Join us for the inaugural We the People Multicultural Arts Festival on August 29, 2026, from noon to 8 p.m. in Layton Commons Park. The free festival celebrates the many cultures, traditions, and stories that enrich Davis County through music, dance, theater, visual arts, food, and community engagement.
The day-long event will feature live performances by local artists on the Kenley Amphitheater stage, interactive workshops led by performers and local teaching artists, cultural and visual art demonstrations, artisan and food vendors, family-friendly activities, and more.
Designed for all ages, the festival invites residents and visitors alike to experience the arts as a bridge between cultures, generations, and communities. Through music, dance, theater, visual art, and food, attendees are encouraged to experience new traditions, share their own stories, build lasting connections with neighbors, and discover the common values that unite the community.
GET INVOLVED
Booth Application
Our mission is to enrich and strengthen our community through the power of the arts – and We the People creates opportunities for neighbors to share the cultures, traditions, stories, and contributions of the many communities that call Davis County home. We expect the booths at our festival to uphold this mission and by sharing their rich heritage and allowing guests to learn from one another, build meaningful connections, and re-discover the common values that unite us.
Booth categories are as follows:
- Cultural/Community Non-Profit
- Arts Non-Profit
- Food Truck
- Retail or Service Vendor
- Artist/Artisan/Craftperson
Booths will either be located in the Snow Horse Gallery Row, where artists, artisans and, craftspeople will exhibit their fine art and fine crafts, or in the Cultural Commons, where local organizations, cultural groups, and community voices will share the traditions, stories, and experiences that enrich Davis County.
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Each workshop must require a maximum of 60 minutes total, including setup and cleanup
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Each workshop must be able to accommodate at least 20 participants
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Minimal setup and cleanup in terms of equipment and materials is ideal in order to offer as many workshops as possible for the duration of the festival
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We ask all workshop presenters to design sessions that are accessible to the broadest possible audience, incorporating the principles of universal design by offering multiple ways to participate, communicate, and engage with your content
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All workshops must be able to executed outdoors (shaded) on concrete.
Performer Interest Form
While invitations for all available 2026 performance slots have already been sent, we encourage groups to submit an interest form in case of any openings, and to be contacted for future opportunities with the Davis Arts Council, including the 2027 festival.
Festival Showcase
This showcase features a curated lineup of world-class music, theatre, dance, and storytelling performances that share the many traditions that have found a home here in Davis County.
Snow Horse Plein Air: Painting our Place
Snow Horse Plein Air: Painting our Place invites local artists to participate in a live, outdoor painting competition
The Cultural Commons
The Cultural Commons brings together local organizations, cultural groups, and community voices to share the traditions, stories, and experiences that enrich Davis County.
Davis Arts Council is just one thread in this vibrant cultural tapestry, and we are honored to help celebrate the many communities that make our home unique.
Arts and Traditions Workshops
These are hands-on, interactive experiences for festival-goers of all ages.
Workshops provide participants with the opportunity to actively create, learn, or explore a unique cultural or artistic tradition, leaving with a new skill, meaningful insight, or tangible keepsake—no matter how simple.
Snow Horse Gallery Row
Gallery row celebrates the artists, artisans, and craftspeople who bring creativity, tradition, and cultural expression to life.
Stroll through a collection of handcrafted works, meet the makers behind the art, and perhaps take home a special piece that carries a story of its own.
Sidewalk Stories Chalk Art Competition
We are asking artists to create a piece of sidewalk chalk art in response to the theme of “Cultural Roots.”
The Heritage Museum of Layton
The museum honors the rich and vibrant history of Layton City and explores the many stories that have shaped our community.
Through artifacts, historic photographs, and hands on exhibits, discover Layton’s past from Native American heritage and Pioneer settlement to the rise of local neighborhoods, businesses, and everyday life.
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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The festival was inspired by a simple truth: the diversity that enriches the community is not something found somewhere else – it is found within Davis County.
In recognition of the America250 commemoration, the festival’s name, We the People, reflects the promise of an ever-expanding American story. Over time, the meaning of that “We” has grown to include more voices, experiences, and perspectives, making these words a fitting symbol for a celebration of community and culture.
For many years, Davis Arts Council has envisioned creating a multicultural arts festival that celebrates the people and traditions of Davis County. With support from Layton City’s R.A.M.P. (Recreation, Arts, Museums, and Parks) program, that vision is becoming a reality.