The Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival is Utah’s largest local-centric art, music, science and technology festival.
Join us as we celebrate our 16th Anniversary with our biggest fest yet with over 500 local artisans, vintage vendors, foodies, youth entrepreneurs, performers & STEM exhibitors over three days the second weekend of August at the Utah State Fairpark!
Art • Music • Science • Technology
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Participants
View the line-up of this year’s accepted participants by clicking the categories below!
Artisan/Vintage
Craft Food
Commercial Food
DIY Fest Activities
VIP Lounge Sponsored By
Utah’s Own
Friday ONLY 5pm – 10pm
The VIP Lounge Sponsored By Utah’s Own offers attendees access to shaded seating with a priority view of the stage for Friday’s headliner performances, two complimentary tickets for beer or craft cocktails from Utah distilleries and breweries, and generously-sized craft food bites from local craft food purveyors hand-selected from Utah’s Own.
Limited ticket quantities are available. We recommend purchasing in advance here.
Performers
The DIY Fest promises a weekend packed with over 50 local musicians and performers, showcasing a wide range of bands, solo artists, dance troupes, multicultural acts and more! Performances will be split between the 90.9 FM KRCL Stage and the GoHFA stage.
Google Fiber STEM Building
The Google Fiber STEM Building at the DIY Festival features local tinkerers, tech startups, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Exhibitors provide festival attendees with a unique opportunity to learn about STEM projects happening in Utah through hands-on exhibitions. Festival-goers can satisfy their curiosity by engaging with local experts on a range of science, math, technology and engineering topics. It’s fun and interesting for all ages!
Kids’ Area
There’s so much for young creatives to enjoy at the DIY Fest! With FREE admission for kids 12 & under and furry friends welcome, you’ll want to bring the whole family!
The Leave Your MARK Park Presented By Mark Miller Subaru is a hands-on play area for children to learn about the power of “giving back.”
Dog Oasis Sponsored By
PupTub Club
Who’s ready to paw-ty? DIY Fest is dog friendly, and we invite you to bring your trusty companion with the purchase of a dog ticket. When your pup needs a break, head to the Dog Oasis Sponsored By PupTub Club for some hydration, shade, potty area and more!
Festival Food
A menu like no other, the DIY Fest’s food options are local, diverse and delicious! Available throughout the whole festival, check out our food trucks or craft foodies to get your grub on and quench your thirst with Pepsi products, beers from local breweries, craft cocktails from local distilleries or from any of the free water stations around the festival.
Kid Row
You won’t want to miss Craft Lake City’s one-day exhibition space for youth makers ages 18 and under. Come support the next generation of makers from 12 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 10!
Put the D.I.Y. in DIY Fest!
Throughout the Festival, you’ll have an opportunity to drop by one of our 3 DIY Stations where festival goers can sit down and complete a quick, easy, and fun craft project for free! Projects are accessible to all age groups.
Are you interested in sponsoring a DIY Station? Contact our team today!
How to Fest
While there is no strict rulebook for enjoying the DIY Fest, drawing from our 16 years of expertise, we have gathered some valuable tips and tricks to help you plan your time at CLC DIY Fest.
Get Involved!
Become a Sponsor
We are always on the lookout for creating partnerships with those who value contributing to their local community! Do you have something you’re excited to share with our arts and community-minded audience?
Contact us to discuss your ideas for becoming a part of Utah’s largest local-centric art, music, science and technology festival.
Volunteer With Us!
The Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival began as a 100% volunteer run event, & our volunteers continue to be an integral part of the DIY Fest’s success.
Click below to become a DIY Festival volunteer today!
16th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons
Utah State Fairpark
155 1000 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Friday, August 9th 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
VIP $30 advance / $15 day of
GA $13 advance / $15 day of
12 & under FREE
Saturday, August 10th 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
DIY Fest After Dark 8 p.m.– 10pm
GA $13 advance / $15 day of
12 & under FREE
Sunday, August 11th 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
GA $13 advance / $15 day of
12 & under FREE