The Town of Taylor’s annual Trapper Days festivities are scheduled for Memorial Day weekend this Friday, Saturday and Monday, May 25, 26 and 28. The annual event is named after honored Taylor resident Kirk “Trapper” Hatch. Hatch served in World War II and was well known for his Trapper’s Café. Hatch passed away on April 9, 1983, but will never be forgotten.
This year military veteran Jeff Kyle, brother of American Sniper Chris Kyle, will be speaking at the program. Kyle will arrive by limousine from Payson complete with motorcycle escorts in what has been coined, “The Remember Ride.” It is estimated that upwards of 100 motorcycles may be participating. For more information on the ride search Facebook for “The Remember Ride” or contact John Packer at (928) 243-7738.
The schedule of events includes:
Friday
At 3:30 p.m. Jeff Kyle arrives at Rodeo Park.
Saturday
From 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., an archery shoot will be held at Taylor Airport.
At 9 a.m. the flag ceremony will be held at the Veterans Monument.
At 10 a.m. the Veterans Memorial Program will be held at LDS Stake Center on West Willow Lane.
At 11 a.m. entries for American Pitbull Terrier Show begin.
At 11 a.m., Triple Crown Barrel Racing will be held at Rodeo Park.
At 11 a.m. the Soap Box Derby Race will take place on East Center Street at the top of the hill.
At 12 noon, the Beard Growing Contest will be held at Rodeo Park.
At 1 p.m. the Pit Bull Conformation Show will take place at Rodeo Park.
At 2 p.m. a 2K Tint Sprint will take place at Freeman Park.
At 6:30 p.m., the Country Music Show and Dance begins, with doors opening at 6 p.m. at the LDS Stake Center.
Monday
At 7 a.m. the Gary Hatch Memorial Trail Ride will take place four miles west of town on Pinedale Road.
At 11 a.m. entries open for the Matched Horse Races at Rodeo Park.
At 12 noon, the Dash 4 Cash Matched Horse Races take place at Rodeo Park North of Arena.
At 4 p.m. wagon rides and tours of historic homes including music, food and fun will begin. The event starts at the Hancock Log Cabin on Highway 77 and Willow.
For more information visit the Town of Taylor website or the Snowflake/Taylor Recreation and Parks Facebook page.
