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There
is always something in Salt Lake City to celebrate, from
art and culture to local traditions or national events.
This is just a partial list of events, you can get more
information by contacting the Salt Lake Convention and
Visitors Bureau 801-521-2822, or the Utah Travel Council
800-200-1160
January
First
Night
Downtown Salt Lake City
801-359-5188
Nonalcoholic celebration
Last Dance Masquerade Ball
Parade
Firework show at Midnight to celebrate the New Year
February
Chili
Open Golf Tournament
6351 S. 900 E., Wheeler Historic Farm, Murray
801-264-2212
Nine hole golf course
Enjoy a bowl of chili to warm you up
$30.00 entry fee
March
St.
Patricks Day Parade
Main St., Downtown Salt Lake City
801-521-5708
Singing
Dancing
Floats
April
Mountain
Man Rendezvous
Antelope Island at the Great Salt Lake
801-773-2941
Rocky cliffs
Grassy Plains
Camping
Mountaineering
$6.00 per vehicle
Buffalo
Barbecue
2375 E. 3300 S., Christ United Methodist Church
801-486-5473
Eat a Buffalo feast
$8.50 for adults and
$5.00 for Children 11 and younger
Take out is available
Proceeds are for the Scouts
May
Beach
Fest Saltair
Beach at Great Salt Lake
801-972-7836
Frisbee
Kite flying
Disc golf
Coed volleyball
Sand sculpture contest
Barbecue
Midvale
Cinco de Mayo Parade and Celebration
7400 S. 700 W., Midvales City Main St
801-565-3759
Mexican Dancing
Horse show
Ballet folklore
Food, crafts and games
Asian
Pacific Festival
100 S. West Temple, Salt Palace
801-467-6060
Drum and Martial art exhibits
Food booths
Music and dancing
Tea Ceremony
Adults $3.00, Children $1.00
Living
Traditions
450 S. 200 E., Washington Square at the Salt Lake City
& County Building
801-533-5760 or 801-596-5000
Booths and Exhibits
Feast on Foreign Foods
Salt
Lake City Classic
801-972-7839
21-year-old race
Costume Competitions
Registration is $16.00
Eat at Classic Pasta at the Plaza the night before
the race
June
Gina Bachauer Piano Competition
123 W. South Temple, Abravanel Hall
801-521-9200
Worlds greatest piano music
Tickets range from $8.00 to $100.00 depending on how
many competitions you would like to see.
KRCL
Day in the Park
2100 S. 1300 E., Sugarhouse Park
801-363-1818
KRCL 90.9 FM sponsors the outdoor festival
Food and Music
Oldies
Fest
1700 S. West Temple, Franklin Quest Field
801-468-2560
Listen to oldies music and enjoy great company
Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children
12 and under.
Old
English Festival
261 S. 900 E., St. Pauls Episcopal Church
801-322-5869
See various traditions of the Middle Ages
Jousting
Singing, dancing, fortune telling, and food
Saturdays
Voyeur
138 W. 500 N., Salt Lake City
801-363-0526 or 801-355-ARTS
A show that pokes at local politicians and notoriety.
$26.50 for regular seats and $29.50 for Cabaret seating
(Bring your own picnic food and beverages for Cabaret
seating)
Westfest
3100 S. 5600 W.,
Centennial Park
801-963-7753
Lots of food
Carnival rides, a parade, talent shows
Fireworks
Juneteenth
Festival
36 E. 200 S., Gallivan
Center
801-532-0459
Chance to participate in black culture
• Music, food, crafts, arts, and history
Utah
Arts Festival
55 S. 300 W., Triad Center
801-322-2428
Basket making, glasswork, furniture and jewelry
Food, music, and entertainment
Tickets are $5.00 for adults, children 12 and younger
are free
Come
Alive after 5
36 E. 200 S., Gallivan Center
801-532-0459
Free music
Food and beverages are available
Sit back and relax adventure
July
Independence
Day Festivities
Various sites in and around Salt Lake
Food, marching bands, booths, fireworks, parades, and
dancing
Twilight
Concert Series
36 E. 200 S., Gallivan Center
801-532-0459
Watch a different series of performers under the stars
Take place on Thursdays and begin at 8 pm.
Days
of 47 Parade
Starts at Main St. and South Temple
801-560-0047
One the oldest and biggest parades in the United
States
Begins at 9 am
Jazz
and Blues Festival
Snowbird, Little Cottonwood Canyon
801-355-2787
Listen to Jazz and blues music in the gorgeous Wasatch
Mountains
Prices vary from $22 to $60
August
Belly
Dance Festival
1300 E. 700 S., Liberty Park
801-486-7780
Largest outdoor Middle Eastern Dance Festival in the
nation
Mideastern and Greek foods are available
Salt
Lake County Fair
5177 S. 200 E., Salt Lake County Fairgrounds, Murray
801-262-0812
Parade, rodeo, and a 4-H horse show
Carnival activities
Oktoberfest
Snowbird, Little Cottonwood Canyon
801-521-6040
Bavarian Cuisine
Hikes and entertainment
September
Greek
Festival
279 S. 300 W., Hellenic Memorial Cultural Center
801-328-9681
Folk dancing
Greek music and booths
Delicious Greek food
Adults $2.00, Children 12 and younger $1.00
Utah
State Fair
155 N. 1000 W., Utah State Fair Park
801-538-8400
Biggest Fair in Utah
Come see animals the size of Volkswagens
Displays, pie-baking contests, Carnival activities and
crafts
$6.00 for adults, and $4.00 for children 6 to 16 years
of age
October
Bison
Roundup
Antelope Island at the Great Salt Lake
801-773-2941
Over 450 people on horseback round up buffalo
The purpose of the roundup is to cull the herd and keep
it from damaging the island ecology
November
Lighting
of Temple Square
50 W. South Temple, Temple Square
801-240-4377
300,000 lights are along trees, shrubs, and sidewalks
Lights go on the Friday after Thanksgiving and will
turn off on the New Year
Festival
of Lights
6351 S. 900 E., Wheeler Historic Farm, Murray
801-264-2212
50 displays using 100,000 lights
$2.00 per person or $7.00 per family
December
Nutcracker
50 W. 200 S., Capitol Theatre
801-323-6922 or 801-355-ARTS
Festival
of Trees
9575 S. State Street (in Sandy), South Towne Expo
Center
Hundreds of decorated trees, wreaths and crafts
$4.00 for adults, $2.50 for children
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