The opening weekend of the Utah State Fair begins
Utahns attended the opening weekend of the annual state fair on Saturday.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Arnold Swartzedigger, Tammy Swinette, Sqeallie Ray Sirus and Kevin Bacon race for Wood’s Barnyard Racers at the Utah State Fair on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Musical performances, animal racing and stunt shows were among the headliners of the Utah State Fair’s opening weekend.
The fair began Thursday and runs through Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Utah State Fairpark. Tickets for the fair are available at utahstatefair.com, but tickets for events at the Days of ’47 Arena require separate admission.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jamey Moossengren, the unicorn, rides through the Utah State Fair on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Events at the show’s Days of 47′ Arena include:
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Utah’s own PRCA Rodeo: Friday, September 8th through Sunday, September 10th.
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Steve Miller Band on September 12th.
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The “80s Rock Invasion” with Stephen Pearcy of Ratt, Great White, Slaughter, Quiet Riot and Vixen on September 13th.
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Country singer Lee Brice on September 14th.
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Rappers Yung Gravy and bbno$ on September 15th.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The BOOM! The percussion band will perform at the Utah State Fair on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The BOOM! The percussion band will perform at the Utah State Fair on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
A full schedule of events is available on the state fair website.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A ninja knocks over some audience volunteers during the Ninja Experience stunt show at the Utah State Fair on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The BOOM! The percussion band will perform at the Utah State Fair on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Real-life Ninja Nick breaks some boards at the Ninja Experience stunt show at the Utah State Fair on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
