Celebrate Homecoming & the U’s 175th Anniversary
Oct. 18–25
Salt Lake City, it’s time to Paint the Town Red for the University of Utah’s Homecoming celebration and 175th anniversary.
Coffee shops, boutiques, local eateries, and businesses across the Wasatch Front are showing their U pride—and you’re invited to be part of the fun.


What is Paint the Town Red?
It’s a city-wide movement to create college-town magic. Local businesses are decking out their storefronts in Utah red, offering special deals, and creating a festive atmosphere for alumni, students, and fans. Whether you’re grabbing a latte, shopping local, or dining out, you’ll feel the Homecoming spirit everywhere you go.
Participating Businesses:
Alumni-owned businesses are listed in red.
Black Sheep Bar and Grill (Foothill location // 21+ establishment)
https://www.theblacksheepbarandgrills.com/
Special Utah drink menu available during Homecoming Week
Caputo’s (15th & 15th and Downtown locations)
https://caputos.com/
Coffee Noir
https://coffeenoir.com/
Homecoming Week Drink Special: Big Red (cherry white chocolate mocha)
Corner Brew Pub Sugarhouse
https://www.cornerbrewpub.com/
All Pizzas $9.00 Monday to Friday from 11:30 am until 4:00 pm
Craft Café
https://www.saltlakebrewingco.com/craft-cafe
Crema
https://www.ordercrema.com/
Fiddler’s (21+ establishment)
https://www.fiddlerssugarhouse.com/
$4 Bud and $4 Bud Light 16oz cans during Homecoming Week
GR Kitchen (Downtown location)
https://eatgrkitchen.com/
20% off during Homecoming Week when you mention Paint the Town Red (available only in-store)
HK Brewing Co. Taproom & Bar (21+ establishment)
https://hkbrewing.com/
Hopkins Brewing Company (21+ establishment)
https://www.hopkinsbrewingcompany.com/
Millcreek Coffee Roasters (Downtown location)
https://www.millcreekcoffee.com/
BOGO 50% off all drinks when you mention ‘Paint the Town Red’ at checkout
Quarters Arcade Bar (21+ establishment // Downtown & Sugarhouse locations)
https://www.quartersslc.com/
Utah Game Day drink specials
ROCTACO
https://www.roctaco.com/
10% off your purchase when you mention Paint the Town Red at checkout (only available in store)
Roots Coffee
https://rootscoffeeutah.com/
Mention URED at checkout for 20% off your order
Salt Lake Pottery Studio
https://saltlakepotterystudio.com/
Scovilles
https://scovilles.us/
Sugar House Pizza
https://sugarhousepizza.com/
Free dessert with the purchase of any 14″ pizza during Homecoming Week
Squatters Corner Pub Valley Fair
https://qrco.de/bfVrOE
All Pizzas $9.00 Monday to Friday from 11:30 am until 4:00 pm
Squatters Pub Brewery Downtown
https://squatterspubbrewery.com/
All Pizzas $9.00 Monday to Friday from 11:30 am until 4:00 pm
The Pie (Underground and SLC Take-Out and Delivery locations)
https://www.thepie.com/
Urban Sailor Coffee (Post District & Sugarhouse locations)
https://urbansailorcoffee.com/
Vessel Kitchen (9th & 9th Location)
https://www.vesselkitchen.com/
Free chocolate chip cookie with the purchase of an entree when wearing University of Utah apparel
Western Nut Company
https://www.westernut.com/
10% off total purchase when mentioning GO UTES at checkout (only available in store)
Business Owners: Want to Participate?
It’s easy—and free! Sign up to receive your Paint the Town Red swag package (window decals, flags, pennants, stickers, and pins) and get featured in Homecoming promotions reaching 80,000+ alumni and thousands of fans.
Email Megan Kawaguchi at megan.kawaguchi@alumni.utah.edu to join.
