Golden Onion Days September 3 – 7, 2026 IN Payson, Utah
If you are traveling through Utah along US Route 6, consider adding Golden Onion Days to your road-trip plans. This [annual or seasonal] event brings together [residents, visitors, families, collectors, performers, or other participants] for [brief description of the event].
Held each year on Labor Day weekend , the event features concerts, carnival, baby contest, car show, 5K and 10K races, parade, fireworks, food, and merchandise vendors.. It offers travelers an opportunity to experience the character, traditions, and hospitality of Payson, Utah.
EVENT AT A GLANCE
Event Name: Golden Onion Days
Community: Payson,
State: Utah
Typical Date or Month: Labor Day Weekend
Official Website: https://www.paysonutah.gov/386/Golden-Onion-Days
Contact Information: For questions, contact Janeen, Community Events Coordinator: 801-358-3357 or events@paysonutah.gov
WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors can enjoy:
- Art Show & Flower Show
- Free Concert – September 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm at Peteetneet Ampitheater.
- Check out the Golden Onion Days Booklet for event information and complete schedule of events.
Programming and activities may change from year to year. Check out the Golden Onion Days Booklet for event information and complete schedule of events. Before traveling for the current schedule, admission prices, parking information, and weather-related updates.
WHY THIS EVENT IS WORTH THE STOP
Golden Onion Days gives travelers a chance to experience community tradition, regional culture, local history, agricultural heritage, art, music.
The event is especially appealing to families, history enthusiasts, road-trip travelers, classic-car fans, outdoor visitors, food lovers, or another audience.
CONNECTION TO US ROUTE 6
Payson, Utah is located on US Route 6. Payson is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area. The population was 21,101 at the 2020 census. – Wikipedia
TRAVEL AND PARKING INFORMATION
For questions, contact Janeen, Community Events Coordinator: 801-358-3357 or events@paysonutah.gov
Visitors should confirm road conditions, parking arrangements, and event schedules before departure.
NEARBY PLACES TO EXPLORE
Extend your visit with these nearby US Route 6 attractions:
- Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center, Payson: Discover local history inside a restored 1901 school building surrounded by attractive grounds.
- Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Spanish Fork: Visit this colorful hilltop temple, known for its architecture, gardens, llamas, and sweeping Utah Valley views.
- Springville Museum of Art, Springville: Explore an impressive collection of Utah, American, and Russian art in a historic Spanish Colonial Revival building.
- Spanish Fork Canyon: Follow US Route 6 through dramatic mountain scenery, recreation areas, and historic communities.
- Diamond Fork Canyon: Enjoy picnicking, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
- Historic Thistle: See the remains of the Utah community abandoned after a massive 1983 landslide blocked the Spanish Fork River.
- Helper’s Historic Main Street: Continue east on US Route 6 to explore art galleries, restored storefronts, railroad heritage, museums, and Carbon County scenery.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Because dates, schedules, ticket prices, and activities may change, contact Janeen, Community Events Coordinator: 801-358-3357 or events@paysonutah.gov
Official Event Link: https://www.paysonutah.gov/386/Golden-Onion-Days
Directions: Payson, Utah from Google Maps
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