10 min from downtown Provo
💵Cost: Free (popcorn while supplies last)
⏰Timing: Arrive early to claim a spot and catch the yard games before the movie. Bring blankets or low chairs
Our take
A free movie under the sky, with Kona Ice and yard games before the show. An easy Friday night that does not require a reservation or a budget.
⚠️ Heads up: The event is weather-dependent and the schedule can shift. Confirm at universityplaceorem.com before you head over Friday evening.
Free familiesfreedate night
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🍑 Saturday Morning

Saturday Staple
Provo Farmers Market Worth it

Provo Farmers Market

The open-air Saturday market at Pioneer Park, local produce, makers, food trucks, and live music. A full summer season through September.
🕐Hours: Sat Jun 20, 9am-2pm
📍Address: Pioneer Park, 500 W Center St, Provo · 3 min from downtown Provo
💵Cost: Free (bring cash for vendors)
⏰Timing: Get there near 9am before the best produce and bread move. Easy to hit before the heat and still be home by noon
Our take
The easiest good Saturday morning you can hand a family. Free, central, and done before lunch.
⚠️ Heads up: Parking around Pioneer Park fills fast on market mornings. Street parking on Center St is your best backup.
Free familieslocal produce
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📌 Heads Up, Happy Valley

Lock the calendar

Timpanogos Bluegrassroots and Folk Festival, June 27

A full day of bluegrass and folk at Orem City Center Park. Events begin at 2pm, with the main concert at 7pm featuring Grammy award-winning John Reischman and the Matt Flinner Trio as part of America's Freedom Festival.
🕐Hours: Sat Jun 27, events 2pm, concert 7pm
📍Address: Orem City Center Park, Orem · ~10 min from downtown Provo
💵Cost: Confirm at freedomfestival.org
⏰Timing: Arrive for the 2pm programming, not just the 7pm headliner. The full day format at a city park is the right setting
Our take
Bluegrass under the summer sky with Grammy-caliber musicians, tied to the Freedom Festival's America 250 celebration. Next Saturday is the date.
⚠️ Heads up: Confirm ticket details, event schedule, and any admission costs at freedomfestival.org/event/bluegrassroots-timpanogos-folk-festival.
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That's the weekend. See Apollo 13 free Friday night, pick one of the FROZEN closing shows or the Strawberry Days rodeo finale Saturday, and hit the market Sunday morning before the week starts again.

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