Get to the River Festival & Gala

The Jordan River Foundation in Utah - Get to the River Festival & Gala

Each September, the Jordan River Commission and Jordan River Foundation present the Get to the River Festival, a month-long celebration spanning the 50-mile Jordan River Parkway in Utah. Local organizations and communities collaborate to offer a rich variety of activities including outdoor adventures, environmental programs, artistic performances, and cultural events. The festival showcases the unique natural corridor running through Utah's Wasatch Front, drawing thousands of visitors annually.

This community-driven celebration creates lasting memories by connecting people with nature, wildlife, and each other while fostering appreciation for this vital urban waterway. Through recreation, education, and cultural experiences, the festival encourages both enjoyment and stewardship of this important natural resource.

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2025 Festival

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2024 Sponsors

  • Marathon Oil
  • Salt Lake County ZAP Tier II
  • Chevron
  • Larry H. Miller Real Estate
  • Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
  • Swire/Coca-Cola
  • Rocky Mountain Power
  • Jordan Valley WCD
  • Division of Water Quality
  • Utah Reclamation Mitigation & Conservation Commission
  • Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands
  • Utah's Hogle Zoo
  • Utah Transit Authority
  • Division of Outdoor Recreation
  • Kodiak Cakes
  • Swire Water
  • Big Blue Swim School
  • River Restoration
  • Jordan River Commission
  • Jordan River Foundation