Winter Tales Creative Writing/Poetry Contest - Presented by Uintah literacy Commission. Includes short stories as well as poetry, with prizes given to winners in each category and age group. For info contact Connie Cook at 781-0437 or Kristin Huber at 247-2056.  Winners announced at Gardens Lighting Ceremony at 6 pm.


Vernal Express Photography Contest - Contact the Vernal Express for details 789-3511. 

Santa's Workshop Craft Fair - Middle School 100 South. 850 West, 11:00 AM. Contact Tena Lazzell 435-789-1195 801-833-4509

Trees For Charity Display - Western Park, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM


Professional Ice Sculpting - Cobble Rock Park, 11:00 AM

Camel Rides, East of Helicopter near the Gardens, 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm


Street Painting (with Chalk) - Cobble Rock Park, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Win Cash Prizes!


Turkey Drawing - Cobble Rock Park, 12:00 pm (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)


Pony Rides - 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm Location depends upon weather check information booth. 


Magic of Paul Brewer - Cobble Rock Park, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm


Comedy Hypnosis Stage Show  ( Shawn Paulsen ) Cobble Rock Park 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm


Local Variety Talent Show, Dinosaur Museum 500 East Main Street, 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm


Swimming & Rock Wall - Community Center, 1:00 pm -5:00 pm


TURBO Carts 100 East 50 North parking lot, 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.


Polar Express Children's Train Ride - Sponsored by Mt. America Credit Union - 100 East 50 North in parking lot, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm and 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm

  
Children's Police/Fire Pedal Cars - Sponsored by Uintah Fire District - 100 East. 50 North in parking lot, 1:00 pm - 8:15 pm.


Ice Skating  - Sponsored by Western Park - Ice Rink, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
 

Movie Matinee - Sponsored by Vernal Theaters - Downtown Vernal Theatre, Showing The Polar Express starring Tom Hanks. 1:00 pm, second showing 3:30 pm.


Ice Cube Scramble - Sponsored by VTV Channel 6 -  County Building front lawn, 3:00 pm. Coins & prizes! (children 12 & under )

Old Fashioned Photo Booth - 100 East at County Building front lawn 3:00 pm to 8:00pm


Anadarko Fun House - Western Park, 4 - 8 pm - Indoor family carnival - Speed Pitch, Obstacle Course, Bungee Run, Cotton Candy, Midway Booths and more!


Plasma Cars - Western Park Upstairs, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm


National Guard Climbing Wall - Western Park, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm  


Churros & Cotton Candy (free)- Cobble Rock Park & Western Park indoor arena 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (while supplies last)


Tubs of Fun Twirl Ride - Vernal Avenue, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm


Ferris Wheel (for children) - Vernal Avenue, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm


Acro Bungee / Rock Wall - Vernal Avenue, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm


Bell Ringer Test Your Strength - Vernal Avenue, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm


Mechanical Calf Roping - Vernal Avenue, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm


MIME Stage Shows (Joe Flores) Western Park - 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm 


Clowns/Balloon Twisters - Various locations - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.


Smoosh-Athlon - East of  Helicopter, 4:30 pm. $600 in Cash Prizes. Compete in teams of 4. To register call 789-6924.


The String Man Puppet Show Western Park - 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm


Ground Force Go Carts -Western Park Upstairs, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm


Vernal Chamber Parade of Lights - Main Street (700 W. to 300 E.) 5:30 pm. Parade entry registration at Chamber office 134 West Main. $600 in cash prizes to winning entries! Click here for parade entry form


HOLLY TROLLEY SHUTTLE BUS  between venues: 1:00 pm to 8:15 pm. Various stops. Watch for signs. See route map on General Event Info page.


Heritage Gardens Lighting Ceremony - Sponsored by Uintah County -  East side of Uintah County Library,  6:00 pm.

Face Painting - Sponsored by Uintah High Cheerleaders - Warming tent near Library, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.


Santa in the Park - Sponsored by 105.5 KLCY - Cobble Rock Park, following parade until 8:00 pm.


Horse Drawn Carriage Rides  -100 East, North of Main Street by County Bldg., 6:00 pm  to 8:15 pm.


Wii Video Challenge -100 East Main Street  6:00 pm  to 8:15 pm.


Incendiary Circus Fire Dancers - County Building Lawn East of Helicopter, Various Times: 6:00pm - 8:30 pm.


Roasting Chestnuts - Sponsored by Vernal Tree Board - Cobble Rock park, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. (while supplies last). 


Hot Chocolate / Marshmallow Roast -Cobble Rock Park, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Free Popcorn - Sponsored by St. James catholic Church


Christmas Karaoke - Sponsored by 105.5 KLCY - Cobble Rock Park, 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. 


Prize Drawing - Sponsored by Various Businesses - prize booth located at Court House Lawn by Helicopter. Drawing at 8:30 pm. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!


Fireworks Display - Presented by Vernal City - Choreographed to Christmas Music. View from lawn area at 100 East Main,  9:00 pm. Music will also be broadcast on local radio stations.