The VIP Patio at the Craft Lake City DIY Festival offers a photogenic perspective of the KRCL stage and the delicious dinner options along Gallivan Avenue. Photo: John Barkiple
Craft Lake City’s 8th Annual DIY Festival expanded to three days this year, and all of the music, vendors, delicious food and beautiful art could hardly be contained in one weekend. From Friday through Sunday, attendees were able to see, taste, hear and experience new things. Whether that be trying out VR goggles in the Google Fiber STEM Building, getting their (mis)fortune told, having their portrait drawn or seeing all of the amazing things being built/made/crafted by local makers and artisans, attendees weren’t likely to go home without finding something interesting. Craft Lake City was bigger and better than ever before.
Read about some of this year’s performers and exhibitors in our August issue.
Words by Tyson Call (@clancycoop)
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DIY Fest Day 2 – Aug. 13, 2016
Niels Jensen // @nellis_j
A group of event-goers take in the scene over iced treats before the music starts. Photo: @nellis_j
Cathy Tshilombo-Lokemba of Mama Africa explains her various hot sauces to a sold customer. Photo: @nellis_j
Cathy Tshilombo-Lokemba of Mama Africa. Photo: @nellis_j
Holly Jo Hackett of Bitty Kids shows a customer the various features of her handmade bags, which are specially designed for parents who don’t want to give up their lifestyle of adventure. Photo: @nellis_j
Sisters Heather and Alysia at City Grounds Coffee kept the crowds caffeinated. Photo: @nellis_j
A couple looking at the unique ball point pen drawings of Tai Taeoalii. Photo: @nellis_j
Tai Taeoalii works on a drawing in his booth. Photo: @nellis_j
Sarah Anne Degraw performs one of her bluesy, soulful songs. Photo: @nellis_j
Tangible Soul Pottery had something of interest for everyone. Photo: @nellis_j
Tangible Soul Pottery had some unique pieces. Photo: @nellis_j
Michell Wang of Tangible Soul Pottery showing off her wares and personality. Photo: @nellis_j
Samples of Queen Farina honey from Wellsville, Utah are handed out to eager festival-goers. Photo: @nellis_j
A satisfied customer walks away with a number of goods from The Hive Mind Apiary. Photo: @nellis_j
Sylvia Weston of Silver Still Image specializes in alternative photo processes, here in her traveling tintype photo booth. Photo: @nellis_j
A couple waits for thier turn to have their tintype taken at Silver Still Image. Photo: @nellis_j
Copper Palate Press churned out custom designs for bags that people waited for in long lines. Photo: @nellis_j
The young teenagers of the band, Emanon, cover a Tool song that turned out to be a crowd pleaser. Photo: @nellis_j
Very helpful Craft Lake City volunteers mingled with the crowd, giving directions and information. Photo: @nellis_j
Logan Sorenson // @lmsorenson
Father and son sporting their sweet cosplay at Craft Lake City’s 8th Annual DIY Fest. Photo: @LMSorenson
Cosplayers from all over entering DIY Fest. Photo: @LMSorenson
Young cosplyers take their turn at the custom-made remote control cars. Photo: @LMSorenson
Kelly Annie of Kelly Annie Jewelry discussing her products with a DIY Fest-goer. Photo: @LMSorenson
Bass/Keyboardist Ben Johnson of The Statuettes playing on the SLUG Magazine Main Stage at DIY Fest 2016. Photo: @LMSorenson
Singer/Guitarist Michael Gross of The Statuettes playing on the SLUG Magazine Main Stage. Photo: @LMSorenson
Folks checking out some stylish earrings at the City of Industry tent at the DIY Fest. Photo: @LMSorenson
Guests sample some concoctions at the Bitters Lab tent. Photo: @LMSorenson
Blue Copper’s cold brew, hot fresh coffee and espresso. Photo: @LMSorenson
Some amazing personal goods, handmade by the talented Fullgive Leather. Photo: @LMSorenson
Mochi Kids clothing items being perused by guests of DIY Fest. Photo: @LMSorenson
Cosplayers line up for info, tickets and a chance to win prizes at the Salt Lake Comic Con tent. Photo: @LMSorenson
Vintage Fern is always a popular spot at Craft Lake City for their textile goods. Photo: @LMSorenson
Creative and fun magnets made from all recycled materials for sale from 2nd Hand Coast. Photo: @LMSorenson
Guests crowd every nook and cranny in search for their next favorite item. Photo: @LMSorenson
2nd Hand Coast, selling recycled material coasters and magnets featuring some of your favorite local and imported beer packaging. Photo: @LMSorenson
Kids and adults alike love adoring the cutesy and delicate items for sale. Photo: @LMSorenson
What person isn’t excited about that many flavors of imported liquorish candies? Photo: @LMSorenson
A shopper admires her potential purchase. Photo: @LMSorenson
The official Salt Lake Comic Con Car, on display and available for photo ops at DIY Fest 2016. Photo: @LMSorenson
Rachel Molenda // @snowlenda
Ryan Carty (R), wipes down a handmade chopstick as Alan Peck watches. Peck uses these chopsticks at dinner parties, where guests learn to make them. Photo: @snowlenda
Ryan Carty carves custom chopsticks at the Hashi booth on Saturday. Photo: @snowlenda
Crys Lee goes over fabric swatches at her booth, Amaa. Customers pick their fabric and Lee sources the custom dresses from artists in Ghana. Photo: @snowlenda
A child is impressed by the robot that made rounds throughout DIY Fest. Photo: @snowlenda
Anagela Chacon shows off goods from Beni Nepal. The items are made from recycled materials and imported from Nepal. Photo: @snowlenda
Sarah Goodwin at the Goodies & Co. booth, which she runs with her husband, Dane Goodwin. Photo: @snowlenda
Painted sneakers were one of many original designs at the Goodies & Co. booth on Saturday. Photo: @snowlenda
An artist chats with customers at DIY Fest. Photo: @snowlenda
Mackenzie Jones connects with a customer at her Dear River May booth. Photo: @snowlenda
A couple sits for a hand-drawn photo. Photo: @snowlenda
Copperhive Vintage unpacked a retro trailer to show its wares. Photo: @snowlenda
The scene inside the Luna Dust Vintage trailer. Photo: @snowlenda
A look inside the Luna Dust Vintage trailer. Photo: @snowlenda
Luna Dust Vintage was mobile at this year’s Craft Lake City DIY Festival. Photo: @snowlenda
Vendors and musicians intermingled at the DIY Fest. Photo: @snowlenda
Rachel Ouzounian shows a piece of jewelry to customers at her Copper Elephant booth. Photo: @snowlenda
Candida Tandoh packages a T-shirt at her booth. At Candi’s Tie Dye, people can learn how to dye clothing. Photo: @snowlenda
A child plays catch with a robot made by students involved with First Tech Challenge. Photo: @snowlenda
Booths lit up at dusk. Photo: @snowlenda
A pop-up garden created even more green space to enjoy. Photo: @snowlenda
Jo Savage // @savagedangerwolf
(L–R) Andrew Bonnett and Ben Tilton were cruising around the DIY Festival. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Rachel Johnson from House of Tenebris made this beautiful jewelry. Tenebris means “darkness.” Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
This family crew enjoyed some food and beverages from local food vendors. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Yasmine Jarvis and Jane Stringham were shopping around at the fest. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
After a photo booth session at the Google booth, Martie Goodrich and Charlotte Erickson enjoyed some live music at the KRCL Stage. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Spirit City. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
People congregated on the steps and ate food from a variety of food trucks centered around the KRCL stage. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Kirk Dath, Sarah Anne DeGraw, and Michael Wright stayed snazzy. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Lydia Mills and Rebecca Ruffel purchased this cool Audrey Hepburn piece by David Overstreet. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Emcee DJ Dynamic introduced the KRCL Stage bands. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Mister Pauper had a cool section with extremely quirky and surreal sculptures. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Portrait of Mister Pauper, Jake Buntjer from Provo, drinking a fancy pineapple beverage. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
The photographer and mother try to coach the little girl on the left to smile and pose nicely for the photograph. She was not feeling it and made for an even more interesting snap! Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Murray-based artist Tai Taeoalli continues to create and draw with a ballpoint pen as people come in and admire his amazing art. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
This young girl was so intrigued by Tai’s drawings that her mom had to basically drag her out of his booth when it was time for them to leave. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Steven May of Silver Wolf Artistry makes chain-link apparel and art. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Nice vibes at the DIY Fest as onlookers watch the music on the SLUG Mag Main Stage. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Folk Hogan jammed out, as per usual, for the crowd. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
Hanging with friends and listening to music at the DIY Fest. Photo: JoSavagePhotography.com
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