All activities are scheduled July 24 unless otherwise noted.
Salt Lake CountySALT LAKE CITY
July 20 - Days of '47 Invitational Art Show, Utah State Fair Park Grand Building, 155 N. 1000 West, noon to 9 p.m., through July 24.
- Days of '47 World Championship Rodeo, Delta Center, 301 S. West Temple, 7 p.m. nightly through July 24.
July 22 - Arrival of Sesquicentennial Mormon Pioneer Wagon Train, This Is The Place State Park, 11:30 a.m. A welcoming program will be held at 1 p.m., and carried live by KSL-TV and KSL Radio. The Park and Old Deseret Village will be open from 8 a.m to 8 p.m., with children's games, entertainment and pioneer demonstrations. Admission is free. Parking will be restricted - shuttle buses will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. from University of Utah parking lots. Free shuttle bus service will also be offered from the Rio Grande Depot from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with buses departing every 20 minutes. Visitors will be allowed to park at the site after 3 p.m.
- Founders Day Fair, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Rio Grande Station downtown, with shuttle buses to view the Sesquicentennial Wagon Train departing every 20 minutes.
- Utah State Historical Society 100-year birthday celebration, 300 Rio Grande, call 533-3500 for times. Runs through July 24.
July 23 - Wagon train will parade from This Is The Place State Park to the Salt Lake City-County Building at Washington Square, 400 S. State, around 3 p.m. The route will be from the park west to Foothill Blvd., then north on Foothill which becomes 500 South; continues west on 500 South with a little jog around Brewery Hill to 400 South, then back to 500 South at 900 East. From there it will travel west on 500 South to the City-County Building.
The city will present a welcoming program at 5 p.m., featuring Mayor Deedee Corradini and LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley. Following the program, a few wagons will remain at Washington Square. Most will travel west on 500 South to 400 West, north to 300 North, then to the Utah State Fairpark for the night.
- Photography exhibit, "Salt Lake City Celebrating 150 Years of Diversity" at the City-County Building, 400 S. State, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
July 24 - Days of '47 Parade, 9 a.m. New parade route beginning at South Temple and Main Street, travels east to 200 East, south to 900 South, then east to 600 East, where it will disband at Liberty Park. "Faith In Every Footstep" is the theme for this year's parade, which will feature 127 entries, in addition to the Sesquicentennial Mormon Wagon Train.
- Days of '47 28th annual Deseret News Marathon and 10K Road Race, 5 a.m., call 468-2560 or 237-2135 for information on locations.
- Sunrise Service, 7 a.m. in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Admission is free.
- Mormon Trail Wagon Train Sesquicentennial display, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., This Is The Place State Park, through July 26.
- 3rd Annual Native American Celebration at Liberty Park, 1 p.m. to dusk, north side of the park. Includes a live American Indian village, art show, food, dancing, arts and crafts, with socials scheduled at 1:30, 5, 6-9 p.m.
- Powerade Volleyball Tournament at Liberty Park from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the sand volleyball courts.
- Days of '47 Invitational Art Show, Utah State Fairpark Grand Building, 155 N. 1000 West, noon to 9 p.m.
- Days of '47 World Championship Rodeo, Delta Center, 301 S. West Temple, 7 p.m.
- Salt Lake Buzz vs. Las Vegas Stars, 6 p.m., Franklin Quest Field. Tickets are $5-$7 at the box office. Fireworks display to follow the game at Franklin Quest Field.
- Fireworks display, Liberty Park, 1300 S. 700 East at dusk.
July 26 - Ensign Peak hike, dedication of the Ensign Peak Memorial Garden and City Park, 123 E. North Sandrun Road, at 6 p.m., featuring LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley. Free admission.
July 27 - Calvary Baptist choir's anniversary musical, 3:30 p.m., free admission. Call 355-1025 for information.
SOUTH JORDAN
July 25-26 - The annual Country Fest celebration features "The Place For Me," performed both nights in the Bingham High School auditorium, tickets at the door; the eighth annual Country Class 5K Run will be Saturday, 8 a.m., with starting line at 10800 S. 2200 West. Individual and family registration is available. Saturday activities at the city park, fireworks at dusk. Call 253-4404 for information.
WEST VALLEY CITY - Fireworks at dusk, Rocky Mountain Raceway.
Davis County
BOUNTIFUL
July 20 - "Bountiful Handcart Days" will begin 7 p.m. Sunday evening with a special fireside featuring Elder Craig T. Vincent and music by the Goodman Family, South Davis Regional Center.
July 23 - 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. food booths, variety entertainment, 400 North Park; 6:30 p.m. annual "Handcart Days" parade, begins at Five Points, travels north on main to 400 North, ending at city park; Fireworks at dusk at Muellar Park Jr. High, 955 E. 1800 South.
July 24 - 7-10 a.m., Exchange Club chuckwagon breakfast, 400 North Park Bowery, $2.50 per person or $12.50 donation per family, proceeds for prevention of child abuse.
KAYSVILLE - Bowman's Market and Kaysville Recreation will sponsor the 12th annual chuckwagon breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Bowman's parking lot. Cost is $3 for adults and $1 for children 10 and younger. All proceeds will go to Kaysville youth recreation programs.
Utah County
CEDAR HILLS - Fireworks display at dusk.
MAPLETON
July 20 - Celebrating "Pioneers Through the Years," Mapleton residents will honor the original settlers of the town with a fireside at 7 p.m. featuring Collin Allan and Erma Hjorth, lifetime residents.
July 24 - The local fire department will issue a "wake-up call" at 5:30 a.m. to invite everyone to the flag-raising ceremony in city park at 6:30 a.m. A pancake breakfast will be served, as race runners and walkers ready themselves for the planned 1 mile and 5K races. Parade at 9 a.m., beginning at the church, south on Maple Street, west to 300 West. Park activities throughout the day will include games, booths, lunch, entertainment, arts, crafts, and pie and ice cream.
PROVO
July 24 - Sesquicentennial Spectacular at Cougar Stadium, BYU Campus, with the theme "Faith in Every Footstep," 8:30 p.m.
- Pioneer Rendezvous, Harman Conference Center at BYU, 2-7 p.m., exhibits, dioramas, demonstrations, interactive games.
- Provo Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and George Albert Smith Chapter of Sons of the Utah Pioneers will sponsor celebration at North Park, 500 N. 500 West. Includes 7 a.m. flag-raising ceremony; 7:15 a.m. pancake breakfast fund-raiser; 8:30 a.m. speech by J. Elliott Cameron; 11:30 a.m. visit by James Arrington "Here's Brother Brigham;" demonstration tours, antique auto olympics, pioneer village tours to include demonstrations on blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, handcart rides and quilting.
July 25 - Sesquicentennial Spectacular at Cougar Stadium, BYU Campus, with the theme "Faith in Every Footstep," 8:30 p.m.
- Pioneer Rendezvous, Harman Conference Center at BYU, 2-7 p.m., exhibits, dioramas, demonstrations, interactive games.
SPANISH FORK
July 20 - Lloyd Newell, of KSL's "Music and the Spoken Word," will present a community fireside at 7 p.m. in the Spanish Fork LDS Stake Center, 1006 E. 200 South.
July 21 - "Fiesta Days" and PRCA Rodeo Pioneer Celebration will begin with the opening of the City of Fun Carnival, which will run daily behind the city offices at 40 S. Main.
- The annual Stock Parade from 700 East to the fairgrounds at 6 p.m.
- Pie baking contest at 7 p.m. at the city park.
- PRCA Rodeo at 8 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Tickets are $2 to $10, depending on age and seat selection. Reservations available by phone, 798-5000, or at the city offices, Room 110. The rodeo continues nightly through Thursday.
July 22 - The Community Theatre production of "Peter Pan" begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Spanish Fork High auditorium, 300 W. Center. Tickets are $4 for children, $5 for adults. The show runs through Thursday.
- Senior citizens will display their talents at the craft fair, 5-7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 167 W. Center. The show runs through Thursday.
- PRCA Rodeo continues, 8 p.m. at the fairgrounds.
July 23 - Children's Miniature Parade, 5:30 p.m. along Center Street from Park Elementary.
- Chili cook-off follows the parade at the park, $1 per bowl.
- A country dance follows the rodeo at the fairgrounds' indoor arena. Cost is $3 per person, $5 per couple.
July 24 - Booster Club breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at the city park, cost is $5 per person, $3.50 per child or $15 per family.
- Speedy Spaniard 10K and 1-mile run, registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at the city park. For information, call 798-5068.
- Grand Parade at 10 a.m. beginning at 900 East and Center Street, going west on Center around the City Park, north on Main to 900 North.
- Afternoon activities include Apache helicopter display, car show, entertainment tent and children's activity tent.
- City of Fun carnival continues all day behind the city offices.
- Community theater production of "Peter Pan," at 4 p.m. at the high school.
- PRCA Rodeo, 8 p.m. at the fairgrounds.
- Fireworks after the rodeo at the fairgrounds.
Northern Utah
KAMAS, Summit County
July 21-22 - A melodrama will be presented at Kamas Valley High School at 8 p.m. Cost is $2.
July 23 - Bull-A-Rama at 8 p.m. in the city park, cost is $6.
July 24 - Junior Parade at 10 a.m., 100 South Main.
- Kids races at 11:30 a.m., with teen activities set for noon at the ity park.
- Junior Rodeo at 2 p.m. at the city park, admission is free.
- Wild West Rodeo scheduled at 8 p.m. at the city park, cost is $6.
- Fireworks follow the rodeo at the park.
- A dance follows the fireworks at the park, $3 for singles, $5 for couples.
July 25 - Three-on-three basketball tournament beginning 10 a.m. at the high school.
- A "Pioneer Experience" is being presented at noon for $1 per person or $5 per family at the Park Building.
- Demo Derby, 8 p.m. at the city park, $6 per person.
- Derby Dance will follow the races in city park, cost $3 singles, $5 couples.
July 26 - Lion's Club breakfast at 8 a.m.
- Co-ed volleyball at 10 a.m.
- Horse relays at noon along Main Street.
- Barbeque dinner in the park at 5:30 p.m., cost is $4 for kids, $6 for adults.
- Demo Derby at 8 p.m.
- Fireworks at dusk.
- Dance follows the fireworks at the park, $5 per couple or $3 each.
LOGAN - Sesquicentennial activities will be held at Willow Park throughout the day, beginning at 7:30 a.m., with a fun run, mountain-man rendevous or a fishing derby.
- Tournament registration for golf, volleyball, competition, basketball and horseshoes begins at 8:30 a.m.
- Skateboard contest, 9:30 a.m.
- Parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street.
- Beginning at 11 a.m., a Dutch oven cook-off, quilt show at the fairgrounds armory, American Indian dancers, softball tournament finals, home-run derby and throwing contests are scheduled.
- Country Music Festival from noon to 6 p.m. on the Willow Park stage.
- Wagon rides, roller blade and pie eating contests and a pioneer playland for children will run through the afternoon.
- Country Show Down at 6 p.m.
- Fireworks at dusk.
NORTH LOGAN - Pancake breakfast at 6:30 a.m., Elkridge Park.
OGDEN
July 20 - Pioneer Days community fireside at Weber State University, 7 p.m.
- Fireworks will be held at the WSU campus following the fireside.
July 21 - Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo will run nightly through Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Ogden City Stadium. Call 629-8214 for tickets.
- Miss Rodeo Utah Pageant runs daily through Thursday at the Ogden Park Hotel.
July 24 - Fort Buenaventura State Park Pioneer Skills and Crafts Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring bluegrass music festival, pioneer craft demonstrations, canoeing, horseshoes, volleyball, children's games, dutch oven food and candymaking, $3 per vehicle, 2450 "A" Ave.
- Kiwanis pancake breakfast, West Municipal Park, 7 a.m.
- Ogden Pioneer Days Parade, Washington Blvd., 9 a.m.; Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum will offer free refreshments following the parade.
- Pioneer Days Rodeo at the Ogden City Stadium, 7:30 p.m.
- Fireworks following the rodeo.
PERRY, Box Elder County - Heritage Community Theatre presentation of "Promised Valley", July 21-28. Call 723-1111 for information.
TREMONTON, Box Elder County - North Park will be the site for July 24 activities beginning at 7 a.m. with a flag-raising ceremony, followed by breakfast served by the Town Council from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- The U.S. Air Force Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. after completion of the championship baseball games played during the day.
- Fireworks at dusk.
East, Southeast Utah
CLEVELAND, Emery County
July 21 - "Cleveland Days" festivities begin with Rollerblade hockey competition at 6 p.m., followed by the Rollerblade Dance and DJ music on the tennis courts. All activities will be held at the city park unless otherwise noted.
July 22-23 - Various sporting competitions will be held in the city park.
July 24 - Miss Cleveland Pageant at the Town Hall will be followed with a fireworks display at dusk in the school yard.
July 25 - 5 p.m. bike races, family potluck lamb fry, and Glee Club concert at 7:30 p.m.
LOA, Wayne County - Production featuring the History of Wayne County, Wayne County Fair and Pioneer Pageant, Hale Family Theatre, July 22-24. Call 425-3535 for times and tickets.
MONTICELLO
July 21-22 - The city celebration theme is "Cowboys, Indians and Pioneers." Storytelling begins at 10 a.m. on both Monday and Tuesday with a cowboy program and the early history of the Mormon settlers.
July 23 - An Evening of Music is planned at 7:30 p.m. along with a carnival at the Pioneer Park.
July 24 - Daylong carnival at the Black Oil parking lot.
July 25 - Talent show and softball tournament, city park.
July 26 - Lion's Club breakfast at the city park pavillion from 7 to 9:30 a.m.
- 5K fun run at 7:30 a.m., will include T-shirts for all runners.
- Kiddie parade at 10 a.m., followed by games, entertainment and food booths throughout the afternoon in the park.
- Daylong carnival and softball tournament.
- Tire Burnout at 2:30 p.m. at 160 N. Main
- Watermelon bust at 7 p.m. at Loyds Lake.
NEOLA, Duchesne County - The Northern Ute Sundance will continue through July 21 at the Sundance Grounds East of Neola. Sundance chief is Alvin Pinnecoose, with sub-chief Jerry Tapoof. A feast to close the celebration will be held Monday at 5:30 p.m. No tape recorders or cameras are allowed, alcohol and drugs are prohibited.
ROOSEVELT - Activities at the city park will include a Boy Scout breakfast, pioneer history booths, a relay race from county line to county line, and games and entertainment in the new park.
South-central, southwestern Utah
BEAVER
July 24 - "Pioneer Days Celebration" begins at 7 a.m. with the Beaver River 5K Run; Pioneer Day Parade at 9:30 a.m.; lunch at City Park, 11 a.m.; youth foot races and games at noon; horse races, 2 p.m.; city race track; program, 7 p.m. Pioneer Park Pavilion; 9:40 p.m. Fireworks, 600 E. Center;
July 25-26 - The Quilt Show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Guard Armory.
July 26 - Bicycle races 10 a.m. on Main Street.
- The Car Show at Pioneer Park from noon to 4:30 p.m.
- Horse races at the Race Track at 2 p.m.
- Old Cars Cruise on Main Street, 7 p.m.
For more information, contact Ray and Merlene Harris at 438-2627.
FILLMORE
July 23 - The "Promised Valley" production at Millard High School starting at 7 p.m., in addition a chuckwagon dinner will be served nightly at 5:30 p.m. before the play. The play runs through July 26.
July 24 - Sesquicentennial parade to begin at 10 a.m. from 400 S. Main and end at 100 N. Main. That will be followed by lunch, afternoon activities, displays and games at city Park.
- An evening dance festival and fireworks show will be held at the Millard High School football field.
For more information, call city hall at 743-5233.
HINCKLEY, Millard County
July 23 - The Junior Rodeo begins at 7 p.m. with the Western States Rodeo to follow at 8 p.m.
July 24 - Hinkley Lion's Club will sponsor the annual classic run at 8 a.m.
- The Pioneer Parade, Main Street at 9:30 a.m., ending at the city park with a Pioneer Centennial Program at 10:30 a.m. Barbecue and Hootenanny at noon at the Chef's Palace.
- More of the Western States Rodeo.
For more information on the Junior Rodeo, contact Donald Brown at 864-4875.
IVINS, Washington County - A 7:30 a.m. flag-raising ceremony at the local fire station, followed by a pancake breakfast in Town Park, cost $2.50 per plate or $10 per family.
- The parade will begin at 10 a.m. followed by drag races held north of Town Park.
- Beginning at 6 p.m. food booths, games, music and entertainment will be aplenty in the Town Park. Fireworks begin at 9:25 p.m. followed by a dance at 10 p.m.
For more information, call City Hall, at 628-0606.
LEEDS, Washington County - The small-town parade beginning at 9 a.m. will celebrate the Sesquicentennial theme with youngsters, oldsters, bicycles and floats participating in the event marching down Main Street.
- A picnic at Leeds Park at 6 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets and food. For more information, contact Mel Evans at 879-2989.
MONROE, Sevier County
July 22 - The Green Valley Clogging Jamboree will take place in Monroe City Park at 7 p.m.
- The Primary Parade is set for Wednesday evening at 6 p.m., followed by a barbecue in Monroe City Park.
July 24 - Pioneer Day begins with the Cannonade at 6 a.m. and the 5-Mile Milk Run starting from City Park. After the run, there will be breakfast in the park at 7 a.m., a flag ceremony at 9:45 a.m.
- Parade at 10 a.m. with concessions opening at 11 a.m. Children's races will begin after noon. An antique car show and quilt raffle will begin at 1 p.m.
- A concert featuring Jack Ferrell at South Sevier Middle School beginning at 8 p.m.
- Fireworks at 9:30 p.m, followed by a free dance featuring the band "Borderline" at the city park.
For more information, call Monroe City Offices at 527-4621.
PARAGONAH, Iron County - Pioneer parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street followed by program presented by the DUP at local LDS church; lunch and games at the church park.
PANGUITCH
July 23 - The eighth annual Panguitch Invitational High School Rodeo will begin at both 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
July 24 - An early bird breakfast at 6:30 on the Zion's Bank lawn. The annual parade begins at 10 a.m. followed by the DUP program at the LDS stake center. A deep-pit barbeque dinner begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Fair Building. Kiddie races carnival activities will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Panguitch High School Field. The Panguitch Invitational Rodeo begins at 7 p.m. followed by a dance in the Fair Building featuring the KSOP Dance Machine.
July 25 - More rodeos, more dancing at the above-mentioned locations and times. Rodeo ticket prices are adults $5, children 11/under $3 or an all performance pass, adults $20/children $12.
July 26 - Even more rodeos, even more dancing. The Centennial Cultural Fair will begin at 10 a.m. at the Fair Building, followed by the Historical Home Tour at 1 p.m.
REDMOND, Sevier County
July 23 - A Marinated Roast Beef Dinner at 7 p.m. Fireworks will follow dinner. For more information, call Nikki Mickelson at 529-7559.
July 24 - The Redmond Parade begins at 10 a.m. followed by an afternoon of concessions, lunch at noon, bingo in the new town hall and a 4 p.m. Road Rally, $2 per carload.
SPRING CITY, Sanpete County
July 24 - "The Spirit of Pioneering Under the Horseshoe" event will begin with a Fireman's Breakfast at the fire station at 7 a.m. The parade will begin at 400 South and 100 East at 10 a.m. followed by the DUP program at the City Bowery. A children's carnival, a pet show, horseshoe tournament, beard growing contest, the much-loved "Anything Goes" pet show and pioneer games will all be occur during the afternoon in the City Park. Old-time gospel music will be presented in the bowery at 8 p.m.
July 25-26 - Junior and Adult Co-ed Softball Tournaments to be followed up with Square Dancing Saturday night provided by the Old-Time Fiddlers in the City Bowery.