Celebrate the Utah Pioneer Day Celebration right here in Bryce Canyon City. If you’ve never been to Utah for Pioneer Day? Come give it a try!
Pioneer Day is an official holiday celebrated on July 24 in the American state of Utah, with some celebrations taking place in regions of surrounding states originally settled by Mormon pioneers.
The first company of Mormon pioneers, led by Brigham Young, officially entered the Valley of the Great Salt Lake on 24 July 1847. For Latter-day Saints, this event has come to signal the founding of a new homeland for the purpose of establishing their earthly Zion.
Parades, fireworks, rodeos, and other festivities help commemorate the event. Similar to July 4, many local and all state-run government offices and many businesses are closed on Pioneer Day.
Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo Jackpot Rodeo
The largest rodeos of the year are the Jackpot Rodeos.
July 22, 2023 7:00 PM
Participants pay an entry fee, with the money placed into a jackpot that goes to the top finishers in each event. In addition to the chance at prize money, jackpots help add pressure and competition to an already great rodeo. Tickets can be bought on their website.
Bryce Canyon City Fireworks Display
July 22, 2023 10:00 PM
