Panaca Pioneer Day: Following in Their Footsteps

July 10, 2025 · Blog-posts

🎉 Celebrate Pioneer Day in Panaca July 25 & 26, 2025!

Step back in time and honor the legacy of early settlers at the Panaca Pioneer Days Celebration, happening July 25–26, 2025! This beloved tradition brings the community together for two full days of fun, food, and family-friendly festivities — and everyone is welcome.

With this year’s theme, “Following in Their Footsteps,” attendees will celebrate the spirit of perseverance, faith, and community that helped shape Panaca. Whether you’re a local or just visiting Lincoln County, this celebration offers something for all ages.

📅 Event Highlights

Friday, July 25:

  • 🧶 Craft Fair | 12:00–5:00 PM at Mathews Gym

  • 👑 Pictures with Princesses | 7:00–9:00 PM at MVMS Quad

Saturday, July 26:

  • 💥 Dynamite Wakeup & 🎽 5K Fun Run | 6:00 AM, Church West Lawn

  • 🇺🇸 Flag Raising & Breakfast | 6:45 AM, Church West Lawn

  • 🛍️ Craft Fair | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM at Mathews Gym

  • 👟 Kids Races | 9:00 AM, School Playground Lawn

  • 💪 Arm Wrestling & 3-Point Contest | 10:00 AM at the Church

  • 💰 Kids Money Scramble | 11:30 AM at LCHS Parking Lot

  • Pioneer Devotional | 1:00 PM at the Church Chapel

  • 🎉 Parade | 4:00 PM on Main Street (Grand Marshal: Dawn Lee)

  • 🍽️ Silent Auction & Dinner | 5:00 PM at the LDS Church

  • 🎯 Lawn Games & Cornhole Tournament | 7:00 PM at MVMS Quad

  • 🎆 Fireworks | 9:00 PM – don’t miss this grand finale!

📍 Join the Fun

This is one of the most anticipated events of the year in Lincoln County — a perfect blend of small-town charm, community pride, and Pioneer spirit. Whether you’re watching the parade, entering the 5K, or bidding at the silent auction, Pioneer Day is a chance to celebrate together.

Breakfast and dinner pricing will be posted soon. Be sure to follow local updates and scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up for the parade.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate what makes Panaca (and all of Lincoln County) such a special place.

See you there!