Looking for family friendly events in Salt Lake City this August? Then look no further than the list of great activities, events and festivals taking place in Salt Lake City this month. Summer is quickly coming to an end. Pretty soon the kids will be getting ready to go back to school, the nights will become cool and crisp, and the next thing you know it will be Halloween. Get out there and enjoy what’s left of these beautiful summer days!
Events in Salt Lake City this August
18th Annual Fire, Water and Ice Festival
When: August 6th, 2016
Where: Utah Olympic Oval
5662 South 4800 West
Salt Lake City, UT
Now in its 18th year, the Fire Water & Ice Festival (FWI) is a premier family-friendly festival! Encompassing 30 acres of the Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center & Utah Olympic Oval, FWI has a myriad of activities for the whole family in one of the best central locations. Live music, festival food, the biggest pool party, festival rides, children’s activities, ice skating, performing arts, rock-climbing, mechanical bull riding, people-watching, art and vendor market, Fireworks Skyshow and so much more.
Taste of the Wasatch 2016
When: August 7th, 2016 | Noon to 4pm
Where: Solitude Mountain Resort
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Salt Lake City, UT
Over 50 of Utah’s top chefs, restaurants and bakeries offer some of their finest cuisine to guests and attendees of Taste of the Wasatch. This is the top culinary fundraiser of the year in Utah. Funds raised help in the local fight against hunger. Event is open to adults age 21+.
Family Fun Days
When: August 9th, 2016 | 11am – 2pm
Where: The Gallivan Center
239 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT
Kids enjoy prizes, entertainment, face painters, inflatables, a train, and other cool stuff just for them. There are some fun booths & giveaways for parents too. Themed events are June 21, July 12, & August 9, from 11am-2pm.
Reggae Rise Up Festival
When: August 14th, 2016
Where: Utah State Fair Park
155 North 1000 West
Salt Lake City, UT
Join us August 14th at our new official home of the Reggae Rise Up Festival, the Utah State Fair Park as we bring positive vibes, amazing people, and top tier Reggae Music from the top national and local bands!
International Folk Festival
When: August 17th, 2016
Where: Sandy City Amphitheater
1245 East 9400 South
Sandy, UT
The return of an annual tradition! Local folk groups from across Utah come together to present dances and music from countries around the world. Embrace the beauty that a wide variety of cultures have to offer. Grab your family and friends and come travel the globe at the Sandy Amphitheater.
Salt Lake County Fair
When: August 17th – 20th, 2016
Where: Salt Lake County Equestrian Park
11400 South 2200 West
South Jordan, UT
The 2016 Salt Lake County Fair celebrates 80 years of fun and continuing with tradition. The world-class entertainment and exciting and innovative exhibitions will be held at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Center at 2100 W. 11400 S., South Jordan, UT 84095. Events include: The Great Bear Show, Old School Rules Demolition Derby, Hypno Hick 50/50 BMX, Carnival and many more.
Wasatch International Food Festival
When: August 19th – 20th, 2016
Where: Utah Cultural Celebration Center
1355 West 3100 South
West Valley, UT
The Wasatch International Food Festival was formed from a community initiative to hold a food festival that would showcase the delicious ethnic foods from across the Wasatch Front. The event features local food vendors serving international fair, a specialty foods market, family fun zone, live music, beer garden, a community mural project and food demonstrations.