Events
Events at Utah Lake
From the shoreline to the open water, the Authority runs a full calendar of community events. Every event has its own page with dates, details, and registration.
Utah Lake Festival
Saturday May 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Utah Lake State Park. Free admission, cardboard boat race, paddle board jousting, and the Provo Farmers Market.
Visit the pagePlanting Parties
Help restore native vegetation along the shoreline. Spring (Apr-Jun) and Fall (Sep-Oct) plantings.
Visit the pageThe Great Carp Hunt
Six Saturday tournaments between April and June. $3 bounty per carp, plus boat and shore grand prize pots.
Visit the pagePaddle With Care
May 16th, 2026 at American Fork Marina. A memorial paddle and water safety celebration that opens Water Safety Awareness Month.
Visit the pageBiannual Field Trips
Hands-on lake field trips for 4th grade students in the Alpine, Nebo, and Provo School Districts. Fall 2026: Sep 14-15 and Sep 21-22.
Visit the pageUtah Lake Scavenger Hunt
Missions across the lake with the GooseChase app: trivia, photo challenges, and GPS quests with prizes.
Visit the pageUtah Lake Symposium
Scientists, policymakers, community leaders, students, and residents come together to strengthen the future of Utah Lake.
Visit the pagePhoto Contest
Scenic, Fun, and Wildlife categories. $1000 grand prize. Submissions open July 18, 2026.
Visit the pagePublic Meetings
Board meetings are held every other month, on the second Wednesday at 9am, at the Provo City Hall council chambers.
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