| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 |
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 |
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 |
| Artluck: Boulder Art Festivals | Boulder Arts Council | 06/09/12 | Boulder |
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 |
| Madeleine Festival Concert | Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine | 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
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 |
Cowboy Legends Cowboy Poetry and Music FestivalPresented by Cowboy Legends Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival at Fielding Garr Ranch May 25-May 28, 2012 The 6th Annual Cowboy Legends Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival will be celebrating the cowboy ranching history on the Island. You are invited to step back through 135 years of Utah History on the historic Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island just northwest of Salt Lake City, Utah. There you will have available to you trail rides and wagon train rides, affording you the opportunity to observe wild life roaming freely on the Island as they have done for decades. | Cowboy Legends Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival | 05/25/12- 05/28/12 | Syracuse |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Memorial Weekend Sidewalk SalePresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village May 26-May 28, 2012 It's time again for the clearance event of the season! Come stroll the brick pathways of Gardner Village and see the special deals everyone has going on outside their shops. Browse through an amazing assortment of bargains that you'll only find this weekend. | Gardner Village | 05/26/12- 05/28/12 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Celebrating EMS WeekPresented by Pioneer Valley Hospital at Pioneer Valley Hospital May 23, 2012 Please join them for a country style lunch ranging from southern BBQ chicken and ribs with tasty sides and sweet desserts. Of course, a fun raffle will be included to make the afternoon complete. Pioneer Valley Hospital is Celebrating EMS Week. | Pioneer Valley Hospital | 05/23/12 | West Valley City |
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
| Gorge Blues and Brews Festival | Skamania County Chamber of Commerce | 06/22/12- 06/23/12 | Salt Lake City |
Spanish Trails RendezvousPresented by Spanish Trails Rendezvous at Spanish Trails Rendezvous June 1-June 3, 2012 Come join them at the Spanish Trails Rendezvous. The event will be held at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds. Come enjoy the Pre-1840's lifestyle with Mountain Man Traders, Flint Knapping Demonstrations, Cooper and Broom Making, Kid's Games and many more. | Spanish Trails Rendezvous | 06/01/12- 06/03/12 | Spanish Fork |
Children's Art FestivalPresented by Springville Museum of Art at Springville Museum of Art June 8, 2012 A day of art making, learning, and entertainment! This free event will offer over 20 different art booths such as printmaking, sandpainting, and face painting, where children of all ages can explore their creativity and have fun. | Springville Museum of Art | 06/08/12 | Springville |
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 |
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 |
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 |