🎡 The best of the Utah State Fair

SLC’s First Sanctioned Camp

Salt Lake City’s first sanctioned camp for unsheltered people will be a development site called Station Center on the northeast corner of 300 S. and 600 W. It will be modeled after Denver’s SOS (Safe Outdoor Spaces) sites. The details are still being worked out, but people will stay in individual shelters that resemble a tent and a shed. It will have electricity, heating, and air conditioning. There will also be communal bathrooms. [Building Salt Lake]

• Related: Sanctioned camping was in the 2024 city budget. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Are Jen Shah & Elizabeth Holmes BFFs?

According to reports by People magazine, Jen Shah and Elizabeth Holmes are becoming good friends in a federal prison in Texas. “They’re both rehabilitating and have bonded over being on this journey of positive change,” says a rep for the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City alum. [People]

• Related: Why do we have so many scammers? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

September Guide

Can you believe we’re already halfway through September? On the City Cast Salt Lake podcast, producer Ivana Martinez and host Ali Vallarta explain why it’s one of the best months of the year. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Dollhouse Show  🏠 Friday | 6-8 p.m.

If you love miniatures, you’re going to love the Dollhouse Show at Atelier. There will be over 15 miniature artists, cake by Lady Flour, and vintage by Thrill of a Thrift. [Free entry, Downtown SLC]

Sabores Ancestrales  🌽 Friday | 6-9 p.m.

The Food Justice Coalition is celebrating Hispanic heritage through food at Publik. The proceeds will go toward their programs to address food insecurity. [$25 advance, $40 at the door, West Temple]

Curls With a Purpose Fashion Show  ➰ Friday | 6:30-8 p.m.

Curly Me!, a nonprofit that empowers Black girls, is hosting a back-to-school fashion show.  [Free, Downtown SLC]

Neon Rodeo  🤠 Friday-Sunday | Various Times

Neon Rodeo is a one-of-a-kind creative conference that showcases music, art, and creativity. For kids, there will be events during the day. And for those 21+, there will be late-night dance parties. [$30-$60, Downtown SLC]

SIS Market  🛍 Saturday | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

There will be over 30 BIPOC-owned vendors at the Strength in Shades market at Publik. There will also be food, music, and face painting. [Free entry, West Temple]

Burning Sissy Valley  🌈 Saturday | 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Join Burning Sissy Valley for their QTPOC festival at Kearns Library. There will be a marketplace of QTPOC shops, workshops, a clothing swap, food, and open mic. [Free, Kearns]

Unity Block Party  🎨 Saturday | 2 p.m.

Unity Block Party is an inclusive art-centric event hosted by Nayo Campbell and Shaadie at Library Square. There will be food trucks, vendors, and a benefit concert by local artists to help create an innovative hub for creatives. [Free entry from 2-5 p.m., benefit concert $55, Downtown SLC]

Mi Gente  🎉 Saturday | 2-10 p.m.

Millcreek is celebrating Latinx and Hispanic heritage at Millcreek Common. There will be music, dance, food, and skating. [Free entry, $5 rentals, Millcreek]

Backyard Benefit Show  🤝 Saturday | 6 p.m.

SLC Mutual Aid is hosting a backyard benefit show to help raise money for winter supplies. Masks are required. [Free, DM for address]

Bike Prom  🚲 Saturday | 6-11 p.m.

It’s the Bicycle Collective’s annual Bike Prom. Don your fanciest prom outfits for a bike ride from Liberty Park to the Front Climbing Club for dancing and eating. All ages welcome. [$10-$50, Liberty Wells/Ballpark]

Why Utahns Love Romney, Sanctioned Camp Coordinates, and Fair Food

Sen. Mitt Romney announced in a video Wednesday that he will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2024. Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means have big feelings about this decision and ask what the senator’s political legacy will be. Plus, Salt Lake City announces the site of a new sanctioned homeless encampment, and we share our picks of the week.