If you’re a cowboy or cowgirl in Utah, there’s no doubt you will want to clear your calendar from July 19th to July 24th. Once you do, you’ll be all set to attend the Ogden Pioneer Days festival. Hailed as one of the state’s best celebrations of western heritage, there are plenty of fun activities folks of all ages can enjoy. From concerts and parades to great food and more, there’s no shortage of fun. However, as it is every year, the highlight of the week-long celebration is the rodeo. The PRCA sanctioned event, which always draws the best competitors from around the world, will be extensively covered by the Cowboy Lifestyle Network, Ak-Chin Indian Community, and Earnhardt Auto Centers.
Rodeo Events
While everyone who attends Ogden Pioneer Days loves the variety of activities, it’s clear the majority of cowboys and cowgirls come to witness the thrills and spills of the rodeo. A great combination of past and present, it’s a rodeo that is known to appeal to fans of all generations. And with the great lineup of events and competitors for this year’s rodeo, most expect it to be the best in the 81-year history of the rodeo. If you’re ready for lots of great action, you can plan on seeing such great events as:
–Bareback riding
–Steer wrestling
–Team roping
–Bull riding
–Saddle bronc riding
–Tie-down roping
–Barrel racing
Once you get a taste of the action, there’s no doubt you’ll be coming back to Ogden each and every year.
Fun Activities
As we said earlier, there are plenty of other fun activities in addition to the Ogden Pioneer Days PRCA rodeo. If you love country music, you can take your pick of great concerts to attend. Some of the artists scheduled to appear during the week are:
–Chris Petersen
–Drake White
–Big Fire Band
–Runaway Jane
–Wayne Hoskins Band
–Coyote Moon
And along with these great concerts, fans can also attend various parades, sample lots of great western food from various vendors, and enjoy plenty of quality time together with family and friends.
Get Your Tickets
If you just can’t wait any longer to witness the sights and sounds associated with Ogden Pioneer Days and the PRCA rodeo, then it’s time to purchase your tickets. To do so, you can purchase online at www.smithstix.com, or you can visit the Pioneer Stadium ticket office. If you need more information about purchasing tickets or have any other questions about the week’s festivities, you can call the Ogden Pioneer Days office at 801-621-1696. But whatever you do, don’t delay, since this year’s celebration is poised to be nothing short of spectacular!
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