Mark your calendars for the annual Apple Days Celebration. Every year, this event brings residents together as a community and invites all who have ties to River Heights to return and enjoy the day’s celebration.

We need help in the following areas!

Decorating the Pavilion in the morning.

DownHill Derby at 10:00am: Helping with the racers and getting setup.

Kids Games from 4:00-7:00: We need assistance running the kids games. 1 game for 1 hour.

Someone to run the city sound equipment During the program.

Please show up willing to help or contact Geoffrey Smith at 435-752-9486.

Down Hill Derby

Tennis Tournament

5k / 1 mile / Breakfast

Payments can also be made at the River Heights City offices.

8:00 5K Walk/Run

8:30 1 mile Walk/Run

8:30 Apple Breakfast

8:30 Dean Ellis Memorial Tennis Tournament

9:00 Downhill Derby

2:30 Kids Bike Rodeo

3:30 Kids Parade

4:00 Parade

4:30 – 7:00 Vendors and Activities

4:30 – 8:00 Dinner served by Lions Club

4:30 – 8:00 Program – Includes Citizen Award, Beautification Award, Royalty, Apple Dudes and Darlings, Just Jumpin’, Musical Entertainment and Drawings.

8:00 Awards

The River Heights Youth Council will be sponsoring another great event this year that is sure to be one of the best.  We have made some changes this year to the race course, entry requirements, and the rules of competition. Questions or comments– Todd 435-757-1694

Acceptable race applicants:

All ages, 6 and up accepted.

Derby Cars must meet the following requirements (plans are available upon request):

1-A clear line of sight must be maintained by the driver at all times.

2-No glass or other breakable objects may be installed on the racer.

3-Must have a braking system that is able to control the speed of the racer.

4-No additional weights allowed.

5-An attachment point at the front and rear of the car for towing.

Special race class:

This year we will be doing a long board or skate board class (winner takes all)

Safety equipment required:

All racers must sign a city waver of liability and wear an approved helmet.  Gloves and pads are highly recommended.

Racer entry fees:

$5.00 all racers.

Race Course will start on Steward Hill drive (same as last year), the course will make a left turn at the intersection of River Heights Blvd and continue South along 600 East until the racers reach the intersection at the North East corner of the city park.  Runout will continue South along 600 East.

All racers will meet at 9am for a safety check and will run the hill to determine his/her time class and weight/age class.   Racers may be disqualified if not able to run the course in a controlled and safe manner.  Time trial times will be determined at this point.

At 930am, Time and age/weight classes will race.  Winners will be awarded for both speed and/or most consistent times (time trial).  Race will conclude with the special race class, then top derby winners racing side by side.  Ribbons and Trophies will be awarded at 1030am at the finish line.  

Race entries are due Saturday, August 19th.  Late entries (after 8-19) will be $10.00.

Bike Rodeo

• 2:30pm – Location TBD.

• Remember to wear your helmet.

• Learn bike safety, have fun, and win prizes.

• Decorate your bike at home, or come decorate it at the bike rodeo.

Bike Parade

• We will start lining up for the parade at 3:20pm on the corner of 600 E and 600 S.

• The Bike Parade starts at 3:30pm. The children will ride their bikes for a short parade. Parents please meet your children at the end and then watch the city parade together. Parade will end at Ryan’s Place Park.