Special Events

All American Cutter Races
February 12th- 14th
Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Cowboys will race chariots to raise money for charity at Shriners All-American Cutter Races. Teams of two thoroughbred horses will barrel down the quarter mile track pulling a cutter and a cowboy to the finish. The races take place at Melody Ranch south of Jackson, Utah. Calcutta wagering promises to raise the stakes and excitement for the crowd. Tickets are $10.00 with proceeds benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children®.

National Pancake Day at IHOP
February 23rd
Colorado & Wyoming

IHOP plans to celebrate National Pancake Day by giving away free stacks of buttermilk pancakes. In exchange, they are asking their guests in seven western states to donate what they would have paid for their pancakes, or more, to Shriners Hospitals for Children®. The one-day event begins at 7:00 a.m. and runs until 10:00 p.m. If you live in Colorado or Wyoming, please bring your appetite and enjoy a good breakfast for a great cause.

March

World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb
March 25th – 28th
Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Join the more than 10,000 people expected to attend the four-day event.  Watch as professional snow mobilers struggle to get up a 1500 foot vertical rise mountain named “Snow King.” For more information on tickets and lodging, visit www.snowdevils.org,
 
Tooele 5K
March 27th
Tooele, Utah
www.tooelerun.info

Here’s a perfect opportunity to begin your spring training. The run is open to the public and all proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Details coming soon.

April

Alta Club 5K
April, 2010
Salt Lake City, Utah

Join us for a 3.1 mile course that will begin at Shriners Hospitals for Children® and end in Memory Grove. The race is open to the public and all proceeds benefit the hospital.  More details coming soon.

May

Wright’s Motorcycle Parts Benefit Ride
Sunday, May 16th
Salt Lake City, Utah

Every year hundreds of bikers take to the streets the Sunday after Mother’s Day, to raise money for Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Last year the ride raised more than $20,000 in supoort of the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children®. For more information, visit www.wrightsmotorcycleparts.com.

June

Salt Lake Police Department 5K
June, 2010
Salt Lake City, Utah

Details coming soon

June

Shrine Bowl of Wyoming
June 12th
Casper, Wyoming

The only post season high school football game that features the best of the best football players in all of Wyoming’s football conferences. All of the players and the coaches are all-stars. The game raises money and awareness for Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Salt Lake City.  This year marks the 37th anniversary of the Shrine Bowl. For more information, visit www.wyoshrinebowl.org.

July

Un-Limb-ited Summer Rafting Camp
July, 2010
Eastern Utah

A dozen high school aged young adults with amputations will have to the opportunity to learn river rafting and camping. The trip through Desolation Canyon begins in Sand Wash and ends in Green River. For more information and an application, visit www.unlimbitedcamp.org.

August

Kruisers for Kids Classic Car Show
August, 2010
Midvale, Utah

More than 250 classic cars will be on display at Midvale City Park for a charity car show. The event raises money for the hospital’s adaptive bike program. For more information, visit www.kruisersforkids.com.

Think Outside Bear Pa Challenge
August 13 – 15
Park City, Utah

Cyclists will cover 250 miles in three days in a ride that begins in Bear Lake and ends in Park City.  For those looking for a slightly less strenuous ride - a half century ride is available on day three. For more information, visit www.thinkoutsidechildrenscharity.org.

Birch Creek Charity Golf Tournament
Tuesday, September 14th
Smithfield, Utah

October

Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
October 18 – 24
Las Vegas, Nevada

The PGA Tour’s Las Vegas event brings together the world’s best golfers and the excitement of celebrities all in support of Shriners Hospitals for Children®. For tickets, sponsorship packages and more information, visit www.jtshrinersopen.com.

November

Art With Heart
November, 2010
Provo, Utah

This year will mark the 9th performance of Art with Heart. The Dance Club, The Winner School and Dance Impressions will present the concert at the Covey Center for the Arts.  The performance features 400 dancers, 3 – 18 years old, performing a variety of dance styles. All proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children®.