Up and down the Wasatch Front, Uthans will be celebrating the Beehive State’s founding holiday on Tuesday. Here’s a selected list of events.
Fairview City Pioneer Day Celebration 2012
Fairview City will hold its annual Pioneer Celebration that includes a 5K run, breakfast, craft fair, a kids parade and a regular parade, car show and demolition derby. Visit www.fairviewcity.com for a complete schedule.
When • Tuesday, July 24 from 6:30 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Where • Fairview City, 165 N. State, Fairview
Tickets • Free
Spanish Fork Fiesta Days
Spanish Fork will celebrate Pioneer Day with a 10K run (6:30 a.m.), breakfast (7-9 a.m.), craft fair, grand parade (9 a.m), quilt show, rodeo and fireworks. Visit www.spanishfork.org for a list of events and locations.
When • Tuesday, July 24 from 6:30 a.m.- 10:30 p.m.
Where • Spanish Fork City Park, 49 S. Main, Spanish Fork
Native American Celebration in the Park — Powwow 2012
Bring your family and friends and celebrate the Native American Celebration in the Park. Events include a powwow, arts and crafts displays and other activities throughout the day. Visit www.nacip.com for information.
When • Tuesday, July 24 from 7 a.m.- 10 p.m.
Where • Liberty Park, 900 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free; Powwow is $5;
Spring City Pioneer Days
Spring City will hold its annual Pioneer Days celebration between July 17 and 24, with events on Pioneer Day commencing at 7 a.m. Visit sanpete.com/pages/pioneer_days for a schedule of events. Call 435-462-2717 for information.
When • Tuesday, July 24 at 7 a.m.
Where • Spring City Park - Sanpete County, 150 E. Center, Spring City
Tickets • sanpete.com/pages/pioneer_days
Pioneer Day Breakfast
Kaysville City will hold a breakfast to benefit the Kaysville Recreation Department.
When • Tuesday, July 24 from 7 a.m.- 10 a.m.
Where • Bowmans Market Bakery Restaurant, 365 N. Main, Kaysville
Days of ‘47 Sunrise Service
The Pioneer Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers will present a Sunrise Service honoring Utah’s pioneers. The program features the Tabernacle organist and several hundred voices in combined choirs from around the valley. Visit www.daysof47.com/events/sunrise-service/ for information.
When • Tuesday, July 24 at 7 a.m.
Where • Salt Lake LDS Tabernacle, 50 N. Main, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Days of ‘47 KSL Parade
The Days of ‘47 parade is one of the largest and oldest in the United States. The route starts at South Temple and State Street running east to 200 East, turns south to 900 South, then turns east to Liberty Park at 600 East. It will be televised by KSL. Visit www.daysof47.com/events/ksl-5-parade for information.
When • Tuesday, July 24 at 9 a.m.
Where • Salt Lake City, , Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
This is the Place Pioneer Day Celebration 2012
This is the Place to Celebrate will celebration Pioneer Day with some of the same activities that brought joy to the weary pioneers following their long journey. There will be a pie-eating contest, candy cannon, youth parade, foot races, crafts, games, music and train rides. Call 801-582-1847 or visit www.thisistheplace.org for information.
When • Tuesday, July 24 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Where • This is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10 at gate
Ogden Pioneer Days
Ogden will celebrate Pioneer Day 2012 with a parade at 9 a.m. along Washington Boulevard’s 35th to 20th streets; a rodeo at the Ogden Pioneer Stadium, 6:30-10 p.m., and fireworks. Visit ogdenpioneerdays.com/rodeo/ogden.php for tickets to the rodeo.
When • Tuesday, July 24 at 9 a.m.
Where • Ogden Eccles Conference Center, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden
Tickets • Free except for rodeo
Red Butte Garden’s Pioneer Day 2012
Enjoy Red Butte Garden for free thanks to Salt Lake County voters and the ZAP fund.
When • Tuesday, July 24 at 10 a.m.
Where • Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Union Pacific Anniversary Celebration
Union Pacific will join this year’s Days of ‘47 festivities in dual commemoration of Utah’s rich history and the railroad’s 150th anniversary. Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert will issue a declaration and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker will make a presentation to Union Pacific President and CEO Jack Koraleski.
When • Tuesday, July 24 from 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where • Union Pacific Depot, 400 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Days of ‘47 Safelite Rodeo
The Days of ‘47 Safelite Rodeo will be held. Visit www.daysof47.com/events/rodeo for information.
When • Tuesday, July 24 at 7 p.m.
Where • Maverik Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City
Tickets • $10-$50 at maverikcenter.com
Pioneers & Patriots
Celebrate Pioneer Day and the western pioneer spirit with fanfares, patriotic music, a stirring salute to the men and women in our Armed Forces, and more. This combination of popular tunes, rousing military anthems, a variety of lighthearted tunes and classical melodies will have you on your feet
When • Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main St., Logan
Tickets • $10-$60 at door
Merrill Osmond’s Youth Pioneer Pageant
Merrill Osmond, lead singer of the Osmonds and Executive Producer for both the Stadium of Fire and the Donny & Marie show, will sponsor the Youth Pioneer Pageant. This theatrical production will represents the joy and tribulations experienced by the pioneers on their trek west. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Olive Osmond Hearing Fund, which will sponsor a local child each night with a pair of hearing aids.
When • Monday, July 23 at 8 p.m.; Tuesday, July 24 at 8 p.m.
Where • West Jordan Arena, 8125 S. 2200 West, West Jordan
Tickets • $10 - $15 at www.smithstix.com
Riders in the Sky
Layton City Recreation Department presents the annual "Riders in the Sky" Pioneer Day Concert, a show that brings us the Cowboy Way. Seats fill up fast and are first come first serve.
When • Tuesday, July 24 from 8 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Where • Ed Kenley Centennial Amphitheater, 405 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Tickets • Free
Rodney Atkins
Tennessee native and country music sensation Rodney Atkins will help audiences at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre celebrate the state’s Pioneer Day holiday with his No. 1 country hits.
When • Tuesday, July 24 at 8 p.m.
Where • SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, 699 S. State St., Orem
Tickets • $20 at door
Days of ‘47 Fireworks at Liberty Park 2012
Enjoy Salt Lake City’s biggest Pioneer Day fireworks show.
When • Tuesday, July 24 at 10 p.m.
Where • Liberty Park, 900 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
