Free Urban Arts Festival scheduled for Aug. 22 at Smith’s Ballpark

Utah Arts has scheduled its free Urban Arts Festival for Saturday, Aug. 22, at Smith’s Ballpark in Salt Lake City. The daylong event is set to run from noon to 10 p.m.

The organization describes the Urban Arts Festival as Utah’s largest free art festival. Its announced programming includes cultural art, music and performance.

The event gives Salt Lake City residents a no-cost opportunity to take part in a public arts and culture gathering. Utah Arts’ available information identifies the festival as a platform for cultural art, music, performance, local vendors and community volunteers.

Festival details announced

Admission to the Aug. 22 festival is free. The event is scheduled at Smith’s Ballpark, with programming spanning 10 hours from the noon opening through the listed 10 p.m. end time.

Utah Arts has identified cultural art, music and performance as parts of the program, but the available material does not include a final roster of performers or vendors. It also does not provide a 2026 attendance estimate.

Those details remain distinct from the event’s confirmed schedule: the festival is planned for one day, Saturday, Aug. 22, in Salt Lake City. People considering attendance can rely on the announced date, venue, hours and free admission while organizers’ final programming information is not included in the available source material.

Volunteer applications close Aug. 15

Utah Arts is accepting volunteer applications through Aug. 15, one week before the festival date. Previous volunteer experience is not required, according to the organization.

Available volunteer assignments include stage and performance support, event setup and teardown, and assistance at information booths and merchandise areas. The roles offer an avenue for people to contribute to the event’s operations rather than only attend its programming.

The Aug. 15 deadline is the next stated date for people interested in volunteering. The festival itself follows on Aug. 22, when Smith’s Ballpark is scheduled to host the free arts, music and performance event from noon to 10 p.m.

Public arts access

The festival’s free admission and volunteer opportunities are the confirmed ways for the public to participate. Its scheduled mix of cultural art, music and performance places the event within Salt Lake City’s community arts calendar, while the volunteer roles connect attendees and organizers to the practical work of staging a daylong public gathering.