Redwest cancels Saturday shows amidst severe weather, coordinators announce

Oct 11, 2025, 5:55 PM | Updated: 10:03 pm

The Redwest Country Music Festival was evacuated from the Utah State Fairpark on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 (Mark Less, KSL TV)

(Mark Less, KSL TV)

BY JACOB FREEMAN AND JOE WIRTHLIN

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SALT LAKE CITY — The music festival Redwest in Salt Lake City evacuated concertgoers from the Fairpark grounds Saturday afternoon as a storm rolled in, bringing rain and high winds.

Festival organizers announced the rest of Saturday’s lineup was canceled just before 9:45 p.m.

“For the safety of our fans, artists, and staff, we are unable to continue with today’s programming. Conditions at the festival site are currently unsafe to proceed,” Redwest said on Instagram. “We’re truly sorry and appreciate your patience and understanding. Please stay tuned to our social channels and check your email for further updates and next steps.

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“WE ARE IN COMPLETE EVACUATION. We will update as soon as doors are back open,” Redwest said on Instagram before canceling.

The festival initially said once organizers got the all-clear to resume festivities, guests would be allowed to reenter.

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Redwest announced on its Instagram page that meteorologists are expecting lightning in the area.

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