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Days of '47 rodeo draws large crowds in Salt Lake City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Days of '47 rodeo draws large crowds in Salt Lake City

Summary

The Days of ’47 Rodeo takes place at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City, celebrating its heritage with events throughout the week. Expected attendance is 48,000 fans, with over 60,000 people involved in total. The rodeo has significantly grown in popularity, a result of a $17 million arena renovation and strong community support. The event continues through Saturday, featuring various competitions and awarding substantial prizes despite financial pressures from rising costs.

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Key Details

•Expected attendance of 48,000 at Days of '47 Rodeo
•Over 60,000 participants, volunteers, and contractors involved
•Event features Olympic-quality medals and substantial prizes
•$17 million arena renovation increased ticket sales
•Rodeo continues through Saturday, July 27, 2026

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11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Hefty prizes, but mostly heritage, keeps Utah’s Days of ‘47 rodeo thriving

What they're saying

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A century-old Utah tradition gathering Latter-day Saints, cattle, bucking horses and blinding belt buckles has evolved from a Wild West show into a high-stakes event for rodeo fans — one that awards Olympic-quality medals and fills thousands of seats in a relatively new stadium. The Days of ’47 Rodeo, which celebrates the arrival of Mormon […]
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