Swiss Days

Santa Clara’s Annual Swiss Days Celebration is a cherished hometown festival celebrating our Swiss pioneer heritage! Since 1990, this beloved event honors the Swiss pioneers who settled Santa Clara in 1861 and has grown into one of Southern Utah’s most anticipated community celebrations. Join us the last weekend in September for three days full of festivities beginning with our community dinner and opening ceremonies featuring the introduction of our Grand Marshal, Volunteer of the Year, and Santa Clara Royalty. The weekend continues with our popular 5K Run/Walk, hearty pancake breakfast, and the highlight—our famous parade traveling along Santa Clara Drive from the Jacob Hamblin Home to City Hall. Enjoy continuous live entertainment including our free Friday night concert, browse local food and merchandise vendors, pioneer activities at Heritage Square, participate in family-friendly games, and visit the Red Rock Car Show at Canyon View Park. Come celebrate community spirit and local history at this special Santa Clara tradition that brings neighbors together year after year!

BECOME A SPONSOR/VENDOR

Join our community celebration as a sponsor or vendor – showcase your business while supporting Swiss Days!

VENDOR SIGN UP

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View The SChedule

Explore three days of family-friendly festivities, live entertainment, vendors, and community fun!

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Register for 5k

Join us for the 5K and kick off your weekend strong! Early bird pricing of $18 ends Sept. 12th, then increases to $28 until Sept. 26th.

ORDER A COW

Join the Swiss Days tradition by displaying a decorated cow at your home, business, or along Santa Clara Drive throughout September! Limited quantities available in two sizes: Cow ($175) and Calf ($140). Reserve yours today before they sell out!

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MAPS AND PARKING

Find your way to the fun — event grounds, parking, shuttles, parade and 5K routes.

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parking & shuttles MAP

parade MAP

5K MAP

JOIN THE PARADE

March, dance, ride, or roll down Santa Clara’s tree-lined streets — celebrate this year’s “Under the Sycamore Trees” parade theme and be part of our beloved tradition!

Entry Deadline: September 17th

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH
2:00 – 5:00 PM	Santa Clara History Museum Open
5:00 – 7:00 PM	Community Dinner $7.00 / plate
7:00 PM	Opening Ceremonies Grand Marshal, Volunteer of the Year, Santa Clara Royalty, Swiss Dancing

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH
1:00 – 8:00 PM	Continuous Entertainment, Inflatables, 3-Point Shooting Contest, Historical Society Silent Auction, Puzzle Sales
1:00 – 7:00 PM	Santa Clara History Museum Open
4:00 – 6:00 PM	Children’s Hands-On Pioneer Activities @ Heritage Square 3020 Santa Clara Dr
5:45 PM	Mooing Contest
6:00 PM	Swiss Miss & Mister Introductions
7:00 PM	Concert under the Entertainment Tent featuring Cody Webb
8:00 PM	Volleyball Tournament @ SCHS Rugby Field
9:00 PM (Approximate)	Drone show after High School Football Game at SCHS

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH
6:30 AM	5K Run Warm-up
7:00 AM	5K Shot Gun Start
7:30 – 9:30 AM	Pancake Breakfast $3.00 / plate
9:00 – 4:00 PM	Food & Merchandise Vendors Open
9:30 AM	Parade along Santa Clara Dr
10:00 – 4:00 PM	Red Rocks Car Show @ Canyon View Park
10:30 – 3:00 PM	Historical Society Silent Auction
10:30 – 4:00 PM	Continuous Entertainment, Inflatables, Puzzle Sales, Kids Games, 3-Point Shooting Contest, Santa Clara Founding Families Booths
11:00 – 4:00 PM	Santa Clara Museum Open
11:00 – 12:30 PM	Santa Clara Royalty Meet & Greet
12:00 PM	Yodeling Contest
1:30 PM	Bingo held in Council Chambers
4:00 PM	Close of Swiss Days 2025