Saturday, July 22, 2023
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pioneer Festival: $10 per person
(ages 2 and under free)
Smokeout Taste Testing: $5 upgrade for 5 samples while supplies last
(All tickets will be sold at the door)
For the Festival Schedule, see the bottom of this page.
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Come and explore the Heritage of Cache Valley as we celebrate the bravery and tenacity of our pioneer ancestors. Join our living history interpreters and learn all about the history of Cache Valley ranging from the early settlers in 1820 to 1920 Farm Life!
Amateur BBQ Competition
During this year’s Pioneer Days, we are partnering with the Cache Community Food Pantry, to host the 2nd Annual Amateur BBQ competition in Northern Utah. Whether you like to cook or just eat, this event is perfect for you!
If you are a backyard smoke master and think you have what it takes to bring home the “beef,” register online as a pit team. The public is also welcome to come, taste, and help judge the People’s Choice Award. Those wishing to taste and judge the People’s Choice BBQ will need to purchase the $5 for 5 samples upgrade while supplies last.
Winners for 2022:
$2,000 – Overall Grand Champion: Pinkerton Pit BBQ
$1,200 – Overall Reserve Champion: Fat Kid Ink
Traeger 780 Pro – People’s Choice Winner: Smokin’ SinBin BBQ – Team #L
Stand Alone Gozney Pizza Oven – VIP Winner: Papi on the Patio
Ribs
$1,000 – 1st Place: Fat Kid Ink
$750 – 2nd Place: One Bite BBQ
$500 – 3rd Place: Pinkerton Pit BBQ
$150 – 4th Place: Ginger Beard BBQ
Chicken
$1,000 – 1st Place: Pinkerton Pit BBQ
$750 – 2nd Place: Papi on the Patio
$500 – 3rd Place: Rub’N Butt Bar-Be-Que
$150 – 4th Place: Ginger Beard BBQ
Pony Rides
Children 12 and under (weighing less than 100 pounds) can enjoy a pony ride.
Train Rides
Kids can enjoy a ride on our ¼ scale train.
Bison Tours
Take a wagon ride through our bison herd. Listen as our educated staff tells you all about these magnificent creatures.
11:30am-1:30pm – $3 upgrade per guest
1917 Jensen Farm
Come celebrate 1917. See what life was like a century ago.
Pioneer Settlement
Learn how to make a knot doll, play pioneer games, and tour hand-made structures.
2023 Schedule of Events Coming Soon!
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