We Offer a Unique Venue for Unforgettable Performances
Zion National Park
Zion National Park is one of our nation's most visited natural wonders, welcoming nearly 5 million visitors annually from across the globe.
With this in mind, East Zion Pirate Entertainment set out to provide a wide array of entertainment options for visitors and local residents alike at the perfectly located Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, situated on the eastern boundary of the park.
Our Venue
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, originally purchased by Ray & Ruth Lewis (Mark & Sherri's Grandparents) in 1962 & then kept in the family by visionary cousins.
Today, it is family operated, owned by Steve Neeleman, who seeks to contribute to the responsible and sustainable development of East Zion in an effort to follow Ray & Ruth's original vision of maintaining the area's scenic natural setting.
The family's hope is that East Zion will be cherished by all who spend time here & will consider it a place for family & friends to connect, while making memories that last a lifetime.
Our Mission
Our connection to Zion is deep. Our ancestors loved Zion. We love Zion. It is our sanctuary... & it is changing.
As our surrounding community moves into the future with inevitable expansion, we are given a rare opportunity; to provide a means by which we can share a unique communal experience in this majestic setting with those who seek escape from a divisive and hectic world.
We believe that as a nation and as a global people, we have more in common than our differences. We believe that Arts, Culture, Nature & Adventure can act as threads weaving together family, friends, neighbors & visitors into a tapestry of unification and connection.
We intend to foster a renaissance of social unification, to help rebuild trust and community among our people, & to leave a legacy that would make our ancestors proud.
Zion Reggae Round Up - Spring 2024
Our first event
3 Days
- Proof of Concept Regional Festival
- Introduced Zion Ponderosa as a Live Music Venue
- Featured Regional Talent With 5 Bands & 2 DJs
- 40% of attendees from Salt Lake City
Zion Reggae Festival - Fall 2024
Our First Branded Annual Event
2 Days
- Solidified Zion Ponderosa as a Live Music Venue
- Featured International Talent with 6 Main Stage Acts
-9 Day Stage Acts & 7 Acoustic Performances
- 43% of attendees from Salt Lake Valley
- 39% of attendees from outside of UT
- Welcomed attendees from 28 states
- Top 5 States outside of UT: NV, CA, AZ, WA, ID
Genres
We launched our first festival in 2024 with a Reggae theme in order to offer a genre that no one else in the area had yet approached.
We love Bob Marley's message of "One Love", and Reggae's concentration on the unity of all people. And let's just admit it, it's super cool to host artists who pay homage to Zion, while performing right here in Zion!
While we consider 2024's Reggae Festival a success, and its images grace the pages of this site, our continuing vision is to bring a wide array of entertainment, art & culture to Southern Utah!
Our Partners
