# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Jordan River Friends Celebration & Recognition : Dinner & Program - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Join us to celebrate the great people and organizations working to preserve, conserve, restore and improve the Jordan River Parkway.About this Event2026 Jordan River Friends Celebration & Recognition : Dinner & ProgramAll Jordan River Enthusiasts are invited to join with the Jordan River Commission & The Jordan River Foundation as we wrap up the 2026 Get to the River Festival, and celebrate and recognize some of the great individuals and organizations behind many efforts to preserve, conserve, restore and improve the Jordan River and its surrounding lands and watershed.This years Jordan River Friends Celebration & Recognition annual event will be held on Thursday September 24 at Utah's Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.A limited number of Zoo tickets are available as an add-on. Come early to explore the zoo. All attendees will have access to Boo Lights after the event.Tickets are $20/adults and $8/kids and includes an BBQ buffet dinner (see menu below).Schedule:6:00pm - Reception and check-in opens7:00pm - Buffet Dinner begins7:30pm - Program with Recognition of HonoreesKeynote from Dr. Ben Abbott, Associate Professor of Environmental Science & Sustainability, Brigham Young University8:30pm - Conclude ProgramAttendees are invited to stay afterwards to enjoy Boo Lights until closing at 9:30pmWe look forward to joining with you to recognize a few special individuals and organizations who are among our Outstanding Jordan River Friends, and reflect on "Our River - Our Future", at the conclusion of our month-long Get to the River Festival.Thank You 2026 Get to the River Festival Sponsors! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0e96b3b0-a919-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc8e8e8-gmir.jpg Program🕑: 06:00 PMReception and check-in begins🕑: 07:00 PMBBQ Buffet Dinner begins🕑: 07:30 PMProgram with Recognition of HonoreesKeynote Speaker - Dr. Ben AbbottHost: Dr. Ben Abbott🕑: 08:30 PMProgram Concludes - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salt-lake-city/2026-jordan-river-friends-celebration-and-recognition-dinner-and-program/100001998801346634 - **Event Categories**: festivals, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Utah's Hogle Zoo - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Salt Lake City - **state**: UT - **country**: United States - **location**: Utah's Hogle Zoo - **lat**: 40.7503666 - **long**: -111.8141741 - **full address**: Utah's Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Avenue South, Salt Lake City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Jordan River Friends Celebration & Recognition : Dinner & Program - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/396b25a67dea792456a9bda8b81f6507511c62cb8c88cd8a676007cefcd09506-rimg-w1200-h600-dc787888-gmir.jpg?v=1787687667 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Jordan River Friends Celebration & Recognition : Dinner & Program being held? - **A:** 2026 Jordan River Friends Celebration & Recognition : Dinner & Program takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Utah's Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Avenue South, Salt Lake City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Jordan River Friends Celebration & Recognition : Dinner & Program? - **A:** 2026 Jordan River Friends Celebration & Recognition : Dinner & Program is organized by Jordan River Commission. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Jordan River Friends Celebration & Recognition : Dinner & Program is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salt Lake City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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