CRAFTOBER FEST 2026: SOUTH SALT LAKE INVITES ALL TO CELEBRATE ART, MUSIC, AND COMMUNITY ON OCTOBER 3RD
South Salt Lake is transforming Oakland Ave into a vibrant celebration of the city's creative community. The festival takes place between Main Street and West Temple, inviting visitors to shop, eat, dance, and engage with local professionals.
Date: October 3
Time: 12-5pm
Location: Oakland Ave (2460 S) between Main St and West Temple
Day-of Schedule & Timeline:
12:00 PM: Festival opens.
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Browse over 100 art vendors. Enjoy local food, brews, and cocktails.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Live music kicks off with The By and By.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Live music featuring Cory Mon
5:00 PM: Craftober Fest officially concludes.
After Craftober Fest join us on October 15 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and attend the post-event Silent Auction at Level Crossing Brewery. You must be 21 or older to attend this event.
What to See & Do: Whether you are a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, Craftober Fest offers a massive platform to network and thrive.
Art Vendor Market: Explore booths from over 100 vendors offering fine art prints, custom stickers, handcrafted leather goods, and comic books.
Youth Creators: Support the next generation of talent by visiting special youth vendor booths from Hser Ne Moo, the Teen Tech Center, and Spyhop.
Food & Drink: Enjoy a diverse selection of local eats alongside our brewery and distillery partners.
What's New This Year? Craftober Fest 2026 brings three exciting new additions to the lineup to elevate the experience.
The PZL Mural: Festival-goers of all ages can leave their mark on the event by participating in a collaborative community puzzle mural brought to you by local artist, Mason Fetzer. A big South Salt Lake Thank you to Mark Miller Subaru for bringing this project to life
Plein Air Artists: This brand-new opportunity features 8 talented artists who will bring their easels to capture the energy of Craftober Fest. These artists will be painting en plein air, live and inspired by their surroundings. After Craftober Fest join us on October 15 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and attend the post-event Silent Auction at Level Crossing Brewery where you can purchase these one-of-a-kind artworks. You must be 21 or older to attend this event.
Live Music: Enjoy an energized atmosphere with our newly featured musical headliners, Cory Mon and The By and By.
