| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Boulder Heritage FestivalPresented by Boulder Heritage at Anasazi Indian Village State Park July 12-July 14, 2012 Festival celebrating the local history and includes presentations around our theme "Roads, Trails and Cow Paths" and ongoing music from local musicians along with musicians from Salt Lake City, St. George and other Southern Utah communities. | Boulder Heritage | 07/12/12- 07/14/12 | Boulder |
| Artluck: Boulder Art Festivals | Boulder Arts Council | 06/09/12 | Boulder |
5th Peruvian Festival in UtahPresented by Peruvian Festival in Utah Organization at Centerville Founders Park July 20-July 21, 2012 The Peruvian Festival in Utah is a great opportunity to enjoy the Peruvian rhythms and colors, as well as its exquisite, varied and award food, art paintings, crafts, folklore show, dancing and fun for kids. The Organization of the American States (OAS) presented Peru with the "Cultural Patrimony of the Americas" award in recognition of the richness of its gastronomy. Peru best represent the patrimony of the countries in the hemisphere, The Peruvian Food is "a cultural expression that... | Peruvian Festival in Utah Organization | 07/20/12- 07/21/12 | Centerville |
Escalante canyons Art FestivalPresented by Envision Escalante at Escalante City Center September 28-September 29, 2012 If you love art and southern Utah's canyon country, Escalante is the place to be the last weekend of September. Plein Air artists spend a week in and around Grand Staircase Escalant National Monument drawing inspiration from the dramatic beauty of the place and competing for $8000 in prizes. | Envision Escalante | 09/28/12- 09/29/12 | Escalante |
14th Annual Great Salt Lake Bird FestivalPresented by Davis County Community and Economic Development at Davis County Legacy Events Center May 17-May 21, 2012 The 14th annual Great Salt Lake Bird Festival announces its 2012 Student Art Contest, sponsored in part by a grant from the Davis County Commissioners' Cup Golf Tournament and Rio Tinto Kennecott Utah Copper. All Utah students from kindergarten to 12th grade are invited to submit an original drawing or painting in color of a Black-crowned Night Heron using personal observation, field guides, or Internet resources to research their artwork. | Davis County Community and Economic Development | 05/17/12- 05/21/12 | Farmington |
Day Out With ThomasPresented by Heber Valley Railroad at Heber Valley Railroad May 25-May 28, 2012 Bring your family to ride Thomas the Tank Engine this Memorial Day weekend! Day Out With Thomas offers an opportunity for children and their families to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and to meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway. | Heber Valley Railroad | 05/25/12- 05/28/12 | Heber City |
Lamb and Wool FestivalPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point May 19, 2012 Lamb and Wool Festival is an annual event to entertain and enlighten families. Wool sheering, storytelling, wool crafts and activities, entertainment, pony and wagon rides, food, and more! | Thanksgiving Point | 05/19/12 | Lehi |
Healing and Wholeness ExpoPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point May 26, 2012 The 3rd annual Healing and Wholeness Expo will include healthy cooking classes, yoga, Thai Chi classes, massages, chiropractic, makeovers with mineral make-up, nutrition screenings, delicious and healthy food samples and nutrition screenings from local alternative health practitioners. In addition, there will be tons of product giveaways including gift baskets from Whole Foods Market. | Thanksgiving Point | 05/26/12 | Lehi |
Utah Scottish Festival and Highland GamesPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point June 8-June 9, 2012 Experience the rich culture and traditions of Scotland with the 38th Annual Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Free kids and Member discounts make this Festival a bargain thrifty Scots can't resist. Scotland's rich heritage of dance with all its energetic flair and precise movement is a major focus this year. Another centerpiece is competition in three major areas, Highland dancing, piping and drumming, and traditional Highland athletics. | Thanksgiving Point | 06/08/12- 06/09/12 | Lehi |
Ogden Music Festival 2012Presented by Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music at Fort Buenaventura State Park June 1-June 3, 2012 Ogden Music Festival is a 3-day outdoor event featuring bluegrass, blues, folk, and alt-country music held at Ogden's beautiful Fort Buenaventura featuring Robert Earl Keen, Claire Lynch, Swamp Cabbage, Elephant Revival, Junior Sisk and Rambler's Choice, Zoe Muth and the Lost Highrollers, Red Rock Hot Club, Jake and Rebekah Workman, Blue Sage Deluxe Edition, Bill Vernieu and Joanna Joseph. Band and instrument workshops will be featured on the workshop stage. Todd's Musical Petting Zoo provides... | Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music | 06/01/12- 06/03/12 | Ogden |
Odgen 5k Foam FestPresented by Round House Racing at Fort Buenaventura State Park August 3-August 4, 2012 The "5K Foam Fest" is a one of a kind event. We make it a fun and exciting challenge for experienced and beginner runners alike. They pack the race with obstacles of all sorts. What obstacles they use depend greatly on the layout of the venue and their course design. | Round House Racing | 08/03/12- 08/04/12 | Ogden |
The Illustrated StoryPresented by Treehouse Children's Museum at Treehouse Children's Museum February 29-May 31, 2012 Over the past 20 years Treehouse Museum has hosted numerous artists and authors of children's literature and picture books. More than 30 have visited the Museum for residencies or special projects and programs, resulting in valued friendships and partnerships. In celebration of Treehouse Museum's 20th Birthday, Treehouse will be hosting a special exhibition of original illustrations and prints from many of those published children's book illustrators including Ashley Wolff, Jone Paley, Giles... | Treehouse Children's Museum | 02/29/12- 05/31/12 | Ogden |
Ninth Annual Ogden Arts FestivalPresented by Ogden Union Station at Ogden Union Station June 8-June 9, 2012 Visual, performing and culinary artists will descend on Ogden's Historic 25th Street and Union Station for the ninth annual Ogden Arts Festival. Northern Utah's largest multi-disciplinary event will feature more than 60 regional and local artists with award-winning fine art exhibits, the Foursite Film Festival, hands-on ARTivities for all ages, live musical performances, a plein air competition and silent auction, and the popular "Taste of Downtown" culinary event. | Ogden Union Station | 06/08/12- 06/09/12 | Ogden |
US Airforce ThunderbirdsPresented by Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at Hill Air Force Base May 26-May 27, 2012 The Air Force's Thunderbirds will perform in the skies over Hill Air Force Base on Memorial Day weekend. Activities include vintage planes, sky divers, etc. The Red Bull team, the Red Eagles, Tim Weber, Smoke and Thunder Drag car and others will be here. | Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau | 05/26/12- 05/27/12 | Ogden |
Ultimate ChallengePresented by Tour of Utah at Park City August 11, 2012 The Ultimate Challenge runs in conjunction with the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. The amateur event will be held on the same day as Stage Five, the "Queen Stage", of the Tour of Utah, and three ride options will be available. The Ultimate Challenge is a non-competitive bicycle ride which provides participants with an once-in-a-lifetime experience utilizing one of the mountain stages that gives the Tour of Utah its reputation as "America's Toughest Stage Race". | Tour of Utah | 08/11/12 | Park City |
Park City Film Music FestivalPresented by Park City Chamber Music Society at Egyptian Theatre May 25-June 3, 2012 The Park City Film Music Festival is an independent film festival, presenting film music competition for both Indie and studio-sponsored films, a performance showcase for composers with seminars for composers, musicians, songwriters and groups. | Park City Chamber Music Society | 05/25/12- 06/03/12 | Park City |
KPCW Cycling FestivalPresented by KPCW Radio at The Yard July 28, 2012 Fat Tire, Skinny Tire and Training Wheels, all genres of cycling will come together to celebrate the love of biking. It's a day filled with biking, bands, beverages and buddies. Fun for the entire family, the festival will feature educational clinics, product demos, vendors, road rides and mountain bike guided rides. | KPCW Radio | 07/28/12 | Park City |
| Sundance Film Festival 2013 | Sundance Institute | 01/17/13- 01/27/13 | Provo |
Wasatch Wellness RunPresented by Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital at Seven Peaks Resort August 4, 2012 This event will please both experienced racers looking for a challenging course, runners who are racing for the very first time, and everyone in between. The race includes routes for a 10K, 5K, or one-mile race through beautiful Utah County and includes several divisions with awards given to the top finishers in each. | Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital | 08/04/12 | Provo |
Utah Lake Festival at Utah Lake State Park June 2, 2012 The festival will offer Wasatch Front residents a chance to get outside and enjoy Utah Lake, experience its many recreational opportunities and offerings and learn about the lake's ecosystem, native species and the importance of stewardship. There will be activities for everyone. | | 06/02/12 | Provo |
The Riverton Arts FestivalPresented by The Riverton Arts Festival at Riverton City Park June 7-June 9, 2012 Free fine arts festival with 5k and fun run. Artist and food vendors performing stage and hands on art activities. Fun for the whole family. | The Riverton Arts Festival | 06/07/12- 06/09/12 | Riverton |
| Madeleine Festival Concert | Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine | 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
Wild Stampede 5K Run and Kids DashPresented by Utah's Hogle Zoo at Utah's Hogle Zoo September 29, 2012 Help save wildlife! Put on your running shoes and join us for a fun 5k fundraiser! The Utah Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, in partnership with Utah's Hogle Zoo and along with Sports Am L.L.C., is proud to host our third annual "Wild Stampede- 5K Run and Walk for Wildlife". | Utah's Hogle Zoo | 09/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Gorge Blues and Brews Festival | Skamania County Chamber of Commerce | 06/22/12- 06/23/12 | Salt Lake City |
Krishna's Birthday Party JanmastamiPresented by Krishna Temple at Krishna Temple August 11, 2012 This holiday for Hindus compares to Christmas Day. Five thousand years ago Shree Krishna appeared on earth to protect the pious, annihilate the miscreants, and reestablish the principles of virtue.
| Krishna Temple | 08/11/12 | Salt Lake City |
26th Annual India FestPresented by Krishna Temple at Krishna Temple September 23, 2012 After 25 increasingly successful years of India Fest, few people in Utah County are unaware that, once a year, you can go to India without spending a lot of money. You can have India right in, of all places Spanish Fork! Now, this year an additional India fest will be held in Salt Lake City. The Sunday event in SLC will involve the same entertainers and Ramayana drama as in Spanish Fork, but will be held indoors for a maximum of 400 people, and, obviously, no fireworks. | Krishna Temple | 09/23/12 | Salt Lake City |
Diwali - Festival of LightsPresented by Krishna Temple at Krishna Temple November 18, 2012 Diwali is a shortened version of Deepawali. Households in India put lamps in every window, and temples brightly illuminate their altars to bring in the best for the upcoming year. The date of the festival coincides with the return of the avatar of God, Sri Rama, to His ancestral kingdom after 14 years of exile and many adventures. All the citizens welcomed Rama home by brightening up his home city of Ayodhya and setting off fireworks.
| Krishna Temple | 11/18/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Utah Pride Festival | Utah Pride Center | 06/01/12- 06/03/12 | Salt Lake City |
2012 Utah Arts FestivalPresented by Utah Arts Festival at Salt Lake City Downtown June 21-June 24, 2012 Utah's biggest summer event, the 2012 Utah Arts Festival is set to run in downtown Salt Lake City on Library Square. For 36 years, the Utah Arts Festival has showcased the diverse talents of Utah's artistic community, while featuring outstanding artists from around the country.
Opening night takes off with Texas singer and songwriter James McMurtry. For four days and night Festival guests can catch a full range of musical styles from Americana rockers Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash,... | Utah Arts Festival | 06/21/12- 06/24/12 | Salt Lake City |
The Days of '47 ParadePresented by The Days of '47, Inc. at Salt Lake City Downtown July 24, 2012 Colorful floats, bands, horses, clowns and other entries thrill thousands of spectators each year. Many families camp out on the streets the night before to ensure a great seat to catch it all the following morning. The Parade starts at State Street and South Temple. | The Days of '47, Inc. | 07/24/12 | Salt Lake City |
Salt City Steam Fest Presented by Salt City Steam Fest at Red Lion Hotel July 27-July 28, 2012 Salt City Steam Fest is Utah's first and only Steampunk convention. Come join them for two days of celebrating everything steampunk at the Red Lion Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City.
| Salt City Steam Fest | 07/27/12- 07/28/12 | Salt Lake City |
| 2012 Annual Gala | Utah Museum of Contemporary Art | 06/02/12 | Salt Lake City |
2012 Living Traditions FestivalPresented by Salt Lake City Arts Council at Washington Square May 18-May 20, 2012 The Salt Lake City Arts Council is pleased to present the Living Traditions Festival, a celebration of traditional folk and ethnic arts. Living traditions brings people together to honour the diversity and cultural traditions of thier community. | Salt Lake City Arts Council | 05/18/12- 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
Fort Douglas DayPresented by Fort Douglas Military Museum at Fort Douglas Military Museum June 16, 2012 This is a living history event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Fort Douglas. Events include a Civil War encampment, living history reenactors, cannon firing demonstrations, restored military vehicles, and weapons and uniform displays. | Fort Douglas Military Museum | 06/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
2012 Larry H. Miller Tour of UtahPresented by Tour of Utah at Salt Lake City, UT August 7-August 12, 2012 Held August 7-12, 2012, the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah is a six-day, professional bicycle stage race which takes place along the Rocky Mountain's Wasatch Range. Covering more than 400 miles of racing with close to 30,000 feet of climbing through some of Utah's most beautiful and challenging terrain, it has gained the distinction as "America's Toughest Stage Race". | Tour of Utah | 08/07/12- 08/12/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Murray Acoustic Music Festival | Murray City Cultural Arts | 09/03/12 | Salt Lake City |
Paul Brewer, MagicianPresented by Murray City Cultural Arts at Murray Park June 12, 2012 Presenting the one, the only Paul Brewer who can mesmerize two dozen kids, a roomful of adults, and amazingly, even a cynical teen all at once.
Located at Murray Park pavilion #5. | Murray City Cultural Arts | 06/12/12 | Salt Lake City |
The Madeleine Festival of the Arts and HumanitiesPresented by The Madeleine Festival of the Arts and Humanities at The Cathedral of the Madeleine May 20, 2012 They are again pleased to offer this year's Madeleine Festival events as their gift to the community in celebration to the Arts and Humanities. The Madeleine Festival was founded in 1988 by Monsignor M. Francis Mannion, with the primary goal being to revitalize the traditional role of the cathedral churches in the cultural life of their communities: to inspire artistic expression and to make the fruits of that artistic expression available to all. | The Madeleine Festival of the Arts and Humanities | 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
Living Traditions: Bocce ballPresented by Italian Center of the West at Washington Square May 18-May 20, 2012 The Salt Lake City Arts Council's is proud to present the annual Living Traditions Festival, a celebration of authentic and traditional folk and ethnic arts. Living Traditions brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to honor cultural traditions and diversity within our beautiful city. | Italian Center of the West | 05/18/12- 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
Blue Moon FestivalPresented by Holladay City Arts Council at Holladay City Plaza August 31, 2012 The Sensations' seven piece Blues and Soul local band will perform at Holladay City Plaza with other fun activities dancing in plaza, fenced beer and wine garden, children's art center and Activities, art and craft vendors, food vendors. | Holladay City Arts Council | 08/31/12 | Salt Lake City |
Bowling For Rhinos Presented by Utah AAZK at Olympus Hills Bowling Alley June 22, 2012 Utah AAZK is a group of zoo keepers from various animal care facilities in the Salt Lake valley. Our primary mission is to raise money for wildlife conservation and educate our communities about wildlife. | Utah AAZK | 06/22/12 | Salt Lake City |
Family Fun Day Presented by The Days of '47, Inc. at Utah State Fairpark July 7, 2012 Family Fun Day once again is providing an excellent opportunity to bring families together to celebrate Utah's great heritage. Be sure to visit them at the Utah State Fairpark where we will have a lot of elbow room for cars and all our activities. They will feature large inflatables, educational crafts, games, pioneer demonstrations and live entertainment. | The Days of '47, Inc. | 07/07/12 | Salt Lake City |
10th Annual Angel's Hands Motorcycle Ride and Car ShowPresented by Angel's Hands Foundation at Murray City Parks July 1, 2012 The mission of AHF is simple, Improve the quality of life for individuals living with rare diseases. AHF supports families in a variety of ways. Assisting families with medical expenses, educational support about diseases, Emotional, moral, and social support as well as provides social outings for their families monthly. | Angel's Hands Foundation | 07/01/12 | Salt Lake City |
2012 Summer Solstice ShowPresented by Utah Arts Festival at Library Square June 16, 2012 Neko Case's release The Fox Confessor Brings the Flood brought her to the nexus where critical acclaim meets commercial success. The album landed on many Best of lists as well as number one on Amazon.com's editors' picks and #2 on NPR's All Songs Considered. | Utah Arts Festival | 06/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Kirtan and Yoga Fest | Krishna Temple | 06/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
Independence Day Weekend Celebration at The Palladium July 6, 2012 Come and enjoy the Independence Day Weekend Celebration at The Palladium. | | 07/06/12 | Salt Lake City |
Venture Outdoors FestivaPresented by Millcreek Township Venture Outdoors Festival at Canyon Rim Park June 16, 2012 The event will feature activities for all ages and highlight the best places to hike, camp, and play in the great outdoors. The event is free and open to everyone. Highlights will also include live music, food from local restaurants, and hands-on recreational clinics. | Millcreek Township Venture Outdoors Festival | 06/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Vans Warped Tour | United Concerts | 06/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
Utah Asian FestivalPresented by Asian Association of Utah at South Towne Exposition Center June 9, 2012 The 35th Utah Asian Festival features 10 ethnic groups who share performance, exhibit, crafts, arts and food of their origins. There is an Asian marketplace and a children's activity center where we will be celebrating Year of the Dragon. The festival is free and everyone is welcome! | Asian Association of Utah | 06/09/12 | Sandy |
| Halloween Spooktacular! | The Living Planet Aquarium | 10/31/12 | Sandy |