Days of 47 Rodeo

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Sports & AdventureSalt Lake City
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe Days of '47 Rodeo is distinguished less
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Days of 47 Rodeo in Salt Lake City

The Days of '47 Rodeo is a multi-evening professional rodeo held each July at the Utah State Fair Park in Salt Lake City, presented by the nonprofit Days of '47, Inc. as part of the broader Days of '47 celebration marking Pioneer Day, the Utah state holiday commemorating the 1847 arrival of Brigham Young's pioneer company in the Salt Lake Valley.

Each July, in the days leading up to Pioneer Day, the Days of '47 Rodeo brings professional rodeo competition to the Utah State Fair Park in Salt Lake City as part of the broader Days of '47 celebration organized by Days of '47, Inc.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Days of '47 Rodeo is distinguished less by its rodeo format, which follows familiar bareback riding, bronc riding, and buckaroo competition, than by the civic and religious occasion surrounding it

02

The mystery stays covered

It runs as one event within the larger Days of '47 program organized by Days of '47, Inc

03

The city starts moving

, a celebration built entirely around Pioneer Day, a Utah state holiday found nowhere else in the country, commemorating the 1847 Mormon pioneer trek into the Salt Lake Valley

04

The water draws everyone in

Held over several evenings at the Utah State Fair Park in the same week as the separate Days of '47 Parade, the sunrise service, and the Pioneers of Progress awards, the rodeo functions as the entertainment counterpart to a week otherwise focused on pioneer heritage and commemoration

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The rodeo is one program within the Days of '47 celebration

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a set of events organized by the nonprofit Days of '47

The sacred route

Living ritual

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The local code

Living ritual

Love Pioneers

Tradition 5

Living ritual

all commemorating the July 24

Tradition 6

Living ritual

1847 arrival of Brigham Young's pioneer company in the Salt Lake Valley

Tradition 7

Living ritual

Held at the Utah State Fair Park in the days surrounding Pioneer Day

Tradition 8

Living ritual

the rodeo follows standard rodeo traditions such as bareback and bronc riding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Salt Lake City to work differently.

What to wear

Late July evenings in Salt Lake City are typically warm at the start of rodeo performances and cool quickly after dark, especially given the city's elevation, so light layers with a jacket...

Safety

For Days of 47 Rodeo, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Salt Lake City.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.76 N, 111.89 WOpen in Google Maps

Salt Lake City, UT

Nearest airportSLC — Salt Lake City
TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Salt Lake City to work differently.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Salt Lake City.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Salt Lake City via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Salt Lake City, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearLate July evenings in Salt Lake City are typically warm at the start of rodeo performances and cool quickly after dark, especially given the city's elevation, so light layers with a jacket or sweater for later in the evening work well. Jeans and boots are common among rodeo fans given the western character of the event, though casual summer clothing is equally common in the stands. Sun protection is useful for anyone arriving before performances begin.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Days of 47 Rodeo?

Days of 47 Rodeo is listed for July · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Days of 47 Rodeo take place?

The festival is listed in Salt Lake City, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Salt Lake City, UT

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLdaysof47.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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