The Golden Onion Days annual celebration in Payson was scheduled to take place from September 3 through September 7, 2026, according to information on the city's website. The event serves as an opportunity for residents and former residents to renew old friendships and form new ones.
The celebration was first held in 1929 as the Onion Harvest and Homecoming to honor Payson's status as an agricultural district and an outstanding producer of onions. The event was later renamed Golden Onion Days, which remains its name today.
Scheduled activities for the celebration included a free concert at the Peteetneet Amphitheater on September 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. featuring Aaron Watson, presented by Payson City in partnership with Mountain View Hospital. Other planned activities included a carnival, baby contest, car show, 5K and 10K races, a parade, fireworks, and various food and merchandise vendors.
A flower show was scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Peteetneet Auditorium. Registration forms for the flower show were noted as being available at the event.
