Festival City Farmers Market
Festival City Farmers Market is a recurring Cedar City market with local food, makers, and a good quick stop for visitors.
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.
Utah Summer Games
Utah Summer Games is an upcoming race in Cedar City on Mar 20.
Utah Shakespeare Festival
The Utah Shakespeare Festival's 2026 season starts June 18 and runs into October.
Utah Summer Games Singles Disc Golf Tournament
Utah Summer Games brings a singles disc golf tournament to Brian Head Resort on June 19, 2026, using an alpine course reached by scenic chairlift.
Return to the Athlete's Village
Brian Head Resort brings back the historic Athlete's Village on June 20, 2026 with mountain festivities, local wares, and patio activity.
Utah Summer Games Cornhole Singles Tournament
Utah Summer Games Cornhole Singles Tournament comes to Brian Head Resort on June 20, 2026 for a high-elevation summer competition.
Final Friday Art Walk
Monthly downtown Cedar City art walk on final Fridays from June through September, with artists, music, and galleries near Center Street and SUMA.
Brian Head Art Festival
Brian Head Art Festival runs July 3-5 with daily 9 AM to 7 PM hours at The Mall.
Cedar Breaks Wildflower Festival
Cedar Breaks National Monument celebrates peak alpine wildflowers July 3-11, 2026 with guided walks, ranger talks, booths, and an art contest.
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.
Brian Head Resort 4th of July Celebration
High-elevation July 4 celebration at Brian Head Resort with food, music, mountain activities, and listed $10 advance or $15 day-of entry.
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.
Escape the Heat Music Series
Brian Head Resort summer music series opens July 11, 2026 with cool-mountain concerts and continues on select August weekends.
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
Two nights of Cedar City rodeo at Cross Hollows Event Center on September 4-5, 2026.
Oktoberfest Live Music Series
Brian Head Resort's Oktoberfest Live Music Series brings fall beer selections and mountain live music to Giant Steps Patio across September weekends.
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.
Shakespeare Competition
49th annual High School Shakespeare Competition hosted by the Utah Shakespeare Festival and Southern Utah University October 1-3, 2026.
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.
CC: Downtown Lighting Ceremony
Cedar City's Downtown Lighting Ceremony is listed for November 28, 2026 as part of the holiday lights 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.
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.
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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 this event?
Duck Creek Village Inn is about ~45 min from this event 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.