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Rodeo
July 11, 12 & 13, 2024
Ballard Arena, 1600 E Highland DR
Gates Open 6:30 PM
Rodeo Starts 7:30 PM
Ticket Purchase Required
Make plans now for the 2024 Draper Days Rodeo! Featuring classic rodeo events such as bareback riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, and other exciting competitions, it’s an event you don’t want to miss.
Not only are the top cowboys and cowgirls featured, but there is food, shopping, and more. The whole family will enjoy this affordable community event.
It’s strongly recommended you arrive at least one hour early so parking and seating can be done without missing any of the rodeo action!
Ballard Arena Seating Sections
- Tickets are $15 each
- Children 3 years of age and under are not required to have a ticket if they can sit on a lap
- Ticket sales are final — no refunds or exchanges will be given
- All seating is reserved — tickets are assigned to a specific row and seat number
- A ticket with a barcode or QR code for scanning is required for entry
- Ticket questions: contact the Event Coordinator at (801) 576-6319 or email.
- Purchase Rodeo Tickets
- This is an outdoor, open-air venue — the show takes place rain or shine
- In case of severe weather during the show, patrons will be asked to take shelter in their cars. Once the weather passes, the show will resume.
- Stadium-style seats and blankets are welcome
- Chairs with legs are prohibited
- Alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, and illegal weapons are prohibited
- Dogs and other animals are prohibited (except service animals trained for a specific task as detailed by ADA)
- Small coolers and baskets are welcome
- All bags and containers subject to search upon entry
- Seating sections a, b, c, & d feature concrete tiered seating
- Seating sections e, f, g, h, & j feature aluminum tiered seating
Participation in the Days Rodeo Rodeo is through the Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association (RMPRA). Visit their website for membership and rodeo participation information.
- Wild cow milking is an amateur, team-based competition, with the goal of catching and milking a wild cow
- Participation is $120 per team
- Teams are made of three adults
- To register: Contact Katie Ovard-Smith at (801) 856-8689 or email
2023 Rodeo Royalty
[L-R: 2nd Attendant, AJ Krieger, Queen, Reese McCown, 1st Attendant Sarah Sirrine]
Event will be held rain or shine. However, events may be canceled or postponed due to severe weather. Check this webpage for current information or call (801) 576-6584.
To request an accommodation due to a disability contact the Community Events Manager at (801) 576-6584 or by email. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least five days prior to the event date.