FAQs

To help provide a safe experience to all visitors, no outside food or drinks are allowed except for a factory-sealed water bottle up to one-liter.

Limited group ticket packages may be available. Please contact the office at 801-621-1696 for the most current information.

The Ogden Pioneer Days rodeo typically lasts two and a half hours.

Yes, we have disabled parking at both of our parking areas on the west and east sides of the stadium—668 17th Street, Ogden, Utah.

Yes, there is disabled seating behind the box seats on the north side of the stadium. Click here for a map of the stadium.

From art strolls to silent auctions, Ogden Pioneer Day’s activities appeal to all ages. View our full event schedule here.

The rodeo begins on July 19 and takes place every night at the Ogden Pioneer Days Stadium until July 24 (except for Sunday).

The National Day of the American Cowboy honors the contributions of those men and women who promote and preserve the western way of life. To nominate a deserving cowgirl or cowboy for the honor, and to learn more, click here.

The Whoopie Girl tradition began with the vision of Ogden City Mayor Harman W. Peery to create an iconic image that would help promote the Ogden Pioneer Days celebration. Today’s Whoopie Girls are amazing horsewomen who ride each night of the rodeo—flying the flags of our sponsors. They are chosen by audition. Along with being a part of the Ogden Pioneer Days rodeo, Whoopie Girls serve as goodwill ambassadors, making appearances in other events and activities.

The Ogden Pioneer Days Foundation was founded in 2003 with the goal of honoring, preserving and promoting our community’s pioneer and western heritage. Click here to learn more.

Parking in the lot north of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple on Washington Boulevard is free. And, from there, a shuttle bus will bring you to the stadium. Parking is also available at the Ogden Pioneer Days Stadium (668 17th Street) for $10.

The Utah Transit Authority offers many available bus and train routes to, and around, Ogden. If you plan to visit from areas as far south as Provo, or as far north as Pleasant View, the FrontRunner commuter train delivers you to various stations in Ogden. From those, there’s an impressive transportation network of bus routes that deliver you to our stadium—668 17th Street, Ogden, Utah.

The gates for the Ogden Pioneer Days rodeo open at 5:30 p.m.

The NFR is typically held each year at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas in early December.

Mutton bustin’ is a popular pre-rodeo event held every night of the Ogden Pioneer Days rodeo. Along with this popular event for kids between five and eight (and that weigh less than 50 pounds), pre-rodeo entertainment includes the Junior Posse Jamboree, the Miss Rodeo Utah Freestyle Horsemanship Competition and others. Mutton bustin’ and other pre-rodeo festivities kick off at 6 each night of the rodeo. Contact us to register your child for mutton bustin,’ or visit the Ogden Pioneer Days headquarters at 1810 Washington Blvd, Ogden, Utah. To learn more about all these pre-rodeo events, click here.

There are two chances to watch fireworks or lighted drone shows during the Ogden Pioneer Days celebration:

The Lindquist Pops Concert and Fireworks takes place on the beautiful campus of Weber State University—learn more here:

Then, the last evening (or two) of the rodeo may conclude with a lighted drone show at the Ogden Pioneer Days Stadium.

The Horse and Hitch Parade features horses of all kinds. It starts at the intersection of Park and Washington Boulevards and travels south on Washington to 26th Street. The Grand Parade, on July 24, kicks off a day of events and activities to celebrate Utah’s statehood. It begins on 31st Street and continues north on Washington Boulevard, ending on 20th Street. Learn more about these events by clicking here.

You can get your tickets online here

The Ogden Pioneer Days Stadium is located at 668 17th Street, Ogden, Utah.

There are two options for parking. You may use the open lot north of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple on Washington Boulevard. From there, a shuttle bus will bring you to the Ogden Pioneer Days Stadium. Or, grass parking is available on both the west and east sides of the stadium (668 17th Street), although these can quickly fill. Click here for maps and additional details.