Sanpete County Happenings – October 8, 2026
Compiled by Maddison Nielson
Thursday, Oct. 8
4th Congressional Debate—Johnny Larsen will be debating Representative Mike Kennedy at Snow College in Ephraim. They are looking forward to addressing Rep. Kennedy’s actions towards public lands, vaccinations, and his voting record. Mark your calendar our 4th Congressional district debate hosted by the Utah Debate Commission! You can stream it online at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 9
Movie in The Park: “Hocus Pocus”—Mt. Pleasant City will be playing “Hocus Pocus” at the Mt. Pleasant City Park. The pre-show will start at 6 p.m. then the movie will play at dusk, which should be around 7 p.m. Free hot chocolate and popcorn will be available. Make sure you bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and coats. It will be cold, but fun.
Thursday, Oct. 8-Saturday, Oct. 10
Snow College Department of Theatre: A Year With Frog & Toad—The Snow College Department of Theatre will be presenting it for three consecutive days, October 8, 9, and 10 at the Eccles Center in Ephraim. This funny, heartwarming musical follows two best friends through a year of adventures, mishaps, and plenty of laughs. Showtimes will be at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 8-9. Oct. 10 will have a 2 p.m. matinee and the 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets cost $12 for youth and seniors and $14 for adults. Get your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/194437/.
Fri., Sat., Oct. 9-10 & Oct. 16,17
Spring City After Dark—Baxter Manor and Spring City Main Street Alliance are giving history and cemetery tours throughout the month of October. The tours start at 6:30 p.m. at the Baxter Manor, 12 W. 200 N in Spring City. The tours will include hayrides to and from the cemeteries, fascinating history, tales of local legends, and stories that aren’t always found in the history books. Various local businesses will also be open for treats and dining after the tours. Tickets are $25 per person, and a portion of the ticket sales will be going towards a new historical marquee and memorial display at Old Pioneer Cemetery. For more information visit baxtermanorspringcity.com/special-events/.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Lacy J. Dalton Concert—The Casino Star Theatre on 78 South Main in Gunnison is hosting the classic country legend, Lacy Dalton. She is best known for hits like “16th Avenue”, “Crazy Blue Eyes”, “Hard Times”, “Takin’ It Easy”, and “Black Coffee”. She has earned 20 Billboard Top 40 country singles and toured with legends like Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Hank Williams. The concert is set to start at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available at casinostartheatre.com/tickets.html; they are $30 for Premium Seating and $24 for Classic Seating.
Monday, Oct. 12
Sanpete Coalition Meeting—The Sanpete Cares Coalition will be meeting at 12pm at the Central Utah Counseling Center. These meetings are held on the first Monday of each month and last about an hour. The subject of the meetings vary, but are based around substance abuse prevention, opioid awareness, and improving local mental health resources for the community.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Snow College Planetarium—The Planetarium will be doing their Science Night showings at 6:30, 7, and 7:30 p.m. This activity doesn’t require tickets. At 8 p.m. they will be showing “Journey Through the Universe”. You do need tickets for this, which you can reserve at https://snow.edu/academics/science_math/planetarium/. Tickets are free.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
JT Colt Barrel Race—The JT Colt Company is hosting their barrel races at the ConToy Arena on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Time Only’s will start at 5 p.m., sign up at the gate. The race will start at 7 p.m. with the minis, open, and then poles. There will be a 70% payout. Sign up on SaddleBook.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Local Author Meet & Greet—The Ephraim Library will be hosting an Author Meet & Greet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be a ribbon cutting for their new local author display. Come meet the authors during the book signing and get some refreshments!
Thursday, Oct. 15
SEBRA Barrel Race—Sanpitch Events is hosting their SEBRA Barrel Racing Jackpot at the ConToy Arena in Mt. Pleasant. They will be holding their races on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month, ending in April. These races are open to everyone. You can enter online or at the gate at 5:15 p.m. on race days. They will be doing an open, youth, and mini race, along with pole bending. Find more information at sebrajackpot.com.
Thursday, Oct. 15 – Saturday, Oct. 17
Navajo Churro Sheep Association Meeting—The Navajo Churro Sheep Association is holding its annual meeting at the ConToy Arena in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. is a special free Fiber Guild Workshop Day for the whole family – children and adults alike. Beginners are welcome to come and learn and try weaving, Knitting, crochet, felting, carding, spinning, and wool dyeing. Families can watch demonstrations, participate in an activity, or make a project to take home. Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will include sheep and wool education, workshops, vendors, a sheep show, and a silent auction. Call 435-851-7300 for more information.