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Pioneer Day BBQ · Salt Lake City
Pioneer Day BBQ on July 24 commemorates the 1847 Mormon arrival in Salt Lake Valley with community-scale grilling: smoked brisket, slow-cooked beans.
Pioneer Day is Utah's official state holiday since 1849, commemorating Brigham Young and the first Latter-day Saint pioneers arriving in Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. The day's BBQ tradition emerged from community feeding at parades, rodeos and church-yard gatherings, blending traditional American summer BBQ with Mormon community-meal traditions. The Days of '47 Parade is the largest in the state; Pat's Barbecue and Crown Burgers cater Pioneer Day events citywide.
Where to eat in Salt Lake City:
- Pat's Barbecue
- Crown Burgers
- The Park Cafe