Draper Days Is A Fantastic Community Event Held Every July In Draper, Utah. The Event Typically Features A Festival, Parade, 5K Race, Sports Tournaments, Movie Nights, Concerts, And Many Other Activities. Draper Days Is Sponsored And Managed By Draper City And Supported By A Team Of Sponsors And Volunteers.

Schedule Of Events

July 15,2024

Draper Days - Free Horse Pull And Activities

This Free Event Is Held At Andy Ballard Arena.

About Horse Pulling

Imagine The Early 1900s When Farmers Farmed With Horses. One Farmer Leans Over To The Other And Says, "I Bet My Horse Can Pull More Than Yours." To Prove It The Neighbor Would Take Him Up On That Bet, And Soon There Would Be Competition Between Several Farmers.
 
Horse Pulling Has Come Quite Far From The Early 1900's. Although The Amish Use Horses To Do Their Fieldwork, Those Horses Who Labor On The Farm For Many Hours A Day Don't End Up In The Pulling Arena On The Weekend. The Few Farmers That Use Their Pulling Stock To Haul Manure, Mow, Or Cut Hay, Do Not Do This On A Consistent Basis. As Such, The Sport Of Horse Pulling Is Exactly That: A Sport With A Team Of Equine Athletes. Come Join Us For An Exciting Evening Of Horse Pulling, Food, And Fun Produced By The Utah Horse Puller Association.
Attractions

The List Below Is Free To The Public.
- Climbing Wall
- Petting Zoo
- Pony Rides
- Mechanical Bull
- Cowboy Hats To First 500 Kids
Food Available For Purchase Onsite.

Inclement Weather

The Event Will Be Held In Snow, Rain, Or Shine. However, It May Be Cancelled Or Postponed Due To Severe Weather. You Can Check This Calendar For Current Information Or Call (801) 576-6584.

July 16,2024

5:00 Pm - 9:00 Pm - Farmers Market And Food Truck Night At Smith Fields Park

Draper Days - Historic Walking Tour

Draper City's Historic Preservation Commission Will Host A Walking Tour Of Historic Sites. Start At Draper Historic Park Where Commission Members Will Share Information About The Old Fort. Walk From There To Visit Historic Homes Nearby.

Stop By Anytime Between 5:00 - 7:00 Pm.

July 17,2024

Draper Days - Heritage Banquet-6pm

Make Time For This Event During Draper Days Week To Meet Your Neighbors And Learn More About Your Community. Enjoy A Delicious Buffet Dinner While Listening To A Presentation About Draper's History. A Prize Raffle Will End The Evening. The Event Is Held At Draper Elementary School.

Tickets

Tickets Are $15 Per Person For Dinner And Entertainment. Tickets May Be Purchased Online, At The Draper Historical Society Museum, Or At The Door If Space Is Still Available (Cash Or Check Only Accepted For In-Person Purchases — Please Make Checks Out To Draper City).

Draper Days - Draper Idol-6.30pm

Watch Local Singers Compete For Their Chance To Be Named Draper Idol!

6:30 Pm At The Draper Amphitheatre (Before Movie Night)

Applications For Draper Idol Are Closed For 2024.

Competition Info

This Is An Individual Voice Competition — No Bands Will Be Accepted
Contestants Will Perform One Song Of Less Than Two Minutes
There Are Two Divisions: Senior (Ages 15 Years And Older) And Junior (Ages 11-14)
All Competitors Will Receive A Commemorative Event T-Shirt

Draper Idol And Movie Night
Enjoy The Draper Idol Competition, Followed By A Free Movie Screening!
 
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
 While Working Underground To Fix A Water Main, Brooklyn Plumbers And Brothers Mario And Luigi Are Transported Through A Mysterious Pipe To A Magical New World. But When The Siblings Are Separated, An Epic Adventure Begins In The Super Mario Bros. Movie!
 
The Draper Idol Competition Starts At 6:30 Pm. The Super Mario Bros. Movie Starts At 9:15 Pm.

Under The Stars At The Draper Amphitheater

- This Event Is Free
- The Movie Is Played On A Giant 32-Foot Big Screen, With Terraced Grass Seating
- Bring Blankets, Lawn Chairs, And Snacks
- Concessions — Including Hot Dogs, Drinks, Ice Cream, Popcorn, And Candy — Are Available For Purchase

Inclement Weather
Facilities, Events, Activities, Or Sports Events May Be Closed Or Canceled Due To Inclement Weather. Find Closure And Cancellation Information Here Or At (801) 576-6572.

July 18,2024

6.00pm - The Draper Days Children's Bike Parade.

Bike Decorating Begins At 6:00 Pm At Draper Elementary, While The Parade Begins At 6:30 Pm.

Decorating Info
Bikes, Skateboards, Scooters, Wagons, Wheelchairs, And Roller Skates Are All Welcome
Decorating Materials Are Provided, But Participants Are Welcome To Bring Their Own

Parade Info
The Parade Route Is On Willow Creek Trail And Is Approximately One-Half Mile In Length, Ending At Draper Park.

Entertainment
- Entertainment And Activities Start At 7:00 Pm At Draper Park
- Petting Zoo, Train Rides, Fantastic Foam Area, Face Painting, And More
- Entertainment And Activities Are Free

Inclement Weather
The Event Will Be Held In Snow, Rain, Or Shine. However, It May Be Canceled Or Postponed Due To Severe Weather. Check This Webpage For Current Information Or Call (801) 576-6584.

4:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Draper Days Car Show

Do You Have A Cool, Classic, Or Vintage Car You Love To Show Off? Enter Your Vehicle For A Chance To Win $500! This Is A Free, All-Makes, All-Models Show, Arrive Early At Draper Park For The Best Spots. On-Site Registration Starts At 4 Pm, The Show Runs 4:30 – 8:30 Pm, And Awards Are Announced At 8 Pm. Winners Will Be Invited To Drive Their Cars In The Draper Days Parade.

Registration: Day-Of, On-Site, All-Makes, All-Models, And Free

Award Categories:
- Best In Show 1st Place
- Best In Show 2nd Place
- Best In Show 3rd  Place
- Mayor’s Choice
- Royalty’s Choice

One Winner Will Be Chosen From Each Category

Winners Receive:
- Best In Show 1st  Place: $500 Cash, + Plaque
- Best In Show 2nd Place: $250 Cash, + Plaque
- Best In Show 3rd  Place: $100 Cash, + Plaque
- Mayor’s Choice: Plaque
- Royalty’s Choice: Plaque
- Winners Will Be Invited To Participate In The Draper Days Parade On Saturday, July 20th

Krank-It-Up Productions Llc Manages The Car Show

Inclement Weather
The Event Will Be Held Rain Or Shine. Howev

July 19,2024

Park Activities

The Draper Days Park Activities Will Be Held From 5:00 - 9:00 PM, At Draper City Park. Unless Otherwise Indicated, Activities Are Free.

Concert And Fireworks

The Draper Days Concert And Fireworks Display At Draper Park The Evening Is A Free Event, Featuring Nationally-Renown Artists And A World-Class Fireworks Show. Food Trucks Are Available On-Site, And Attendees Are Welcome To Bring Chairs, Blankets, And Outside Food. No Alcohol Or Glass Bottles Are Allowed.

This Is A Free Concert — Tickets Are Not Required

The Party Crashers Will Light Up The Stage With An Entertaining Mix Of Favorites . They Will Be Supported By The Winners Of The Draper Idol Singing Competition.

Inclement Weather

The event will be held in snow, rain, or shine. However, it may be canceled or postponed due to severe weather. Check this webpage for current information or call (801) 576-6584.

July 20,2024

11:00 AM To 9:00 PM - Park Activities At Draper City Park.

Unless Otherwise Indicated, Activities Are Free.

Concert And Fireworks

The Draper Days Concert And Fireworks Display At Draper Park The Evening Is A Free Event, Featuring Nationally-Renown Artists And A World-Class Fireworks Show. Food Trucks Are Available On-Site, And Attendees Are Welcome To Bring Chairs, Blankets, And Outside Food. No Alcohol Or Glass Bottles Are Allowed.  

Draper City Is Pleased To Announce Joe Nichols As The Headliner, With Support From Savannah Keyes.

A Mainstay Of Country Music For Two Decades, Bridging The Gap Between The Genre’s Old-School Roots And Contemporary Era, Joe Is A 21st-Century Traditionalist — An Artist Who’s Both Timely And Timeless, Racking Up A Half-Dozen Number 1 Singles And Ten Top 10 Hits With A Sound That Honors His Heroes. The Evening Begins With Country/Pop Singer-Songwriter Savannah Keyes, Straight Outta Nashville.

Inclement Weather

The event will be held in snow, rain, or shine. However, it may be canceled or postponed due to severe weather. Check this webpage for current information or call (801) 576-6584.

9 AM - Parade

Starting At 9 AM, And Running For Approximately Two Hours
Parade Is 1.5 Miles In Length And Heads North On Fort ST Starting At Stokes AVE And Ending At The Intersection With Pioneer RD

Parade Route Map

Apply to be in the Parade

The Following Types Of Entries Are Not Permitted In The Parade:
- Entries That Advocate For Or Against The Election Or Reelection Of A Particular Candidate, Or For Or Against A Political Issue Or Ballot Proposition
- Entries That Are Not Consistent With The Purpose Of The Parade, Which Is To Celebrate The City’s Pioneer Heritage And Sense Of Community
- Entries That, By Community Standards, Divide Rather Than Unite The Community
- Entries That Lack Significant Historical Connection To Draper
- Parade Entries Are Limited To Approximately 100. Once All Of The Entry Spots Are Filled, Applications Will No Longer Be Accepted.
- Applicants Will Be Notified By Email Of Acceptance.
Fees
- Parade Entry Fee For Local Business: $100
- Parade Entry Fee For Non-Local Business: $150
- No Parade Entry Fee For Local Governments, Non-Commercial Entities, Schools, And Non-Profit Organizations

Inclement Weather
The Parade Will Be Held Rain Or Shine. However, It May Be Canceled Or Postponed Due To Severe Weather. Check This Webpage For Updates Or Subscribe To Notify Draper Alerts.

Dates: July 15-20,2024

Location: Various Venues in Draper, UT

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