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, and participate in family-friendly games. Come celebrate community spirit and local history at this special Santa Clara tradition that brings neighbors together year after year!
| THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH | |
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| 2:00 – 5:00 PM | Santa Clara 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 25TH | |
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| 1:00 – 8:00 PM | Continuous Entertainment, Inflatables, 3-Point Shooting Contest, Historical Society Silent Auction, Puzzle Sales, America250 Flag Display |
| 1:00 – 7:00 PM | Santa Clara Museum Open |
| 1:00 – 9:00 PM | Vending for Food & Crafts |
| 1:00 – 7:00 PM | Santa Clara Founding Families Booths |
| 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Children’s Hands-On Pioneer Activities & Puppet Show @ Heritage Square 3020 Santa Clara Dr |
| 5:45 PM | Mooing Contest under Activity Tent |
| 6:00 PM | Swiss Miss & Mister Introductions |
| 7:00 PM | Music City Groove Concert |
| SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH | |
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| 6:30 AM | 5K Run Warm-up |
| 7:00 AM | 5K Shot Gun Start |
| 7:30 – 9:30 AM | Pancake Breakfast $4.00 / plate |
| 9:00 – 4:00 PM | Vending for Food & Crafts |
| 9:30 AM | Parade along Santa Clara Dr |
| 10:30 – 3:00 PM | Historical Society Silent Auction, America250 Flag Display |
| 10:30 – 4:00 PM | Continuous Entertainment, Inflatables, Puzzle Sales, 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 2026 |
City Hall Hours
Monday – Thursday:
8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday:
8:00am – 1:00pm
Justice Court Hours
Monday – Thursday:
8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday:
8:00am – 11:00am
After Hours Emergency
If you experience an after hours water or power emergency, please call our main line at 435-673-6712. Our after-hours service will gather the needed information and reach out to the appropriate on-call staff to assist you. For police, fire, or medical emergencies, please call 911 for immediate help.