Salt Lake City, Aug. 11 – Enjoy the sights and sounds of the 8th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival from above on the VIP Patio, located on the second floor of the Wells Fargo Building. The VIP Patio is open Friday, August 12, from 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, August 13, from 2 to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, August 14, from 2 to 10 p.m.
The VIP Patio features craft food, cocktails and mocktails, as well as mini food and drink workshops throughout the weekend. Enjoy a casual conversation and visual demonstration with professional mixologists Natalie Hamilton and Chris Panarelli, who will show you the art of crafting the perfect cocktail and answer any questions about your home bar.
Angela H. Brown, Craft Lake City Executive Director, recently joined mixologist Natalie Hamilton and Nicea Degering on Good4Utah to talk about the VIP Patio and provide a preview of what attendees can expect. Watch the video here.
Also returning this year is Maker’s Mark, who will hand dip Maker’s Mark glasses in signature red wax and give them away (while supplies last).
The VIP Patio is generously sponsored by Patron Spirits, Espolon Tequila, Deep Eddy Vodka, Maker’s Mark, Trail’s End Bourbon, Chopin Vodka, SnugZ USA and Uinta Brewing Company.
VIP Patio food will be provided by Even Stevens, Salt and Smoke, Harmons, Dinner at Yours, Good Grammar, Buds Sandwich Co., Pop Art and Lick’d Pops.
VIP Patio tickets can be purchased at 24tix.com. Three-day passes are available for $50, and one-day passes for $30. Passes are limited, so purchase yours now!
About Craft Lake City: We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our mission is to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. In an effort to keep the community active, educated and aware of local DIY culture, Craft Lake City hosts monthly workshops, gallery shows, fundraisers and an annual festival to promote regional spending with independent artisans and businesses. The 2016 DIY Festival will be held at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main Street, on Friday, Aug. 12, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 14, from noon to 7 p.m.