Yucaipa Stake - 2025
Pioneer Day Celebration
Date: Saturday, July 26th
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: 32016 Live Oak Canyon Rd, Redlands, CA 92373, USA​
Pioneer Celebration – Saturday, July 26th
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Join us for a memorable evening as we honor our Pioneer heritage and the unwavering faith that sustained them in following Jesus Christ.
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Step back in time and celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of those who paved the way before us. This special event is a tribute to their legacy and a reminder of the strength that comes from walking in faith.
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Event Highlights:
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Fun pioneer-themed activities for all ages.
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Delicious food and sweet treats.
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Fun music and hoedown.
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Fun bluegill fishing by the pond.
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A joyful evening of community and connection.
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Date: Saturday, July 26th
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: 32016 Live Oak Canyon Rd, Redlands, CA 92373, USA
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Come celebrate the past, connect with one another, and be inspired to walk forward in faith—just as the pioneers did.
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Pioneer Booth Ideas for Wards
Each ward should prepare 1 booth
As part of this celebration, we’re inviting each ward to host a booth that brings pioneer life to life! Booths can be interactive, educational, fun, or faith-centered—anything that helps our stake family connect with the pioneer experience.
Historical / Educational
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Handcart Experience: Let participants pull a small handcart with weighted items to feel what pioneers might have felt.
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Pioneer Life Display: Set up a “living museum” with period items like washboards, butter churns, and clothing.
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Family History Station: Help attendees look up an ancestor or write a brief “pioneer” story of their own family.
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Map the Trek: Display the pioneer trail and invite guests to mark places their ancestors might’ve passed.
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Crafts / Activities
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Rag Doll or Button Toy Making: Simple, old-timey toys kids can make and take home.
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Quilt Square Painting: Paint quilt patterns on paper squares to be joined in a stake display.
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Tin Punch Art: Safe-for-kids version using foil trays and pencils.
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Candle Dipping or Soap Carving: Super hands-on and memorable.
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Games & Fun
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Stick Pull Competition: Classic pioneer game—fun for all ages.
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Potato Sack Races or Hoop Rolling: Simple but effective outdoor games.
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Pioneer Photo Booth: Props, bonnets, vests, and a rustic backdrop.
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Gold Rush Panning Station: “Pan” for fake gold in a trough of sand or water.
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Food-Related
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Homemade Butter Station: Shake-a-jar method with crackers to sample.
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Dutch Oven Cooking Demo: Show how bread or cobbler was made (may need safety setup).
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Pioneer Treat Tasting: Small samples of items like Johnnycakes, sarsaparilla, or molasses candy.
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Spiritual / Reflective
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Faith Journey Path: Walk through short “stations” reflecting spiritual lessons from the pioneer trek.
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Pioneer Gratitude Tree: Write things people are thankful for on leaves and pin them to a tree.
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Testimony Wall: Invite participants to write short testimonies or quotes inspired by faith and sacrifice.​​
PLEASE UPDATE THE GOOGLE SHEET WITH DETAILS. SEE A MEMBER OF THE WARD COUNCIL FOR ACCESS.
Ward Side Dish Assignment Guide
Each ward should contribute - (6 Sides + 4 Desserts)
As part of our stake Pioneer Day celebration, we’re asking each ward to contribute 10 total food items—6 side dishes and 4 desserts—or enough to feed your ward (whichever is greater) to help feed an expected crowd of 500 people. The stake will provide hamburgers and hot dogs as the main course.
To keep things balanced and enjoyable, we ask each ward to bring a variety of side dishes and desserts. Please avoid sending all one type of dish. A good mix will help make the meal enjoyable for everyone.
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Suggested Side Dishes:
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Pasta salads
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Potato salads
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Cut-up watermelon
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Cob-lets (corn on the cob, cut in thirds)
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Chips and dip
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Suggested Desserts (Grab & Go Style):
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Cookies
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Brownies
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Cupcakes
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Side Dish Assignments by Ward
(Each: 6 Sides + 4 Desserts OR enough to feed your ward, whichever is greater)
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Banning Ward - (6 Sides + 4 Desserts)
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Beaumont Ward - (6 Sides + 4 Desserts)
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Bryant Glen Ward - (6 Sides + 4 Desserts)
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Chapman Heights Ward - (6 Sides + 4 Desserts)
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Oak Valley Ward - (6 Sides + 4 Desserts)
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San Gorgonio Ward - (6 Sides + 4 Desserts)
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Wildwood Canyon Ward - (6 Sides + 4 Desserts)
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Wilson Creek Ward - (6 Sides + 4 Desserts)
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General Guidelines:
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Each dish should serve 15–20 people (approx. 9x13 pan, large bowl, or tray).
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Use disposable containers and serving utensils.
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Label dishes with the name and any common allergens (e.g., contains nuts, dairy, gluten).
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Choose foods that hold up well in warm weather.
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Please cover dishes with lids or foil to protect from sun and bugs.
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Deliver all dishes to the food service area by 4:45 PM on the day of the event.