Utah Events Industry Statistics

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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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Key Statistics

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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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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.
Verified
7Rural event venues expanded by 15 new facilities since 2021.
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8Tech conference attendance forecasted 20% up for 2024.
Single source
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.
Directional
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.
Verified
5Deer Valley Resort amphitheater holds 6,500 for concerts.
Verified
6Red Butte Garden concert venue: 5,000 capacity outdoors.
Verified
7Snowbird Resort ski events venue: up to 10,000 capacity.
Directional
8Park City Mountain Resort: 8,000 for summer concerts.
Directional
9Rice-Eccles Stadium: 51,444 seats for major events.
Directional
10Maverik Center: 12,600 seats for hockey and concerts.
Single source
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.
Directional
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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    sundance.org

    sundance.org

  • UTAHFESTIVAL logo
    Reference 6
    UTAHFESTIVAL
    utahfestival.net

    utahfestival.net

  • POLLSTAR logo
    Reference 7
    POLLSTAR
    pollstar.com

    pollstar.com

  • DESERETNEWS logo
    Reference 8
    DESERETNEWS
    deseretnews.com

    deseretnews.com

  • THEKNOT logo
    Reference 9
    THEKNOT
    theknot.com

    theknot.com

  • SALTPALACE logo
    Reference 10
    SALTPALACE
    saltpalace.com

    saltpalace.com

  • UTAHNONPROFITS logo
    Reference 11
    UTAHNONPROFITS
    utahnonprofits.org

    utahnonprofits.org

  • DISCOVERMOAB logo
    Reference 12
    DISCOVERMOAB
    discovermoab.com

    discovermoab.com

  • UTAHMARKETS logo
    Reference 13
    UTAHMARKETS
    utahmarkets.org

    utahmarkets.org

  • UTAHHERITAGE logo
    Reference 14
    UTAHHERITAGE
    utahheritage.org

    utahheritage.org

  • FILM logo
    Reference 15
    FILM
    film.utah.gov

    film.utah.gov

  • UTAHGAMING logo
    Reference 16
    UTAHGAMING
    utahgaming.org

    utahgaming.org

  • UTAHFOODIE logo
    Reference 17
    UTAHFOODIE
    utahfoodie.com

    utahfoodie.com

  • UTAHAUTO logo
    Reference 18
    UTAHAUTO
    utahauto.org

    utahauto.org

  • SILICONUTAH logo
    Reference 19
    SILICONUTAH
    siliconutah.com

    siliconutah.com

  • UTAHARTS logo
    Reference 20
    UTAHARTS
    utaharts.org

    utaharts.org

  • UTAHRODEO logo
    Reference 21
    UTAHRODEO
    utahrodeo.com

    utahrodeo.com

  • UTAHBREWERS logo
    Reference 22
    UTAHBREWERS
    utahbrewers.org

    utahbrewers.org

  • UTAHRACES logo
    Reference 23
    UTAHRACES
    utahraces.com

    utahraces.com

  • UTAHFANX logo
    Reference 24
    UTAHFANX
    utahfanx.com

    utahfanx.com

  • UTAHLABOR logo
    Reference 25
    UTAHLABOR
    utahlabor.gov

    utahlabor.gov

  • VISITUTAH logo
    Reference 26
    VISITUTAH
    visitutah.com

    visitutah.com

  • UTAHHOTELS logo
    Reference 27
    UTAHHOTELS
    utahhotels.org

    utahhotels.org

  • TAX logo
    Reference 28
    TAX
    tax.utah.gov

    tax.utah.gov

  • BLS logo
    Reference 29
    BLS
    bls.gov

    bls.gov

  • PARKCITY logo
    Reference 30
    PARKCITY
    parkcity.org

    parkcity.org

  • UTAHRESTAURANTS logo
    Reference 31
    UTAHRESTAURANTS
    utahrestaurants.org

    utahrestaurants.org

  • UTDOT logo
    Reference 32
    UTDOT
    utdot.gov

    utdot.gov

  • UTAHMARKETERS logo
    Reference 33
    UTAHMARKETERS
    utahmarketers.com

    utahmarketers.com

  • PSAV logo
    Reference 34
    PSAV
    psav.com

    psav.com

  • UTAHVENUES logo
    Reference 35
    UTAHVENUES
    utahvenues.org

    utahvenues.org

  • UPWORK logo
    Reference 36
    UPWORK
    upwork.com

    upwork.com

  • UTAHWOMENINBUSINESS logo
    Reference 37
    UTAHWOMENINBUSINESS
    utahwomeninbusiness.org

    utahwomeninbusiness.org

  • EVENTMANAGERBLOG logo
    Reference 38
    EVENTMANAGERBLOG
    eventmanagerblog.com

    eventmanagerblog.com

  • INDEED logo
    Reference 39
    INDEED
    indeed.com

    indeed.com

  • IATRESEVENTSUNION logo
    Reference 40
    IATRESEVENTSUNION
    iatreseventsunion.org

    iatreseventsunion.org

  • UTAHWORKS logo
    Reference 41
    UTAHWORKS
    utahworks.org

    utahworks.org

  • UTAHSTEM logo
    Reference 42
    UTAHSTEM
    utahstem.org

    utahstem.org

  • RURALUTAH logo
    Reference 43
    RURALUTAH
    ruralutah.org

    ruralutah.org

  • UTAHSCHOOLS logo
    Reference 44
    UTAHSCHOOLS
    utahschools.org

    utahschools.org

  • EVENTSCOUNCIL logo
    Reference 45
    EVENTSCOUNCIL
    eventscouncil.org

    eventscouncil.org

  • SHRM logo
    Reference 46
    SHRM
    shrm.org

    shrm.org

  • PARTTIMEJOBS logo
    Reference 47
    PARTTIMEJOBS
    parttimejobs.utah.gov

    parttimejobs.utah.gov

  • LINKEDIN logo
    Reference 48
    LINKEDIN
    linkedin.com

    linkedin.com

  • UTAHIMMIGRANTS logo
    Reference 49
    UTAHIMMIGRANTS
    utahimmigrants.org

    utahimmigrants.org

  • UTAHVETS logo
    Reference 50
    UTAHVETS
    utahvets.org

    utahvets.org

  • UTAHCOLLEGES logo
    Reference 51
    UTAHCOLLEGES
    utahcolleges.edu

    utahcolleges.edu

  • SLCMARATHON logo
    Reference 52
    SLCMARATHON
    slcmarathon.com

    slcmarathon.com

  • FANXSALTLAKE logo
    Reference 53
    FANXSALTLAKE
    fanxsaltlake.com

    fanxsaltlake.com

  • PARKCITYARTS logo
    Reference 54
    PARKCITYARTS
    parkcityarts.org

    parkcityarts.org

  • UTAHARTSFESTIVAL logo
    Reference 55
    UTAHARTSFESTIVAL
    utahartsfestival.com

    utahartsfestival.com

  • OGDENPIONEERDAYS logo
    Reference 56
    OGDENPIONEERDAYS
    ogdenpioneerdays.com

    ogdenpioneerdays.com

  • REDROCK4WHEELDERS logo
    Reference 57
    REDROCK4WHEELDERS
    redrock4wheelders.org

    redrock4wheelders.org

  • MILB logo
    Reference 58
    MILB
    milb.com

    milb.com

  • VIVINTARENA logo
    Reference 59
    VIVINTARENA
    vivintarena.com

    vivintarena.com

  • ECCLESTHEATER logo
    Reference 60
    ECCLESTHEATER
    ecclestheater.org

    ecclestheater.org

  • DEERVALLEYMUSICFESTIVAL logo
    Reference 61
    DEERVALLEYMUSICFESTIVAL
    deervalleymusicfestival.org

    deervalleymusicfestival.org

  • TOPOFUTAHMARATHON logo
    Reference 62
    TOPOFUTAHMARATHON
    topofutahmarathon.com

    topofutahmarathon.com

  • SLCGREEKFESTIVAL logo
    Reference 63
    SLCGREEKFESTIVAL
    slcgreekfestival.com

    slcgreekfestival.com

  • UTAHCOUNTYFAIR logo
    Reference 64
    UTAHCOUNTYFAIR
    utahcountyfair.org

    utahcountyfair.org

  • SNOWBIRD logo
    Reference 65
    SNOWBIRD
    snowbird.com

    snowbird.com

  • LEHIROUNDUP logo
    Reference 66
    LEHIROUNDUP
    lehiroundup.com

    lehiroundup.com

  • BRYCE50 logo
    Reference 67
    BRYCE50
    bryce50.com

    bryce50.com

  • TEMPLE SQUARE logo
    Reference 68
    TEMPLE SQUARE
    temple square.com

    temple square.com

  • IRONMAN logo
    Reference 69
    IRONMAN
    ironman.com

    ironman.com

  • WASATCHBACK logo
    Reference 70
    WASATCHBACK
    wasatchback.com

    wasatchback.com

  • PROVO logo
    Reference 71
    PROVO
    provo.org

    provo.org

  • LOGANUTAH logo
    Reference 72
    LOGANUTAH
    loganutah.gov

    loganutah.gov

  • DAVIS COUNTYFAIR logo
    Reference 73
    DAVIS COUNTYFAIR
    davis countyfair.com

    davis countyfair.com

  • SLCBEERFEST logo
    Reference 74
    SLCBEERFEST
    slcbeerfest.com

    slcbeerfest.com

  • TOOELEFAIR logo
    Reference 75
    TOOELEFAIR
    tooelefair.com

    tooelefair.com

  • DESTINATIONSINTERNATIONAL logo
    Reference 76
    DESTINATIONSINTERNATIONAL
    destinationsinternational.org

    destinationsinternational.org

  • DELTACENTER logo
    Reference 77
    DELTACENTER
    deltacenter.com

    deltacenter.com

  • NBA logo
    Reference 78
    NBA
    nba.com

    nba.com

  • UTAHSTATEFAIRPARK logo
    Reference 79
    UTAHSTATEFAIRPARK
    utahstatefairpark.com

    utahstatefairpark.com

  • REDBUTTEGARDEN logo
    Reference 80
    REDBUTTEGARDEN
    redbuttegarden.org

    redbuttegarden.org

  • PARKCITYMOUNTAIN logo
    Reference 81
    PARKCITYMOUNTAIN
    parkcitymountain.com

    parkcitymountain.com

  • UTAHUTES logo
    Reference 82
    UTAHUTES
    utahutes.com

    utahutes.com

  • MAVERIKCENTER logo
    Reference 83
    MAVERIKCENTER
    maverikcenter.com

    maverikcenter.com

  • SANDYAMPHITHEATER logo
    Reference 84
    SANDYAMPHITHEATER
    sandyamphitheater.com

    sandyamphitheater.com

  • THEUNIONUTAH logo
    Reference 85
    THEUNIONUTAH
    theunionutah.com

    theunionutah.com

  • MEGAPLEXTHEATRES logo
    Reference 86
    MEGAPLEXTHEATRES
    megaplextheatres.com

    megaplextheatres.com

  • THEWILCOTTONHALL logo
    Reference 87
    THEWILCOTTONHALL
    thewilcottonhall.com

    thewilcottonhall.com

  • GARDNERVILLAGE logo
    Reference 88
    GARDNERVILLAGE
    gardnervillage.com

    gardnervillage.com

  • THANKSGIVINGPOINT logo
    Reference 89
    THANKSGIVINGPOINT
    thanksgivingpoint.org

    thanksgivingpoint.org

  • WHEELERFARM logo
    Reference 90
    WHEELERFARM
    wheelerfarm.com

    wheelerfarm.com

  • THISISTHEPLACE logo
    Reference 91
    THISISTHEPLACE
    thisistheplace.org

    thisistheplace.org

  • HOGLEZOO logo
    Reference 92
    HOGLEZOO
    hoglezoo.org

    hoglezoo.org

  • THECLARK logo
    Reference 93
    THECLARK
    theclark.org

    theclark.org

  • NHMU logo
    Reference 94
    NHMU
    nhmu.utah.edu

    nhmu.utah.edu

  • UMFA logo
    Reference 95
    UMFA
    umfa.utah.edu

    umfa.utah.edu

  • SLCAPITOLTHEATRE logo
    Reference 96
    SLCAPITOLTHEATRE
    slcapitoltheatre.org

    slcapitoltheatre.org

  • PEGYPTIANTHEATRE logo
    Reference 97
    PEGYPTIANTHEATRE
    pegyptiantheatre.com

    pegyptiantheatre.com

  • EGYPTIANTHEATRE logo
    Reference 98
    EGYPTIANTHEATRE
    egyptiantheatre.org

    egyptiantheatre.org

  • TUACAHN logo
    Reference 99
    TUACAHN
    tuacahn.org

    tuacahn.org

  • SNOWBASIN logo
    Reference 100
    SNOWBASIN
    snowbasin.com

    snowbasin.com

  • SOLDIERHOLLOW logo
    Reference 101
    SOLDIERHOLLOW
    soldierhollow.com

    soldierhollow.com

  • UTAHOLYMPICLEGACY logo
    Reference 102
    UTAHOLYMPICLEGACY
    utaholympiclegacy.org

    utaholympiclegacy.org

  • UTAHWEDDINGS logo
    Reference 103
    UTAHWEDDINGS
    utahweddings.com

    utahweddings.com

  • UTAHLIVE logo
    Reference 104
    UTAHLIVE
    utahlive.com

    utahlive.com

  • UTAHTECHCOUNCIL logo
    Reference 105
    UTAHTECHCOUNCIL
    utahtechcouncil.org

    utahtechcouncil.org

  • UTAHSPORTSCOMMISSION logo
    Reference 106
    UTAHSPORTSCOMMISSION
    utahsportscommission.org

    utahsportscommission.org

  • UTAHBUSINESS logo
    Reference 107
    UTAHBUSINESS
    utahbusiness.com

    utahbusiness.com

  • UTAHCONSTRUCTION logo
    Reference 108
    UTAHCONSTRUCTION
    utahconstruction.com

    utahconstruction.com

  • UTAHSPONSORS logo
    Reference 109
    UTAHSPONSORS
    utahsponsors.org

    utahsponsors.org

  • TICKETMASTER logo
    Reference 110
    TICKETMASTER
    ticketmaster.com

    ticketmaster.com

  • GREENEVENTS logo
    Reference 111
    GREENEVENTS
    greenevents.org

    greenevents.org

  • UTAHOLYMPICS logo
    Reference 112
    UTAHOLYMPICS
    utaholympics.org

    utaholympics.org

  • UTAHFOODTRUCKS logo
    Reference 113
    UTAHFOODTRUCKS
    utahfoodtrucks.com

    utahfoodtrucks.com

  • CVENT logo
    Reference 114
    CVENT
    cvent.com

    cvent.com

  • UTAHYOUTH logo
    Reference 115
    UTAHYOUTH
    utahyouth.org

    utahyouth.org

  • UTAHRUNNERS logo
    Reference 116
    UTAHRUNNERS
    utahrunners.org

    utahrunners.org

  • EVENTBRITE logo
    Reference 117
    EVENTBRITE
    eventbrite.com

    eventbrite.com