SMITHFIELD, Utah — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released dates for public tours and the dedication ceremonies for the new Smithfield Utah Temple in Cache County.
Open house runs more than four weeks
Members of the public may visit the temple beginning Thursday, Feb. 25, with tours continuing through Saturday, March 27. The temple will be open for visitors every day during that period except Sundays. Media preview access has been scheduled for Monday, Feb. 22.
Church officials confirmed that Elder Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, will preside at the temple dedication on Sunday, April 18.
Where this fits in Utah’s temple landscape
The announcement notes the Smithfield building was first introduced by Church President Russell M. Nelson during the April 2021 General Conference. It will join the historic Logan Temple as the second temple serving Cache County.
According to the release, Utah now accounts for 32 temples that are either in operation, under construction, undergoing renovation or announced. The Smithfield structure will be one of the larger temples in the state, listed at about 81,000 square feet, making it the 17th largest in Utah by reported size.
What visitors should know
- Public open house: Feb. 25–Mar. 27 (closed Sundays)
- Media preview: Monday, Feb. 22
- Dedication: Sunday, April 18, led by Elder Quentin L. Cook
The church typically provides additional visitor information — including hours, reservation requirements and campus access — closer to open house dates. Local officials and event planners often coordinate traffic and parking around such multiweek events; attendees should monitor city and church communications for guidance.
Local implications and context
A temple open house of this length can draw substantial attendance from inside and outside the county, affecting local lodging, dining and traffic patterns over the four-week period. The Smithfield temple’s open-house schedule mirrors other recent large-scale temple introductions in the state, which have drawn both local residents and visitors for tours before sacred rites are performed in the building.
Cache County’s other temple, the Logan Temple, is a landmark with historic ties to the region’s pioneer-era church membership. The new Smithfield facility is expected to serve congregations in northern Utah and nearby areas, reducing travel times for members who previously made trips to other temples.
Design and size
Church-provided renderings depict the Smithfield Utah Temple as a sizable, contemporary building. Officials list its footprint at approximately 81,000 square feet. That figure places the Smithfield temple solidly among the larger temple projects the church has completed or announced within the state.
| Item | Date / figure |
|---|---|
| Public open house | Feb. 25–Mar. 27 (closed Sundays) |
| Media preview | Feb. 22 |
| Dedication | April 18 (Elder Quentin L. Cook) |
| Square footage | ~81,000 sq. ft. |
| Rank by size in Utah | 17th largest |
As with other temples, the open house is the only time the general public may tour the interior; once the building is dedicated, access is typically reserved for church members who meet certain religious qualifications. That transition underscores the open house’s role as a limited opportunity for community members of all backgrounds to view the architecture and interior spaces.
Local officials, business owners and residents are likely to see increased visitation during the open-house period. Those planning to attend should look for updates about parking, shuttle services and any required reservations from the Church or Smithfield city channels in the weeks ahead.
I will continue to monitor church and city communications and provide updates as reservation details and visitor procedures are released.
