Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hikes
Ranger-led full moon hikes at Bryce Canyon with Recreation.gov reservations and moonlit 1-2 mile routes.
Bryce Canyon Area Events
Upcoming events in Southern Utah
Bryce Canyon Area Events
Bryce Canyon country is about an hour and ten minutes east of the inn via US-89 and UT-12. Summer brings rodeo nights, rim-side ranger programs, and a July half marathon that starts at dawn. The rim sits above 8,000 feet — pack layers for anything after sunset.
Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo
Ruby's Inn hosts Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo nights Wednesday through Saturday from May 23 through August 22, 2026.
Boulder Presents Music in the Park
Boulder Presents Music in the Park brings live bands to Boulder, Utah on select 2026 dates from June through September.
Bryce Canyon Star Party
Ranger-led telescope viewing at Sunset Point on select August nights in one of the darkest parks in the country.
Bryce ATV Rally
Bryce ATV Rally runs August 12-15, 2026 in Panguitch with guided tours, self-guided riding, vendors, food, entertainment, and a poker run.
Bryce Canyon Fly-In and Car Show
The Bryce Canyon Fly-In and Car Show brings unique cars, warbird airplanes, and food vendors to the historic Bryce Canyon Airport area.
Big Fish Horseshoe Tournament
An all-day horseshoe tournament in Panguitch on August 22, 2026, running 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Panguitch National Senior Pro Rodeo
The National Senior Pro Rodeo brings timed events and full rodeo performances to Panguitch's Triple C Arena.
Quinoa and Andean Festival
An all-day celebration of Andean food and culture in Panguitch on August 29, 2026.
Cruisin' Old 89 Car Show
Two-day Panguitch car show at the baseball fields on September 4-5, 2026.
Escalante Canyons Art Festival
Escalante Canyons Art Festival returns September 18-27, 2026 with plein air painting, exhibits, workshops, live music, guided walks, and local arts.
Bryce Canyon Ultras
A high-elevation trail-race weekend in Hatch with 100 Mile, 50 Mile, 60K, 50K, 30K, and Half Marathon distances.
Garfield County High School Rodeo
High school rodeo competition in Bryce Canyon Country on September 19, 2026.
Conscientia
A three-day gathering in Bryce Canyon Country, Oct. 2-4, 2026, running 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Give Light Lantern Festival
Panguitch light and lantern festival listed for October 3, 2026.
Escalante Canyons Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
The Escalante Canyons Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K is a scenic Highway 12 race through Grand Staircase-Escalante country.
Panguitch Holiday Craft Fair
A weekend of holiday shopping and homemade treats in Panguitch, Nov. 6-7, 2026.
Panguitch Christmas Tree Festival
Walk among the lights at Panguitch's Christmas Tree Festival, Nov. 13-14, 2026, with a tree auction and Christmas program.
Cannonville Christmas at the Park
A small-town Christmas gathering in Cannonville's park on November 28, 2026.
Christmas in the Country and Santa's Visit
Panguitch's Christmas in the Country with a visit from Santa, December 5, 2026.
Tropic Christmas Home Show
Tropic's Christmas home show on December 8-9, 2026, just down the road from Bryce Canyon.
Cruisin' Old 89 Christmas Car Show and Light Parade
The winter edition of Panguitch's Cruisin' Old 89, December 11-12, 2026, with a lighted car parade.
Bryce New Year's Eve Celebration
Music, dancing, and food at Ebenezer's Barn and Grill in Bryce Canyon City on New Year's Eve 2026.
Upcoming ranger programs — Bryce Canyon National Park
- Aug 11
Geology Ranger Talk NPS
- Aug 11
Rim Walk with a Ranger NPS
- Aug 11
Evening Program NPS
- Aug 13
Star Party NPS
- Aug 27
Full Moon Hike NPS
- Sep 26
Full Moon Hike NPS
Turn an event day into a better stay
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Check current regional conditions
These landing pages highlight active upcoming events, but the best trip plans still depend on weather, road access, and seasonal park conditions. Use the official resources below for your final pre-drive check.
Staying near these events?
Duck Creek Village Inn is about 1 hr from most of these events and makes a great base for Southern Utah getaways.
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Book a room or cabin for the weekend and enjoy complimentary breakfast, free parking, and a cooler mountain stay between event days.