Name: Alt Press Fest 2026 Author Talk
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17

America First Field is the world-class home of Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake, 2009 MLS Cup Champions and 2011 CONCACAF Champions League runner-ups. In addition to RSL games, America First Field hosts REAL Monarchs, RSL Women, USA Rugby, and American Football games, as well as corporate and private events.

## Quick Facts

- Iconic roof structures on the east and west sides of the stadium keeps atmosphere in; Teflon-coated fiberglass roof manufactured to withstand hurricane-force winds
- 41 feet down to the playing field from street level
- 3,891,243 cubic yards of dirt moved
- 25,000 cubic yards of concrete
- 5,350,000 pounds of structural steel
- 400 miles of coaxial cable
- 6,700 parking spaces within 15-minute walk of main entrance
- 20,000 fans capacity (25,000 for concerts)
- 3 fully equipped professional locker rooms
- 32 luxury suites
- 12 permanent concession, 15 portable concession stands
- Open north end concourse with full view of the field
- Full-service Stadium Club with 150 field view seats located just nine rows up from west sideline
- Fourth-level press entrance to six broadcast booths and 32-seat press box
- Just 15 miles from downtown Salt Lake City
- Three minutes to Interstate 15 (1.2 miles)
- 20 minutes to Salt Lake City International Airport (19.85 miles)
- Grass surface: 120 yards long x 75 yards wide; Blue Grass and Rye Mix

America First Field

Bell Canyon Granite Trail is a very popular Salt Lake City hike located right at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Thanks to the low starting elevation and the lack of major elevation gain it has become a popular hike for all ages and abilities. Not only are there great views of the Lone Peak Wilderness and the Wasatch Mountains, you'll enjoy fantastic overlooks of Salt Lake City. After only three-quarters of a mile you'll reach the "lake," which is really the lower of two reservoirs that are located in this watershed. A walk round the reservoir is the best way to enjoy Bell's without adding too much time.

The canyon is located on the east side of the valley, above Sandy, just off of Wasatch Blvd. Wildlife is commonly seen along this trail, including mountain goats in rocky areas. The trailhead is located at about 3450 East Little Cottonwood Road. It is clearly signed. The trail runs east up the mountain, initially following a dirt road.

**Difficulty:** Moderate technical difficulty and the stamina requirements

**Highest point:** 6788 ft

**Lowest point:** 5253 ft

**Best time of year:** Year round

**Roadbook**

Head up a relatively steep grade for about 0.3 miles (nothing too scary, but the difficulty may surprise if you're out of shape). After a few minutes of downhill, you'll head up to the Lower Bell Canyon Reservoir. There are trails around the reservoir, but stay to the left if you want to hit the waterfall.

- Start point - Starting at the Granite Trailhead - 0 mi
- Lowest point, 5253 ft - 0 mi
- Lower Bell Canyon Reservoir - Point of Interest - 0.7 mi
- Highest point, 6788 ft - 2.4 mi
- Destination - End point - 4.7 mi

Bell Canyon Granite Trail Hike

Mulligans offers two nine hole golf courses, the Ridge; a nine hole executive course with a combination of par 3's, par 4's and a par 5; and the Meadow; which has nine par 3's. Both courses are user friendly, but challenging enough for the most accomplished golfer to experience some shot making confrontations.

**Course Amenities:**

Driving Range

Rental Clubs

Double Deck Practice Area

Mulligans South Golf Course

The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest encompasses 1,300,000 acres of Utah's Wasatch Mountains. Scenic highways provide easy access to most of the forest's campgrounds, picnic areas, clear blue mountain lakes, rivers, and trails. Ski resorts located in this forest provide world-renowned downhill skiing.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

a vast 630 acres of natural area that runs from east to west among the growing neighborhoods of Sandy. The park includes more than 15 miles of trails for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders.

Dimple Dell Regional Park

The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control operates 44 State Liquor and Wine Stores and over 100 package agencies or contract stores across the state. State liquor and wine stores carry a full line of liqueurs, wines, spirits, and some full strength beers.

Utah State Liquor Store #16

Enjoy specially prepared meals in the Jordan Gateway Bar and Grill for breakfast and dinner. Room Service available during specified hours. Bar and Lounge open daily.

Jordan Gateway Bar & Grill

This is what it looks like... From the moment that the starting gate slams down and you and up to seven other racers blast at a full sprint toward the first obstacle, BMX racing will give you that rush of adrenaline you've been looking for. Big jumps can mean big air. Steep backsides, deep turns, and downhill sections can add up to massive speeds.

Rad Canyon BMX

Utah’s newest soccer club, the Real Monarchs is kicking off its inaugural season at America First Field. The Monarchs are a second division professional squad that bridge the gap between Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake and the club’s highly-lauded academy at the Grande Sports complex in Arizona. Real Monarchs have a 14 game home schedule and individual tickets can be purchased for as little as $12. Embrace the Future and come experience the Real Monarchs at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Visit www.realmonarchs.com or call 801.727.2700 to purchase your tickets! America First Field is located on 9256 South, State Street in Sandy Utah.

Real Monarchs

**Crisp & Green** is a vibrant, healthy fast-casual restaurant in Sandy (just south of Salt Lake City) offering **fresh, flavorful meals made with high-quality, whole ingredients**.

**[Our menu](https://crispandgreen.olo.com/menu/crisp-green-sandy)** features signature salads, warm grain bowls, hero wraps, smoothies, and açai bowls, with plenty of customizable options to satisfy every palate—*including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets*. A dedicated kid’s menu makes us a great option for families, too!

For groups and events, Crisp & Green offers **flexible, high-quality catering** perfect for conferences, corporate meetings, off-site events, and private gatherings.

Our catering menu includes large-format salads and grain bowls, wrap platters, smoothie packs, healthy snacks, and build-your-own salad bars—all designed to energize your guests with food that tastes as good as it feels!

All direct catering orders are fully customizable to fit your group’s needs, and we offer **flat-rate delivery**, **white-glove setup**, and even **on-site staffing** for a seamless, elevated experience.

📄 [**View our updated Spring/Summer Catering menu here**](https://48455532.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/48455532/CG%20Catering%20Menu%20-%20SpringSummer2025.pdf)

Whether you’re a visitor looking for a nourishing meal on the go, or a planner coordinating food for a large group, **Crisp & Green Sandy delivers fresh, feel-good food to every occasion!**

Crisp & Green

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Chad Anderson is a father, social worker, and writer based in SLC. Chad will discuss his autobiographical graphic novel, "Gay Mormon Dad" in the Auditorium.For more information on Alt Press Fest and Zines, click here.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

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