Utah Vintage Fest is an open market with 80+ local vintage vendors selling clothing, jewelry, records, vintage cameras, appliances, art, and other unique items. Goal is to encourage people to buy reused and recycled goods and support the local vintage community. Described as a growing event aiming to run every few months. Held in March 2026 at Utah State Fairpark (previously also at U of U campus).
Details
- Category: Flea Markets
- Subcategory: Vintage / Secondhand / Artisan Market
- Status: Confirmed 2026 (multiple dates); 2027 TBA / recurring
- Dates: 2026-03-22 to 2026-03-22
- Recurrence: Multiple times per year — March 22, 2026 confirmed at Utah State Fairpark; organizers stated goal of events ‘every few months’ with a next event in June 2026 (full weekend planned). Previously also held at University of Utah (Nov 2025).
- Venue: Utah State Fairpark
- Address: 155 N 1000 W, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116
- Organizer: Utah Vintage Fest (co-founders include Barry Karta)
- Cost: Free admission (entry for the event is free; purchase only what you find)
- Popularity: Medium — growing event; coverage in Daily Utah Chronicle and Yahoo Lifestyle
- Attendance / Scale: 80+ vendors at March 2026 event
Sources
- https://www.facebook.com/events/utah-state-fairpark/utah-vintage-fest/1203724428411842/
- https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/old-gold-utahns-shop-hidden-032619262.html
- https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2025/11/07/utah-vintage-fest-the-start-of-something-great/
- https://allevents.in/salt-lake-city/utah-vintage-fest/200029741526950
Notes
As of March 2026, organizers said they plan events ‘every few months’ and hoped for a June 2026 full-weekend event at the Fairpark. Official website not found; Instagram @utahvintagefest is primary communication channel. 2027 not yet announced.