The pageant has grown from a small stake production to a LDS church sponsored pageant. It tells the story about the settling of our area, known as Castle Valley. People living in Sanpete County were asked to travel over the mountain and settle this valley. It was a very difficult place to live and the settlers faced many hardships. The story includes scenes of the settlers meeting with the native people in the area, teaching them about the Book of Mormon. They are taught about Samuel the Lamanite, a great prophet. You see Samuel standing on the wall and witness the people throwing stones at him at he teaches about Christ. Other scenes include the crucifixion of Christ, which always bring such a stirring spirit as you see Christ raised up on the cross. And, of course, there was a resurrection, which is depicted with Christ walking among the people. The spirit this scene brings is amazing. The pageant is something everyone would enjoy.
You will want to come to the pageant early and enjoy a walk through the stage area. Visitors are encouraged to walk through the dugout, ride the horses and buggies, watch the wheelwright, learn to churn butter, make quilts, and many other pioneer crafts. You can also get a prairie diamond, which is a horseshoe nail shaped into a ring.
At 8:30 the pre-pageant show begins. This is a very beautiful ceremony honoring the men and women of the armed forces. Visitors in the audience who have served in the armed forces are invited to stand and be honored as their unit flags are carried in by riders on horses. Everyone stands for the Star-Spangled Banner at the end of the ceremony. It is a wonderful way to honor those brave people who serve our country.
If you arrive in the valley early enough, you can get a bite to each in Castle Dale at the park near the rodeo ground where a traditional lamb fry and chicken dinner is available for a reasonable price.
Dates for the pageant are August 2-4, and 7-11. For more information follow the link above.
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