Draper Days 2026 rolls into its final weekend with four free events packed between Thursday, July 16, and Saturday, July 18. The lineup includes a car show with $500 in top prizes, two nights of concerts and professional fireworks, and the annual 1.5-mile parade down Fort Street.

The festival's midweek highlight, the annual Horse Pull, was scheduled for Monday, July 13, at Andy Ballard Arena (1600 Highland Dr.). The Utah Horse Puller Association organized the free competition, which the city billed alongside a climbing wall, petting zoo, bucking bronco ride, and food trucks. Draper City promoted the event on X, noting food vendors would be on site.

Here's what's still ahead.

Car show: Thursday, July 16

An all-makes, all-models car show takes over Draper City Park (12500 S 1300 E) from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16. In-person registration opens at 2:30 p.m., according to the city's events calendar. Awards are announced at 7:30 p.m. Best in Show first place earns $500 and a plaque; second place takes $200, third place $100. Mayor's Choice ($50) and Royalty's Choice ($25) round out the categories. All winners receive an invitation to drive in Saturday's parade.

Concerts and fireworks: Friday–Saturday, July 17–18

Free concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. both Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, at Draper Park. Fireworks follow at 10:00 p.m. each night. Park activities open at 5:00 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday, running until 9:00 p.m. both days. Food trucks will be on site.

Attendees may bring chairs, blankets, and outside food. No alcohol or glass bottles are allowed. No tickets are required. Concert performers had not been announced on the city's events calendar as of Tuesday, July 15.

Parade: Saturday, July 18

The Draper Days Parade steps off at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18, heading north on Fort Street from Stokes Avenue to Pioneer Road. The route runs rain or shine, though severe weather could force a postponement. Spectators may not reserve spots along the parade route before 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16, according to the city.

Entry fees for the parade are $100 for local businesses and $150 for non-local businesses. Nonprofit organizations enter free.

For event details, call the city's events line at (801) 576-6584.