National Artists
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Saturday, May 16, at 8:30 PM
Preservation Hall Jazz Band has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 65 years, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history.
Pamyua
Friday at 8:30 PM at the North Stage.
Pamyua is an Alaska-based performance group dedicated to preserving and sharing Inuit traditions, history, and music. With their unique blend of Inuit soul and tribal funk, Pamyua is bringing the music and culture of Indigenous people to new audiences.
Elena Terry
Food Demonstrations on Saturday at 1:30 PM and Sunday at 1:15 PM in the Food Demo tent
As a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and a seed-to-table chef, Elena develops relationships with tribal and community growers and producers through her nonprofit Wild Bearies and new restaurant Tall Grass
Roen Hufford
Craft demonstrations happening throughout the weekend at Roen's craft artist booth
Of Native Hawaiian descent, Roen is widely acknowledged as a master tradition-bearer of ka hana kapa, a traditional Hawaiian barkcloth that has been used for clothing, ceremonial purposes, artwork and more.
Festival Merch
We’ve read your survey responses, and in celebration of our 40th anniversary, we are bringing back local artist-designed merch! Adult and youth t-shirts, hats, tote bags and stickers will be for sale in the merch tent located on Library Square.
Merch designed by local, Hopi-Tewa artist Jessica Wiarda
About the Artist
Jessica is an illustrator of Hopi and white descent who explores her experiences living in two worlds as a biracial American. She loves exploring color and shape in her work and simplifying things like food and people to their most basic forms but still keeping them identifiable. Some things we think are "Native American" don't have anything to do with any tribe at all so Jessica invites you to explore her Hopi artwork and learn about a tribe that doesn't see a lot of representation in mainstream culture.
Living Traditions Lager, in partnership with Bohemian Brewery
As a way to celebrate our 40th anniversary, our long time sponsor Bohemian Brewery has made a custom lager only available at Living Traditions!
Bohemian Brewery has been honoring old-world European lager-making traditions since 2001. Founded by Czech immigrant Joe Petras, this 100% locally owned and operated brewery is dedicated to preserving the cultures that make our community rich. Bohemian is proud to present the Living Traditions Lager, a German-style Pilsner with a light, mellow-grainy maltiness balanced by the floral character of classic Bavarian hops, Mittelfrüh and Tettnang. Like the festival itself, it's a toast to the cultures that connect us. Na Zdraví!
Spotlighted Performances
Intercultural Drum Exhibition: Heartbeat of the Community
Saturday May 16 3:30 - 5:00 PM at the North Stage
This program brings together master drummers from diverse communities to explore the heart of the drum and the deep traditions that connect us all. Part education, part celebration, this showcase features drummers sharing the cultural significance of their instruments followed by a unified group performance. ASL interpretation provided.
Youth Showcase
Saturday May 16 1:45 - 3:15 PM at the Amphitheater Stage
The Youth Showcase is a new program of the Living Traditions Festival, highlighting youth in our communities. This program celebrates the dedication of Utah’s youth as they preserve and perform the traditional music and dance of their heritage.
Utah Grand PowWow
Sunday May 17 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the South Stage
Led by P&M Productions, this year’s PowWow is a monumental gathering that brings together all nine sovereign tribes of Utah in a display of unity and tradition. This event is more than a performance; it is a sacred space for storytelling, dance, and honoring the enduring legacy of Utah's first inhabitants. ASL interpretation provided.
