SANDY — Jon Provost, the original "Timmy" from the TV show "Lassie," will appear at the second annual Utah Pet & Companion Expo Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21 and 22, at the South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State.
September marks the 50th Anniversary of "Lassie."
Provost was only 7 years old when he began playing "Timmy" but had been acting since he was 3, when he was cast in "So Big" with Jane Wyman and Sterlin Hayden. In 1994, he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Another highlight of this year's event will be the Utah Valley Llamas. There will also be hundreds of other exhibits, demonstrations and prizes at the two-day show.
Hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 21 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 22. General admission is $7, with dollar-off coupons available from local pet stores, groomers and vets. Kids 12 and under get in free.
For more information, go online to www.utahpetexpo.com or call 801-947-0526.