About Uintah County, UT

Set aside November 28, 2008 for the Holly Days in Vernal Utah. There will be events to participate in from 12-9 pm. The list is so long that I will just mention a few.

The day starts with a Turkey Drawing at 12:00 pm at the Cobble Rock Park and there is a prize drawing at 8:30 pm at the county building. You must be present to win.

You can enjoy a ride in a horse drawn carriage, ride the Holly Trolley between venues, or let the children ride the Polar Express Children's Train Ride.

A Christmas matinee is available or for the more adventurous the Community Center is offering swimming, rock wall climbing, and an obstacle course.

There is something for everyone from concerts, crafts, ice skating, carnival rides and games, professional ice sculpturing demonstration, and soap carving.

You can participate in a photo contest, the winter tales creative writing/poetry contest, or even a wii video challenge.

It would not be the Holly Days without the Parade of lights and the Heritage Garden lighting Ceremony. Not to be missed is the roasting of chestnuts and marshmallows, Churros, Cotton candy, and a cup of hot chocolate. Santa will make an appearance following the parade. The evening will end with fireworks.

Complete list of events and times

I was delighted to see Christmas decoration going up in Vernal. Cobble Rock Park has beautiful wreaths hanging on the fences and entryway. There are santas hang on posts. They have decorated the light posts with red garland and snowflake tops. It won't be long and they will be turning on the Christmas lights. I can't wait to see the snowflakes lit up all the way down Main Street!

The Vernal Utah Market has gone up and up and is staying up. The following chart shows the numbers from the MLS for the months up to October of each year shown.

There are many first time home buyers and the lower priced homes are selling quickly. The increase in foreclosures is benefiting the buyers that are willing to do a little work and increase the value.

We took a short afternoon trip North of Vernal, Utah last week to enjoy the fall colors and were not disappointed. I love the light thru the leaves and especially the orange and red hues.

The contrast against the dark evergreen trees brought out the colors.

This area is on one of the Scenic Byway Routes.

I hope you are enjoying the beauty of the change of seasons where your are. Take a drive and get away from the hassles.

Vernal, Utah is growing and experiencing a good market. Buyers are coming in and calling to find homes.

We have the energy business here and all the reports I read speak of nothing but progress and expansion plans.

We have new construction for business' and the new college campus taking shape. Everything is busy and I am optimistic.

If we can keep the loans coming for our good buyers and enough affordable houses for them to choose from we will be doing great.