Country music entertainer Chancey Williams is scheduled to headline the Bulls, Broncs & Bands event at Ogden Pioneer Stadium on Saturday, July 18. The performance, which returns to the schedule by popular demand, will follow a rough stock rodeo featuring bull riding and bronc riding as part of the Ogden Pioneer Days celebration.
Western entertainment lineup details
The Bulls, Broncs & Bands event is a one-night-only addition to the annual July festivities. According to Ogden Pioneer Days, the program is designed as an extra dose of adrenaline for Utah's largest rodeo celebration, combining high-intensity Western entertainment with a full-scale concert under the stars.
The evening's schedule at the newly upgraded Ogden Pioneer Stadium begins with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature rough stock events specifically focused on broncs and bull riding before transitioning into the musical headlining set.
Chancey Williams headlining performance
Chancey Williams, described as one of country music’s fastest-rising entertainers, will lead the concert portion of the evening. Williams brings a unique background to the stage as a former saddle bronc rider who has transitioned into an arena headliner.
His musical style is characterized by a blend of authentic country sound and hard-swinging Western grit. His repertoire includes tracks such as "Past the Point of Rescue," "It’s My Lie," "Highway Junkie," and "Fastest Gun in Town."
Additional festival performances
The Ogden Pioneer Days summer lineup features several other musical acts and performances scheduled throughout the season. In addition to the Bulls, Broncs & Bands event, the festival includes a Lindquist Pops Concert and Drone Show at the Ada Lindquist Plaza on the Weber State University campus, featuring the New American Philharmonic.
Other scheduled performers for various stadium food court events include The Country Band (TCB), Greg Simpson Band, RaVens, and Colt .46. Additionally, country singer/songwriter Charley Jenkins is listed as a performer at the Ogden Pioneer Stadium following the rodeo.
Charley Jenkins performance history
Charley Jenkins, a Salt Lake City-based artist specializing in country, Western, and old school rock, has also been part of the Ogden Pioneer Days programming. Jenkins, who was previously a finalist on the NBC television series Nashville Star, is recognized for his country vocals.
Jenkins' musical catalog includes songs such as "C-A-L Ranch Jingle," "Duct Tape and Bailing Wire," "Rodeo Clown," "That's What You Get," and "Right Where I Belong."
Ogden Pioneer Days tradition
The Bulls, Broncs & Bands event is part of a long-standing tradition for Ogden Pioneer Days, which has been presenting the "Best of the West" in Utah every July since 1934. The festival continues to host various pre-rodeo events, including mutton busting, horsemanship, and miniature bull riding to prepare attendees for the main rodeo attractions.
Event access and recognition
Tickets for the July 18 event at Ogden Pioneer Stadium are currently available for purchase through the official Ogden Pioneer Days website. The festival remains one of the top five large outdoor rodeos recognized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
