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THE OGDEN ARTS FEST IS BACK

The Ogden Arts Festival returns to Ogden Union Station this weekend for two full days of art in all its forms.

Scenes from Ogden Arts Festival 2019. Photos by Deann Armes

The Ogden Arts Festival is happening June 10-11 at Ogden Union Station in the heart of downtown Ogden. Since 2004, the two-day event brings together artists, creators, and entertainers for a weekend of fun and inspiration for all ages.

This year’s festival boasts over 100 local and regional art vendors, kids activities, live muralists, art + skateboard competitions, food trucks, adult beverages, music and dance performances on three stages including spoken word, and a two-day lineup of local bands.

Not only a great place to shop for beautiful handmade art, the Ogden Arts Festival is a tradition that helps new artists and musicians of all ages to thrive by giving them a stage. And with free entry for ages 18 and under it’s an opportunity for all youth to experience the world of art in their community.

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

An amazing lineup of some of the best local musicians in Ogden will be happening at the Fountain Stage.

SATURDAY

12:30 PM: Imaginary Friendz

2 PM: Zaza VanDyke & Something Special

3:30 PM: Dearth of the Earth

5 PM: Giants in the Oak Tree

6:30 PM: Junction City Blues Band

8 PM: Sammy Brue

SUNDAY

12 PM: Compass Rose

1:30 PM: Vibe Merchant

3 PM: Gordon Greenwood Band

5 PM: JLaw & Warhorse

TWO MORE STAGES

The Browning Stage has dance and music ensemble performances all day with community favorites. African Folk Dance, Haus Dance Agency, Ballet Folklorico, and Viva Chile Utah will be featured on Saturday; Chamber Orchestra Ogden, Onstage Ogden Youth, and NEXT Ensemble perform Sunday.

The Spoken Word Stage has a lineup of storytellers Karl Behling, Sunni Wilkinson, Laurie Allen, followed by the Wasatch Writers Fellowship and Clever Endeavors Improv Comedy on Saturday. Sunday will feature local poets and writers from the Happy Magpie, Open Mic Hosted by Patrick Ramsey, Ogden City’s Poet Laureate Angelika Brewer, and spoken word artist Wynter Storm Mourning.

Busking Bus Theater has Sophia Salcedo, Cooper Lavellee, Zaza VanDyke, Morgan Thomas, Mark Dee, Jammy Tammy & the Homeless Cajon, and Dan Pack. 

OAF is a benefit for Nurture the Creative Mind, a 501c(3) nonprofit that empowers youth through creativity.

The Ogden Arts Festival is Saturday, June 10, 12—8 pm., and Sunday, June 11, 12—6 p.m. at Ogden Union Station.

Tickets are only $5 in advance, $10 at the door and include both days.

Get full schedule details, information, and tickets at ogdenartsfestival.com.