Opening Festivities Kick off the 161st Utah State Fair
Salt Lake City – September 5, 2016 – Utah’s single largest annual event – the Utah State Fair - kicks off this Thursday, September 8th with events for the entire family including a special appearance by The Diesel Brothers.
Gates will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Coca-Cola Opening Day Special prices will be $6 for everyone ages six and up, children five and under are free compliments of Coca-Cola.
Rising star Luis Coronel will kick off our Grandstand Entertainment with a special concert Sunday, September 11th. Grandstand Entertainment will run throughout the duration of the Fair and will include performances by Blues Traveler and The Official Blues Brothers Revue.
The World renowned BIG TOP CIRCUS SPECTACULAR is back coming to you in the old fashioned one-ring big top tent. This year’s circus will feature the world’s best aerial, high wire, strength, balance, clowns, and dog acts. Performers include the world famous THE SENSATIONAL ZEMAN DUO who recently appeared on Americas Got Talent, and direct from Cirque du Soleil Zarkana in Las Vegas comes the World’s Premier High Wire Artists – PEDRO CARILLOS & PARTNERS.
The Utah State Fair is proud to host the Smithsonian Institute’s THE EVOLVING UNIVERSE exhibit. Take a mind-bending journey with us from present day Earth to the far reaches of space and the distant past.
Fair traditions include the Dairy Council of Utah Ice Cream Festival, Utah Pork Producers Porkfest, Utah Beef Council Beef Feast and the Junior Livestock Auction.
Utah State Fair is a showcase for agriculture and there will be no shortage of cows, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens on display.
There is so much more to be had at the Utah State Fair including THE CANINE STARS dog agility show, hypnotists, jugglers, baby animals, Smithsonian Exhibit and more.
The Utah State Fair runs September 8 – 18 at the Utah State Fairpark. For more information and continued updates on the 2016 Utah State Fair, visit www.UtahStateFair.com.
