Utah State Capitol Events Information

You can never say your visit to Salt Lake City is complete without a tour to the majestic Capitol Hill which has a perfect view over the city! Since you have stood on the hill, how can you afford the loss of missing out Utah State Capitol? Sitting highly on the hill, Utah State Capitol building, along with other assisting constructions and offices, serves as the house of Utah State government, as well as a must visit complex in the City.

Utah State Capitol Web Page

http://utahstatecapitol.utah.gov/

It is very hard to let you imagine how spectacular it is inside the Capitol building if you have never been there before. History, art, architecture and culture mingle together and rotating over every corner of structure, leaking out a kind of solemn and historical ambiance. Built in Neoclassical Revival style, this building has undergone a series of renovation and reconstruction, and today it glows again with up-to-date technology. In the following article, you will get a brief intro about upcoming events in the Capitol building, as well as an insider's guide on guided tours and event applications.

- There is something happening at Utah State Capitol nearly every day throughout the year. Some of these events are hosted by governments, some by nonofficial business, and some by non-profit organizations or general public. Admittedly, Utah State Capitol has greatly contributed to the economy and development of Salt Lake City. During event days, thousands of guests flood into the city, benefiting the local hotels, restaurants, entertainment and more. If you are getting geared up for a tour to the Capitol building, do check its events calendar and make the most out of your visit.

So where to find the detailed event calendar for this majestic giant? Just click the link below and select "Capitol Hill Calendar" on the left, then you will get connected to an informative events schedule of Capitol building through 2011, which includes specific info about events in each month.

Capitol Hill Scheduling

http://utahstatecapitol.utah.gov/visitors/schedule/index.html

When we focus on May, 2011, almost every two days there will be an event, while sometimes more than one event are taking place on the same day. For the sake of your convenience, we have listed several events at the beginning of May. Further schedules can be found on:

Utah State Capitol Building Schedule of May, 2011

http://governor.utah.gov/Schedules/Capitol/capitol%20hill%20capitol%20building/month/2011_05.htm

United For Social Justice Rally: 11 am to 5 pm on May 1 at South Steps

Holocaust Memorial Commemoration: 1 pm to 4 pm on May 1 at Capitol Rotunda

Health Reform Planning Subcommittee: 7:30 am to 9 am on May 3 at Room 210

AG Staff Meeting: 9 am to 12 pm on May 3 at Capitol Board Room

Ginger Fairbanks/Governor's office: 10 am to 11 am on May 5 at Capitol Board Room

Commission Ceremony US Navy: 8 am to 1 pm on May 7 at Capitol Rotunda

Lt. Governor's Office: 11 am to 3 pm on May 9 at Capitol Board Room

- However, though hardly a chance you may visit the Capitol building on non-event day, there is indeed a narrow possibility. Under this condition, free guided tours across the building will be your must do! The tour starts at the beginning of each hour between 9 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday, and each tour lasts about one hour. Of course, there will be exceptions on state holidays. Special-offered evening tours are only available on Wednesday at 6 pm and 7 pm. Please note that if there are 10 and more members in your group, you are required to make reservation at least one week ahead your schedule.

When it comes to students and large groups, Utah State Capitol offers docent-guided tours to enhance your fun and experience. During the tour, guests will learn more about Utah history, art & architecture of the Capitol building and more. On Monday and Friday, the total attendees of the group, including the chaperones, can not exceed 30, while on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the largest size of the group is 80.

For more details on the tours and events, guests can stop by the Visitor Services Center which is located on the first floor of the building, or call 801-538-1800, or email to capitoltours@utah.gov. See you at the gate of the Capitol building!

Group Guided Tours Info

http://utahstatecapitol.utah.gov/visitors/index.html

Tips on Group Guided Tours

http://utahstatecapitol.utah.gov/visitors/tourdates/index.html

- As a visitor-friendly landmark on Capitol Hill, Utah State Capitol secures an unparallel view over the city and showcases the landscaped grounds under its foot. Look forwards to schedule your event at this state-of-an-art building and get your guests immersed in the historical ambiance soaring around? Or want to keep the jolly minutes of your special day, like wedding and birthday, via photography at this photogenic site? Complete the Event or Photography Application Forms and make your dreams come true!

On the following website, you can find two Event Application Forms. One is for public events and the other for government events. Click the name of each for a PDF form. Download and fill out the form. Then fax to 801-538-3221, or email to capitolscheduling@utah.giv, or mail to:

Capitol Preservation Board Scheduling Office

120 State Capitol, P.O. Box 142110

Salt Lake City, Utah 84114

- Event Applications

http://utahstatecapitol.utah.gov/visitors/schedule/eventapplications.html

Also on this website, you can find Photography Applications on the left sidebar. Click it for a PDF application form.