Helper Arts Festival — August 20–23, 2026

Celebrating Art, Music & Community

Helper, Utah
August 20–23, 2026
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C:\> HELPER_ARTS_FESTIVAL.EXE * LOADING . . . Carbon County presents: the 32nd Annual Helper Arts Festival - - - - -> ( Open Source ) * Art / Music / Film / Theatre / Food / Beer / Cars / Craft * It's happening in Helper! * 84526 * Population: enough creatives to make it interesting. * Come for the music - stay because you lost your friends. * WARNING: SPONTANEOUS DANCING AHEAD. * Helper? I hardly know her! * tiny town. MASSIVE ENERGY. Endless Possibilities... * Founded by miners. Reinvented by artists. * From coal seams to dream scenes // brothels to boutiques. * You can't spell Helper without help. * See you in August! *

About the Festival — about.txt

Art, Music & Culture in the Heart of Carbon County

The Helper Arts Festival is a celebration of creativity, culture, and community set against the dramatic landscape of Carbon County, Utah. Each August, Helper comes alive with live music, plein aire painting, gallery strolls, a classic car show, local vendors, and so much more.

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Helper Arts Festival

What's Happening

Festival Programming

Three days of art, music, and community — there's something for everyone.

Live Music

Live Music

Emerging and established artists performing across multiple stages throughout the weekend.

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Plein Aire

Plein Aire

Watch artists paint the stunning Carbon County landscape live, en plein aire.

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Art Exhibits

Art Exhibits

Original works by regional and national artists on display throughout Historic Helper.

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Car Show

Car Show

Classic, custom and vintage vehicles on display on the historic Main Street of Helper.

Car Show Info
Vendors & Food

Vendors & Food

Artisan goods, crafts, and delicious food from local and regional vendors.

Vendor Info
Carbon Shortcuts

Carbon Shortcuts

A community art initiative exploring the heritage and future of Carbon County, Utah.

Explore Project

Mark Your Calendar

Festival Dates

Thursday — August 2026
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6:30PM–8:30PM En Plein Aire Painting
4:30PM–11:30PM Gallery Stroll
8:30PM–9:30PM The Kult
4:00PM Tom Bennett
Friday — August 2026
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6:00AM–8:30AM Vendor Check-in & Setup
6:00AM–12:00PM En Plein Aire Painting
4:00PM–4:30PM Lyndy Butler and the Moonflowers
6:00PM–7:00PM Runaway Fire
6:00pm–6:30pm Evening Reception
7:00PM–7:30PM Evening Reception / Auction
5:00PM–5:30PM Debrah Fotheringham & Karlie McKinnon
7:00PM–7:30PM Debrah Fotheringham & Karlie McKinnon
11:00AM–12:30PM Rio Theater: The Importance of Being Earnest
9:00PM–10:00PM Rio Theater: Quantum Flux
10:00PM–10:30PM Rio Theater: Quantum Flux Q&A
Saturday — August 2026
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10:30AM–1:30PM Quick Draw
11:00AM–4:30PM Rio Theater: Carbon Shortcuts
6:00PM–7:30PM The Importance of Being Earnest
1:30PM Castle Country Radio Summer of Fun Giveaway
2:00PM Car Show Announcement
2:30PM–3:30PM Los Hermes de Los Andes
4:00PM Tom Bennett
6:00PM Tom Bennett
4:30PM–5:30PM Mckayla Paige
8:30PM–9:30PM Davey and the Midnights
Sunday — August 2026
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2:00PM–4:30PM Vendor Break-down & Clean-up

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2026 Festival Sponsors

America 250
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation
General Distributing Company
America 250
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation
General Distributing Company