America 250 Kite Festival
Free kite-flying and community health fair in Cedar City on April 18.
Cedar City Events
Upcoming events in Southern Utah
Cedar City Events
Browse active upcoming events in Cedar City, then plan your stay from Duck Creek Village Inn.
Cardboard Box Race
A homemade cardboard sled race on the Giant Steps side of Brian Head's race course.
Pond Skim
Brian Head's Pond Skim brings costumes, sunshine, and splashy spring chaos to Giant Steps.
SUMA: 31st Annual Art Auction
SUMA's 31st Annual Art Auction: Southwest Sunset is a Cedar City fundraiser on May 9.
Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremony
The Utah Summer Games opening ceremony lands at Eccles Coliseum in Cedar City on June 5.
Jane Austen Regency Festival
Two days of Regency programming, tea, promenade, and a ball in Cedar City.
Utah Shakespeare Festival
The Utah Shakespeare Festival's 2026 season starts June 18 and runs into October.
Brian Head Art Festival
Brian Head Art Festival runs July 3-5 with daily 9 AM to 7 PM hours at The Mall.
Cedar City Independence Day Parade and Festival
Visit Cedar City's annual events page lists Cedar City's Independence Day parade and festival for July 4, 2026.
Parowan 4th of July Celebration
Visit Cedar City's annual events page lists Parowan's Fourth of July celebration for July 4, 2026.
SimonFest
SimonFest returns to Heritage Center Theater in Cedar City from July 10 through August 8, 2026.
July Jamboree Car Show
Visit Cedar City lists July Jamboree - Car Show for July 11, 2026 as part of Cedar City's summer event lineup.
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire brings a multi-day Renaissance festival to Cedar City beginning July 15, 2026.
Total Archery Challenge Brian Head
A four-day 3D archery event at Brian Head Mountain Resort with courses, check-in, and resort-based logistics.
Pioneer Day Celebration
Visit Cedar City's annual events page lists Cedar City's Pioneer Day celebration for July 24, 2026.
Parowan City Half Marathon - Yankee Meadow Run
Parowan City Half Marathon - Yankee Meadow Run starts near Yankee Meadow Reservoir on August 1, 2026 and finishes in Parowan.
CC: Moonwalk and 5K Run
Cedar City's Moonwalk and 5K Run is an evening full-moon trail event on August 1, 2026.
Iron County Fair
Iron County Fair week returns to the Iron County Fairgrounds in Parowan in late August and early September 2026.
Great American Stampede Rodeo
The Great American Stampede Rodeo returns to Cross Hollow in Cedar City on September 5-6, 2026.
Cedar City Half Marathon
Cedar City's half marathon heads downhill from Cedar Canyon to town on September 12, 2026.
SUU Homecoming
SUU Homecoming runs Sep. 21-26, 2026 at Southern Utah University.
Cedar Livestock and Heritage Festival
Cedar Livestock and Heritage Festival runs Oct. 23-25, 2026 in Cedar City.
Sheep Parade
The Sheep Parade is the kickoff to Cedar City's Livestock and Heritage Festival.
Parowan: Christmas in the Country
Visit Cedar City lists Parowan: Christmas in the Country for November 27, 2026 as part of Parowan's holiday-season lineup.
Festival City Christmas Market
Festival City Christmas Market runs on recurring Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from Nov. 28 to Dec. 19, 2026.
Holiday Tree Jubilee
Visit Cedar City lists Holiday Tree Jubilee for November 28, 2026 as part of Cedar City's holiday season.
CC: Downtown Lighting Ceremony
Cedar City's Downtown Lighting Ceremony is listed for November 28, 2026 as part of the holiday lights lineup.
OSU: Messiah
OSU: Messiah is an upcoming theater event in Cedar City on Dec 12.
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.
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 this event?
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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.