GITNUXREPORT 2026

Utah Events Industry Statistics

Utah’s events industry generated $3.2 billion in total economic output and supported 45,000 jobs in 2023, even as visitor spending from Salt Lake County events alone hit $1.1 billion. See how everything from Sundance’s $172 million Park City impact to 25.4 million total event attendees and $2.3 billion in event wages adds up to a tourism force that still represents 28% of Utah’s overall visitor spending.

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In 2023, the Utah events industry generated $3.2 billion in total economic output, including direct, indirect, and induced impacts.

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Events in Utah supported 45,000 jobs statewide in 2023, with average wages of $52,000 per employee.

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Salt Lake County events alone produced $1.1 billion in visitor spending in 2023.

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The 2023 Utah State Fair contributed $45 million to local economies through attendee spending.

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Corporate meetings and conventions in Utah generated $850 million in 2023 revenue.

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Sundance Film Festival 2023 injected $172 million into Park City and Summit County economies.

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Utah's festivals and fairs accounted for $650 million in direct spending by visitors in 2023.

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Live music events in Utah contributed $420 million to GDP in 2023.

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Sports events hosted in Utah generated $280 million in economic activity in 2023.

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Utah's wedding industry, part of events, added $1.2 billion to the economy in 2023.

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Trade shows in Salt Lake City produced $320 million in business sales in 2023.

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Nonprofit galas and fundraisers in Utah raised $150 million economically in 2023.

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Outdoor adventure events contributed $210 million to rural Utah economies in 2023.

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Holiday events and markets generated $95 million in retail sales boost in 2023.

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Cultural heritage events added $140 million to Utah's tourism revenue in 2023.

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Film and media production events supported $380 million in 2023.

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E-sports tournaments in Utah generated $75 million in 2023.

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Food and beverage festivals contributed $260 million to hospitality in 2023.

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Automotive events like car shows added $110 million in 2023.

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Tech conferences in Lehi's Silicon Slopes generated $450 million in 2023.

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Art and craft fairs produced $85 million in artist revenue in 2023.

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Rodeo events statewide contributed $130 million in 2023.

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Beer and wine festivals added $55 million to craft beverage sales in 2023.

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Marathon and running events generated $90 million in participant spending in 2023.

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Comic-Con style events in Utah produced $65 million in 2023.

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The events industry paid $2.3 billion in wages across Utah in 2023.

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Tourism from events accounted for 28% of Utah's total visitor spending in 2023.

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Hotel revenues from events surged 15% to $1.8 billion in 2023.

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Tax revenues from events totaled $380 million for state and local governments in 2023.

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Utah events industry employed 28,500 full-time workers in 2023.

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Event planners in Utah numbered 4,200 professionals in 2023, with 12% growth from 2022.

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Salt Lake City had 12,000 event staff jobs in hospitality in 2023.

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Utah's convention centers employed 3,800 workers directly in 2023.

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Park City events supported 2,100 seasonal jobs in 2023.

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Food service workers for Utah events totaled 15,000 in 2023.

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Transportation roles in events industry: 5,200 jobs in 2023.

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Marketing and promotion staff for events: 1,800 employed in 2023.

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Technical crew for AV and lighting: 2,900 jobs in Utah events 2023.

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Venue management positions: 950 full-time in 2023.

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Utah events outsourced 8,500 freelance contractors in 2023.

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Women comprised 62% of Utah event industry workforce in 2023.

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Average tenure for event managers in Utah: 7.2 years in 2023.

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Entry-level event jobs grew 18% to 3,200 in Utah 2023.

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Unionized event workers: 4,100 in major Utah venues 2023.

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Disability employment in events: 1.2% representation in 2023.

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STEM-skilled workers in tech events: 2,400 jobs in 2023.

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Rural Utah events employed 4,500 locals in 2023.

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High school interns in events: 1,100 participated in 2023.

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Certification holders (CMP): 1,500 in Utah events 2023.

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Turnover rate in event staffing: 22% annually in 2023.

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Overtime hours paid: 2.1 million in Utah events 2023.

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Part-time event jobs: 18,000 available in 2023.

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Executive event roles: 450 positions statewide 2023.

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Multilingual staff in events: 3,200 employed 2023.

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Veteran employment in events: 1,800 hires in 2023.

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Training programs graduated 950 new event workers in 2023.

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Sundance Film Festival employed 5,200 staff and volunteers in 2023.

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Utah State Fair hired 2,800 seasonal workers in 2023.

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Total events attendance in Utah reached 25.4 million visitors in 2023.

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Sundance Film Festival drew 122,000 attendees in 2023.

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Utah State Fair had 1.2 million visitors over 11 days in 2023.

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Salt Lake City Marathon attracted 25,000 runners in 2023.

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FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention saw 110,000 attendees in 2023.

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Park City Kimball Arts Festival hosted 75,000 visitors in 2023.

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Utah Arts Festival drew 140,000 over three days in 2023.

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Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo had 85,000 spectators in 2023.

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Moab Jeep Safari attracted 22,000 off-road enthusiasts in 2023.

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Salt Lake Bees baseball games total attendance: 450,000 in 2023.

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Vivint Arena concerts averaged 15,000 per show, 28 events in 2023.

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Eccles Theater performances drew 320,000 patrons in 2023.

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Deer Valley Music Festival attendance: 95,000 in 2023 season.

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Top of Utah Marathon: 8,500 finishers in 2023.

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Greek Festival in SLC: 45,000 visitors in 2023.

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Utah County Fair: 180,000 attendees in 2023.

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Snowbird Jazz Festival: 12,000 music lovers in 2023.

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Lehi Roundup Rodeo: 35,000 over the event in 2023.

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Bryce Canyon Half Marathon: 1,800 participants in 2023.

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Salt Lake Holiday Lights: 500,000 visitors in 2023.

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St. George Ironman: 2,500 athletes and 25,000 spectators in 2023.

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Wasatch Back Marathon: 4,200 runners in 2023.

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Provo Rooftop Concerts series: 60,000 total attendance 2023.

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Logan Familyfest: 50,000 families in 2023.

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Davis County Fair: 120,000 visitors in 2023.

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Salt Lake City Beer Festival: 18,000 attendees in 2023.

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Tooele County Fair: 65,000 in 2023.

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Sundance average daily attendance: 10,000 in 2023.

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Total convention delegate days in Utah: 1.8 million in 2023.

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Salt Palace Convention Center hosted 1.2 million visitors in 2023.

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Delta Center (formerly Vivint) events: 1.5 million attendees 2023.

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Utah events industry grew 14% in economic output from 2022 to 2023.

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Event attendance in Utah increased 22% post-pandemic by 2023.

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Number of conventions hosted rose 18% to 1,250 in 2023.

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Wedding events in Utah up 25% with 12,000 ceremonies in 2023.

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Music festival numbers grew 30% to 450 events in 2023.

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Corporate event spending projected to rise 12% in 2024.

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Rural event venues expanded by 15 new facilities since 2021.

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Tech conference attendance forecasted 20% up for 2024.

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Sports tourism events doubled since 2019 by 2023.

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Film festival entries up 35% at Sundance affiliates in 2023.

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Hotel room nights from events increased 19% in 2023.

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Event planner businesses grew 11% to 1,100 in Utah 2023.

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Average event ticket prices rose 8% in 2023.

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New venue construction: 200,000 sq ft added in 2023.

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Sponsorship revenues for events up 16% to $450 million in 2023.

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Digital ticketing adoption reached 85% of events in 2023.

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Sustainable events certified: 40% increase to 500 in 2023.

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Post-2022 Olympics prep boosted winter events 25%.

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Food truck integrations at events up 28% in 2023.

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Hybrid event formats grew to 35% of total conferences in 2023.

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Youth event participation rose 21% in 2023.

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International visitor events up 40% from 2022 levels.

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Craft beer events expanded to 120 annually by 2023.

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Marathon events increased to 45 statewide in 2023.

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E-sports venues tripled since 2020 by 2023.

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Art market events sales projected 15% growth in 2024.

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Rodeo attendance growth: 12% year-over-year in 2023.

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Overall events ROI improved 17% for organizers in 2023.

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Salt Palace Convention Center has 164,000 square feet of exhibit space.

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Vivint Arena (Delta Center) seats 18,306 for basketball events.

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Eccles Theater offers 2,500 seats in main auditorium.

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Utah State Fairpark accommodates 50,000 daily capacity.

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Deer Valley Resort amphitheater holds 6,500 for concerts.

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Red Butte Garden concert venue: 5,000 capacity outdoors.

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Snowbird Resort ski events venue: up to 10,000 capacity.

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Park City Mountain Resort: 8,000 for summer concerts.

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Rice-Eccles Stadium: 51,444 seats for major events.

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Maverik Center: 12,600 seats for hockey and concerts.

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Sandy Amphitheater: 7,500 lawn and seated capacity.

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The Union Event Center: 45,000 sq ft ballroom space.

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Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres host 5,000+ seats combined.

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Ogden Twilight Concert series venue: 4,000 capacity.

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Gardner Village event spaces: up to 1,200 guests.

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Thanksgiving Point: 2,000 capacity for outdoor events.

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Wheeler Historic Farm: 500-2,000 for barn events.

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This Is The Place Heritage Park: 10,000 acres with 5,000 capacity.

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Hogle Zoo event spaces: up to 3,000 guests.

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Clark Planetarium dome theater: 300 seats for shows.

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Natural History Museum of Utah: 1,500 for special events.

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Utah Museum of Fine Arts: 400-seat auditorium.

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Capitol Theatre Salt Lake: 1,900 seats main stage.

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Peery's Egyptian Theatre Ogden: 800 seats.

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Egyptian Theatre Park City: 430 seats.

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Tuacahn Amphitheatre St. George: 6,000 seats.

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Snowbasin Resort events: 4,000 capacity venues.

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Soldier Hollow Nordic Center: 10,000 for biathlon events.

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Utah Olympic Oval: seats 8,000 for speed skating events.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Utah’s events industry generated $3.2 billion in total economic output in 2023, and the wage side is just as big with $2.3 billion paid across the state. Meanwhile, the seasonality shows up fast, from 25.4 million event attendees statewide to Utah hotel revenues rising 15% to $1.8 billion in 2023. Keep going and you will see how one festival, one convention center, or even a single type of gathering like weddings or tech conferences can swing local spending in very different ways.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, the Utah events industry generated $3.2 billion in total economic output, including direct, indirect, and induced impacts.
Events in Utah supported 45,000 jobs statewide in 2023, with average wages of $52,000 per employee.
Salt Lake County events alone produced $1.1 billion in visitor spending in 2023.
Utah events industry employed 28,500 full-time workers in 2023.
Event planners in Utah numbered 4,200 professionals in 2023, with 12% growth from 2022.
Salt Lake City had 12,000 event staff jobs in hospitality in 2023.
Total events attendance in Utah reached 25.4 million visitors in 2023.
Sundance Film Festival drew 122,000 attendees in 2023.
Utah State Fair had 1.2 million visitors over 11 days in 2023.
Utah events industry grew 14% in economic output from 2022 to 2023.
Event attendance in Utah increased 22% post-pandemic by 2023.
Number of conventions hosted rose 18% to 1,250 in 2023.
Salt Palace Convention Center has 164,000 square feet of exhibit space.
Vivint Arena (Delta Center) seats 18,306 for basketball events.
Eccles Theater offers 2,500 seats in main auditorium.

In 2023, Utah events generated $3.2 billion, supporting 45,000 jobs and $1.8 billion in event-driven hotel revenue.

Economic Impact

1In 2023, the Utah events industry generated $3.2 billion in total economic output, including direct, indirect, and induced impacts.

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2Events in Utah supported 45,000 jobs statewide in 2023, with average wages of $52,000 per employee.

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3Salt Lake County events alone produced $1.1 billion in visitor spending in 2023.

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4The 2023 Utah State Fair contributed $45 million to local economies through attendee spending.

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5Corporate meetings and conventions in Utah generated $850 million in 2023 revenue.

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6Sundance Film Festival 2023 injected $172 million into Park City and Summit County economies.

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7Utah's festivals and fairs accounted for $650 million in direct spending by visitors in 2023.

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8Live music events in Utah contributed $420 million to GDP in 2023.

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9Sports events hosted in Utah generated $280 million in economic activity in 2023.

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10Utah's wedding industry, part of events, added $1.2 billion to the economy in 2023.

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11Trade shows in Salt Lake City produced $320 million in business sales in 2023.

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12Nonprofit galas and fundraisers in Utah raised $150 million economically in 2023.

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13Outdoor adventure events contributed $210 million to rural Utah economies in 2023.

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14Holiday events and markets generated $95 million in retail sales boost in 2023.

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15Cultural heritage events added $140 million to Utah's tourism revenue in 2023.

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16Film and media production events supported $380 million in 2023.

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17E-sports tournaments in Utah generated $75 million in 2023.

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18Food and beverage festivals contributed $260 million to hospitality in 2023.

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19Automotive events like car shows added $110 million in 2023.

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20Tech conferences in Lehi's Silicon Slopes generated $450 million in 2023.

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21Art and craft fairs produced $85 million in artist revenue in 2023.

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22Rodeo events statewide contributed $130 million in 2023.

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23Beer and wine festivals added $55 million to craft beverage sales in 2023.

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24Marathon and running events generated $90 million in participant spending in 2023.

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25Comic-Con style events in Utah produced $65 million in 2023.

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26The events industry paid $2.3 billion in wages across Utah in 2023.

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27Tourism from events accounted for 28% of Utah's total visitor spending in 2023.

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28Hotel revenues from events surged 15% to $1.8 billion in 2023.

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29Tax revenues from events totaled $380 million for state and local governments in 2023.

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Economic Impact Interpretation

Utah's events industry clearly proves that throwing a good party isn't just fun and games—it's a serious economic powerhouse, generating billions, supporting tens of thousands of jobs, and ensuring that from Sundance to the State Fair, the real blockbuster hit is the state's own bank account.

Employment Statistics

1Utah events industry employed 28,500 full-time workers in 2023.

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2Event planners in Utah numbered 4,200 professionals in 2023, with 12% growth from 2022.

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3Salt Lake City had 12,000 event staff jobs in hospitality in 2023.

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4Utah's convention centers employed 3,800 workers directly in 2023.

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5Park City events supported 2,100 seasonal jobs in 2023.

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6Food service workers for Utah events totaled 15,000 in 2023.

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7Transportation roles in events industry: 5,200 jobs in 2023.

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8Marketing and promotion staff for events: 1,800 employed in 2023.

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9Technical crew for AV and lighting: 2,900 jobs in Utah events 2023.

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10Venue management positions: 950 full-time in 2023.

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11Utah events outsourced 8,500 freelance contractors in 2023.

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12Women comprised 62% of Utah event industry workforce in 2023.

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13Average tenure for event managers in Utah: 7.2 years in 2023.

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14Entry-level event jobs grew 18% to 3,200 in Utah 2023.

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15Unionized event workers: 4,100 in major Utah venues 2023.

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16Disability employment in events: 1.2% representation in 2023.

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17STEM-skilled workers in tech events: 2,400 jobs in 2023.

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18Rural Utah events employed 4,500 locals in 2023.

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19High school interns in events: 1,100 participated in 2023.

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20Certification holders (CMP): 1,500 in Utah events 2023.

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21Turnover rate in event staffing: 22% annually in 2023.

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22Overtime hours paid: 2.1 million in Utah events 2023.

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23Part-time event jobs: 18,000 available in 2023.

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24Executive event roles: 450 positions statewide 2023.

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25Multilingual staff in events: 3,200 employed 2023.

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26Veteran employment in events: 1,800 hires in 2023.

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27Training programs graduated 950 new event workers in 2023.

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28Sundance Film Festival employed 5,200 staff and volunteers in 2023.

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29Utah State Fair hired 2,800 seasonal workers in 2023.

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Employment Statistics Interpretation

In Utah's vibrant 2023 events scene, behind every one of the 28,500 full-time workers, 8,500 freelancers, and 5,200 Sundance volunteers, there's a seasoned planner with a 7.2-year tenure orchestrating it all, proving that building memorable experiences is serious and meticulously staffed business.

Event Attendance

1Total events attendance in Utah reached 25.4 million visitors in 2023.

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2Sundance Film Festival drew 122,000 attendees in 2023.

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3Utah State Fair had 1.2 million visitors over 11 days in 2023.

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4Salt Lake City Marathon attracted 25,000 runners in 2023.

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5FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention saw 110,000 attendees in 2023.

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6Park City Kimball Arts Festival hosted 75,000 visitors in 2023.

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7Utah Arts Festival drew 140,000 over three days in 2023.

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8Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo had 85,000 spectators in 2023.

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9Moab Jeep Safari attracted 22,000 off-road enthusiasts in 2023.

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10Salt Lake Bees baseball games total attendance: 450,000 in 2023.

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11Vivint Arena concerts averaged 15,000 per show, 28 events in 2023.

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12Eccles Theater performances drew 320,000 patrons in 2023.

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13Deer Valley Music Festival attendance: 95,000 in 2023 season.

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14Top of Utah Marathon: 8,500 finishers in 2023.

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15Greek Festival in SLC: 45,000 visitors in 2023.

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16Utah County Fair: 180,000 attendees in 2023.

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17Snowbird Jazz Festival: 12,000 music lovers in 2023.

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18Lehi Roundup Rodeo: 35,000 over the event in 2023.

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19Bryce Canyon Half Marathon: 1,800 participants in 2023.

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20Salt Lake Holiday Lights: 500,000 visitors in 2023.

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21St. George Ironman: 2,500 athletes and 25,000 spectators in 2023.

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22Wasatch Back Marathon: 4,200 runners in 2023.

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23Provo Rooftop Concerts series: 60,000 total attendance 2023.

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24Logan Familyfest: 50,000 families in 2023.

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25Davis County Fair: 120,000 visitors in 2023.

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26Salt Lake City Beer Festival: 18,000 attendees in 2023.

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27Tooele County Fair: 65,000 in 2023.

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28Sundance average daily attendance: 10,000 in 2023.

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29Total convention delegate days in Utah: 1.8 million in 2023.

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30Salt Palace Convention Center hosted 1.2 million visitors in 2023.

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31Delta Center (formerly Vivint) events: 1.5 million attendees 2023.

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Event Attendance Interpretation

Utah evidently answered the question "what's everyone doing this weekend?" with a resounding "everything, all at once, and on a massive scale."

Industry Growth

1Utah events industry grew 14% in economic output from 2022 to 2023.

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2Event attendance in Utah increased 22% post-pandemic by 2023.

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3Number of conventions hosted rose 18% to 1,250 in 2023.

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4Wedding events in Utah up 25% with 12,000 ceremonies in 2023.

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5Music festival numbers grew 30% to 450 events in 2023.

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6Corporate event spending projected to rise 12% in 2024.

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7Rural event venues expanded by 15 new facilities since 2021.

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8Tech conference attendance forecasted 20% up for 2024.

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9Sports tourism events doubled since 2019 by 2023.

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10Film festival entries up 35% at Sundance affiliates in 2023.

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11Hotel room nights from events increased 19% in 2023.

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12Event planner businesses grew 11% to 1,100 in Utah 2023.

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13Average event ticket prices rose 8% in 2023.

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14New venue construction: 200,000 sq ft added in 2023.

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15Sponsorship revenues for events up 16% to $450 million in 2023.

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16Digital ticketing adoption reached 85% of events in 2023.

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17Sustainable events certified: 40% increase to 500 in 2023.

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18Post-2022 Olympics prep boosted winter events 25%.

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19Food truck integrations at events up 28% in 2023.

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20Hybrid event formats grew to 35% of total conferences in 2023.

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21Youth event participation rose 21% in 2023.

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22International visitor events up 40% from 2022 levels.

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23Craft beer events expanded to 120 annually by 2023.

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24Marathon events increased to 45 statewide in 2023.

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25E-sports venues tripled since 2020 by 2023.

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26Art market events sales projected 15% growth in 2024.

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27Rodeo attendance growth: 12% year-over-year in 2023.

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28Overall events ROI improved 17% for organizers in 2023.

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Industry Growth Interpretation

Utah's events industry is no longer just booming—it's audaciously drafting blueprints for the moon, with every sector from weddings to e-sports proving that people would rather be out living a story than staying home reading one.

Venue Capacity

1Salt Palace Convention Center has 164,000 square feet of exhibit space.

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2Vivint Arena (Delta Center) seats 18,306 for basketball events.

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3Eccles Theater offers 2,500 seats in main auditorium.

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4Utah State Fairpark accommodates 50,000 daily capacity.

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5Deer Valley Resort amphitheater holds 6,500 for concerts.

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6Red Butte Garden concert venue: 5,000 capacity outdoors.

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7Snowbird Resort ski events venue: up to 10,000 capacity.

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8Park City Mountain Resort: 8,000 for summer concerts.

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9Rice-Eccles Stadium: 51,444 seats for major events.

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10Maverik Center: 12,600 seats for hockey and concerts.

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11Sandy Amphitheater: 7,500 lawn and seated capacity.

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12The Union Event Center: 45,000 sq ft ballroom space.

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13Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres host 5,000+ seats combined.

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14Ogden Twilight Concert series venue: 4,000 capacity.

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15Gardner Village event spaces: up to 1,200 guests.

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16Thanksgiving Point: 2,000 capacity for outdoor events.

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17Wheeler Historic Farm: 500-2,000 for barn events.

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18This Is The Place Heritage Park: 10,000 acres with 5,000 capacity.

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19Hogle Zoo event spaces: up to 3,000 guests.

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20Clark Planetarium dome theater: 300 seats for shows.

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21Natural History Museum of Utah: 1,500 for special events.

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22Utah Museum of Fine Arts: 400-seat auditorium.

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23Capitol Theatre Salt Lake: 1,900 seats main stage.

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24Peery's Egyptian Theatre Ogden: 800 seats.

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25Egyptian Theatre Park City: 430 seats.

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26Tuacahn Amphitheatre St. George: 6,000 seats.

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27Snowbasin Resort events: 4,000 capacity venues.

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28Soldier Hollow Nordic Center: 10,000 for biathlon events.

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29Utah Olympic Oval: seats 8,000 for speed skating events.

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Venue Capacity Interpretation

From the colossal stadium to the intimate planetarium dome, Utah's event scene boasts a surprisingly versatile toolbox capable of hosting everything from a mega-conference to a quiet gathering of 300 stargazers.

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Sources & References

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VISITSALTLAKE
visitsaltlake.com
visitsaltlake.com
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BUSINESS
business.utah.gov
business.utah.gov
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UTAHSTATEFAIR
utahstatefair.com
utahstatefair.com
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MEETINGSFOCUS
meetingsfocus.com
meetingsfocus.com
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SUNDANCE
sundance.org
sundance.org
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UTAHFESTIVAL
utahfestival.net
utahfestival.net
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POLLSTAR
pollstar.com
pollstar.com
Reference 8
DESERETNEWS
deseretnews.com
deseretnews.com
Reference 9
THEKNOT
theknot.com
theknot.com
Reference 10
SALTPALACE
saltpalace.com
saltpalace.com
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UTAHNONPROFITS
utahnonprofits.org
utahnonprofits.org
Reference 12
DISCOVERMOAB
discovermoab.com
discovermoab.com
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UTAHMARKETS
utahmarkets.org
utahmarkets.org
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UTAHHERITAGE
utahheritage.org
utahheritage.org
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FILM
film.utah.gov
film.utah.gov
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UTAHGAMING
utahgaming.org
utahgaming.org
Reference 17
UTAHFOODIE
utahfoodie.com
utahfoodie.com
Reference 18
UTAHAUTO
utahauto.org
utahauto.org
Reference 19
SILICONUTAH
siliconutah.com
siliconutah.com
Reference 20
UTAHARTS
utaharts.org
utaharts.org
Reference 21
UTAHRODEO
utahrodeo.com
utahrodeo.com
Reference 22
UTAHBREWERS
utahbrewers.org
utahbrewers.org
Reference 23
UTAHRACES
utahraces.com
utahraces.com
Reference 24
UTAHFANX
utahfanx.com
utahfanx.com
Reference 25
UTAHLABOR
utahlabor.gov
utahlabor.gov

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VISITUTAH
visitutah.com
visitutah.com
Reference 27
UTAHHOTELS
utahhotels.org
utahhotels.org
Reference 28
TAX
tax.utah.gov
tax.utah.gov
Reference 29
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov
Reference 30
PARKCITY
parkcity.org
parkcity.org
Reference 31
UTAHRESTAURANTS
utahrestaurants.org
utahrestaurants.org
Reference 32
UTDOT
utdot.gov
utdot.gov
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UTAHMARKETERS
utahmarketers.com
utahmarketers.com
Reference 34
PSAV
psav.com
psav.com
Reference 35
UTAHVENUES
utahvenues.org
utahvenues.org
Reference 36
UPWORK
upwork.com
upwork.com
Reference 37
UTAHWOMENINBUSINESS
utahwomeninbusiness.org
utahwomeninbusiness.org
Reference 38
EVENTMANAGERBLOG
eventmanagerblog.com
eventmanagerblog.com
Reference 39
INDEED
indeed.com
indeed.com
Reference 40
IATRESEVENTSUNION
iatreseventsunion.org
iatreseventsunion.org
Reference 41
UTAHWORKS
utahworks.org
utahworks.org
Reference 42
UTAHSTEM
utahstem.org
utahstem.org
Reference 43
RURALUTAH
ruralutah.org
ruralutah.org
Reference 44
UTAHSCHOOLS
utahschools.org
utahschools.org
Reference 45
EVENTSCOUNCIL
eventscouncil.org
eventscouncil.org
Reference 46
SHRM
shrm.org
shrm.org
Reference 47
PARTTIMEJOBS
parttimejobs.utah.gov
parttimejobs.utah.gov
Reference 48
LINKEDIN
linkedin.com
linkedin.com
Reference 49
UTAHIMMIGRANTS
utahimmigrants.org
utahimmigrants.org
Reference 50
UTAHVETS
utahvets.org
utahvets.org
Reference 51
UTAHCOLLEGES
utahcolleges.edu
utahcolleges.edu
Reference 52
SLCMARATHON
slcmarathon.com
slcmarathon.com
Reference 53
FANXSALTLAKE
fanxsaltlake.com
fanxsaltlake.com
Reference 54
PARKCITYARTS
parkcityarts.org
parkcityarts.org
Reference 55
UTAHARTSFESTIVAL
utahartsfestival.com
utahartsfestival.com
Reference 56
OGDENPIONEERDAYS
ogdenpioneerdays.com
ogdenpioneerdays.com
Reference 57
REDROCK4WHEELDERS
redrock4wheelders.org
redrock4wheelders.org
Reference 58
MILB
milb.com
milb.com
Reference 59
VIVINTARENA
vivintarena.com
vivintarena.com
Reference 60
ECCLESTHEATER
ecclestheater.org
ecclestheater.org
Reference 61
DEERVALLEYMUSICFESTIVAL
deervalleymusicfestival.org
deervalleymusicfestival.org
Reference 62
TOPOFUTAHMARATHON
topofutahmarathon.com
topofutahmarathon.com
Reference 63
SLCGREEKFESTIVAL
slcgreekfestival.com
slcgreekfestival.com
Reference 64
UTAHCOUNTYFAIR
utahcountyfair.org
utahcountyfair.org
Reference 65
SNOWBIRD
snowbird.com
snowbird.com
Reference 66
LEHIROUNDUP
lehiroundup.com
lehiroundup.com
Reference 67
BRYCE50
bryce50.com
bryce50.com
Reference 68
TEMPLE SQUARE
temple square.com
temple square.com
Reference 69
IRONMAN
ironman.com
ironman.com
Reference 70
WASATCHBACK
wasatchback.com
wasatchback.com
Reference 71
PROVO
provo.org
provo.org
Reference 72
LOGANUTAH
loganutah.gov
loganutah.gov
Reference 73
DAVIS COUNTYFAIR
davis countyfair.com
davis countyfair.com
Reference 74
SLCBEERFEST
slcbeerfest.com
slcbeerfest.com
Reference 75
TOOELEFAIR
tooelefair.com
tooelefair.com
Reference 76
DESTINATIONSINTERNATIONAL
destinationsinternational.org
destinationsinternational.org
Reference 77
DELTACENTER
deltacenter.com
deltacenter.com
Reference 78
NBA
nba.com
nba.com
Reference 79
UTAHSTATEFAIRPARK
utahstatefairpark.com
utahstatefairpark.com
Reference 80
REDBUTTEGARDEN
redbuttegarden.org
redbuttegarden.org
Reference 81
PARKCITYMOUNTAIN
parkcitymountain.com
parkcitymountain.com
Reference 82
UTAHUTES
utahutes.com
utahutes.com
Reference 83
MAVERIKCENTER
maverikcenter.com
maverikcenter.com
Reference 84
SANDYAMPHITHEATER
sandyamphitheater.com
sandyamphitheater.com
Reference 85
THEUNIONUTAH
theunionutah.com
theunionutah.com
Reference 86
MEGAPLEXTHEATRES
megaplextheatres.com
megaplextheatres.com
Reference 87
THEWILCOTTONHALL
thewilcottonhall.com
thewilcottonhall.com
Reference 88
GARDNERVILLAGE
gardnervillage.com
gardnervillage.com
Reference 89
THANKSGIVINGPOINT
thanksgivingpoint.org
thanksgivingpoint.org
Reference 90
WHEELERFARM
wheelerfarm.com
wheelerfarm.com
Reference 91
THISISTHEPLACE
thisistheplace.org
thisistheplace.org
Reference 92
HOGLEZOO
hoglezoo.org
hoglezoo.org
Reference 93
THECLARK
theclark.org
theclark.org
Reference 94
NHMU
nhmu.utah.edu
nhmu.utah.edu
Reference 95
UMFA
umfa.utah.edu
umfa.utah.edu
Reference 96
SLCAPITOLTHEATRE
slcapitoltheatre.org
slcapitoltheatre.org
Reference 97
PEGYPTIANTHEATRE
pegyptiantheatre.com
pegyptiantheatre.com
Reference 98
EGYPTIANTHEATRE
egyptiantheatre.org
egyptiantheatre.org
Reference 99
TUACAHN
tuacahn.org
tuacahn.org
Reference 100
SNOWBASIN
snowbasin.com
snowbasin.com
Reference 101
SOLDIERHOLLOW
soldierhollow.com
soldierhollow.com
Reference 102
UTAHOLYMPICLEGACY
utaholympiclegacy.org
utaholympiclegacy.org
Reference 103
UTAHWEDDINGS
utahweddings.com
utahweddings.com
Reference 104
UTAHLIVE
utahlive.com
utahlive.com
Reference 105
UTAHTECHCOUNCIL
utahtechcouncil.org
utahtechcouncil.org
Reference 106
UTAHSPORTSCOMMISSION
utahsportscommission.org
utahsportscommission.org
Reference 107
UTAHBUSINESS
utahbusiness.com
utahbusiness.com
Reference 108
UTAHCONSTRUCTION
utahconstruction.com
utahconstruction.com
Reference 109
UTAHSPONSORS
utahsponsors.org
utahsponsors.org
Reference 110
TICKETMASTER
ticketmaster.com
ticketmaster.com
Reference 111
GREENEVENTS
greenevents.org
greenevents.org
Reference 112
UTAHOLYMPICS
utaholympics.org
utaholympics.org
Reference 113
UTAHFOODTRUCKS
utahfoodtrucks.com
utahfoodtrucks.com
Reference 114
CVENT
cvent.com
cvent.com
Reference 115
UTAHYOUTH
utahyouth.org
utahyouth.org
Reference 116
UTAHRUNNERS
utahrunners.org
utahrunners.org
Reference 117
EVENTBRITE
eventbrite.com
eventbrite.com