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 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.
Garfield County High School Rodeo
Garfield County High School Rodeo is set for Sep. 19 at Triple C Arena; a public start time has not been posted.
Bryce Canyon Ultras
Bryce Canyon Ultras begin early Sep. 19 at Lucky 7 Ranch near Hatch; the 100-mile distance continues into Sep. 20.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hike
A reservation-only ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon begins Sep. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Conscientia
Conscientia runs Oct. 2-4 at Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch; individual program times vary.
Give Light Lantern Festival
Give Light Lantern Festival is scheduled Oct. 3 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Panguitch City Park, subject to weather and fire conditions.
Escalante Canyons Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Escalante Canyons race day is Oct. 10: marathon at 7:30 a.m., half marathon at 9 a.m., 5K at noon, and course closure at 1:30 p.m.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hike
A reservation-only ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon begins Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m.
Panguitch Halloween Carnival
Panguitch Halloween Carnival runs Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Panguitch Holiday Craft Fair
Panguitch Holiday Craft Fair runs Nov. 6-7 at the Garfield County Fair Building; hours remain unpublished.
Panguitch Christmas Tree Festival
Panguitch Christmas Tree Festival runs Nov. 13-14 at the Garfield County Fair Building; final hours remain unpublished.
Panguitch Christmas Home Tour
Panguitch Christmas Home Tour runs Nov. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hike
A reservation-only ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon begins Nov. 24 at 4:30 p.m.
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
Christmas in the Country and Santa's Visit runs Dec. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Panguitch Social Hall.
Tropic Christmas Home Show
Tropic Christmas Home Show is listed for Dec. 8-9; times and venue remain to be announced.
Cruisin' Old 89 Christmas Car Show
Cruisin' Old 89 Christmas Car Show runs Dec. 11-12 in Panguitch; hours remain unpublished, and the Light Parade is a separate event.
Panguitch Light Parade
Panguitch Light Parade is scheduled for Dec. 12; the city has not yet published a start time.
Bryce Canyon Christmas Bird Count
Bryce Canyon National Park hosts its Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 19, with routes matched to participant ability.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hike
A reservation-only ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon begins Dec. 23 at 4 p.m.
Bryce New Year's Eve Celebration
Bryce Canyon City's New Year's Eve celebration runs Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ebenezer's Barn and Grill.
Upcoming ranger programs — Bryce Canyon National Park
- Sep 15
Geology Ranger Talk NPS
- Sep 15
Rim Walk with a Ranger NPS
- Sep 18
Evening Program NPS
- Sep 26
Full Moon Hike NPS
- Oct 25
Full Moon Hike NPS
- Nov 11
Veterans Day 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?
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