Craft Lake City is bringing festive tunes to the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market at Ogden Union Station, Friday, Dec. 5, 5–9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Patrons can enjoy live music and captivating performances while sipping on craft drinks, taking pictures with Santa and exploring over 180 local artisans, vintage vendors, craft and commercial foodies, STEM exhibitors and youth makers.
The Holiday Market features nine incredible Utah-based musicians and performance groups, offering everything from classical tunes and pop-infused pieces to rock, bluegrass and hypnotic dance performances guaranteed to fill the venue with holiday spirit.
Meet the Holiday Market Performers
Friday, Dec. 5 Performances
Chamber Orchestra Ogden
(6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
Professional, accessible, affordable, enjoyable is Chamber Orchestra Ogden’s motto. As a semi-professional orchestra, they dedicate themselves to providing state-of-the-art performances to the Northern Utah community.
Wasatch Valley Drifters
(7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
Wasatch Valley Drifters is an immensely talented bluegrass sextet that is all about blending and evolving their music. Their sound is both lively and comforting, creating the perfect atmosphere for some Holiday shopping.
Fleet Cooperative
(8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
Theatrical, captivating and moving, Fleet Cooperative is a performance group that believes in the idea of acceptance and allowing people to express their creativity. Their performances are rooted in the idea of uplifting others, challenging norms and leaving an impact.
Saturday, Dec. 6 Performances
Elephant Rock Strings
(11:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.)
A musically gifted student orchestra group, Elephant Rock Strings‘ joyous sound is sure to bring cheer to everyone’s ear.
Onstage Ogden
(12:00 p.m.- 12:30 p.m.)
A staple of the performing arts community in Ogden, Onstage Ogden is a non-profit that brings together various musicians around the world to share their love of music with the amazing Ogden community.
Crista Shoemake (Busker)
(12:30 p.m.- 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
A talented violinist and musical tour-de-force, Crista Shoemake has done it all. From performing with celebrities like Josh Groban to arranging unforgettable pieces. Her blend of classically infused pop and emotive performance are a marvel.
The Utah Irish Dance Company
(1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
Patrons can admire the quick precision and hypnotizing footwork of The Utah Irish Dance Company. A professional group that displays expertise in both traditional and contemporary Irish dances.
Salduro
(2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
Salduro is a four-piece rock and roll band from Logan, Utah. Words cannot describe the creativity and expressiveness of their music. They bring an infectious energy that breathes new life into everyone who gives them a listen.
The Snarlin’ Yarns
(3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Capturing a sound that is both familiar and completely their own, The Snarlin’ Yarns have made a name for themselves among the local music community. Their performance brings a rustic touch to these holiday shopping.
Craft Lake City is ecstatic to welcome these talented artists to the stage of the Seventh Annual Holiday Market. With enchanting live performances from these exceptional artists, the Holiday Market promises a truly immersive experience that captures the magic and excitement of the season.
Tickets and details available at: craftlakecity.com/holiday-market. Kids 12 and under free. Walkup ticket purchases welcome. Special discounts for students and veterans.
About Craft Lake City:
Founded in 2009 by Angela H. Brown, Executive Editor of SLUG (Salt Lake UnderGround) Magazine, Craft Lake City® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. Craft Lake City strives to further define the term “Craft,” by modernizing the definition for handmade creativity.
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Craft Lake City’s year-round programming is supported by Utah Division of Arts & Museums, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, and SLUG Magazine.
The Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is supported in part by Stephen G. & Susan E. Denkers Family Foundation, The Ogdenite, PBS Utah, 90.1 KUER, Ogden Union Station, KRCL 90.9 FM, Utah Shirt Company, 99.9 FM KUAA, Libation LLC, Sugar House Distillery, Ogden Beer Company, Ogden’s Own Distillery, UTOG, Drømme, ACW Marketing, Leafguard, Visit Ogden, B.W. Bastian Foundation, SCHEELS and Kaffe Mercantile.