Every year, Provo hosts the Colonial Heritage Festival as part of their big Freedom Festival around the 4th of July. The Colonial Heritage Festival allows you to step back into colonial times with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and experience a day in their life. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
In 2026, the Colonial Heritage Festival in Provo will take place on July 2-4, from 9 am-6 pm. Admission is FREE.
The Colonial Heritage Festival takes place at Scera Park in Orem, and it is spread across the entire park. There are shops demonstrating how to make chocolate or wheels or brooms. You can learn more about the blacksmith, the cooper, or the baker. There are members of different societies like the frontiersmen, Frenchmen, loyalists, and patriots. You can talk with them and ask questions, and learn about their points of view, as well as their trades.
We love how interactive the Colonial Heritage Festival is. There are hands-on things for the kids to do and participate in at almost every station including lots of games. Our boys love to ask questions of those talking, too. Everyone in the booths is dressed the part, which also makes it a ton of fun.
There is an area for dancing, which is a lot of fun. The large area in the middle is used for military demonstrations. Kids can join the army and learn how to march, and they also do cannon firings, too! These were some of our kids favorite activities.
The day is packed full with different activities. Make sure to grab the pamphlet when you enter, which has the list of what is happening every hour and a large map so you can find your way around.
They also have a food truck area so that you can grab a bite to eat. You will want to stay longer than expected because there is so much to see and do at the Colonial Heritage Festival in Provo. For all the details, visit their website. You can also see the map and schedule on that page, too.
