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3 min read | Over the years, the Utah Pride Festival has become more than just a weekend event—it’s a tradition that brings friends, families, and neighbors together in a shared experience of celebration.

4 min read | Now recognized as the longest-running Juneteenth celebration in the state, this family-friendly event has grown into a staple summer tradition—one that highlights the power of gathering, storytelling, and shared experiences.

3 min read | Since its founding in 2014, this grassroots, community-powered festival has grown into one of Utah’s most beloved cultural celebrations—highlighting roots and tradition.

2 min read | By Dustin Khong Since its inaugural season in 1962, the festival has blossomed into a nationally recognized event, drawing theater enthusiasts from across the globe!

2 minute read | Written by: Dustin Khong The festival commemorates the journey of early Utah settlers who traveled the western frontier in search of land to start their new lives.

2 minute read | Written by: Dustin Khong Utah’s Scandinavian Festival has been a staple and a spectacle since 1976 as an effort to revive the city of Ephraim’s Nordic heritage that has been long standing in the area since 1880

3 minute read | By Dustin Khong
Festival-goers can experience the rhythmic pulse of taiko drums and join the lively Bon Odori folk dance that circles around a central stage.

5 minute read | By Dustin Khong Each community celebrates the traditional festival in their own way, but all sponsor vibrant and joyous events.

5 minute read | By: Dustin Khong The festival also features cultural exhibits about history, craft demonstrations, and activities drawn from Italian culture.

3 minute read | By: Dustin Khong Featured Image Credit: Festival Latinoamericano ¡Viva la Vida! Step into the heart of Provo over Labor Day weekend for Festival Latinoamericano and you’ll find yourself transported to a world of vibrant colors, infectious rhythms, and mouth-watering aromas.  The beats of different genres of Latin American music, from traditional to contemporary, attract crowds to …

3 minute read | By: Dustin Khong Celtic Charms and Highland Hues The annual Utah Scottish Festival & Highland Games celebrates Scottish culture, and festival-goers will hear the sound of bagpipes vibrating in the air and see plenty of traditional tartan kilts. The weekend festival in June, traditionally held at the Utah State Fairpark, features the Highland Games competition, spotlighting …

3 minute read | By: Dustin Khong Featured Image Credit: Pacific Island Knowledge to Action Resources Utah Offers Displays of Pacific Pride Since 2012, Utah has recognized August as Pacific Island Heritage Month, as designated by Gov. Spencer J. Cox and his predecessor, Gov. Gary R. Herbert.  Utah’s Pacific Islander community plans events throughout the month to recognize cultural traditions. …