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06/08/2026

A Southern favorite is coming to Utah Valley! 🌸🐣

Get ready, Pleasant Grove is officially opening its doors and bringing its famous scratch-made chicken salad, Southern hospitality, and delicious lunch favorites to town. 🥗💚

To celebrate, they’re hosting a full week of giveaways, including FREE Chicken Salad for a Year for the first 100 guests on Grand Opening Day, plus tumblers, tote bags, catering bags, raffles, and more throughout the week! 🎉

Whether you’re a longtime fan or trying it for the first time, this is your chance to see what all the hype is about.

📍 2093 W. Pleasant Grove Blvd., Suite A, Pleasant Grove
🗓️ Grand Opening Week begins June 9

Who’s planning to stop by? 👇

06/08/2026

🎶 The Utah music festival you don’t want to miss is almost here 👀🔥

Fork Fest is happening Friday & Saturday, June 12–13 with two days packed full of live music, food, art, and summer vibes ☀️🎸Comment ‘TICKET’ and we will send you the info!

What to expect:
🎤 31 bands + Neon Trees headlining
🎶 3 stages
🛍️ 50 vendors
🍔 13 food trucks
🫧 Foam pit
🌴 Hammock hangout
📸 Photo ops + art installations
🏰 Bounce houses
🙌 Live music with thousands of your closest friends

Bonus: Kids 11 & under get in FREE on Saturday 🎉
🎟️ General Admission starts at $35

06/06/2026

Summer date nights don’t have to break the bank. 👇

Utah Valley is full of affordable ways to spend a night out this season, no reservations required.

🎡 Hit a carnival

🏄 Go paddleboarding on Utah Lake

🧺 Pack a picnic and catch the sunset

🎬 Catch a free outdoor movie night

Comment DATE and we’ll send you more ideas! 💌

06/05/2026

Weekend plans? We’ve got you. 👇

From city festivals to outdoor movies under the stars, Utah Valley is packed with things to do this weekend!

🎡 — June 2–6 | Vineyard City Rides, bounce houses, pioneer-era activities, vendor booths, 5K, concert in the park and more!

🚗 Pony Express Days Demolition Derby — June 6, 7 PM | Last car running wins — catch all the action at the Pony Express Memorial Arena!

🎬 Movie Nights — June 5 | Location TBD Free popcorn, Kona Ice, yard games and a movie at dusk — tonight’s showing: Independence Day

✨ Imaginaria — Now through Aug. 22 | America 250 comes to life at Ashton Gardens with giant monuments, a mega slide, obstacle courses, crafts and more. $10 tickets after 6 pm all summer!

Comment EVENT and we’ll send you the full weekend calendar! 📅

06/04/2026

🇺🇸 America turns 250 this year, and there are so many ways to celebrate! 🎉✨

Comment “America” and we’ll send you the full list 🇺🇸✨

Here are a few ideas to add to your bucket list 👇

🎨 Imaginaria America 250 Celebration (Lehi)
🎆 Americas Festival (Provo)
🎤 Stadium of Fire (Provo)
🛩️ Giant Flag Flight (Pleasant Grove)
🎨 Mini Masterpiece (Spanish Fork)
🇺🇸 Fiesta Days Flag Retirement Ceremony (Spanish Fork)
🌽 America Maze (Lehi)
🔎 America250 Scavenger Hunt (Orem)

06/03/2026

The Provo Farmer’s Market is back for the summer and we are SO excited! 🌿

Starting this Saturday, June 6th, Pioneer Park (500 W Center St) transforms into one of Utah’s most vibrant open-air markets every Saturday through October — and it’s the perfect Saturday morning outing! 🛍️

Here’s what you’ll find: 🥕 Fresh, locally grown produce 🍞 Artisan breads, jams & gourmet foods 🎨 Handmade goods, crafts & original art 🌮 Delicious ready-to-eat food from local vendors 🎶 Live music under the trees

Pro tip: get there early — the most popular produce tends to sell out by mid-morning! ⏰

Hours are 9 AM–2 PM through September, then 10 AM–2 PM in October. Dogs are welcome and it’s great for kids too 🐾👨‍👩‍👧

Tag a friend you want to go with! 👇

06/03/2026

Okay so apparently 90s mom summer is having a moment and honestly we are SO here for it! 📼☀️🍧🛼

We’re talking no screens, no itineraries, just loading the kids in the minivan and figuring it out. We pulled together our favorite Utah Valley ideas so you can ditch the algorithm and actually go outside this summer. 📼

🎬 See an outdoor movie (Provo City, American Fork City, Thanksgiving Point)

🎡 Visit your city carnival (OremFest, Strawberry Days, Lehi Round Up)

💦 Day at the waterpark

🏖️ Have a beach day (American Fork Beach)

🎉 Go to a local parade (Lehi Stock Parade, Freedom Fest, Fiesta Days)

🛟 Tube the river (Provo River)

🎆 Watch fireworks (Stadium of Fire, Freedom Celebration)

🚗 Drive the Alpine Loop with the windows down

💧 Hit a local splash pad

🍦 Chase the ice cream truck

⛳ Mini golf at Scratch Mini Golf

🧺 Have a picnic at Big Springs Park

🍧 Eat a snow cone from a roadside shack

🥾 Hike to a waterfall (Bridal Veil Falls, Stewart Falls)

🎣 Fish the Provo River

🫐 Go berry picking

Whats on your summer bucket list?

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Shake season has arrived in Utah Valley 🍓☀️ If fresh fruit shakes are on your summer bucket list, here are a few local favorites to add to your lineup:

🍓 – Fresh strawberry shakes (available now)

🍑 .orchards – Iconic peach shakes (starting June 22)

🫐 – Raspberry, blackberry & peach shakes (available now)

🍑 – Raspberry & peach shakes (late July)

Which one are you stopping for first? 👇

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