The 18th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival
The 18th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival
Friday, August 7 | 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 8 | 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 9 | 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival is Utah’s largest local-centric art, music, science and technology festival. We are celebrating our 18th Anniversary with the biggest fest yet with over 500 local artisans, vintage vendors, foodies, youth entrepreneurs, performers and STEM exhibitors over three days the second weekend of August in 2026 at the Utah State Fairpark!
KID ROW SAT. AUG. 8 FROM 12P.M.–4P.M. Visit Kid Row, Craft Lake City’s special Saturday- only area showcasing youth entrepreneurs and makers 18 and under, located on the grass between the entrance and gazebo. Thanks to our partners: VentureLab, Utah Afterschool Network, Urban Food Connections of Utah, Backman Elementary, Promise South Salt Lake, the Salt Lake City Public Library and Falbaum-Caillet Family Foundation.
SALT LAKE CITY STARS KIDS' AREA Visit the Kids' Area for fun with the whole family! Bounce on inflatables, climb aboard a pirate ship playground from utahpirates.com, learn S.T.E.A.M. activities from REACH Utah, enjoy face painting and get creative with hands-on crafts from community partners.
DOG PARK When your pup needs a break, head to the Dog Park — a shady grass spot near the gazebo with water, fans and space to relax or play.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Find your new favorite performer at DIY Fest with 30+ live acts across three vibrant stages — the 90.9 FM KRCL Stage, the Gallery of Fine Hyper Art (GOFHA) Stage Presented By KUAA 99.9 FM and the SLC Synth Alliance Stage.
GFIBER STEM BUILDING Discover the fun side of STEM, where creativity meets play and innovation comes alive. SAT. AUG 8: Join STEM Action Center's Pop-up Maker Faire for family fun! SUN. AUG 9: Play locally-made games at Indie Game Day!