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Savor the Flavors of Utah: Join Us at the Utah Food Festival on May 3 and 4

Indulge your taste buds at the Utah Food Festival, Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4 at the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). This event celebrates Utah and the Mountain West region's rich culinary heritage, showcasing everything from ancestral foods to contemporary fare. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample and shop from local artisans, delve into engaging workshops led by culinary experts, and enrich their knowledge of food history through insightful presentations.

Food Festival Vendors

  • Beehive Cheese
  • Cache Toffee Collection
  • Caffe Ibis Coffee Roasters
  • Caputo's Market & Deli
  • Heber Valley Cheese (Saturday Only)
  • Iceberg Shake Truck (Sunday Only)
  • Jam Packed, LLC
  • Park City Creamery
  • Salsa Del Diablo
  • The Salted Roots
  • White Lake Farms, LLC
  • World's Best Corndogs
  • Z's Hot Sauce

Join us for a weekend filled with flavor, learning, and community as we celebrate the diverse food culture that makes Utah special. Whether you are a food enthusiast, a curious learner, or simply looking for a fun outing, the Utah Food Festival promises to be an unforgettable experience. 

The festival is included with Museum admission, which is free for Museum Members. However, workshops require additional fees. Given the popularity of this event, both festival admission tickets and workshops tend to sell out quickly. Guests, including Museum Members, are encouraged to reserve admission and workshops in advance to ensure they don’t miss out on this unique culinary experience. 

Saturday Workshops

Pre-registration required

  • Just Add Citrus! | Butcher's Bunches

    Learn all about curds, including how to make one and how to create your own custom flavor.

  • Preserving Ancestral Ways of Chocolate Making | Zoque LLC

    Dive into the ancient chocolate-making traditions of the Zoque and Maya cultures.

  • Celebrating 20 Years of Beehive Cheese | Beehive Cheese

    Explore the cheesemaking process, and taste the flavors of rubbed rind cheddars.

  • Jam & Cheese: Charcuterie Pairings | Butcher's Bunches and Beehive Cheese 

    Explore flavor pairings with the experts and assemble your own take-home charcuterie cup!

Sunday Workshops

Pre-registration required

  • Just Add Citrus! | Butcher's Bunches

    Learn all about curds, including how to make one and how to create your own custom flavor.

  • Coffee Brewing Variables | Caffe Ibis

    Understand the "why" behind your favorite brews by exploring what makes coffee great.

  • Celebrating 20 Years of Beehive Cheese | Beehive Cheese

    Explore the cheesemaking process, and taste the flavors of rubbed rind cheddars.

  • Jam & Cheese: Charcuterie Pairings | Butcher's Bunches and Beehive Cheese 

    Explore flavor pairings with the experts and assemble your own take-home charcuterie cup!

Food Presentations

Want more food science? NHMU researchers will be at the festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day sharing fascinating insights into Utah's rich food history. Subjects will include:

  • National Ecology of Gamble Oak Acorns
  • Fremont Subsistence Strategies
  • Edible Insects
  • Fermented Foods and Fungal Delights
  • What is a fruit?
  • Urban Ecology: Food Forests

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