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.
Garfield County Fair and Junior Livestock Show
Current event listings schedule Garfield County Fair week for Aug. 3-8, 2026 at Triple C Arena in Panguitch, with the Junior Livestock Show Aug. 6-8.
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.
Panguitch National Senior Pro Rodeo
The National Senior Pro Rodeo brings timed events and full rodeo performances to Panguitch's Triple C Arena.
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.
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.
Upcoming ranger programs — Bryce Canyon National Park
- Aug 1
Geology Ranger Talk NPS
- Aug 1
Rim Walk with a Ranger NPS
- Aug 1
Star Party NPS
- Aug 1
Evening Program NPS
- Aug 27
Full Moon Hike NPS
- Sep 26
Full Moon Hike NPS
Turn an event day into a better stay
Use Duck Creek as your reset between festival days, theater nights, park events, and scenic drives. Compare rooms, cabins, and road conditions before you build the weekend.
May 2026
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.
Duck Creek Village Inn is a mountain base with rooms and cabins, ideal for event weekends and exploring Southern Utah.
Book a room or cabin for the weekend and enjoy complimentary breakfast, free parking, and a cooler mountain stay between event days.