Come enjoy the Highland Fling, one of Highland's great annual community events.
July 26 - August 2, 2008

Interested in being a sponsor or donating items to be used as prizes? Please click here for a donation form.

Highland Fling Mailer - click here
Highland Fling Schedule - click here
Highland Fling map - click here

Saturday, July 26th
  • Children's Fishing Derby
    • 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    • Highland Glen Park
    • Register at the pavilion
    • Children up to 13 years old are eligible
    • 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • Highland City Building, 2nd floor
    • Pre-registration required. Please click here to register on-line or download a registration form
    • Winners will ride on the Thanksgiving Point Trolley in the Highland Fling Parade on Saturday, August 2nd (parade: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.).  All winners need to be at Highland Elementary School by 9:40 a.m. on August 2nd. 
  • Play Day Rodeo
    • All Day (times to be posted soon)
    • N. UT County Equestrian Center (9370 N. 6800 W.)
    • Register at the event
    • Contact Grant & Barbara Park for details 756-0307 (call after 5:00 p.m.)
    • Tuesday, June 24th at 7:00 p.m. 
    • N. UT County Equestrian Center (9370 N. 6800 W.)
    • Contact Barbara Park for details 756-0307 (call after 5:00 p.m.)

 Tuesday, July 29th

  • Fine Art Show Entries Accepted
    • 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    • Highland City Building (2nd floor)
    • Please click here for details about submitting entries

Wednesday, July 30th

  • Youth Bike Race
    • 7:00 p.m. sharp
    • Heritage Park Pavilion
    • Cost $10 which includes at t-shirt
    • Please click here to register on-line  or download a registration form Registration ends on Friday, July 25th for this event
    • Several volunteers are needed for this event (timers, registration check-in on race day, etc.)  A volunteer is also needed to chair this event in 2009.  If interested in volunteering or being the 2009 chairperson please email Cindy Davis at Cindy_davis64@msn.com    

Thursday, July 31st

  • Golf Tournament
    • 8:00 a.m.
    • Fox Hollow Golf Course, American Fork
    • Please click here to register on-line or download a registration form
  • Fine Art Show Awards and Reception
    • 7:00 p.m.
    • Mountain Ridge Jr. High

Friday, August 1st

  • Fine Art Show Open to the public
    • 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    • Highland City Building (2nd floor)
  • Highland Idol
    • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    • Heritage Park Stage
    • Please click here to register on-line
    • Please select your song from www.thisisyourband.com Please choose your song BEFORE you register for this event. You will be required to enter the song name on the registration form. If you want to change your song later please email emily@highlandcity.org with the new song name.
    • Please click here for more details about this event
  • Youth City Council Dance
    • 8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    • Mountain Ridge Jr. High
    • Cost $3.00
    • Age limit: 14-18 years old
    • School dress code applies

Saturday, August 2nd

All events held at Heritage Park
  • Hot Air Balloons 6:30 a.m.
  • Classic 5K and Fun Runs
    • 7:00 a.m. (5K), 8:00 a.m. (1/2 mile) or 8:30 a.m. (1 mile)
    • Registration starts July 1st.  Please click here to register on-line or download a registration form
  • Flag Raising Ceremony 7:00 a.m.
  • Highland Fling Pancake Breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
  • Scottish Heavy Events 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Grand Parade 10:00 a.m.
  • Food & Concessions Booths 10:00 a.m. – various end times
  • Highland Camp Cabin Museum11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Free Games for kids 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Fine Arts Show 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • BMX Stunt Team shows at 12:00 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.  
  • Fireman’s Spray 2:30 p.m.
  • Sunshine Generation Family Stage
    • Sunshine Generation of Highland 12:00 p.m.
    • Annie’s Karaoke 1:00 p.m. 
    • Power Academy of Irish Dance 1:30 p.m.
    • South of Sundance 2:15 p.m.
    • The Yarrow 3:15 p.m.
    • Senior Starz 4:00 p.m.
    • The FlyLady 5:00 p.m.
  • Heritage Park Stage (main stage) 11:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
  • Fireworks 10:00 p.m.

 

 


Previous Highland Fling:
  • 2007 Highland Fling July 28- August 4, 2007 "30 Years of Building the Dream"
  • 2006 Highland Fling July 29- August 5, 2006

    For more information, please contact Emily Gillingwater, Highland City Community Enhancement Coordinator,
    at 756-5751,ext. 122 or email emily@highlandcity.org