August Activities in Salt Lake, Utah

August Activities in Salt Lake, Utah

🚛 Monster Trucks at Ballard Arena – August 15th & 16th
Experience the heart-pounding excitement of Utah's best monster trucks roaring around the dirt track! 📅 August 15th & 16th | 🕠 5:30–11:00 PM 📍 1600-1601 E. Highland Dr., Draper, UT 84020

• 🏁 Gates Open: 5:30 PM

• 🎉 Free Pit Party: 6:00 PM

• 🤝 Meet the drivers

• 🚚 Tour the trucks

• ✍️ Get autographs

• 📸 Take a picture with your favorite truck

• 🎢 Take a ride in a Monster Truck

🎭 Westside CultureFest – August 15th & 16th
A free two-day festival celebrating arts, culture, and community on the West Side! 📅 August 15th & 16th | 🕔 5:00–10:00 PM 📍 Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, 2525 Taylorsville Blvd, Taylorsville, UT 84129

• 🎶 Over 30 performances (indoor & outdoor)

• 🖼 Artist market with local craftspeople

• 🚚 Food trucks & 🍹 bar area

• 🎨 Art activities for kids

• 🎉 Fun for all ages

🎸 Battle of the Beehive – August 15th
A monthly Battle of the Bands with 4 local bands & 4 solo acts competing for your votes! 📅 August 15th | 🕖 7:00–10:00 PM 📍 AAMP Utah, 666 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

• 🎤 Each act gets 15 minutes

• 🗳 Vote for your favorite band & solo act

• 🏆 Winners move to the Finals for Utah Champion

🎨 2025 Millcreek Arts Fest – August 16th
Over 70 artists & 10 musicians in one art-filled day—FREE admission! 📅 August 16th | 🕚 11:00 AM–10:00 PM 📍 Baldwin Radio Factory, 3474 S 2300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84109

• 🖼 Fine art & unique gifts

• 🎶 Live music & dancing

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids Zone with creative activities

• 🍔 Great food & drinks

🍺 Snowbird's Oktoberfest – Weekends Aug 16th–Oct 12th
Utah’s largest Bavarian festival with food, drinks, music & more! 📅 Weekends Aug 16–Oct 12 | 🕛 12:00–6:00 PM 📍 Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, 9385 S Snowbird Center Dr., Snowbird, UT 84092

• 🎶 Live music

• 🍖 Traditional Bavarian fare

• 🍺 50+ beer varieties

• 🛍 Local vendors

• 🎯 Family-friendly activities

🛍 Big Cottonwood Canyon Flea Market – Aug 17th, 24th, 31st
A laid-back mountain market for vintage, handmade & secondhand treasures. 📅 Aug 17, 24, 31 | 🕙 10:00 AM–5:00 PM 📍 Brighton Resort, 8302 S Brighton Loop Rd, Brighton, UT 84121

🔥 GrillFest 2025 – Aug 22nd & 23rd
Utah’s wildest block party with music, food & medieval combat! 📅 Aug 22nd | 🕔 5:00–10:30 PM 📅 Aug 23rd | 🕛 12:00–10:30 PM 📍 The Pearl on Main, 7711 S Main St, Midvale, UT 84047

• 🎸 Live metal bands

• 🍔 Food trucks

• ⚔️ Live medieval combat

• 🎈 Family-friendly fun & surprises

🚗 West Jordan Demolition Derby – Aug 23rd
An adrenaline-filled smash-fest you can’t miss! 📅 Aug 23rd | 🕕 Doors open 6:00 PM | Derby at 7:00 PM 📍 West Jordan Arena, 8125 S 2200 W, West Jordan, UT 84084

• 🍔 Food trucks before the event

🎤 Toto, Men At Work & Christopher Cross – Aug 27th
An epic night of classic hits! 📅 Aug 27th | 🕕 6:45 PM–12:00 AM 📍 Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, 5150 S 6055 W, West Valley City, UT 84128

🏡 Salt Lake Fall Home Expo – Aug 29th–31st
Free event for home improvement inspiration & deals! 📍 Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070

• 📅 Aug 29th | 🕛 12:00–8:00 PM

• 📅 Aug 30th | 🕙 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

• 📅 Aug 31st | 🕚 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

🦈 JAWS 50th Anniversary – Aug 30th & 31st
A classic thriller on the big screen! 📅 Aug 30th–31st | 🕑 2:00–11:00 PM 📍 Salt Lake Film Festival, 111 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111