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 3 – Aug. 14, 2016
Tyson Call // @clancycoop
Custom bike builders Bang Moto were on hand with two of their awesome enduro style bikes. Photo: @clancycoop
Suicide Lane Cycles were on hand and trying to beat the heat. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Juan Coles and Rev Clark of Salty Bike Revival pose in front of their tent. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Tyrus and Kaitlyn Williams of Parker Rose had many whimsical goods on display. Photo: @clancycoop
Michell Wang of Tangible Soul Pottery was happy to show off her handmade pottery. Photo: @clancycoop
The Craft Lake City robot looking shiny as ever. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) SLUGgers Miriah Barkle and Aly Johnson were at the SLUG booth, where Jesus Rodriquez and Kat McComas came by to check out all the merch. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Hannah Sholnick and Sirena Bluss of Hannah Roses Jewelry pose in their beautifully appointed booth. Photo: @clancycoop
Annika Q. N. Dimeo of Annika Quinn Jewelry was cheery and enjoying the crowds. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Fiona and Mike Hurst show off their one-of-a-kind blown glass art pieces. Photo: @clancycoop
Lynn Shell of Woolie Pig answering questions about their woolen goods. Photo: @clancycoop
There was no lack of color in Stones’ Gallery, where artist Steven Stone showed off his art, which was loaded with social commentary. Photo: @clancycoop
People were eager to try on corsets at the Damsel Dress booth. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Caitlin and Allison Wynn-Hutto of Smelly Goat had a booth that actually smelled very nicely due to their handmade soap. Photo: @clancycoop
Amy Karpowitz of Steampunk Bijou had eclectic wearable art pieces and jewelry. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Stephanie Engle and Jessica Anderson pose in their booth, which sold beautiful nesting dolls, under the name Sparrow & Jay. Photo: @clancycoop
There was a constant line for pineapple slices and smoothies, though it seemed to be well worth the wait. Photo: @clancycoop
Andy Carter of Pangea Speed brought custom motorcycles as well as some huge muscles. Photo: @clancycoop
Many unique foods were being sold by Mama Africa, both in the vendor section and with the food trucks. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Victoria, Isabella, Marcea and Katrina Flores having fun at their booth Black Rabbit Arts. Photo: @clancycoop
Holly Hacket of Bitty Kids was selling cute accessories for parents. Photo: @clancycoop
Local artist Heather Mahler was selling her beautiful, character-centric drawings. Check out her style in this month’s SLUG Style column. Photo: @clancycoop
Mandy Williams (right) of Oculus Design helps an attendee try on one of her handmade headpieces. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Craft Lake City Merch Coordinator Francisco Ortega and SLUG Editorial Assistant Kathy Zhou look at shirts in the Craft Lake City merch booth. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Sam Smith and Xena Jade kill it at the SLUG Magazine booth. Photo: @clancycoop
The Salty Bike Revival preview area was a new addition to this year’s event. Photo: @clancycoop
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