There are many ways to welcome the warm weather in Utah but one of the best is to attend the Living Traditions Festival in Salt Lake City. This spring festival in Utah is designed to bring the community together, welcome individuals of all backgrounds, and celebrate every culture represented in the Beehive State. With performances, crafts, food, and more, the Living Traditions Festival in Utah is one event that should be on your bucket list every single year.

The Living Traditions Festival, put on each year by the Salt Lake City Arts Council, shows there’s more diversity in the Beehive State than many Utahns may realize. In fact, this three-day event each May brings together more than 90 cultures in Salt Lake City.
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The highlight of this spring festival is the various performances. Individuals of all ages perform to educate attendees and to celebrate their culture.
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Each performance is different and many use music and dance to engage, entertain, and educate. The performances are all well-practiced and you will not want to miss a single one.
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There’s also no better way to learn about a culture than by enjoying its food. This spring festival features a food market, where you can embark on a dining adventure. You’ll certainly want to come hungry to this Salt Lake City event.
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You must also stop by the craft market. In this area of the festival, you may see all types of traditional art pieces from jewelry to pottery. Give yourself plenty of time to shop around.
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The Beehive State truly is a beautiful and diverse place to live and the Living Traditions Festival in Utah proves it.
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You can learn more about this spring festival in Utah, including upcoming dates and participant information, on the Salt Lake City Arts Council website. Follow the council on Facebook for even more updates on the event and others around the area.

Have you ever attended the Living Traditions Festival in Utah? What was your experience like? Tell us all about it in the comments!

For more festivals that you’ll want to add to your bucket list this year, here are seven that you’ll find in small towns around Utah.

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