
The Community Campfire
Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Premiering in 2025
KPCW's newest public affairs show, The Community Campfire, is coming soon to the Wasatch Back.
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The Antique Power Show in Wallsburg, Utah, is a once-a-year celebration of history, ingenuity and resilience, featuring thousands of vintage vehicles, live demonstrations and hands-on heritage experiences. Founded by Richard Erickson, the event honors the stories and spirit behind the machines, offering a powerful tribute to the past.
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American Idol alum and former KPCW DJ Wyatt Pike returns to the Community Campfire to reflect on his journey from local radio to national fame. He performs two original songs — including his new single "Leatherman" — and shares how sailing, social media and mentors like Chris Taylor have shaped his music and mindset.
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Nuzzles and Co does so much more than rescue dogs and cats. They are a safe haven for these creatures, with medical attention, rehabilitation and lots and lots of love. They always need volunteers and one way to help out is to take a dog out of the shelter on a field trip.
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Got a memorable love story? The Community Campfire is collecting your best tales of romance and ridiculousness. To kick things off, KPCW’s Amber Johnson shares her own rom-com-worthy origin story: long-distance internet dating in the early 2000s and a holiday visit that spirals into a scene straight out of "Meet the Parents," only with a phantom mouse and a sleepwalking groom-to-be. Buckle up — it's wedding season.
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Utah band Lantern By Sea shares their origin story, musical influences and the meaning behind their name, highlighting their cinematic approach to storytelling through music. They perform two original songs in-studio — “Half of My Soul,” a reflection on past heartbreak, and the unreleased “Culture’s Bones,” which explores the impact of inherited cultural beliefs.
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Guitarist Brian Neff shares how growing up around the globe led to his blend of Spanish classical guitar with progressive rock. He performs two original compositions in-studio, and talks about his creative process, influences and upcoming performances.
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Charlie Sturgis has lived in Park City since the 80's and was a pioneer in the ski touring business. His former business White Pine touring brought mountain biking to the mountains of Park City and his work with Mountain Trails foundation has created the trails that we use everyday in this wonderful mountain town.
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A once-anonymous Instagram account run by Wasatch High student Koler Berkley became a quiet force of support and encouragement, culminating in a powerful reveal at scholarship night that honored his selfless, behind-the-scenes leadership.
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The Treble Makers, an all female a Cappella group, was created in 2012 by Anne Collette and Shelle Jennings. The group is dedicated to a high level of musicianship and commitment to the craft. Led by the current director, Colleen Earnshaw, they perform for private audiences as well as public events. Their library of music is extensive and ranges from contemporary to the classics, but it's their unity and friendship that comes through with each song they sing.
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Memorial Hill in Midway is a powerful tribute to Heber Valley’s veterans, transformed over decades by local residents like Vietnam veteran Terry Edwards. Once a quiet hilltop, it now stands as a place of honor and remembrance, marked by engraved pillars, flags and a solemn statue.