The Salt Lake City Arts Council is pleased to present the Living Traditions Festival, a celebration of authentic and traditional folk and ethnic arts. Living Traditions brings people together to honor the diversity and cultural traditions of our community. Local ethnic artists—craftspeople, dancers, musicians and chefs—provide the framework for the Living Traditions Festival. They teach us about techniques, styles, tools and materials used in their respective art forms, many of which are centuries old. Special guest artists contribute to the festival experience by presenting musical styles that may not be indigenous to Salt Lake and enhance the overall celebration.
By preserving the cultural traditions in their community, Living Traditions artists make a great contribution to our sense of place and our shared understanding through cultural expressions.
In this twenty-ninth year of celebrating ethnic diversity, we invite you to enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of the Living Traditions Festival. We hope you experience —in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding—the rich and diverse cultures that contribute to the cultural depth and breadth of Salt Lake City.
LOCATION
Washington Square Salt Lake City & County Building 450 South 200 East
DATE AND TIMES
Friday, May 16– 5:00 to 10:00 pm Saturday, May 17 – noon to 10:00 pm Sunday, May 18 – noon to 7:00 pm
FIRST AID CANOPY
North East side of City & County Building
INFORMATION, MERCHANDISE & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CANOPIES
North East side of City & County Building. (801) 596-5000
PERFORMING ARTS STAGES
Three stages, north, south and west sides of the City & County Building.
CRAFT ARTISTS
Friday, Saturday & Sunday:
Invited demonstrating craft artists located under eight canopies on east side of the City & County Building.
FOOD MARKET
Friday, Saturday & Sunday:
Traditional ethnic cuisine prepared and sold by 21 food vendors, each representing a non-profit community group. Located along 200 East.
BEVERAGES
Traditional ethnic drinks at various festival food booths. Beer, wine, water and soft drinks at designated beverage tents.
LIVING TRADITIONS KIDS
Saturday & Sunday – 1:00 to 5:00 pm:
Interactive area for children 12 and under, accompanied by adult.
FREE WATER
Located near Information, First Aid and Community Resources Canopies
T-SHIRTS AND OTHER MERCHANDISE
Available at Merchandise Canopy adjacent to the Information Canopy.
FESTIVAL PROGRAMS
Available at entrances and the Information Canopy.
LOST & FOUND
Information Canopy
RESTROOMS
Portable toilets, including handicap-accessible units, are located on the west side of the City & County Building.
ATM
ATM's are located on 200 East near the Beverage Tent & Food Booths, at the Information & Merchandise tent and at the North Beer & Wine Tent.
NO PETS/NO SMOKING
For their own sake, please leave your pets at home. Service animals are welcome. No smoking is permitted on Festival grounds.
PARKING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Parking is available in the surrounding blocks and private paid lots in the vicinity of the Festival. Check UTA bus schedules, or ride TRAX and use Courthouse Station on North/South line or Library Station on University Line. Handicapped parking is designated on 500 South, between 200 East and State Street.
BICYCLE VALET
Bicycle parking is provided by The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective. The Bike Valet can be found at the northeast entrance of the festival grounds. For more info on bike routes, please visit www.livingtraditionsfestival.com.
ACCESSIBILITY
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodations no later than 48 hours in advance in order to attend Living Traditions. For questions, requests or additional information, please contact the Salt Lake City Arts Council at 801-596-5000, DSDHH voice: 801-263-4861 or TDD: 801-535-6021.