_{By Mike Romero
Photos by Ivan Martinez}

Applications are officially open for the ninth year of Fork Fest, the beloved Music & Arts Festival that showcases the best of Utah’s local music and creative scene. Presented annually by the Harrington Center for the Arts in partnership with Velour Live Music Gallery, Fork Fest 2026 is expected to draw thousands of patrons to Art Dye Park in American Fork for a weekend-long celebration of music, art, and community.

Now entering its ninth year, Fork Fest has become a premier platform for Utah bands to reach new audiences. Organizers are encouraging music fans to tag the artists they want to see on stage and help generate excitement as the lineup begins to take shape. Band and performer applications for Fork Fest 2026 are open now and will close on January 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Only one submission per band or act is permitted, and all applications will be reviewed by the festival team. Selected performers will be contacted directly.

While official dates have not yet been announced, Fork Fest 2026 is tentatively planned for the first or second weekend in June of this year. The festival traditionally kicks off with an intimate firelight evening, followed by a full day of live music and activities.

Beyond music, Fork Fest offers a wide range of attractions for attendees of all ages, including food trucks, immersive art installations, a hammock hangout area, bounce houses, and a bustling vendor village featuring local artisans and craftspeople.

In addition to performer applications, Fork Fest organizers are extending a special early bird loyalty offer to vendors who have participated in Harrington Center for the Arts programs in the past. Returning vendors are being given first access to apply for Fork Fest 2026 before registration opens to the public. While acceptance is not guaranteed, approved returning vendors will be eligible for an exclusive loyalty discount on registration and participation fees. If you’ve participated as a vendor in the past, we encourage you to reach out to your Fork Fest contacts for more information.

More details, including confirmed dates and event logistics, will be announced as planning continues. Band applications, vendor applications, and additional information can be found at ForkFest.org.