News – Sheridan Media
The Ucross Arts Festival returns from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at The Park at Ucross.
This free, family-friendly event will feature live performances headlined by nationally acclaimed guitarist Hayden Pedigo, poetry readings, a printmaking workshop, and the pop-up Ucross Café food truck.
Ucross President and Executive Director Catlin Addlesperger said the festival will showcase multiple disciplines of art and performance, featuring returning Ucross alumni who will both entertain and enlighten attendees.
C. Addlesperger
The festival will include poetry readings by Ucross Fellows M.L. Smoker and David Romtvedt.
C. Addlesperger
A hands-on printmaking workshop will also be offered, led by Ucross artists and staff. Guests are encouraged to bring a white T-shirt to create their own prints; paper and additional T-shirts will also be available for purchase at the Ucross Gift Shop.
Addlesperger said the pop-up Ucross Café food truck made a successful debut during Ucross Founder’s Day in May. With the positive response from attendees, the truck will return to offer wood-fired pizzas, appetizers, and desserts prepared by Ucross Chef Jackie Vitale, available for purchase.
C. Addlesperger
Guests are invited to bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon celebrating creativity and community at The Park at Ucross. Parking is limited; carpooling is recommended. For free tickets and event updates, click here.
Last modified: August 2, 2025