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Summer festivals in full swing and MORE family fun happening this weekend

Posted at 10:13 AM, Jun 01, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-01 14:28:34-04

We're entering summer festival season in Utah and there's plenty to do this weekend across the state.

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

Here's what's happening this weekend:

CACHE COUNTY
Hot Wheels in Hyrum

  • Nothing says summer quite like a car show while enjoying some delicious cuisine from a food truck. In Hyrum on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., go check out some epic vehicles and grab a bite to eat. Awards and prize drawings will be given out throughout the event!

DAVIS COUNTY
Bountiful Chalk Art Festival

  • Watch artists in action as they turn sidewalks into works of art with chalk! Food trucks will be parked along the way on Friday and an awards ceremony will be on Saturday followed by live entertainment! Happening near Bountiful Town Square.

SALT LAKE COUNTY
Utah Asian Festival

  • Learn about and support diverse Asian communities in Utah with this festival happening on Saturday at the Utah State Fairpark from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can expect more than 2 dozen food trucks, children's activities, performances, and vendors to shop from! Tickets required.

Utah Pride Parade & Fest

  • With a massive parade on Sunday that marches through Salt Lake City, thousands of Utahns will gather to watch the parade and then head to Washington and Liberty Square for Pride Fest! There will be food, vendors, music, dancing and MORE! The parade starts at 10 a.m. and the festival kicks off after that beginning at noon and running until 11 p.m.

SoJo Summerfest

  • It's the summer bash for South Jordan! There's so many activities happening fit for any member of your family. A butterfly encounter experience, spider-man meet and greet, chalk art contest, fore foam fun, BMX stunt group, stilt walkers, fireworks, a root beer garden and of course plenty of live music and food for everyone. The fun is happening pretty much all day with a parade at 9 a.m. to kick things off!

Holi Festival Salt Lake City

  • The festival continues to travel around Utah as colored powder, music and fun makes its way to Salt Lake City this weekend! If you've never heard of this event, it welcome a new season of life as participants throw powder in the air, coating everyone in colors! The Salt Lake City leg of the event is happening at the Krishna Temple from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Registration required!

UPOA K9 Trials

  • K9 teams will compete at the Utah Peace Officers Association K9 trials on Friday and Saturday this week. There are 51 teams as part of the competition and the event is free and open to the public. Happening from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Juan Diego High School in Draper.

SUMMIT COUNTY
Utah Cornhole State Championships

  • Enjoy some of the best playing in the Utah Cornhole State Championships on Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the DeJoria Center in Kamas. There will be team events, women's events, senior events, junior competition and MORE. Then on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m., the cornhole competition continues through the entire day!

UTAH COUNTY
Payson Adventure Day

  • Scavenger hunt, archery, cookoff, corn hole, disc golf, pickleball, horseback riding, ax throwing, car show, and MORE (yes, there's even more adventurous activities) this weekend in Payson! Happening on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. While some activities will be at Memorial Park, others will be in other locations so check the schedule for all the details.

Springville Art City Days

  • Celebrate Latino culture through dance music and food on Saturday at the Arts Park in Springville. Happening from 4 to 10 p.m. with a free Zumba class to kick things off!

African Heritage Festival

  • For the third year, the African Heritage Festival will be at University Place and highlights diversity, traditions and values of the African continent through storytelling, music, dance, poetry, art and crafts. The event is FREE to everyone and guests can expect activities, workshops and vendors! Bring a blanket to watch live entertainment and bring your wallet to try some authentic food! Happening on Saturday from 2-8 p.m.

Utah Lake Festival

  • Sailboat regatta, cardboard boat race, food trucks, prizes, sailboat rides, live music, crafts, games, rock climbing and MORE will be at Utah Lake State Park this weekend in an effort to attract people to the area to educate on what's being done to improve the lake and promote recreational activities. The fun is happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is FREE to everyone!

Pony Express Days

  • Celebrate the Eagle Mountain community and their ties to the Pony Express Trail through the weekend with a family fun night, carnival, parade, food trucks, concert and fun for everyone! Happening at Wride Memorial Park at various times throughout the weekend.

Vineyard Days

  • Bingo, pickleball, cookie social, pioneer games, pony rides, tractor train zoo, food trucks, bounce houses, spike ball, a drone performance and other fun will be happening at Vineyard Grove Park through Saturday night! FREE for everyone and happening all day, every day!

Provo Carnival

  • At the Povo Towne Center starting Thursday and running to Sunday, load up the family and head to the carnival! Tickets are $1 and wristbands are $30. Everything sold on-site!

WASATCH COUNTY
Midway Founders' Day

  • Plant flowers in the park and celebrate Midway Founders' Day with free lunch, family fun, a raffle and live music. Happening at Midway City Parks and Midway Town Square on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WASHINGTON COUNTY
First Friday movie and music night

  • Live music, vendors, food trucks, giveaways and a family-friendly movie will be at Washington City Veterans Park on Friday at 6 p.m. FREE for everyone! You may want to bring a blanket or chair to sit on outside.

WEBER COUNTY

Ogden Music Festival

  • Fans of acoustic music and beyond can kick off their summer at this festival happening through the weekend at "Fort BDO" located at 600 N. Depot Drive. Also at the festival will be a petting zoo and other outdoor-themed crafts and activities. While kids and teens under 16-years-old are free, tickets are required for everyone else!

Ogden tattoo convention

  • Local tattoo artists, vendors, food and a raffle giveaway will take place at Ogden Union station on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! If you're feeling brave, you can even GET a tattoo at this convention. Tickets required!

National Trails Day

  • Clean up trails, participate in outdoor activities, listen to speakers and enjoy the outdoors at this celebration in the parking lot of ENVE Composites, located at 508 Stockman Way in West Ogden. Raffle prizes will be given out and activities are happening on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.!