Utah’s largest hyper-local arts, music, science, and technology festival. Features 400+ local artisans, vintage vendors, foodies, youth entrepreneurs (Kid Row), and STEM exhibitors indoors and outdoors. 50+ performers (bands, dance, multicultural performances, buskers). Three-day event: Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday daytime. Smoke-free environment. All areas wheelchair accessible.
Details
- Category: Flea Markets
- Subcategory: Curated Artisan / Vintage / DIY / STEM Festival
- Status: Confirmed 2026
- Dates: 2026-08-07 to 2026-08-09
- Recurrence: Annual — second weekend in August each year
- Venue: Utah State Fairpark
- Address: 155 North 1000 West, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116
- Organizer: Craft Lake City
- Cost: 2025 pricing (expected similar for 2026): General Admission single-day $13 in advance / $15 at gate; Kids 12 & under FREE; Dog ticket $5 advance / $7 day-of; VIP (Friday only) historically $30–$35
- Dog Friendly: yes
- Food: Yes — Utah-based food trucks, food tents with global inspiration, craft foodies (pastries, honey, candies, jams), gluten-free and vegan options, free water bottle refill stations
- Parking / Transit: Onsite parking $15/day (Utah State Fairpark manages Lot B at N Temple & 1200 W, and Lot C at 200 N & 1000 W). Free UTA fare (TRAX, local buses) included with festival ticket (excludes Paratransit, Park City Connect, Ski Bus). TRAX: Fairpark stop on Green Line. Cashless entrance gates (card/check only).
- Popularity: Very High — Utah’s largest DIY/artisan event; 40,000 attendees per past editions
- Attendance / Scale: ~40,000 attendees across 3 days; 400+ exhibitors; 250+ artisan/vintage/food vendors
Sources
- https://craftlakecity.com/diy-festival
- https://craftlakecity.com/diy-festival-2025-how-to-fest
- https://www.bringfido.co.uk/event/57685
- https://www.visitutah.com/things-to-do/events/craft-lake-city-diy-festival
- https://www.visitsaltlake.com/blog/stories/post/welcome-to-craft-lake-city/
Notes
18th Annual edition confirmed for Aug 7–9, 2026. Ticket prices listed are from the 2025 edition (17th Annual); 2026 prices not yet published but expected to be similar. 2027 edition will almost certainly occur in August 2027 based on 18-year track record.