Utah Days of '47 Rodeo

The Utah Days of '47 Rodeo, presented by Zions Bank, is part of Salt Lake City's Days of '47 celebration of July 24, 1847, when Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley, and the organizer bills it as the World's Only Gold Medal Rodeo. Five nights of rodeo in the outdoor Days of '47 Arena at the Utah State Fairpark, which holds over 10,000 seats, build to a final night where gold medals are awarded. Before each show the free Frontier Fun Zone opens; in 2026 it held a Native American Encampment, where Lakota Tribe families educate visitors on their culture and perform tribal dances, alongside a Pioneer Camp, a Charro Encampment, Texas Longhorns, pony rides and live music.

The 2027 rodeo runs July 20 to 24 at 155 N 1000 W, Salt Lake City. In 2026 the Fun Zone opened at 5 PM, arena gates at 7 PM and the rodeo started at 8 PM, running about 2.5 hours with fireworks afterward. 2027 prices are not out yet; tickets last sat in the $19 and $29 price ranges, sold only through the organizer and AXS, the Fun Zone is free and parking is $20. Children 2 and older need a ticket. Outside food and drink are not allowed except one sealed 20 oz water bottle, backpacks are not allowed, and the TRAX Green Line runs after the rodeo. All sales are final, rain or shine.