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Salt Lake City, UT
Best Events (Events)
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First Night Salt Lake City |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 31, 2009
239 S Main St, Salt Lake City 84111 • 801-535-6110 |
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Description:
Ring in the new year with First Night Salt Lake City, a popular celebration of cultural, ethnic and artistic diversity in downtown.
First Night features three stages for entertainment ranging from music and theater to spoken word artists and a circus of fire performers.
You can also enjoy ice skating, warming tents and a fantastic fireworks extravaganza at this community celebration. |
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Living Traditions Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 2009
451 S State St, Salt Lake City 84111 |
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Description:
The Living Traditions festival is entering its 24th year of celebrating the diverse ethnic heritage of the Salt Lake City area. Each year, the event attracts tens of thousands of visitors who come to enjoy attractions such as music, dance, food, and craft demonstrations and sales. Approximately 600 area artists gather to share their works and heritage, and more than 20 food booths sell a wide variety of reasonably priced ethnic dishes. |
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Friday Night Flicks |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
June 5 - July 17, 2009
Venue locations vary, Salt Lake City |
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Description:
Friday Night Flicks is a summer movie series featuring free movies for seven straight Friday nights, beginning in June. Films are shown at a different city park each week on a large, inflatable screen, and free popcorn is served each night.
Venues include the Utah State Fairgrounds, Reservoir Park, Fairmont Park, Jordan Park, Liberty Park, Rotary Glen Park and Lindsey Gardens. |
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Asian Pacific Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
June 13, 2009
9575 S State St South Towne Exposition Center, Sandy 84070 |
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Description:
Each year, thousands of attendees participate in this annual festival that honors Asian/Pacific American culture. Festivities include dancing, eating, musical entertainment, and other traditional shows. The event has been celebrated since 1977. |
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Utah Arts Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
June 25 - June 28, 2009
Library Square, Salt Lake City • 801-322-2428 |
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Description:
This festival celebrates a wide spectrum of artists and artwork. Food, dancing, music, and exhibits provide plenty of distraction, and evening performances feature well-known artists and their works. The event allows all visitors to learn and explore the world of fine art but folks who are knowledgeable are particularly entranced by the mesmerizing works on display. |
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4th of July Celebration |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 4, 2009
Jordan Park, Salt Lake City |
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Description:
Celebrate America's birthday with live music, food, games and fireworks in beautiful Jordan Park on Salt Lake City's west side.
This free, family friendly event offers a festival atmosphere, with carnival games, pie-eating contests, three-legged races, activity booths and numerous food vendors, so bring a blanket and enjoy a warm July evening with family and friends. |
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Snowbird Mountain Music Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 10 - July 12, 2009
Hwy 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon Snowbird Resort, Snowbird 84092 • 801-532-5218 |
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Description:
This weekend festival kicks off in the new outdoor venue Peruvian Terrace. Participants are entertained by live music throughout the run of the festival, and coolers can be brought in, although pets are not allowed. Concession stands provide food and drink for those who don't bring their own. Additional events include jam sessions, camps, workshops and contests. |
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Days of '47 |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 10 - July 24, 2009
various venues, Salt Lake City |
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Description:
Numerous venues in and around Salt Lake City host events throughout July to commemorate the arrival of pioneers in 1847. Among the festivities are the All Horse Parade, Pioneer Festival, a rodeo, and the incredible Days of '47 Parade. An art show, concerts, a marathon, and many other events round out the offerings. Most events are free, but call ahead. |
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Rock 'N' Ribs |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
August 2009
239 S Main St, Salt Lake City 84111 • 801-535-6110 |
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Description:
Enjoy great music and food at Rock 'N' Ribs, an annual event held at Salt Lake City's Gallivan Center.
The festival features Utah's first official Barbeque Championship Cookoff, a cash-prize event sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque society. The winner receives an invitation to the Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational and the American Royal Barbeque, which is the largest barbeque contest in the world. |
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Salt Lake City Greek Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
September 2009
279 S 300 West Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Salt Lake City 84101 • 801-328-9681 |
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Description:
For a taste of Greek culture, complete with authentic Mediterranean foods and exciting entertainment, make plans to attend this annual festival. The lively event often attracts up to 50,000 attendees and also features art displays and both 5K and 10K runs. |
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