Friday, August 13 through Sunday, August 15 at the Utah State Fairpark
Craft Lake City is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Harmons in hosting the 13th Annual Craft Lake City® DIY Festival® Presented By Harmons. The 13th Annual DIY Festival is slated to be the biggest one yet, with over 300 exhibiting artisans and craft foodies, 50+ performers and live musicians and many special features like the Pacific Islander Heritage Month Day pop-up exhibit on Saturday of the festival.”One of the biggest lessons we have learned through the past year of virtual interaction and social distancing is just how powerful the energy of community can be, and how much it is missed when we aren’t able to come together and share an experience in one place. We’re so glad that has changed, and we are thrilled to welcome you back in person to the 13th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival,” says Bob Harmon, chairman for the customer.
Each year, festival attendees look forward to Harmons’ presence at the DIY Festival, most notably through the VIP experience they facilitate. For 2021, Harmons offers a luxury VIP experience on its opening night, Friday August 13, for VIP ticket-holders, who will enjoy an evening of craft cocktails, curated local bites, priority view of the festival headliner, Ritt Momney, among other exclusive offerings. Here, VIP patrons get to share in their passion for delicious local food, while indulging in curated bites from highlighted partnering brands. The Harmons experience is all about forging connections between the local community, and the VIP Lounge is a shining example of this mission statement.”Craft Lake City is excited to welcome Harmons back as Presenting Sponsor for this year’s Festival,” said Angela H. Brown, Executive Director of Craft Lake City. “Harmons is a valued supporter of Craft Lake City and an important presence at the DIY Festival. We appreciate what they bring to the event each year and look forward to helping them share their vision with the community.”
Shopping and buying local has a lasting impact on the environment and economy, and Harmons is a trailblazer in the effort to uplift and empower Utah brands. Harmons carries over 3,600 local products in their grocery stores, and consistently increase this number each year. Harmons champions local entrepreneurs and makers in myriad ways, and Craft Lake City is proud to be part of this impactful programming.
About Harmons
Since 1932, Harmons passion for innovation, commitment to its associates, and contributions to the community have provided the building blocks to help the company expand from a single fruit stand to 19 thriving locations spanning Utah. Harmons is known for its unique grocery industry approach, which provides a high-quality experience to its customers by offering fresh foods prepared in-store by chefs, artisans, and experts; local Utah products; and an aggressive sustainability program. For more information about our stores, please visit harmonsgrocery.com.
The 13th Annual Craft Lake City® DIY Festival® Presented by Harmons will be held on Fri., Aug. 13, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sat., Aug. 14, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 13, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Utah State Fairpark. All ticket options are now available for purchase on 24tix.com. The DIY Festival is an event created by locals, for locals, and celebrating all things local. Attendees enjoy interacting with over 300 Utah-based artisans, craft food, vintage vendors and other local makers inside the Google Fiber STEM Building! Other featured areas include Harmons VIP Lounge (Friday-only), Kid Row youth makers (Saturday-only), Best Friends Dog Park and two stages featuring 50+ Utah performers, featuring headliner Ritt Momney performing on opening night of the Festival. Take a DIY artisan workshop, attend a STEM demo or view free demonstrations! Kids will enjoy colored hairspray, a bounce house and hands-on craft activities in the Kids’ Area: Leave Your Mark Park! Sponsored By Mark Miller Subaru.
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 in part by the residents of Salt Lake County through the Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) Program, the Salt Lake Arts Council, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, and Utah Arts & Museums, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts. The 13th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons is sponsored by Google Fiber, Mark Miller Subaru, 90.9FM KRCL, 90.1 FM KUER, K-Bull 93, B98.7, Power 94.9, PBS Utah, PCTV, Best Friends, 24tix.com, Huge Brands and XMission, with funding from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office, the Sorenson Legacy Foundation, the Stephen G. & Susan E. Denkers Family Foundation, the Willard L. Eccles Foundation, the Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee Foundation, the McCarthey Family Foundation and the Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation. The Craft Lake City Business Academy: Grow Your Business Plan is made possible by funding from Celtic Bank.