FREE ACTIVITIES   -  HOLLY-DAYS 2011

Professional Ice Sculpting - Cobble Rock Park, 11:00am, on display throughout event. Watch as a masterpiece takes shape from a large block of ice. Children also chip away at smaller ice blocks to retrieve toys and other items frozen inside.

Mini-Minute-Win-It - New this year! Cobble Rock Park, 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 4:30pm. Contestants from the audience will test their skill at a variety of games and challenges with a chance to win great prizes!

Camel Rides - near the Gardens/County Library on Main Street, 11:00am to 8:00pm. Yes, real camels in Downtown Vernal providing rides for children and adults.

Bubble Mania - Sponsored by Wheeler Machinery - County Building front lawn, 11:00am to 4:30p. Lots of bubbles create a fun area for kids to play!

Winter Tales Writing Contest - Winners will be announced at noon at Cobble Rock Park. For information contact Connie with the Literacy Commission at 781-0437 or email connie.cook@uintah.net    Click here for the flyer/entry form

Turkey Drawings and Prize Give-a-way - Sponsored by Vernal Chamber of Commerce. Noon, 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm at Cobble Rock Park.


Pony Rides - 12:00pm to 8:00pm - in front of the Gardens (next to County Library). Youngsters enjoy a ride on a real pony carousel.

Face Painting  - Cobble Rock Park Indoor Arena, 12:00pm to 4:00pm


Swimming, Rock Wall and Obstacle Course - Uintah Community Center, 1:00pm to 5:00pm


TURBO Carts 100 East 50 North parking lot, 12:00pm to 8:30pm. Pedal-powered tilting carts designed for youth and adults.

Children's Police/Fire Pedal Cars - Sponsored by Uintah Fire District - 100 East 50 North in parking lot, 12:00pm to 8:30pm.

Polar Express Children's Train Ride - Sponsored by Mt. America Credit Union - 100 East 50 North in parking lot, 12:00pm to 4:30pm and 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This attraction is designed for children and provides rides in small decorated wagons pulled by a small utility vehicle.

Clowns/Balloon Twisters - Various locations - 100 East Main Street 1:00pm to 8:00pm. Watch closely, they will be walking around the event providing entertainment and creating small balloon animals/objects to give away.



Ice Skating  - Sponsored by Western Park - Ice Rink, 2:00pm to 5:00pm & 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Skates will be available on a first come first served basis. Bring your own skates if you have them.


Movie Matinee - Sponsored by Vernal Theaters - Showing Muppet Christmas Carol. Downtown Vernal Theatre.  1:00 pm, second showing 3:30 pm. Limited to available seating in theater.


Ice Cube Scramble - Sponsored by VTV Channel 6 -  County Building front lawn, 3:00 pm. Children 12 and under are divided into 4 age groups and scramble to gather ice cubes which contain cold hard cash and tokens to be redeemed for prizes!


Anadarko Fun House - Western Park Indoor Arena, 4:00pn to 8:00pm - Indoor family carnival - Rides, slides and fun! Free cotton candy (while supplies last) and more!

Face and Nail Painting  - Western Park Indoor Arena, 4:00pm to 8:00pm


Plasma Cars - Western Park Upstairs, 4:00pm to 8:00pm, small personal-powered ride-on toys designed for children.

Ground Force Go Carts -Western Park Upstairs, 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Children ride electric carts and zoom around a concrete track.


Cotton Candy & Popcorn (free) - Cobble Rock Park, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (while supplies last)

Local Variety Talent Show  -  Western Park. 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Enjoy a  varietry of talent and entertainment on stage in the indoor arena.

Clown Hopper Children's Ride, Wizzer Ride & Bell Ringer  - Vernal Avenue, 4:00pm to 8:00pm. sponsored by Strata Networks - Amusement park style rides and attractions.

Vernal Chamber Parade of Lights - Main Street (700 W. to 300 E.) 5:30pm. 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 - 1:00pm to 8:15pm. BTA buses provide free transportation between venues and attractions. Watch for signs. See route map on General Event Info page.


Santa and Mrs. Claus - Sponsored by 105.5 KLCY - Cobble Rock Park, following parade until 8:00pm. Children visit Santa and receive a treat!

Handbell Choir - Kingsbury Community Church (100 East 100 North) 6:30 pm to 7:30pm. Warm up inside the church while you enjoy the sounds of Christmas.


Horse Drawn Carriage Rides  -Sponsored by Ashley Regional - Loads at 100 East and Main Street, 6:00pm  to 8:15pm. Enjoy a classy ride around the block taking in the sights of the beautifully decorated downtown area.

 Incendiary Circus Fire Dancers - County Building Lawn East of Helicopter, Various times: 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Professional fire dancers light up the night as they perform with real fire props and holiday music.


Roasted Chestnuts - Sponsored by Vernal Tree Board - Cobble Rock park, 6:00pm to 8:30pm (or while supplies last).  Enjoy a fresh-roasted holiday treat.


Hot Chocolate/Marshmallow Roast -Sponsored by Davis Food & Drug- Cobble Rock Park, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate as you roast a mallow over an open fire.


Christmas Karaoke - Sponsored by 105.5 KLCY - Cobble Rock Park, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Get in to the holiday spirit by singing your favorite holiday tunes.

Fireworks Display - Presented by Vernal City - Choreographed to Christmas Music. View from County Building front lawn area at 100 East Main,  9:00pm. Music will also be broadcast on local FM radio stations Channel X94 and 98.5 The Fox. 

Santa's Workshop Craft Fair - Middle School 100 South 850 West. Friday 10:00am to 4:30pm, Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm. Contact Melissa at 435-766-4618 or santasworkshop_vms@yahoo.com

Trees For Charity Display - Western Park, 12:00pm - 8:00pm. Contact Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce 789-1352. Click here for  Entry Form   Cover Letter  Rules

Food will be available for purchase at the Holly Days Food Court (100 East Main) and Downtown Restaurants.