Dear Bidwell Family Cousin,
Get
ready to mark your calendars and pack your bags because the 49th annual Bidwell
Family Reunion is just around the corner!
We are excited to welcome you and your family to Salt Lake City, Utah,
from August 1 through August 5, 2024.
Our
annual reunions are a special opportunity for us to come together as an
extended family, meet our cousins, learn about our family, experience the local
area, and create new memories to last a lifetime. Whether you're a seasoned reunion attendee or
joining us for the first time, we welcome you and promise a memorable
experience during our weekend together!
Together, we have visited 45 cities across 26 states and 3 countries since 1973. This will be our first visit to Utah. We are always looking for future reunion hosts and reunion locations to continue this long-standing tradition. Please let us know if you are interested in welcoming your Bidwell Family Cousins to experience your local area or an area meaningful to you in future years.
Click the "REGISTER" button above to begin the registration process.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Registration is now due by June 30, 2024.
We
look forward to seeing you in Salt Lake City!
-
Bidwell Family Association
Salt Lake Plaza Hotel at Temple Square
122 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Hotel Reservations
- Phone: Please call the hotel directly: 801-521-0130
Mention group event “Bidwell Family Reunion” to secure the group rate.
- Online: Please visit the hotel website: www.bestwestern.com/en_US/reservations/groups.html
Enter group code “7V1NS6Q4” when prompted to secure the group rate.
*** Reservations must be made by July 1, 2024, to guarantee room availability. ***
Hotel Information
Located across the street from Temple Square and next door to the FamilySearch Library, the conveniently located Salt Lake Plaza Hotel will be our home base for the reunion.
| Room Types | Nightly Rates ** |
| Standard King / Standard Double Queen (312 Sq. Ft.) | $109 |
| Deluxe King / Deluxe Double Queen (364 Sq. Ft.) | $109 |
| Cozy Queen (221 Sq. Ft.) | $99 |
** All nightly rates are effective for check in on Thursday, August 1, and check out on Monday, August 5, and are subject to sales and occupancy taxes of approximately 16%. (Additional nights may be added at the discounted nightly rates, subject to availability.)
Check-In Time: 3:00 pm
Check-Out Time: 11:00 am
Please contact the hotel for special requests including accessible rooms, adjoining rooms, rollaway beds, baby cribs, and early check-in or late check-out (all subject to availability).
Salt Lake City International Airport is located 7 miles (15 minute drive) from our hotel. For transportation between the airport and hotel, we recommend:
- Taxi or Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
- TRAX Green Line Public Transit Tram - Enter the Airport Station and Exit at the Temple Square Station directly in front of our hotel (www.rideuta.com)
- Rental Vehicle
Note: While many attendees choose to rent their own vehicle for convenience, the reunion has been designed so minimal self-transportation is required. We will carpool and utilize the services of a bus, shuttle, or rideshare to facilitate transportation.
Salt Lake City and the surrounding area is a wonderful tourist destination with numerous attractions, so we encourage you to extend your trip to Salt Lake City.
Recommended attractions include:
| Great Salt Lake State Park | Clark Planetarium |
| Antelope Island State Park | Loveland Living Planet Aquarium |
| This is the Place Heritage Park | Hogle Zoo |
| Red Butte Garden | Lagoon Amusement Park |
| Wasactch Mountains | Church History Museum |
| Park City | University of Utah |
| Bonneville Salt Flats | Kennecott Utah Copper Mine |
| Tracy Aviary & Botanical Gardens | Various National Parks in Utah |
Please contact the reunion hosts - Cindy Bidwell and Danielle Bidwell - by email at cindyabidwell@gmail.com for any questions.
Cindy is the daughter-in-law and Danielle is the granddaughter of the founders of the Bidwell Family Association - Joan and Virgil Bidwell. Cindy and Danielle are excited to host a reunion for the first time and welcome you to Salt Lake City.