Festival City Farmers Market
A free Saturday market in historic downtown Cedar City at 100 W Center St, continuing through Dec. 19, 2026.
Cedar City Events
Upcoming events in Southern Utah
Cedar City Events
Cedar City is 30 miles down UT-14 from the inn — about 45 minutes, dropping from 8,400 feet to the valley floor. The Utah Shakespeare Festival anchors the calendar from summer into early October, with SUU performances, markets, and fairs around it. Evening shows mean a dark canyon drive home, so watch for deer on UT-14.
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.
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.
SimonFest
SimonFest returns to Heritage Center Theater in Cedar City from July 10 through August 8, 2026.
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.
Peaks & Pours
Brian Head Resort's Peaks & Pours pairs live music, local drink vendors, food, and summer mountain views at the resort.
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.
Red Rock Film Festival
The Red Rock Film Festival brings independent film screenings and festival programming to Cedar City during the fall arts season.
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.
Parowan Fall Fest
Parowan Fall Fest is a free Fall Fest in the Park and Car Show at Parowan Main Street Park.
Cedar City Pumpkin Festival
The Cedar City Pumpkin Festival is scheduled for October 10, 2026, at Diamond Z Arena, with 2026 activity details still limited on the Chamber page.
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
Orchestra of Southern Utah presents Handel's Messiah in Cedar City, Dec. 12-13, 2026.
Upcoming ranger programs — Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Aug 1
Night Sky Tour NPS
- Aug 1
Geology Ranger Talks NPS
- Aug 1
Ranger-led Geology Walk NPS
- Aug 1
Ranger-led Geology Walk NPS
- Aug 3
Ranger Talk NPS
- Sep 11
Southwest Astronomy Festival 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 45 min 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.