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Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo 2024

Salt Lake City, Utah – are y’all ready for Utah Days of ‘47 Rodeo? This spectacular rodeo is presented by Zions Bank and is known for being one of the top rodeos in the nation. This grand event has officially kicked off running July 19-20, & 22nd-24th. This rodeo will be held in the state-of-the-art 17.5 million-dollar Days of ‘47 Arena at the Utah State Fair Park to celebrate the cowboy way of life and the rich Western roots. Holding 10,000 reserved stadium-style seats for fans, there’s not a bad seat in this venue.

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History

Are you curious to know the history behind Days of ‘47? Brigham Young and a determined company of Mormon pioneers became the leaders of one of the most pronounced treks in American history. These leaders realized their dreams upon arriving at the Great Salt Lake Valley, they drove wagons and pulled handcarts with horses and oxen with thousands of pioneers. These pioneers trekked their way across the plains to a widespread desert landscape that became known as the Utah Territory while carrying a strong vow to the American belief in freedom of religion. These pioneers sought to create a new life as they all had come together from many nations. The early Utah pioneer’s expedition demonstrated the faith, courage, and foresight that continues to influence pioneers today.

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Honoring Utah’s Early & Modern Pioneers

Through various activities and celebrations each year, The Utah Days of ‘47 remembers those outstanding 1847 pioneers and all those who followed. The Utah Days of ‘47 believes the example of the pioneers’ courage in the past and present creates a vision for the combined future that everyone can follow as a new Pioneer Spirit. To honor Utah’s early and modern pioneers and to keep their pioneering spirit alive, The Days of ‘47, Inc. is a private, nonprofit, all-volunteer, and charitable corporation. 

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A Must-See

The Utah Days of ‘47 Rodeo has become a must-stop on the summer rodeo schedule. Contestants range from the junior level to the pros of the sport competing for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals awarded to the top three contestants. That sets this rodeo apart from any other rodeo in the world. Contestants who compete in steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing, women’s breakaway roping, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding will have earned the right to compete at the Days of ‘47 Rodeo.

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Frontier Fun Zone

There will be fun for all ages, come early as the Frontier Fun Zone opens at 4:30 PM every night. FREE ADMISSION to Frontier Fun Zone area. Experience a Longhorn display, Pioneer Camp, Charro Encampment, pony rides, mechanical bull rides, Native American Encampment, food for purchase, live music, and dancing. There’s something for everyone.

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We hope to see you, your friends, and your family at the Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo. Rodeo doors open at 6:00 PM nightly and the rodeo starts at 7:30 PM every night. There are plenty of activities for the entire family to enjoy. Don’t wait, grab your tickets now and get ready to make new memories this year with your loved ones at The Days of ’47 Rodeo.

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Patrick OD O'Donnell

The moment a bull's gate swings open—that's when Patrick "OD" O'Donnell feels most alive. From his early days riding bareback through Arizona pastures to revolutionizing the bull riding industry as President of Bull Riders Only, OD has lived the Western lifestyle he now champions as Founder of Cowboy Lifestyle Network. Growing up in Casa Grande's sunbaked agricultural heartland, he didn't just learn about horses and ranching, he lived it daily, developing the instincts and grit that would later attract 4 million followers to CLN's authentic voice. After his baseball days at the University of Arizona, OD saw something others missed: bull riding wasn't just a sport, but was compelling entertainment waiting for the right vision. Between 1990-1997, his leadership transformed local rodeo competitions into sold-out arena events that changed Western sports forever. Today, that same pioneering spirit drives CLN's coverage of everything from championship rodeos to the quiet heroism of ranch life. When he's not building the digital home for cowboy culture, you'll find OD supporting Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, leading CLN’s 25-year Christmas Toy Drive for Arizona kids, or sharing his love of horsemanship with special needs riders through Arizona's own Horses Help. Living proof that authentic Western values still have the power to transform lives.

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