The Tooele County Fair, which has been rebranded as Heritage Days, returns to the Peak Sports & Entertainment Complex to celebrate local traditions and rural living through a series of community events including livestock shows, rodeo, and a demolition derby.
Community Traditions and Leadership
The 2025 fair, themed "Back to Our Roots," aims to celebrate the simple joys of rural life and the community strength that brings neighbors together annually, according to Tooele County Parks and Recreation. The event is organized by a volunteer fair board with support from county staff and council members.
Steven Babbit serves as the Fair Chairman, leading the organization with guidance from Assistant County Manager Brittany Lopez, who represents the county on the board. The fair is a major summer tradition for the region, utilizing the Peak Sports & Entertainment Complex, a premier facility managed by Tooele County Parks and Recreation.
Major Event Highlights
The fair's programming features several high-profile events designed to draw large crowds. The Junior Livestock Show allows local youth to present their animals and agricultural projects to the community. This is accompanied by the Broncs & Bulls Rodeo, which brings rodeo action to the arena.
As a grand finale to the festivities, the Punishment at the Peak Demolition Derby offers a high-energy display of crashing vehicles. This event is described by organizers as a can't-miss spectacle that draws a significant crowd to the venue.
New and Classic Attractions
Beyond the main arena events, the fair offers a variety of old-fashioned games and activities. Home Arts exhibits showcase local talents through quilts, baked goods, and various crafts. A softball tournament is also scheduled as part of the fair's competitive offerings.
For families with children, new attractions have been introduced this year to expand the fair's appeal. These include Bouncin Bins inflatable games, monster truck rides that allow attendees to feel the power of a real monster truck, and an archery shoot for those looking to test their aim.
Live Musical Performances
Live entertainment will be featured on the fair's entertainment stage throughout the weekend. The musical lineup includes local band Rewind, which brings hometown energy, and Unbroken, performing high-energy sets with powerhouse vocals.
Other musical acts scheduled to perform include Better with Age. The fair's entertainment concludes with the Fox Brothers Band, who are scheduled to perform at an After-Party Concert following the demolition derby.
4-H and Youth Participation
Tooele County 4-H & Youth remains a central component of the fair's activities. The 4-H community provides various projects and leadership activities for local youth. For those looking to participate in the 2026 Junior Livestock Show and Sale, entries must be submitted by July 1 via fairentry.com.
Participants in the livestock program may show up to four animals of different species or two animals of the same species. The fee structure includes $10 per animal and $5 per exhibitor. Registration for showmanship is a requirement for those intending to sell their animals.
Youth Service and Community Impact
The 4-H program in Tooele County is noted for its commitment to service learning adventures. Local youth have recently participated in community-focused projects, including making blankets for disaster relief, providing toys and supplies for animal shelters, and creating birthday kits for the Tooele Food Pantry.
Additional service activities have included weeding and building garden boxes for community gardens and participating in service scavenger hunts. Tooele County 4-H is recognized as a top award winner for the Utah-wide 4-H Service Learning Adventure.
Event Information and Contact
For more information regarding the fair, including specific schedules and ticket details, residents can visit tooelefair.com. Inquiries can also be directed to Fair Chairman Steven Babbitt at 208-539-1756 or via email at fairinfo@tooeleco.gov.
