Peach Days draws large crowds to Hurricane; STGnews photo gallery

Written by T.S. Romney
August 30, 2014

HURRICANE — The 16th annual Peach Days is in full swing with hundreds, if not thousands, of people creating memories at this favorite of Hurricane events. Delicious peach treats draw the community back year after year, and this year, people are finding even more fine art, commercial items, homemade goodies, garden produce and baked and bottled goods than in years past.

Peach Days Parade, Peach Days festival, Hurricane, Utah, Aug. 29-30, 2014 | Photo by T.S Romney, St. George News
Peach Days Parade, Peach Days festival, Hurricane, Utah, Aug. 29-30, 2014 | Photo by T.S Romney, St. George News

Peach days officially opened at 10 a.m. Friday, with an opening program taking place at 6:30 p.m. that evening.

The banner theme for the festival is “A Celebration of our Heritage,” and that celebration has filled two days packed with activities in addition to the usual fare of exhibits, vendors and entertainment.

Saturday morning started with a 12K “Fun Run” and morning parade, among other things, drawing out the crowds early.

Hurricane Mayor John Bramall was one of the leaders of Saturday’s parade, entertaining the crowds as he did “doughnuts” on his tractor.

Royalty from the surrounding communities, including the Washington County royalty, were adorned in their best as they rode on floats representing their respective communities.

Hurricane City Police and Hurricane Valley Fire District were also out, and Hurricane Police Chief Lynn Excell took the time to clear the parade route with his vehicle at the end of the parade, waving and greeting the people as he did so.

Business owners, amateur chefs and artists alike sold items and services within booths set up in the Hurricane Community Center park and in the street. Products ranged from financial consulting services, quilts, homemade handbags, accessories and jewelry to family recipes and home décor.

Live music played from the stage as families put together wood craft kits provided by Home Depot.

Activities at the annual Peach Days festival, Hurricane, Utah, Aug. 30, 2014 | Photo by T.S. Romney, St. George News
Activities at the annual Peach Days festival, Hurricane, Utah, Aug. 30, 2014 | Photo by T.S. Romney, St. George News

Bounce houses, a rock wall and even a zip line were huge draws for kids and adults alike.

Smells of freshly cooked peach cobbler, corn dogs, and a variety of other savory treats filled the air.

More than 2,000 people were expected to attend Peach Days this year. The event has grown in popularity, even drawing attendees from neighboring states.

“I heard about this event from a friend last year,” Sarah O’Kelly, of Las Vegas, said. “She bragged up and down about the peach cobbler, and I love peaches so I had to check it out. It has been a blast for my kids, as well.”

This year’s events continue until late Saturday night, concluding with a fireworks show at approximately 9:30 p.m.

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T.S. Romney currently lives on a road halfway between Zion and Purgatory. He began his writing and cartooning career at the age of 5, which received negative reviews and was quickly washed off the wall. A former law enforcement officer, an award winning children’s book author, columnist, and cartoonist; T.S Romney brought his talents to St. George News in 2014 as a journalist,. He is also the cartoonist behind the popular SO. Utah Comic Strip. To see this comic strip go to https://www.facebook.com/soutahcomics.

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7 Comments

  • Mark Vinclio August 31, 2014 at 9:43 am

    I thought peach days was canceled after that idiot for a mayor left office. It was just a festival on tax payers dollars so his family had something to do for the weekend.

    • Doug Bringhurst September 2, 2014 at 11:52 am

      It’s not just Tom. The city has no idea about tax dollars and making business’s want to come to Hurricane. If they did then the new politicians would sell the Peach Days Event Center Tom bought and the other properties they own on the main drag in town. Those are high traffic commercial properties they could have business’s go in.

      Peach Days is a nice local event it is just at the wrong venue.

  • Melanie R August 31, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Possibly you should do some research before speaking so unkind. Peach Days started many years ago, was adopted as the Washington County fair, taken from Hurricane (moved to the fair grounds), and THEN brought back as “Peach Days”. Most of us are glad to have it back and grateful for the hours of volunteering it takes to make it happen. I was on the committee for 5 years. Good people.

    • Mark Vinclio September 1, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      Your right because of tommy

  • Mr Ed August 31, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    No pictures of horsies?

  • DeAnn August 31, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    Love Peach days! I had family from Vegas and SLC. Met people from Tooele,
    Lake Havesu, Provo, Cedar City and California….(non had connections here). ..
    good for the city and fun for us!

  • Country September 1, 2014 at 6:48 am

    Going to the country, gonna eat a lot of peaches. Going to the country, gonna eat a lot of peaches…..

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