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Carmel Mountain Car Show Returns to Mt. Carmel Junction

By suindependent.com · August 21, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published August 18, 2026 at suindependent.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

The Carmel Mountain Car Show returns to Mt. Carmel Junction for its 16th year on September 25–26, 2026, featuring custom builds, automotive YouTube stars, and the famous Thunderbird Pie Eating Contest. Festivities begin Friday, September 25, with the Party on the Green from 4–7 PM.

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