The Museums at Union Station are proud to present the 11th annual Living Heritage Festival. Celebrating Ogden’s history and heritage, this community festival will be held on this Saturday, May 10th. The festival is a cultural celebration of Ogden’s history and the people who have made Ogden into what it is today, complete with food, dance, music, and art from our community.
At this event, guests can experience arts and celebrations for all ages. Activities include:
- Artisans and vendors selling their handicrafts
- Children and family craft activities celebrating Ogden
- Food trucks and snacks from a variety of cultures
- Live music and dance performances
Performers will include:
- Uintah Elementary Students presenting music, dance, and Kung Fu
- Utah Chinese Association presenting a Lion Dance
- Highland Peaks Dance Studio, with traditional dance of the Scottish Highlands
- Malialole, presenting the dance and traditions of Polynesia including fire dancers
- Weber State University Ballet Folklorico, with WSU students showcasing Mexican folk dancing
- Tutulli Ballet Folklorico, Ogden’s own community Mexican folk dance for people of all ages
- Music of Chris Dokos, presenting authentic Greek music for over 50 years.
This festival is free to the public and takes place from noon to 8 pm on Saturday, May 10th. All events will take place at the Ogden Union Station and its plaza.
The Union Station’s Living Heritage festival ties together May 10th as National Train Day with our 40+ year tradition of celebrating the people who built Ogden and its railroad. Currently in its 11th year in this format, the Living Heritage Festival honors our history by celebrating Ogden’s residents and the people who have built our community.
The Living Heritage Festival is the capstone event of the Museums at Union Station’s Living Heritage Series, which celebrates Ogden’s residents and cultures. Funding for this event is provided by Weber County RAMP, the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, and Ogden City.