Day of the Dead: Honoring Our Ancestors
October 18 - November 1, 2025
Southern Utah's largest Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration returns with music, dance, food, art, and more to honor our ancestors. Día de los Muertos is formally celebrated from November 1st to November 2nd in honor of loved ones who have passed away. Though there are many variations of Day of the Dead traditions, it is common to clean and decorate graves; build ofrendas (altars dedicated to loved ones); and honor the dead with calaveras (sugar skulls), cempazúchitl (aztec marigolds), and traditional foods and beverages.
Festival Schedule
Community Ofrenda
Remember your loved ones through our Community Ofrenda (altar) on display from October 18 - November 1.
Email photos to sumamarketing@suu.edu by Wednesday, October 8. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute a loved one's name to the altar during the event.
Art Kits: Build Your Own Ofrenda
Available at SUMA, starting October 18
Pick up an art kit with everything you need to build your own ofrenda to honor the loved ones in your life who have passed away. Join us for one of our Open Studio Nights on Tuesday, October 28, or Thursday, October 30, if you want to create your ofrenda in the SUMA Classroom.
Art kits are available as supplies last.
All Events are Free and Open to Everyone, Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners
