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Ogden Pioneer Days is celebrating events all over the Ogden Area. Visit our map to learn about venue details, directions and locations.
EVENTS rodeo, parades, fireworks
There are events and activities for everyone in the family. Visit our calendar to learn more about event dates, times, locations, + details.
Come early and enjoy America's Best Rodeo Burger while listening to the area's top country bands. Elite Concessions offers a food and beverage menu selection the whole family will enjoy. For a nominal fee you can try your luck on a mechanical bull. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. each night of the rodeo.
The Pre-Rodeo events are always a family favorite to watch whether it's the Junior Steer Riding, Mini Barebacks, or the classic Mutton Bustin' you'll be sure to see dust flying and heels kicking as our young cowboys and cowgirls compete.
Sign-up for all Pre-Rodeo events beginning June 19th @ 9:00 a.m. To register your little cowboys and cowgirls give us a call at 801.621.1696 for more details or pick up an application at the Ogden Pioneer Days office or at Smith & Edwards.
date: TBD
time: 6:30 p.m.
The Ogden Pioneer Stadium will be filled with young cowboys and cowgirls and horses of every size and color during pre-rodeo. If you want to see some fun competition as well as the future of our western lifestyle come join in the fun!
date: TBD
time: 6:30 p.m.
The Junior Posse Jamboree will be held this year on Saturday, July 16th. The Ogden Pioneer Stadium will be filled with young cowboys and cowgirls and horses of every size and color. This annual competition between the area junior posses brings out a supporting cast with hundreds of people filling the stands including grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, cousins, and neighbors. If you want to see some fun competition as well as the future of our western lifestyle come join in the fun!
date: TBD
time: 6:30 p.m.
An exciting Pre-Rodeo event that includes wild mother cows and teams made up primarily of our elected officials, local police and fire departments. Each three man team is given the harrowing task of extracting milk from a less than cooperative wild cow that is attached to the end of a long rope. Come early to see the excitement!
date: TBD
time: 6:30 p.m.
This year we are bringing back the grand ol' tradition of Mini Bull Riding on July 23rd during the Pre-Rodeo events of the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo. This beginner's event isn't as easy as it looks; these lil' riders are practicing to become future bull riders, so don't take your eyes of the action for a minute. Contestants ages 9 to 12 try their hand at riding mini brahma bulls as they kick up the dust.
date: July 19th
time: 2:30 p.m.
Each Miss Rodeo Utah contestant will showcase her skills in riding a Freestyle Horsemanship pattern of their own design. Pattern requirements consist of a stop, backing, two lead changes, and a presentation ride. This is the final judging activity before the crowning of Miss Rodeo Utah on July 24th.
date: TBD
time: 6:30 p.m.
This classic event imitates bareback riding just like the professionals and allows the young cowboys to participate in the pre-rodeo events. Contestants ages 5 to 8 weighing under 60 pounds can enter and attempt a 6 second ride on a bucking sheep. Come watch these young bucks grab some fluff and show their stuff in the Mutton Bustin' event held during the Pre-Rodeo, each night of the Rodeo from July 20th - 24th.
