This Week in SLC

A day in the park, a free weekend-long music fest, and a doggie pool party!

August 20, 2025

🎶 Music Events

  • Cider Pickin’ Thursdays: Thursday, August 21, 8:00PM - 10:00PM, The Garten at Mountain West Cider, free, bluegrass performance and a chance to join the jam after the show - bring your instrument!

  • Grid City Music Fest: Friday - Sunday, August 22 - 24, South Salt Lake, free 3-day music festival featuring 80 bands at 9 stages across the city, free Mural Bike Ride and free Fun Bus Shuttle with RSVP

  • You can catch 2 free concerts at different libraries this week. Concerts by the Creek and Rhythms at Riverside both on 8/20. Get our full guide here!

🍃 Movement & Nature Events

  • 2025 Climbing North American Cup: Friday - Sunday, August 22 - 24, USA Climbing 552 W Broadway, $17

  • Bike Prom 2025: Saturday, August 23, 6:00PM - 11:00PM, Starts at Liberty Park and ends at Woodbine Food Hall, $33, dress yourself up, grab a date (or come solo) and join friendly riders on a slow ride around SLC streets, topped off by a dance party!

  • The People’s Great Salt Lake Summit: Saturday, August 23, 9:00AM - 2:00PM, Conference Center at Miller Campus, free with RSVP, $10 donation suggested

🍕 Food & Drink

  • Meet the Maker - Hive Winery: Wednesday, August 20, 7:00PM, Scion Cider, free, come meet the first commercial cider and fruit wine maker in Utah!

  • Utah Cheese Awards Tasting Reception: Sunday August 24, 2:00PM - 5:00PM, 2Row Brewing, $20

  • AlleyPAWlooza: Tuesday, August 26, 6:00PM - 8:00PM, Woodbine Food Hall, free, in celebration of International Dog Day, the patio will feature pools, photo ops with your pups and special doggie (and human) treats!

  • Oktoberfest: Saturday - Sunday, August 23 - 24, Snowbird, get our guide here (did you hear about the new shuttle?)

🎨 Art & Culture Events

  • Resin Wave Workshop: Thursday, August 21, 6:30PM - 8:30PM, Kiitos Brewing, $45 - $98 depending on project chosen, includes one $7 drink voucher

  • Arts & Culture Fest: Saturday, August 23, 10:00AM - 6:00PM, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, included with admission, features artisan market, cultural performances, bites, and fun activities like face painting!

  • Sip & Paint Pet Bowls: Tuesday, August 26, 6:30PM - 8:30PM, Scion Cider, $30

🛍️ Markets & Shopping Events

  • Market & Craft Fair: Friday, August 22, 4:00PM - 9:00PM, The Gateway, back to school, games, drawings, photo ops and 50+ vendors

  • KRCL’s Day in the Park: Saturday, August 23, 12:00PM - 6:00PM, International Peace Gardens, local music, food trucks, artists, vendors, and activities for kids as well as free yoga at 11:00AM

  • Crystal Festival: Saturday - Sunday, August 23 - 24, Mountain America Expo Center, free

🏙️ Outing Idea

We’ve got an idea for an outing that’s worth your time!

Fruit Way

Take an afternoon to visit Utah’s Famous Fruit Way. On Old Highway 89, just outside Brigham City (about 1 hour north of SLC), you’ll pass several small, local farms and their fruit stands. This mountain basin offers rich soil and cool evenings in the shade of Black Mountain and Ben Lomond Peak. You’ll find peaches, apricots, plums, cherries, pears, melons, and more.

There are over a dozen family fruit and vegetable stands including Tagge’s Famous Fruit & Veggie Farms, Paul’s Patch, and Grammy’s Produce.

Fruit Way is usually a stop on the way to Bear Lake, but we think it’s worth a visit all on its own.

Tips

  • While most farm stands accept credit cards, it’s best to bring some cash just in case

  • Most of the farm stands are closed Sundays. Visit Monday - Saturday before 6:00PM or so

  • The season ends sometime in October or November, depending on the weather

🚨 New Activity Alert

Want a new perspective on SLC? The Walker Center is offering a new tour called Salt Lake After Dark: Night Lights. You’ll get the inside scoop on some of the city’s most interesting history. End the tour on the Walker Center rooftop, where you’ll see the famous Walker Center sign lit up. Take in the views and get some good pictures! Tours are booked out a week or so, and are only available on weekends. Get yours booked for about $30.

🏆 Dog of the Week

Wanna see your dog be featured as dog of the week? Reply to this email with a picture of your pup, their name, neighborhood, and a few of your favorite facts about them!

Ellie, 6 years old

This week, we’re featuring an adoptable dog! Ellie is ready to be your bff.

“Ellie would love to meet you today! She is housetrained and has lived with dogs in a previous home which she did amazing with. She has enjoyed swimming, but only if you are swimming with her!”

Did we miss any great events? Let us know! Reply to this email and tell us what you think.

Until next week!

Salt Lake Field Guide

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