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Pickleball festival, taco & margarita fest and more happening this weekend across Utah!

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Posted at 10:52 AM, May 18, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-18 15:08:06-04

Utah has been treated to warm weather this week and it's the perfect weekend to head out to a community event near you!

If you know of an event that isn't on this list or you have something coming up, email the details to news@fox13now.com.

Check out what's going on this weekend across the state:

CACHE COUNTY
All Breed Dog Show

  • The Mount Ogden Kennel Club is hosting its annual All Breed Dog show all weekend at the Cache County Fairgrounds. Events are happening on various times and days throughout the weekend but in total up to 600 dogs will compete for championship awards in Utah! It'll be a dog-gone great time!

GRAND COUNTY
Inaugural Slick Rock Beer Festival

  • Enjoy some brews, food, entertainment and more will be at this festival on Saturday at Proper Brewing & Burger Co in Moab from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are required!

SALT LAKE COUNTY
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck

  • Everyone's favorite feline, Hello Kitty, is making a return to Salt Lake City with a one-day stop in the Beehive State. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be at Fashion Place Mall on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with merch and plenty of fun!

Community Pickleball Festival

  • At the Mountain America Expo Center, pickleball enthusiasts can join in for clinics, leagues, drop-in play, tournaments and more! Pickleball is a fast-growing sport in Utah and more than three-dozen courts will be open for play in the facility! Happening through the weekend and next weekend but check the schedule for exact times and to register for the fun!

Living Traditions festival

  • Support diverse artistic traditions through music, dance, food, crafts, art, panels, films, workshops and more! The FREE event is happening on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Washington and Liberty Square in Salt Lake City.

Bike/walk tour of Salt Lake City

  • Join Sweet Streets for a bike and walking tour around Salt Lake City on Saturday at various times in the day. There's a morning bike ride, Green Loop meetup, afternoon bike ride and walking tour - perfect at any point when you need to get out and enjoy the Saturday sunshine.

Taco and Margarita Fest

  • Tacos and Margaritas - is there a better combo?! Food trucks and vendors from around the state will be serving their best to compete for the title of Best in Utah! The festivities also include live music, wrestling matches and of course plenty of margaritas and tacos to go around! Happening Saturday beginning at noon for general admission at America First Field in Sandy.

Collide Community Arts Festival

  • Experience theatre, dance, music, improv, film and grab a tasty bite from a food truck at this community arts festival hosted by the Salt Lake School for Performing Arts on Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. Tickets required for attendees over 12-years-old.

Armed Forces Day Concert

  • FREE admission and parking for this concert to honor all members of the Military, past and present that's being put on by the Choral Arts Society of Utah, UTNG 23rd Army Band and Salt Lake Scots Pipe Band. Happening Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Gallivan Center.

Adult Night Out Scavenger Hunt

  • Connect with your partner or friends at this 48-hour countywide scavenger hunt for adults put on by the Salt Lake County library. The fun kicks off Thursday and goes until Saturday with a finale and awards ceremony Saturday evening.

Bark at the Moon

  • Pups are invited for a night of fun at the Gateway on Saturday from 5-9 p.m.! The Humane Society of Utah is connecting pet owners with food trucks, local craft beer and a splash pad for the pups. A glow-in-the-dark, pet-friendly walk will wrap up the evening at 9 p.m.!

West Jordan Children's Day

  • Folklore dances, prizes, free tacos, games and more will be happening at the Pavilion at Veterans Park on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. for the Dia del Nino with West Jordan City.

SUMMIT COUNTY
Trails, Trash and Tunes

  • Beautify the community, enjoy some food and music at this event on Saturday at the Wanship Trailhead in Hoytsville from noon to 4 p.m. The first 75 people will get a free sandwich!! Be sure to register ahead of time.

UTAH COUNTY
Utah Lake Shoreline Cleanup

  • RSVP to do some community service along the Utah Lake shoreline with a cleanup project happening Saturday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. This is the first cleanup of the year and volunteers are eager to clean up trash that has accumulated over the winter.

Blossoming branches

  • Utah is in bloom! At the Provo Library, families can made a fun craft and take home a "blossoming branch" on Saturday from 2-3 p.m.

Homegrown Art Show

  • Artists from Provo of all ages will display their artwork at the Provo Library on Friday from 3:30-8 p.m.An awards ceremony will be hosted next weekend to celebrate the winners in the show!

Safety on Wheels fair

  • As the kids (and kids at heart) dust off bikes, skateboards and scooters for a summer of outdoor fun, Lehi officials are hosting a fair where participants will ride through an obstacle course with stops along the way to learn about how to be a safe rider. All participants will get a swag bag, popcorn and more! Happening at the Lehi Legacy center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon - registration required!

WASHINGTON COUNTY
Festival of the Americas

  • Happening all weekend, celebrate Native American cultures while raising money to support Native American scholarships in Utah. The event includes activities, music, dance, demonstrations, artisans, native food and an opening ceremony all centered around celebrating Native American culture. Tickets required for the opening ceremony but other aspects of the celebration are free. Happening at the Kayenta Art Village & Center for the Arts.

Hanger Dance

  • Grab a date or friends for this 1940s-themed hanger dance happening at the warbird museum in St. George. Live music, swing dancing, costume contest, entertainment and MORE will keep attendees entertained the entire night! Happening on Saturday from 6-10 p.m. - tickets required!

WEBER COUNTY
Ogden Raptors Fan Fest

  • The Ogden Raptors baseball team is celebrating 30 years in Ogden with a free party at Lindquist Field to celebrate the kickoff to the season! A home run derby, exhibition game, new merch, food and meet & greet with the team - all FREE to the community. Happening Friday from 6-9 p.m.

Ogden Marathon

  • If you're participating in the Ogden Marathon this weekend - good luck! And if you aren't, be aware of road closures on Saturday for the marathon. Specifically, Ogden Canyon will be closed all morning and streets throughout downtown Ogden will deal with intermittent closures.

NEVADA
Nevada Open Road Challenge

  • Driving enthusiasts will gather in the Nevada high desert for an event like no other. The course is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records and is 90-120 miles of closed, two lane public highways with straights, sweeping corners, blind stops and more. Happening through the weekend!