Utah State Fair

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Enjoy music and fun under the sun at this sprawling outdoor venue.. The Scene
It's a classic fairgrounds setup, a mix of brick buildings, concrete, grandstands and sprawling lawn space, with all the ambience of an abandoned air force base. But in summer months, the park transforms into an epic, outdoor music festival venue. A variety of vendors ensure the masses are well-fed and supplied with souvenirs of the band du jour. For the adult set, a beer garden is available for imbibing. Depending on the musical act, the crowd varies from the classic rock set, the urban cowboy contingent and, more often, the alt-rock-loving Gen X and Y masses.

The Draw
An outdoor venue is what live music during the summer is all about--a big attraction for national tours like the Vans Warped Tour or radio station-sponsored music fests like the Big Ass Show. And of course, there's the Utah State Fair in September.