Frequently Asked Questions
2009 Festival General Information
- When is the Festival?
- Where is it held?
- How much does it cost?
- Where do I buy tickets?
- Is there parking?
- I need some special assistance. Is the site ADA compliant?
- We want to spend the Festival weekend downtown. Where do we stay?
- How do I volunteer for the Festival?
- May I bring my pet to the Festival?
- May I bring a cooler?
- Is alcohol served at the Festival?
- May I distribute . . . (information, flyers, etc.)?
- Can I smoke at the Utah Arts Festival?
- For your safety, please remember . . .
When Is the Festival?
Thursday, June 25 - Sunday, June 28, 2009, Noon – 11 p.m.
Where is it held?
Library Square in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Address: 200 East 400 South
The Festival footprint stretches from 300 East to the City & County Bldg and from 400 South to 500 South.
How much does it cost?
Adult Admission: $10.00
Children 12 and under: Free
Seniors (65+): $5.00
Weekday Lunchtime Admission Special (Thursday & Friday only) noon-3 p.m. - $5.00
4-Day Festival Pass: $30 – Come all 4 days!!
Available for advance purchase online or at the gate.
Discount Ticket Program
Buy a block of 20 or more tickets at $5.00 each or consign them for 6.00 each. (Order form coming soon)
Where do I buy tickets?
Admission tickets are available for purchase at four on-site box office locations during the Festival, June 25-28.
- Tickets are available for sale online (details TBA)
- The Main Box Office – 200 East on 400 South
- The Plaza Entrance – this entrance is ideal for those who use the Library’s Underground Parking or who are in the Library.
- The Park Entrance – located on the corner of 500 South and 300 East. This entrance is perfect for large groups visiting the Festival and those with special needs.
- City & County Entrance – situated by the TARGET Art Yard, Toddler Zone and Face Painting. The entrance is located midblock between 200 E and State Street on 500 South (south side of the City & County Bldg)
Is there parking?
As part of the Festival’s eARTh Team Environmental Program, we like to encourage our patrons to take TRAX to the Festival – it will drop you off at our front door!. We have a great partnership with TRAX and they extend their hours during the Festival so you can stay and enjoy the last concert without missing your ride home!
Another earth-friendly alternative to the auto is our Valet Bike Lot – run by local bike clubs and shops, we’ll watch your bike for free! Our bike lot is located on 400 South, west of the Main Festival Entrance.
Of course, if you must drive, you can park underneath the Library (access to the lot is heading east on 400 South between 200 East and 300 East).
I need some special assistance. Is the site ADA compliant?
The Festival takes great pride in making the event accessible for all patrons. Wheelchairs are available for check out at the Festival box offices. Designated parking for handicapped parking is available on the corner of 500 S and 300 East. Temporary ramps have been installed to provide wheelchair access to some of our venues. We also provide outdoor port o potties for individuals in wheelchairs.
While we take every effort to make the Festival site accessible, we realize it is a temporary, out-door venue and there may be permanent structures erected that are beyond our control to comply with ADA regulations. However, at any time, should patrons need assistance maneuvering on the Festival grounds, we are more than happy to assist. Please feel free to contact any staff person on site or call Lisa Sewell, assistant director on her cell phone 801-949-5076 and she will attend to your needs!
Each year we distribute more than 8,000 complimentary tickets to agencies serving individuals with special needs. To receive an application for our Special Populations Program, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
We want to spend the Festival weekend downtown. Where do we stay?
The City Center Marriott is the Festival’s host hotel and offers a special Festival weekend rate for patrons. Located on State Street, the Marriott is within walking distance of the event. Call the Marriott Reservation Line at (801) 961-8700 and mention the Utah Arts Festival for the discount rate. If you’re spending the weekend, why not pick up a 4-Day Festival Pass?
How do I volunteer for the Festival?
We would love to have your help putting on the Festival! From set up to serving sodas, working in the Art Yard to booth sitting for the artists….we can use YOU! Click here for more information.
May I bring my pet to the Festival?
No animals are allowed (except assistant dogs for special needs patrons).
May I bring a cooler?
No outside food or beverages, except water, are allowed.
Is alcohol served at the Festival?
Yes, we have beer and wine available for purchase. If you plan to drink, you MUST have and show a valid ID.
May I distribute . . . (information, flyers, etc.)?
No fliers, handbills, product distribution or soliciting.
Can I smoke at the Utah Arts Festival?
No, in accordance with the new Salt Lake City Ordinance, no smoking is permitted in city parks, recreational areas, cemeteries and near mass gatherings.
For your safety, please remember . . .
- No outside food or beverages, except water, are allowed.
- All bags & containers are subject to search.
- No animals (except assistant dogs for special needs patrons).
- No bicycles – park them at our secure Valet Bike Lot (located west of the Main Festival Entrance on 400 S and 200 E).
- No skates or skateboards.
- No fliers, handbills, product distribution or soliciting.
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