| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | GardenFest 2012Presented by Grace Lutheran Church and School at Grace Lutheran Church and School April 28, 2012-May 11, 2013 GardenFest 2012 is your one stop shop for all your spring gardening needs. Come early to check out a huge variety of great plants at great prices annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, indoor arrangements, tropicals, vegetables, herbs and more. | Grace Lutheran Church and School | 04/28/12- 05/11/13 | Sandy |
| Sundance Film Festival 2013 | Sundance Institute | 01/17/13- 01/27/13 | Provo |
Elves UpPresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village November 16-December 31, 2012 The North Pole Elf Displays have returned to Gardner Village! These pointy-eared charmers are helping Santa prepare for the season. See their fun-filled displays. You can even participate in an elf scavenger hunt! Bring the kids and the camera to capture the magic of Christmas at Gardner Village. | Gardner Village | 11/16/12- 12/31/12 | West Jordan |
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 |
Diwali - Festival of LightsPresented by Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple at Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple November 17, 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. | Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple | 11/17/12 | Spanish Fork |
Midnight MadnessPresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village November 17, 2012 It's time for a late night delight at Gardner Village! They'll be having their very own pre-Thanksgiving mega sales! Receive incredible discounts, coupons and prizes at all of their retail shops. Warm, delicious food at their restaurant or bakery will help you conquer the night. Grab your friends and shop til you drop at their holiday bargain bash! | Gardner Village | 11/17/12 | West Jordan |
| Halloween Spooktacular! | The Living Planet Aquarium | 10/31/12 | Sandy |
Witchapalooza: Music Dinner TheatrePresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village October 11-October 30, 2012 Enjoy a unique evening of dinner, music and bewitching fun as Witchapalooza's The Taming of the Brew returns once again to The Gathering Place! This is a show you don't want to miss! The adorable Splendora Ravencroft has fallen madly in love with the dashing Count Hekate, but due to family tradition cannot marry before her older sister Brewella marries. | Gardner Village | 10/11/12- 10/30/12 | West Jordan |
Breakfast with a WitchPresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village October 6-October 27, 2012 Jump on your broom and bring your little witches and warlocks to "Breakfast with a Witch" at The Gathering Place at Gardner Village. Enjoy a yummy buffet of fresh fruit, frighteningly fluffy scrambled eggs, haunted hash browns, bewitching bacon, paranormal pancakes and of course your favorite bubbling beverage of hot cocoa, coffee or orange juice. | Gardner Village | 10/06/12- 10/27/12 | West Jordan |
Witches Night OutPresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village October 12-October 27, 2012 Two bewitching weekends of Witches Night Out. Witches love any excuse to have fun and throw a party and now the party has been extended for two weekends. Ladies join your fellow sister witches for the 11th year of Witches' Night Out. Plan now to wear your most elaborate, crazy, fun, whimsical witch's hat or witch's costume. | Gardner Village | 10/12/12- 10/27/12 | West Jordan |
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 |
Farmer's MarketPresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village June 2-September 29, 2012 The Wasatch Front Farmers' Market is excited to make Gardner Village home! A typical day at the market is filled with live music, a farm-fresh breakfast served ready to order, 90+ farmers, artists, and food processors, an animal train, demonstration beehives, canning classes and much more! | Gardner Village | 06/02/12- 09/29/12 | West Jordan |
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 |
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 |
26th Annual India FestPresented by Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple at Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple September 22, 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 panish 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 & Ramayana drama as in Spanish Fork, but will be held indoors for a maximum of 400 people, and, obviously, no fireworks. | Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple | 09/22/12 | Spanish Fork |
So You Think You're a Witch CompetitionPresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village September 10, 2012 If you love Halloween and have always wanted to be a witch, this is for you! "aSo You Think You're a Witch" celebrates its 4th year! Sew up your Witchy Costume, tune up your talent, practice your cackle and pick up an application for our competition. | Gardner Village | 09/10/12 | West Jordan |
Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale at Gardner Village Presented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village August 31-September 3, 2012 Enjoy the late summer air at our Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale. You'll find exceptional bargains and deals along the brick paths of Gardner Village. It’ll truly be a shoppers delight! Shops will be open from 10 am to 8 pm on Friday, Saturday and Monday. Archibald's Restaurant will be open 11 am to 8 pm on Monday. | Gardner Village | 08/31/12- 09/03/12 | West Jordan |
| Murray Acoustic Music Festival | Murray City Cultural Arts | 09/03/12 | 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 |
| International Days Country Spotlight Show: Columbia | Worldwide Association of Performing Artists | 08/16/12 | South Jordan |
International Days Country Spotlight Show: Costa Rica and SiberiaPresented by Worldwide Association of Performing Artists at South Jordan Community Center August 15, 2012 The International Days Spotlights shines on Costa Rica and Siberia Wednesday night. Founded in 1978, Escazucena works to develop and keep Costa Rican culture through folk dance. The group is from San Miguel de Escazu, a suburb of San Jose, the capitol of Costa Rica.
From Yakutia in Siberia, the group "Gulun" has done much to the revival and preservation of the unique ritual traditions of the North Siberian and Far Eastern cultures. The name "Gulun" means fire and symbolizes the power and... | Worldwide Association of Performing Artists | 08/15/12 | South Jordan |
International Days Opening SpectacularPresented by Worldwide Association of Performing Artists at Bingham High School August 14, 2012 International Days 2012 will welcome dancers and musicians from Columbia, Costa Rica, France, India and Russia to the South Jordan area. The Opening Spectacular will feature a Parade of Nations followed by performances from each of the guest ensembles as well as the host group Clog America. | Worldwide Association of Performing Artists | 08/14/12 | South Jordan |
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 |
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 |
Midnight Madness Beach PartyPresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village August 11, 2012 A-lo-ha! Yank out your Hawaiian t-shirts and leis, it's time to surf over to the Midnight Madness Beach Party at Garner Village. Relish in the spirit of the islands through music, island dance shows and delicious barbecue. | Gardner Village | 08/11/12 | West Jordan |
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 |
Krishna's Birthday Party JanmastamiPresented by Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple at Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple August 9, 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. | Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple | 08/09/12 | Spanish Fork |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
18th Annual Llama FestPresented by Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple at Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple July 14, 2012 In their native Peru, Chile, and Bolivia, llamas carry heavy loads over terrain which is impassable to motorized vehicles. They are the trucks of the Andes. In America, life is much easier where they have become popular for carrying camping gear on weekend hikes and day trips. Many have found a niche as sheep guards on the open range. Still others, like an RV purchased with good intentions but somehow never used, spend their lives simply munching grass and looking gorgeous and exotic to passers... | Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple | 07/14/12 | Spanish Fork |
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 |
All Horse Parade Presented by The Days of '47, Inc. at Sandy's South Towne Center July 10, 2012 People of all ages enjoy this parade's unique charm and the fact that only horse-related entries are invited to participate. Enjoy the excitement of tiny miniatures to National Champion giant draft horses, or entries from 4H youth groups to traditional riding groups including the National Pony Express Association. Watch riders in flashy costumes on their well-trained mounts. | The Days of '47, Inc. | 07/10/12 | Sandy |
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 |
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 |
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 |
| Fourth of July Celebration Little Texas and Restless Heart | Tooele City Arts Council | 06/30/12 | Tooele |
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 |
| Gorge Blues and Brews Festival | Skamania County Chamber of Commerce | 06/22/12- 06/23/12 | 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 |
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 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 |
| Clog America Pre-Tour Show | Worldwide Association of Performing Artists | 06/16/12 | South Jordan |
Racing to the StarsPresented by Clark Planetarium at Miller Motorsports Park June 16, 2012 Bring Dad out to Racing to the Stars on at Miller Motorsports Park for a night of fun racing activities, model rocket launches, delicious dinner, and evening star party. Proceeds benefit Utah students. | Clark Planetarium | 06/16/12 | Tooele |
| Kirtan and Yoga Fest | Krishna Temple | 06/16/12 | 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 |