Fireworks not permitted on Salt Flats or BLM lands for Pioneer Day holiday.
Gateway to Utah

920 E. Wendover Blvd. Wendover, UT 84083
435-665-7771
Planning to celebrate Pioneer Day at the Bonneville Salt Flats? Leave the fireworks at home. What was legal on July 4 is not legal on July 24. The Bureau of Land Management says the exemption that allowed Class C consumer fireworks on Independence Day applied only to July 4. Fireworks are not permitted on the Bonneville Salt Flats or surrounding BLM-managed lands during the Pioneer Day holiday. Anyone caught violating the fire prevention order could face fines of up to $100,000, up to 12 months in jail, and liability for fire suppression and damage costs. Officials are asking visitors to report any fireworks activity to law enforcement or BLM personnel.

Wendover is a small town with a population close to 1407 that sits on the Utah/ Nevada state border. The town was first established in 1907 as a railroad town. Wendover was always known as the gateway to Utah. The sister town known as West Wendover, Nevada was established in 1991. Besides being the main attraction for gamblers from the Salt Lake City area. Wendover is also known for its small pieces of history including the famous Enola Gay Bomber and the Bonneville Salt Flats. Don’t forget to explore other parts of Wendover from historic to recreations.
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