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What's New in 2026

We continue to tweak our new layout to maximize shade and flow, plus bring you more artsy surprises around every corner!

What you can look forward to:

  • NEW: Mountain West Hard Cider are serving up their delicious wines and ciders, including our own 50th anniversary collaboration with them: "50 Sips of Summer."
  • NEW: Holdman Studios will host stained glass workshops to make your own commemorative 50th anniversary Festival design — free for Festival attendees (details to register).
  • NEW: Three locations for graffiti and mural artists to paint on-site and show you their work IRL.
  • NEW: Find cold beverages at the new Local Beer Lounge located near the Park Stage from some favorite local breweries — Bohemian, Roosters, and RoHa.
  • BACK AGAIN: Our friends, BANDALOOP, return with their spectacular vertical dance routine on the glass wall of the Library to celebrate our 50th anniversary!
  • BACK AGAIN: Discount Thursday (June 18) opens the Festival at 5pm for just $18 + fees (buy online for best price) for general admission tickets.
  • BACK AGAIN: By popular demand, the demonstrating artists row lets us all witness the artistic process in progress.
  • BACK AGAIN: Make Salt Lake returns with their popular tiles and draw bot. Find them on the plaza near the Civic Center (formerly The Leonardo).
  • BACK AGAIN: Watch for street performers around every corner!

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