It all began in Germany with a royal wedding on a sunny October day in 1810. Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig welcomed the people of Munich to a festival celebrating his marriage to Princess Therese Charlotte Luise of Saxony-Hildburghausen. For five days, folks partied in the fields adjacent to the city…
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A free annual event takes place in Sandy City in the south end of the Salt Lake valley, and those in the know look forward to it with anticipation every year: the Sandy City Annual Hot-Air Balloon Festival and Glow Event. It takes place in a public park with the towering Wasatch mountains as a…
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Photos courtesy City Weekly and Bianca Velasquez Utah has many things to be proud of between its red arches down south and snowy peaks up north—Utah’s rolodex of wonders is as interesting as it is long. However, there is a growing subculture thriving throughout Utah, one that takes an unlikely place…
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Photos: Copyright 2023 CCF/Jay Dash, @slc_bites, & SLUG Magazine Salt Lake County’s Cottonwood Canyons are best known as some of the most acclaimed ski destinations in the world, but the wilderness preserves are an exciting spot year-round. What better way to start summer than by taking the family…
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The mountains in Salt Lake are incredible and beautiful. But if you've never experienced them before, how can you enjoy their charms other than by just admiring them towering over the city in the distance? Let us count the many ways that you can easily experience the Wasatch and soak up that…
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Getting out and celebrating the 4th of July with friends and family is something so many of us look forward to. Barbecues, parades, carnivals, concerts, baseball games, fun runs, rodeos, and fireworks are all great ways to get out in Salt Lake and enjoying our national holiday. If you are planning…
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Salt Lake City has a surprising collection of incredible local breweries and distilleries that are on par with, if not excelling, their counterparts across the country. Here, we’ve rounded up a wide range of alcohol-related events and activities in Salt Lake from festivals and classes to exclusive…
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There are many public events and celebrations going on in Salt Lake and surrounding communities to celebrate Juneteenth in Utah this year. Juneteenth commemorates the date that the abolition of slavery was finally announced in Texas more than 2 years after the official signing of the Emancipation…
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Photo Credit: Utah Arts Festival Every June since 1977, a special gathering occurs in the heart of Salt Lake City that’s esteemed by travelers, locals, and artists from all around the U.S. The Utah Arts Festival brings community members together around all forms of art through three days of…
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Photo Credit: Jess Gruneisen and the Utah Pride Center Unapologetically Here and Queer: Utah Pride Center’s 2023 Pride Festival Utah Pride Center is hosting the 33rd Annual Utah Pride Festival from Thursday, June 1– Sunday, June 4. The Festival is held at a variety of locations throughout the city…
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With spring and summer finally upon us, the world is looking a little brighter. The snow is melting, the skis are in the garage, and everyone is pulling out the sunscreen and swimwear. Finding adventures in Salt Lake has never been a problem, and for this summer, take a look at all of the fun times…
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When you think about the mountains in Salt Lake, skiing is probably the first thing to come to mind. But there's an appealing array of things to do in the summer when the snow has melted and the ski lifts are dormant. There's an undeniable beauty to the mountains in the summertime, when the rich…
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Salt Lake is home to a diverse art scene that offers innumerable opportunities for art-hungry visitors to scratch their itch. The city sits near a copper mine and the Great Salt Lake—two battery components—so it’s no wonder that Salt Lake City has been alive with creative energy for quite some time…
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Photos by Chay Mosqueda It’s no secret that Utah has been among the fastest growing states in the past decade—and that means its arts, culture, and specifically music festival scenes have been on the rise. The Kilby Block Party, now in its fourth year, is among the numerous music festivals bringing…
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Hey, craft beer lovers! If—in addition to masterfully brewed adult beverages—you enjoy good deals and exciting adventure, then the Salt Lake Brewery Pass is right up your ale-y. Sorry. Alley. It’s right up your alley. Salt Lake’s brewing scene is continuously expanding and evolving. There seems to…
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Salt Lake City’s The Gateway is a huge, open-lifestyle center that provides constant excitement and entertainment. The Gateway, located adjacent to Utah’s historic Union Pacific Depot on the west side of Downtown, features a variety of seasonal events, as well as countless entertainment options…
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Utah Symphony’s Masterworks, Entertainment, Family and Films in Concert Series Lose yourself in music with a night at the Utah Symphony, where you can experience world-class performances right in the heart of Salt Lake City. The Utah Symphony is one of only a few professional orchestras operating…
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Raymond Christy is dashing around the rental office at Brighton Resort. He is handing out lift tickets, helping adjust helmets, and making sure everyone has a snowboard or pair of skis given to them. He catches our camera pointing at him and gives us a smile. Christy is a volunteer with the Discover…
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City-Wide Partners Working Together to Create Great Experience for Visitors Utah will again be on the global stage when the Utah Jazz host NBA All-Star 2023, with the celebrations tipping off on Friday, February 17 and culminating on Sunday, February 19. Across the Salt Lake valley, key agencies and…
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The holiday filled with hearts, weirdly satisfying chalky candy, and love-themed everything is upon us. Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or even Anti-Valentine’s Day–however you choose to celebrate, you might be wondering what you’re going to shower your loved ones with this year. You could…
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