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A person riding a horse kicking up dirt in an arena.
Plate I. Horse rider competing at Mapleton Pioneer Days. From provo.com
A man drives a homemade tractor in a parade.
Plate II. Parade entry, Mapleton Pioneer Days. From provo.com
A person working at an anvil outdoors.
Plate III. Blacksmith demonstration, Mapleton Pioneer Days. From provo.com

Pioneer Days

Mapleton, Utah County, Utah. Event Schedule; mid-July each year.

Details

Map. Mapleton, Utah County, Utah. Larger map
Where
Mapleton City Park, Mapleton, UT. Directions
When
Last held July 11, 2026; next year’s date not yet stated.
Getting there
Trailhead at the top of Whiting Campground.
Fees
Most events free; festival dinner, pancake breakfast, some Fun in the Park activities, race and tournament entry fees and the ping pong drop registration cost extra.
Hours
6:00am.
Access
We'll begin at the trailhead at the top of Whiting Campground and hike approximately 10+ miles round trip.
Walk-in or reserve
participants are asked to register in advance.
Phone
(801) 489-5655
Website
mapleton-ut.gov
Managed by
Mapleton City.

2026 Event Schedule with Pickleball Tournaments and Pioneer Festival.

Notable Events

  1. 1901The area originally known as Union Bench had its name changed to Mapleton. mapleton-ut.gov
  2. 1948Mapleton City was officially incorporated. mapleton-ut.gov
  3. 1988Festivities began Saturday evening, July 23, and activities on Monday, July 25, included a flag ceremony, community breakfast, road races, parade, and a tribute to parade grand marshals. thechurchnews.com
  4. 2026Celebrating 125 years of Mapleton and 250 years of America, the theme is '125: Together We Thrive'. mapleton-ut.gov

People

  • Mabel D. Warren, parade grand marshal and lifetime resident.
  • Welby S. Warren, parade grand marshal and lifetime resident.

Sources

  1. mapleton-ut.gov/about/pioneer_days/index.php
  2. provo.com/events/mapleton-pioneer-days
  3. mapleton-ut.gov/about/pioneer_days/events/index.php
  4. mapleton-ut.gov/about/pioneer_days/event_registration.php
  5. mapleton-ut.gov/about/pioneer_days/events/pancake_breakfast2.php
  6. mapleton-ut.gov/about/pioneer_days/events/5k.php
  7. mapleton-ut.gov/about/pioneer_days/events/parade.php
  8. mapleton-ut.gov/about/pioneer_days/events/concert_and_firework_finale.php
  9. mapleton-ut.gov/about/pioneer_days/events/fun_in_city_park.php
  10. mapleton-ut.gov/about/pioneer_days/events/hike_to_spanish_fork_peak.php
  11. facebook.com/Mapletoncity
  12. instagram.com/mapletoncity
  13. mapleton-ut.gov/about/history/index.php
  14. thechurchnews.com/1988/8/6/23263753/honoring-the-pioneers-celebrations-held-across-the-country