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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What's Happening
Festival Programming
Three days of art, music, and community — there's something for everyone.
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Festival Dates
ThursdayAugust 2026
6:00PM–10:00PM
Art: Gallery Stroll
Main Street
6:00PM–7:30PM
Music: The Dukes
Main Street
8:00PM–10:00PM
Music: The Klick
Main Stage
FridayAugust 2026
11:00AM–1:00PM
Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest
Rio Theatre
2:00PM–8:00PM
Art & Food: Vendors Open
Main Street
2:00PM–5:00PM
Spoken Word: American Stories
Rio Theatre
4:00PM–5:15PM
Music: Lyndy Butler and the Moonflowers
Main Stage
5:15PM–6:15pm
Music: Debrah Fotheringham & Karlie McKinnon
Main Stage
6:00PM–8:00PM
Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest
Rio Theatre
6:15PM–7:30PM
Music: Runaway Fire
Main Stage
7:00PM–8:00PM
Art: Plein Aire Competition Reception
76 S Main Street
7:30PM–8:00PM
Music: Debrah Fotheringham & Karlie McKinnon
Main Stage
8:00PM–10:00PM
Music: Great Salt Lake Yacht Club
Main Stage
8:30PM–10:30PM
Film: Quantum Flux
Rio Theatre
8:00PM–10:00PM
Music: Great Salt Lake Yacht Club
SaturdayAugust 2026
10:00AM–8:00PM
Art & Food: Vendors Open
Main Street
10:00AM–12:00PM
Art: Quick Draw Competition
76 S Main St.
11:00AM–5:00PM
Film: Carbon Shortcuts
Rio Theatre
12:00PM–2:00PM
Art: Quick Draw Silent Auction
76 S Main St.
1:30PM–2:00PM
Castle Country Radio Summer of Fun Giveaway
Main Stage
2:00PM–2:30PM
Car Show Announcement
Main Stage
2:30PM–4:00PM
Music: Los Hermes de Los Andes
Main Stage
4:00PM–4:30PM
Music: Tom Bennett
Main Stage
4:30PM–5:45PM
Music: Mckayla Paige
Main Stage
5:45PM–6:15PM
Music: Tom Benett
Main Stage
6:00PM–8:00PM
Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest
Rio Theatre
6:15PM–7:30PM
Music: Code Blue Revival
Main Stage
7:30PM–8:00PM
Music: The Harpers
Main Stage
8:00PM–10:00PM
Music: Davey and the Midnights
Main Stage
SundayAugust 2026
10:00AM–2:00PM
Art & Food: Vendors Open
Main Street
12:00PM–2:00PM
Music: The Harpers
Main Stage
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