Days of 47 Rodeo

06/06/2026

Horns and Halos will officially kickoff the 2026 Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo. Sanctioned by the Ultimate Bullfighters, this one-night exclusive event will feature 12 elite bullfighters in both individual and team competitions.

“In an effort to create entertainment products that fit all the Salt Lake Valley in celebration of Pioneer week, this is our version of Rodeo’s X Games,” stated Tommy Joe Lucia, Executive Director Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo. “Horns and Halos will showcase authentic fighting bulls from Mexico and professional bullfighters complete with dance music to create an intense 2-hour jam session.”

Tickets on sale now! Link in comments

06/05/2026

Congrats to our presenting sponsor for their recent awards. We are thankful for their service to the community and our event each year!

We were honored to receive six Best of State® medals, recognizing Zions Bank as the best of the Beehive State for Banking (business and merchant/consumer services categories), Community Development, Economic Development, Mortgage Banking and Employer.

This marks the 20th consecutive year that Zions Bank has won in the overall Banking category.

Accepting the awards on behalf of Zions Bank were President and CEO Nate Callister, Stephanie Tobey, Sandra Hollins and Ryan Cook representing Community Engagement, and Mike Gould and Jeremy Holmgren representing Mortgage.

06/04/2026

Rodeo is frequently celebrated as America’s Original Extreme Sport, but nothing tests human agility and grit quite like the heart-pounding spectacle of American freestyle bullfighting and it is coming to downtown Salt Lake City – July 18.

The event dubbed Horns and Halos will officially kickoff the 2026 Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo. Sanctioned by the Ultimate Bullfighters, this one-night exclusive event will feature 12 elite bullfighters in both individual and team competitions.

Tickets go on sale - Saturday, June 6 at 8 a.m. MT

Full story and details in comments below

06/03/2026

Last month we announced the 6 cowgirls that have been selected as part of the Class of 2026 Utah Cowgirl Collective. Now over the next several weeks leading up to the Utah Days of '47 Rodeo, we will meet each of these young ladies. On this Women's Wednesday we kick it off with Ansley Staley from Orangeville, UT.

06/02/2026

This is an event you don't want to miss. Come for the rodeo and take in the beauty of the State of Utah while here. Get your tickets today - Scan the QR code or visit utahdaysof47rodeo.com for ticket link.

06/01/2026

We kickoff our Medalist Monday segment with the cowboy that won the first gold medal in 2025.

2025 was a banner year for two-event cowboy Wacey Schalla qualifying for his second Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in both ba****ck and bull riding. Following his gold medal ride in SLC last July he said:

"I knew today was the day I was going to find out whether I was a ba****ck rider or not. I've never been on a horse that big or have that much power. To be able to prove to myself that I'm a dominant competitor and come out on top was my goal.”

He finished the year as the reserve world champion in the all-around race, 5th in the ba****ck riding and was 4th in the bull riding.

Over the weekend, he unfortunately sustained a broken femur at the Music City Rodeo in Nashville. He had surgery on Sunday (May 31) and we are wishing him a speedy recovery. Heal up Champ!

05/29/2026

Calling all young ropers!

05/27/2026

Who is ready to show off your roping skills?

IFA wants the top youth ropers to compete live at the Days of '47 Rodeo in Salt Lake City. Win IFA prizes and a new 7K roping dummy. See rules and details.

05/26/2026

Utah Cowgirl Collective continues to be good role models. While the 2025 class has completed their yearlong ambassadorship we are excited to see the Class of 2026 continue to highlight what it means to be a good human in this day and age!

The 2025 Utah Cowgirl Collective has wrapped up an unforgettable year!

One photo says it all:
• Reaching across boundaries
• Sharing the Western & Pioneer spirit

Six incredible cowgirls, one passion for the western lifestyle. What's your favorite part of cowboy culture?

05/23/2026