CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Days of '47 Sunrise Service
This is one of the longest standing traditions of the Sons of Utah Pioneers
Hosted by the Salt lake Pioneer Chapter
110 social hall avenue chapel - 2nd floor
(use north side entrance of 95 state office tower)
7am - 8am (must be seated by 6:50am)
Free admission and no tickets are required
The sunrise service is open to the public and
members of all religious denominations.
Posting of the colors & pledge of allegiance by
The Mormon Battalion Association
Choral Arts Society of Utah performing
Introduction of the Days of 47 Royalty
Keynote speaker:
Elder Weatherford T. Clayton,
Emeritus General Authority Seventy
Days of '47 Parade
Come walk with the Sons of Utah Pioneers. 8:30am - 11am.
Call 801.484.4441 to reserve your place.
Participants must be 14 years old to walk in the parade.
But anyone at least 8 years of age can ride in the handcart.
National Encampment - Portneuf / Grove City Chapter
CLICK HERE FOR A DETAILED FLYER
September 17-19, 2026
Theme: “Gateway to the Northwest”
Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 17th
- Temple Sessions 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am (arrive 30 minutes before session)
- 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Registration plus activities at the Tyhee Stake Center, (DUP) pioneer games, crafts, family history, local history, western night.
- 6:00 pm Welcome and Dinner
- 7:00 pm Speaker: Bryan Murray, retired judge speaking on Pocatello history followed by entertainment - Boyd Murdock, Roy McKee (music), and Todd Andrus (cowboy poet)
Friday, September 18th
- 8:00 am Registration
- Full-Day and Half-Day Tours
- 6:00 pm Dinner and Guest Speaker, Timothy J. Dyches, Emeritus 70 – more info
- Entertainment by Angel Tones
Saturday, September 19th (Box Lunch Provided)
- 8:00 am National Board Members Mtg.
- 9:15 am Business Meeting for all SUP Members.
- 9:15 am Spouses meeting: Jynnea Smedley
- 10:15 am General Meeting, Lunch & Farewell
Chapter Leadership Training - Utah County, Utah South, Arizona
This will be a virtual event. Zoom link will be forthcoming to those invited.
Chapter Leadership Training - Idaho, Utah North, Davis County, East / Atlantic
This will be a virtual event. Zoom link will be forthcoming to those invited.