Who doesn’t love FREE? I do, so I’m going to bring you at least one list of free things to do in Utah each month. The month of August is jam-packed with summer concerts, festivals and county fairs. Before attending an event listed here, double-check the details — they can change between our publish date and the event.
- Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge: Free Films and Guided Tours
USFWS Mountain-Prairie/flickr Enjoy free Nature Film Saturdays in August from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The refuge also offers free guided tours for guests ages 8 and older on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Tours are offered through the end of August, but you must register in advance with Andrea Johnson at 435-734-6426.
- Green Show at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Cedar City
Utah Shakespeare Festival/Facebook Monday through Saturday all month on the courtyard of the Adams Shakespearean Theater. Shows begin at 7:10 p.m..
- Movies in the Park
Len Matthews/flickr Check your local community park; almost every municipality I checked offers at least one free family movie in the park during the month of August!
- National Park Service Birthday Free Entrance
Stanley Zimny/flickr Celebrate the National Park Service’s 99th birthday on August 25th. Visit any of Utah’s five National Parks for free! Campground and tour fees still apply.
5 - 11) Festivals
Jeff Harmon/flickr From food trucks to hot air balloons, you’ll find plenty of festivals in Utah during the month of August.
Granary Row Street Fest: 350 W. 700 S. Salt Lake City: Live music, food trucks and art. Every Friday and Saturday through August from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..
USFWS Mountain-Prairie/flickr
Enjoy free Nature Film Saturdays in August from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The refuge also offers free guided tours for guests ages 8 and older on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Tours are offered through the end of August, but you must register in advance with Andrea Johnson at 435-734-6426.
Utah Shakespeare Festival/Facebook
Monday through Saturday all month on the courtyard of the Adams Shakespearean Theater. Shows begin at 7:10 p.m..
Len Matthews/flickr
Check your local community park; almost every municipality I checked offers at least one free family movie in the park during the month of August!
Stanley Zimny/flickr
Celebrate the National Park Service’s 99th birthday on August 25th. Visit any of Utah’s five National Parks for free! Campground and tour fees still apply.
Jeff Harmon/flickr
From food trucks to hot air balloons, you’ll find plenty of festivals in Utah during the month of August.
Pride Festival, Historic 25th Street in Ogden: August 1st from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Bountiful/Davis SummerFest in Bountiful: Thursday, August 5th through Saturday, August 8th.
Stansbury Days, Stansbury Park: August 14th and 15th.
Sandy Hot Air Balloon Festival, Sandy: August 7th and 8th. Sunrise balloon launches start at 7:00 a.m. both days at Storm Mountain Park; evening festivities and launches begin at 8:00 p.m. in front of Sandy City Hall.
Price International Days, Price: Festival runs from July 30 through August 1st.
Oktoberfest at Snowbird: August 15th, 22nd, and 29th from noon to 6:30 p.m.
12 - 22) Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month
Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month/Facebook Free events all over the state!
Heritage Month Kick Off with Mayor Becker at the Sorenson Center in SLC: August 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month/Facebook
Free events all over the state!
Mo’olelo Hawaii Storytelling Event at Utah Lake State Park: August 1st from noon to 5:00 p.m.
MZL Annual Carnival at Veterans Park in West Jordan: August 1st 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Family Island Festival at Jordan Park: August 6th, 7th and 8th
“When the Man Went South” Free Screening at The Tower, SLC: August 10th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
“In Football We Trust” Free Screening at UVU, Orem: August 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Retro Community Dance and Potluck at Valley Fair Mall, WVC: August 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
“Kumu Hina” Free Screening at The Tower, SLC: August 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
“When the Man Went South” Free Screening at UVU, Orem: August 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Polynesian Culture Festival, Hatch Park in North Salt Lake: August 28th and 29th
“When the Man Went South” and “A Winning Girl” Free Screenings at Snow Canyon High School in St. George: August 29th starting at noon.
23 - 38) County Fairs
Art L/Flickr County fairs typically have free admission, but double-check before you go. I was unable to confirm free admission at some of the fairs listed. Some activities, such as rodeos or concerts may require paid admission.
Beaver County Fair: August 20th through 22nd
Art L/Flickr
County fairs typically have free admission, but double-check before you go. I was unable to confirm free admission at some of the fairs listed. Some activities, such as rodeos or concerts may require paid admission.
Bluffdale Old West Days: August 11th through 15th
Box Elder County Fair in Tremonton: August 24th through 29th
Cache County Fair in Logan: August 6th through 8th
Carbon County Fair in Price: August 6th through 8th
Davis County Fair in Farmington: August 12th through 15th
Duchesne County Fair in Duchesne: August 1st through 8th
Juab County Fair in Nephi: August 3rd through 8th
Salt Lake County Fair in South Jordan: August 12th through 15th
Sanpete County Fair in Manti: August 22nd through 29th
Sevier County Fair in Richfield: August 4th through 9th
Summit County Fair in Coalville: August 1st through 8th
Tooele County Fair: Catch the last day of the fair on August 1st.
Utah County Fair in Spanish Fork: August 12th through 15th
Washington County Fair in St. George: August 12th through the 15th
Weber County Fair in Ogden: August 5th through the 8th
39 - 45) Free Concerts
Photo Dean/flickr There’s nothing quite like an outdoor concert, and these are free!
Cool Air Concert Series at Snowbird: August 1 and August 8th 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Photo Dean/flickr
There’s nothing quite like an outdoor concert, and these are free!
Summer Concert Series at the Canyons: August 1 and August 15th starting at 6:00 p.m.
Brigham Young Historic Park Concert Series: Tuesday and Friday evenings from August 7th to August 28th starting at 7:30 p.m.
Ogden Amphitheater Free Concert: Wednesday, August 12th starting at 7:00 p.m.
St. George Concert in the Park at Vernon Park: August 10th starting at 7:30 p.m.
Summer Concert Series at the Homestead, Midway: Every Saturday evening in August, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Brigham City Free Concert at the Bill of Rights Plaza Brigham City: “FOG: Fat Old Guys Acapella” Monday, August 3rd starting at 7:00 p.m.
Reader Addition 46) Freevent 2015, Ogden
Mark Ryan/Facebook Saturday, August 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ogden Pioneer Stadium. This free event promotes awareness about bullying and includes a monster truck show, kids zone, car show and concert. Thanks to Mark Ryan for the heads up!
It’s almost impossible for me to find every free August event. If you know of an event that I haven’t listed here, tell me in the comments and I’ll add it to share with all our readers.
Mark Ryan/Facebook
Saturday, August 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ogden Pioneer Stadium. This free event promotes awareness about bullying and includes a monster truck show, kids zone, car show and concert. Thanks to Mark Ryan for the heads up!
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