More than 200 bands auditioned, but only 32 took the stage at the American Fork Music Festival, held June 6-7.
The original festival started in 2010 but lasted only one year. In 2019, the festival was revived by the Harrington Center for the Arts, along with Velour Live Music Gallery, and has been held annually for the past seven years.
Spencer Steven, the festival director, said the local music festival is about "supporting artists, local artists, helping them get their art out into the public and connecting the community to the artist."
Fork Fest features artists who write and perform original music. Ysabelle Cuevas, a solo artist who often performs in the Philippines, was invited to perform this year.
"I was so nervous, but it was a great time. I had such a fun time," she said.
Cuevas began writing music after signing with a label and releases music on all streaming platforms under the name Ysabelle.
Along with new and unique music, Fork Fest is also full of unique decorations. There is a couch in the middle of the forest, a stage made of window shutters and even a wall of CDs people can leave notes.
"I honestly love the live bands and how they decorate the place and I just love seeing all the people and socializing," said Kylee Meyer, a festival attendee. This was her second time attending the event.
The festival has come and gone for this year, but music fans should keep an eye out for future events and performances.