One of Davis County’s most anticipated celebrations will return starting June 6. Summerfest, Bountiful Davis Art Center’s popular outdoor celebration of art, tradition and cultural diversity, begins its 35th consecutive year on four straight Monday evenings at Bountiful Town Square, 54 East 100 South. All events are free for the public to attend.

As always, Summerfest is a celebration of artists and performers from around the world. BDAC executive director Alysa Revell said “Summerfest: Conversations in Culture” will feature live performances, talks and more where music, dance, food and visual arts are highlighted. This year’s fest will focus on Native American, Andian, Greek and Chinese cultures.

“We will use the Bountiful Town Square outdoor amphitheater stage, and the audience members can bring their own blankets or chairs,” Revell said.

Food trucks will open at 6:30 p.m., and performances will begin at 7 p.m., she said. She added that the popular Children’s Art Yard will provide free make-and-take art projects related to the cultures being spotlighted. There will be craft demonstrations and visual art booths as well again this year – something for everyone in the family.

Summerfest: Conversations in Culture is a program of the Bountiful Davis Art Center, a 501c3 (non-profit) organization, and is made possible by funding from Bountiful City and Discover Davis. Only with these generous sponsorships and donations from the public is BDAC able to coordinate this event and keep admission free, Revell said.

Visual art exhibitions are curated year-round in its four art galleries. All exhibitions are free and are open to the public Tuesday – Friday 10-6 and Saturday 12-5. The art center also houses an in-gallery stage with two Steinway pianos which can be rented for recitals, concerts, and events. 

In addition, BDAC features professionally taught art classes and workshops in many different mediums for all ages and abilities. For more information on any of these programs, visit www.bdac.org or call 801-295-3618. l