This annual celebration was first held in 1929 as an opportunity for residents and former residents to renew old friendships and make new ones. Originally known as the Onion Harvest and Homecoming, the event honored Payson’s status as an agricultural district and outstanding producer of onions. The celebration was later renamed Payson City Golden Onion Days, and that is the name that remains to this day.

Golden Onion Days is typically held each year on Labor Day weekend and includes events such as concerts, carnival, baby contest, car show, 5K and 10K races, parade, fireworks, food, and merchandise vendors.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, August 31

Treasure Hunt

8:00 AM

Mountain View Hospital Presents

Rodney Atkins

Payson Onion Days

Kick-off Concert

6:00 PM

Seating opens at 5:00 PM

Payson Community Theatre’s

“Annie Get Your Gun”

7:30 pm

Friday, September 1

Friends of Payson Library

Used Book Sale

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

City of Fun Carnival,  

Boutique & Food in the Park

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Pickleball Classic

5:00 PM

Baby Contest Winners

6:00 PM

The Hypno Hick

6:15 PM

Payson Community Theatre’s

“Annie Get Your Gun”

7:30 PM

Fireworks

9:00 PM

Saturday, September 2

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

8:00 AM

Pickleball Classic

8:00 AM

Firefighters’ Open House

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Children’s Parade

9:00 AM

Friends of Payson Library

Used Book Sale

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Children’s Talent Show

10:30 AM

Corn Hole Tournament

11:00 AM

Skateboard Competition

11:00 AM

Jerry Hardman

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

City of Fun Carnival,

Boutique &

Food in the Park

12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Teen & Adult Talent Show

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Little Rascals

Gravity Grand Prix

Soap Box Racing

3:00 PM

Spotlight Vocal Studio

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

ROCK ’N’ ROLL TIME

Band: Totem

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Accepting Art Show Entries

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

ROCK ’N’ ROLL TIME

Band: Everett Lincoln

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Payson Community Theatre’s

“Annie Get Your Gun”

7:30 PM

Western Dance

8:00 PM

Night Golf Tournament

9:00 PM

Sunday, September 3

Flower & Art Show

Accepting Entries

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Payson City’s

Biggest Onion

Accepting Entries

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Joe Coffee & Espresso Bar

Open Mic

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Flower & Art Show /Biggest Onion

Public Viewing

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

City of Fun Carnival,

Boutique &

Food in the Park

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Fireside

6:30 PM

Payson Band Concert

8:00 PM

Monday, September 4 

5K & 10K Races

6:00 AM - Packet Pickup

7:00 AM - Race Start

Payson City Center

439 W. Utah Avenue

REGISTRATION

SCHEDULE & FEES

Early Registration

July 10 - August 20. $20/Runner

August 21 - August 30:  $25/Runner

Day of Race - 6:00-6:45 AM: $30/Runner

Online Registration:

raceentry.com

runnercard.com

Payson Civic Chorale Breakfast

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Flag Raising Ceremony

8:00 AM

Payson Library Used Book Sale

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Grand Parade

10:00 AM

City of Fun Carnival,

Boutique & Food in the Park

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Golden Onion Days Car Show

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Flower & Art Show /Biggest Onion

12:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Payson Band Concert

12:30 PM

Family Onion Fun

Children’s Funfair

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Biggest Onion Winners

1:30 PM

Miss Payson & Attendants

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Band: Johnny Utah

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Payson Community Theatre’s

“Annie Get Your Gun”

3:00 PM

Payson High Choir

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

The Great Peteetneet

Duck Race

4:00 PM

Band: Tri Chevy

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Date: August 31- September 4, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Payson UT

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