CERCA Calendar

June, the month most generous with hours of daylight, is rich with events ranging from car cult gatherings to quilting bees, all over Cerca Country. Peruse this menu for something to tickle your tastes.

Thursday-Saturday, Manti, Utah: Open house at the Big Daddy Roth Museum honors memory of Ed Roth, creator of iconic automotive cartoon character Rat Fink. Music, professional auto stripers and marvelous motorized excesses. (435) 825-2393, www.edroth.com.

Thursday, Zion National Park, Utah: Thursday Trek. Explore the park with a naturalist and learn about the animals and plants of Zion, as well as the geological activity that formed the unique canyon. Reservations needed. Zion Canyon Field Institute. (800) 635-3959. www.zionpark.org.

Saturday, Caliente: Lincoln County Trails Day. 15-mile equestrian ride, 8 a.m.; 50-mile loop for four-wheel drives; choice of three ATV adventure rides 38-41 miles, 9 a.m.; hike (2-7 miles, depending on weather and abilities of those who show up, 9 a.m.) ; and 5K run in lovely Rainbow Canyon, 7 a.m. Registration opens 7:30 a.m. at Jerry's Sinclair, bring lunch and water. (877) 870-3003, lincolncountynevada.com.

Saturday, Zion National Park, Utah: North Gate Peaks Exploratory. This naturalist-guided outing takes you on a 4-mile roundtrip hike in the Kolob Terrace area of the park. Geology, Zion ecology and edible plants will be discussed. Reservations needed. Zion Canyon Field Institute. (800) 635-3959. www.zionpark.org.

Saturday, Lake Tahoe: National Trails Day, focusing on South Shore trails, with trail building and family activities. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Tahoe Rim Trail Association. Van Sickle CA/NV Bi-State Park in Stateline. (775) 298-0012. www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Saturday-June 6, Big Bear Lake, Calif.: Big Bear Pirate Faire. Search for buried treasure, sail on a pirate ship and watch pirate battles and court re-enactments. John's Harbor in Fawnskin will become a 17th century buccaneer village for this event. (800) 424-4232. www.bigbear.com.

Saturday-June 11, St. George, Utah: Red Rock Ramble road bicycle tour of spectacular country, stopping each night at inns and hotels. Reservations $1,599 per person, but they travel light and sleep in beds. (800) 755-2453, www.adventurecycling.org/tours.

June 6, Lake Tahoe: America's Most Beautiful Bike Race. Event features a 35-mile fun ride, 72-mile ride around the lake and a full "century" of 100 miles. (800) 565-2704. www.bikethewest.com.

June 7-Oct. 15, Ivins, Utah: "Tarzan," the Broadway musical, is presented at Tuacahn Amphitheatre. Alternates nights with musical "Cats," dark some nights. (800) 746-9882, www.tuacahn.org.

June 9-12 Panguitch, Utah: Quilt Walk Festival celebrates local customs. Quilting classes, chocolates, tractor parade, trunk show, etc. (435) 676-2651, www.quiltwalk.com.

June 9-12, Cedar City, Utah: Utah Summer Games consist of Olympic-style sports. (435) 865-8421, www.utahsummergames.org.

June 10-13, Gardnerville: Carson Valley Days. This valley event is now in its 100th year and includes tractor pulls, tug-o-war competitions, arm wrestling, a carnival, parade, live music and food. Lampe Park. (775) 790-0114. www.carsonvalley2030.org.

June 11-12, Death Valley National Park, Calif.: Scotty's Castle Organ Concert. Don Thompson will play the world-famous pipe organ in the music room, Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Limited seating; reservations necessary. Death Valley Natural History Association. (800) 478-8564. www.dvnha.org.

June 11-13, Carson City: Carson City Rendezvous. Weekend of living history features Pony Express, mountain man encampment, Civil War volunteers with skirmishes, Nevada Gunfighters and Native American dancing and crafts. Food court, children's activities and entertainment. (775) 687-7410. www.eventsnevada.com.

June 12, Flagstaff, Ariz.: Navajo Rug Auction features 300 vintage and contemporary Navajo weavings. Learn from specialists how to evaluate and buy these rugs. Public preview 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and auction runs 2 -5 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona, (928) 779-2300, www.musnaz.org.

June 12, Parowan, Utah: Parowan Fun Run Car Show in Library Park. (435) 477-9022, www.parowan.org.

June 12 and 26, Zion National Park, Utah: Zion Narrows Service Project. Join a naturalist for 7-mile hike that will include discussing the geology, plants and wildlife of this famous canyon and a short service project. Reservations needed. Zion Canyon Field Institute. (800) 635-3959. www.zionpark.org.

June 17-26, Reno: Reno Rodeo, called the "Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West," draws participants from around the world. There will also be a parade, carnival and plenty of children's activities. (775) 329-3877. www.renorodeo.com.

June 18-20, Austin: Gridley Days. This three-day event features a flour sack race, auction, parade, entertainment, street dance and town barbecue. (775) 964-2200. www.austinnevada.com.

June 20, Flagstaff, Ariz.: Elden Pueblo Public Day. Explore archaeology at the Elden Pueblo ruins. Site will be open for visitors to tour and to take part in an excavation and learn about artifact analysis. Hunting games. Highway 89 at Townsend-Winona. (928) 527-7652. www.flagstaffarizona.org.

June 28-July 4, Prescott, Ariz.: Frontier Days includes World's Oldest Rodeo, trail rides, parade, fireworks, fine arts and crafts fair, dances and live entertainment. (866) 407-6336. www.worldsoldestrodeo.com.

June 28 through Sept. 4, Cedar City, Utah: Utah Shakespearean Festival. Summer season plays include "Macbeth," "39 Steps," "Much Ado about Nothing," "The Merchant of Venice" and "Pride and Predjudice." Matinees and evening performances. Dark Sundays. (800) 752-9849, www.bard.org.

July 1-31, Reno: Artown festival features more than 400 events. Artists from around the world will showcase their talents in the visual and performing arts and humanities. Various venues. (775) 322-1538. www.renoisartown.com.

July 2-4, Elko: National Basque Festival features traditional Basque dance, music, food and Old Country games such as handball, weightlifting and wood chopping. Elko Basque Club and other venues. (775) 738-7135. www.elkobasque.com.

July 2-18, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah: Wildflower Festival. Take part in guided hikes, workshops on edible plants and kid's scavenger hunts. (435) 586-9451. www.nps.gov/cebr.

July 4, Laughlin: Rockets over the River. A spectacular 20-minute fireworks display launched over the Colorado River and choreographed to music on a high-fidelity sound system. (702) 298-2214. www.visitlaughlin.com.

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