Utah's biggest event by far is the Sundance Film Festival, a January tradition that brings the leaders of the film industry to Park City in January. The rest of the year, there are events for lovers of sports, arts, and music, several of which take advantage of Utah's incredible geography. For more information on Salt Lake City or Utah events, see Visit Utah, the state's official tourism board.

•Sundance Film Festival

Mid- to Late January, Park City. Founded by Robert Redford in 1981, Sundance is the largest independent film festival in the United States. Many films that debut here go on to earn awards and/or critical acclaim.More »

•Utah Arts Festival

4th weekend in June, Salt Lake City. This prestigious outdoor arts festival showcases art from multiple disciplines (visual, musical, culinary) and attracts approximately 80,000 visitors each year.More »

•America's Freedom Festival

July 4th Week, Provo. Approximately 25 patriotic events are organized for the annual America's Freedom Festival. The highlight is Stadium of Fire, an evening of musical performances and the largest stadium fireworks show in America, which is held at LaVell Edwards Stadium at Brigham Young University.More »

•Pioneer Day/Days of '47

July 24, Salt Lake City. Pioneer Day, which celebrates Utah's Mormon pioneers' arrival in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847, is a state holiday. To commemorate this heritage, the Days of '47 organizes a three-hour long parade in Salt Lake City on Pioneer Day.More »

•Moab Music Fest

Late August to early September, Moab. The sandstone scenery of Moab, which includes Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, provides the backdrop for this annual music festival. Featured musical genres include classical and jazz.More »

•Utah State Fair

Early September, Salt Lake City. This annual family-friendly agricultural and food fair also includes a rodeo, demolition derby, and more.More »

•Bonneville Salt Flats World of Speed

Early September, Bonneville Salt Flats. This car race "for racers and by racers" is held on the bright white, exceptionally speed-conducive salt flats of northwestern Utah, when conditions permit (the flats are occasional flooded, thereby cancelling the races). A truly one-of-a-kind event for car racing enthusiasts to watch.More »

•St. George Marathon

Early October, St. George. Located approximately one hour from both Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, St. George, Utah, is the site of one of the most scenic marathons in the U.S.More »