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Show Historical Division of Wildlife Resources Building Fundraiser: With this popular building approaching its 100 year mark (2012), and in urgent need of repair, we will be raising funds to help renovate the Division of Wildlife Resources Wildlife Building. The DWR will be holding seminars, selling hunting and fishing licenses and other hands-on activities for families. For information on how to donate, click on the link at UtahAdventureExpo.com. Dock Dogs: Bring your dogs to compete in the Dock Dogs jumping competitions including big air, distance and speed retrieval. On Saturday afternoon, spectators may see a new world’s record as a top dog competes in this event. Also enjoy fun, canine demonstrations from other dog-friendly businesses. WakeUtah.com Several organizations will promote boating safety. Wake Utah has more than 14 competition riders to showcase their skills at a special Rail Jam event, built just for this venue. Show times are set for Friday: 2PM, 4PM, 6PM, 8PM; and Saturday: 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, 5PM. Spring Fiesta 5K and 1-mile Fun Run: Northwest Recreation Center hosts this family-friendly race — Adult 5K (9:30 AM) and Kids 1-mile Fun Run (8:45 AM) located at the Jordan River Parkway Trailhead, 1300 W. 300 North. Proceeds go towards a new KaBoom playground for the community. To register, click on the link at UtahAdventureExpo.com. Wild West Barbecue Showdown: Meet barbecue chefs travelling from Utah, Wyoming and Idaho to compete in the Wild West Barbecue Showdown. Nationally recognized and endorsed personally by Governor Huntsman, this competition is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Winners will qualify for a chance to compete in the well known national championships at the Jack Daniels Barbecue Competition. Even if you aren’t competing, learn tips and tricks from the barbecue community for your own cookout. The Utah Outdoor Adventure Expo is sponsored by KUTV Channel 2, MediaOne of Utah and the Backcountry Radio Network with Host Brian Brinkerhoff. Other partners include Camp Chef, Wake Utah, Dock Dogs, Barnes Bullets, Humphries Archery, Bowhunters of Utah, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Parks and Recreation, G4G, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Cabela’s, Purina Mills, American Hiking Society, Utah Barbecue Association, Kansas City Barbecue Society, JP Display, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Wild Turkey Federation, R3 Survival, American Red Cross, Poll Sound, Northwest Recreation Center, Salt Lake County, Utah Sports Commission, Utah National Guard, Utah State Fairpark, Biorge Excavating, Helicopter Dudes, Morning Star Balloons, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Costco Wholesale, Salt Lake Astronomical Society, Canyon Sports, Big Country Distributors, Christiensen Optics, Kings Outdoor World, Foote Path, John Hutchings Museum of Natural History, Sam’s Club, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah, Be Found Alive, Institute of American Music, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Utah Museum of Natural History. www.UtahAdventureExpo.com June 5-6, 2009 • Utah State Fairpark Friday: Noon to 9 PM • Saturday: 9 AM to 9 PM Cost: Adults $10 • 12 & Under are Free www.UtahAdventureExpo.com Activity Highlights Utah Outdoor Adventure Expo Come and play in Utah’s Biggest Outdoor Toy Box with interactive activities throughout the event. With more than 65 acres of space to play, you’ll want to stay all weekend. We’ve invited clubs and organizations from all facets of outdoor recreation to share their passion of the outdoors with you. Find activities that will entice you and your family to get outside this summer and experience opportunities in Utah’s backcountry. A wide variety of youth activities can be found throughout the Expo, providing great educational hands-on experiences to connect them with the outdoors. Be prepared to get your hands dirty and take home an unforgettable outdoor experience that can take you on a new path for future outdoor adventures. ! Bring this filled-out coupon to the MediaOne of Utah booth to enter and win valuable prizes! name telephone e-mail |