Fun January Events and Activities in Utah

Here is the list of fun January events and activities in Utah. They range from farmers markets to races and festivals.

January 10, 2022

January Through April

Downtown Farmers Market—Winter. Continuing on Saturdays through April 23rd, the market is held at The Gateway, 10 N Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City. The market includes locally grown and produced produce, meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sauces, condiments, chocolate, and more. Hours are from 10am to 2pm.

January 11

Tuesday Night Lights XC Night Race Series 2022. Held at Soldier Hollow Legacy Park, 2002 Olympic Drive Midway, this race series provides fun, low-key opportunities for the Nordic Community to come together and compete. Held from 5pm to 8pm. Registration is required at utaholympiclegacy.org. Future events will be held February 8, 15, and March 15.

January 12

Free Jazz Concert at Union Station in Ogden, held in the Grand Lobby at 2501 Wall Avenue. Time is from 7pm to 8pm

January 14 to January 16

Bluff Balloon Festival. Heading into their 23rd year the Bluff Balloon Festival is free to spectators. Balloons fly over Bluff on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday over Valley of the Gods. Balloons fly early in the morning, just after sunrise.

January 20 to January 30

Sundance Film Festival. This year Sundance will offer in person and online options to be part of the festival. With venues in Park City, including Redstone Cinemas, Temple Theatre, The Marc Theater, Eccles Theatre, Prospector Square Theatre, Holiday Village Cinemas, The Ray Theatre, Park Ave. Theatre, Library Center Theatre, and Egyptian Theatre there are plenty of places to choose from. Feature films, short films, and more will preview during the event.

January 29

Kahtoola Bigfoot Snowshoe Festival. This is the only snowshoe marathon and 50K in the country. The races start at the Wasatch Mountain State Park Visitor’s Center at 1281 Warm Springs Rd, Midway. Races include a 50K, Marathon, 25K, 15K, 10K, and 5K. For more information and to sign up visit ultrasignup.com

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