Red, White and Blue Festival Returns to Heber Valley for America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
The Red, White and Blue Festival returns July 2–5, 2026, bringing four days of patriotic celebration, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities to Heber City’s Main Street Park. The annual event will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, uniting residents and visitors in a vibrant showcase of community spirit and national pride.
From Thursday through Sunday, Main Street Park will serve as the central gathering place for festivities designed to celebrate heritage, connection, and small-town tradition. Organized by a dedicated volunteer committee, the festival reflects months of planning and collaboration to create a welcoming, high-energy experience for all ages.
The celebration begins Thursday, July 2, with Heber Market on Main from 5–9 p.m., featuring local vendors, food, and community gathering opportunities.
On Friday, July 3, the park comes alive with a free community concert beginning at 7 p.m. The evening will include a flag salute by JROTC, performances by the Heber Valley Drumline, the National Anthem by Mia Walker, and the America Sings! Children’s Choir. Live music continues with Shannon Runyon and a Toby Keith tribute by American Soldier, followed by a drone show at 10 p.m.
Saturday’s schedule offers a full day of events, beginning with a flag raising ceremony and continuing with a 5K/10K fun run, pancake breakfast, and the Heber City Parade. Main Street Park will host live music, lawn games, and competitions throughout the day, including pie eating and root beer chugging contests, a strongman competition, and the “Hoses vs. Badges” tug of war featuring local first responders. Additional activities include a pickleball tournament at Southfield Park and a cornhole tournament at Main Street Park.
Creative and community-focused programming includes the America 250 Mural, featuring contributions from Wasatch County School District fifth-grade students, and a Sidewalk Chalk Contest supported by local arts partners. Evening entertainment continues with the Sunset Music Series featuring Riff Raff at 7 p.m., as well as regional events including the Utah Symphony performance in Midway and fireworks at Memorial Hill.
The festival also highlights meaningful community initiatives. The Red, White and Blue Blankets Project, in partnership with Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital, will provide every baby born in 2026 with a handmade patriotic blanket, symbolizing new life during a historic year for the nation.
Festivities conclude Sunday, July 5, with a “Church in the Park” service at 10 a.m., hosted by Mountain View Fellowship Church, followed by a community potluck.
“The Red, White and Blue Festival is about more than celebration—it’s about connection,” said festival organizers. “It reflects the values that make Heber Valley special and brings people together in a meaningful way.”
The Red, White and Blue Festival is FREE and open to the public.
For more information, event schedules, and participation opportunities, visit: /https://www.gohebervalley.com/red-white-and-blue-fest/
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