Zion Chalk & Earth Fest
Two-day Springdale arts festival on April 18-19, 2026 with large-scale chalk art, community activities, and Earth Day programming.
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America250 Springdale: Eric Dodge Concert in the Park
A free Springdale concert with country artist Eric Dodge at Gazebo Park on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6 PM.
Kanab Red Rock ATV Jamboree
A four-day Kanab ATV jamboree with guided rides through dunes, slot canyons, overlooks, and classic red-rock backcountry routes.
Disney's Finding Nemo
Disney & Pixar's Finding Nemo is Tuacahn's 70-minute family musical at the outdoor amphitheatre, running May 1-Oct. 24, 2026.
Les Miserables
Les Miserables runs May 15-Oct. 23, 2026 at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre.
The Great American Country Bash
Memorial Day weekend country music festival in Hurricane with waterpark access, vendor village, and live music.
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Red Rock Rumble Kanab UTV Experience
A three-day guided UTV weekend in Kanab with Friday check-in, Saturday and Sunday rides, poker-run elements, raffles, and a Saturday dinner.
Zion Ultra Marathons
A rugged trail-race weekend with multiple ultra distances and a trail half marathon near Zion.
Costume Slalom
Brian Head's spring Costume Slalom mixes costumes and friendly racing on the Giant Steps side of the mountain.
Creative Aging Art Exhibit
A free public art exhibit on April 11 at the Kane County Active Living Center in Kanab.
Friends and Founders
Friends and Founders at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary gives supporters tours, volunteer options, and a strong Kanab side trip.
Outwild at Zion
Four-day women's outdoor retreat at East Zion Resort in Orderville from April 16-19, 2026, with guided adventures, workshops, and wellness programming.
Zion Chalk & Earth Fest
Two-day Springdale arts festival on April 18-19, 2026 with large-scale chalk art, community activities, and Earth Day programming.
America 250 Kite Festival
Free kite-flying and community health fair in Cedar City on April 18.
Cardboard Box Race
A homemade cardboard sled race on the Giant Steps side of Brian Head's race course.
Park After Dark Star Party
Park After Dark Star Party is a dark-sky event in Kanab with telescopes, guided viewing, and night-sky conditions that make Southern Utah worth the drive.
America250 Springdale: Eric Dodge Concert in the Park
A free Springdale concert with country artist Eric Dodge at Gazebo Park on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6 PM.
Pond Skim
Brian Head's Pond Skim brings costumes, sunshine, and splashy spring chaos to Giant Steps.
Kanab Red Rock ATV Jamboree
A four-day Kanab ATV jamboree with guided rides through dunes, slot canyons, overlooks, and classic red-rock backcountry routes.
Disney's Finding Nemo
Disney & Pixar's Finding Nemo is Tuacahn's 70-minute family musical at the outdoor amphitheatre, running May 1-Oct. 24, 2026.
Panguitch National Senior Pro Rodeo
A three-day Panguitch rodeo weekend at Triple C Arena with timed events and full rodeos.
Bryce Canyon Mule Days
A week of mule rides, competitions, clinics, and live events in Tropic from May 3-9, 2026.
Amazing Earthfest
A four-day Kanab festival of public-lands learning, arts, film, and outdoor adventure from May 7-10, 2026.
Amazing Earthfest Southern Utah Starry Nights Star Party
A free Amazing Earthfest star party at Jackson Flat Reservoir on May 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM.
Ragnar Trail Zion
Two-day team trail relay at Zion Ponderosa in Orderville on May 8-9, 2026, with looped trail legs, team camping, and a festival-style basecamp.
Kanab 10K
A Kanab road race on May 9, 2026 with a 7:00 AM start and bus staging from the Kanab Center.
SUMA: 31st Annual Art Auction
SUMA's 31st Annual Art Auction: Southwest Sunset is a Cedar City fundraiser on May 9.
Les Miserables
Les Miserables runs May 15-Oct. 23, 2026 at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre.
Utah 115 by Grand to Grand Ultra
A three-distance Kanab ultra weekend on May 15-17, 2026 with 115-mile, 50-mile, and 50K options.
Heart of America - PAPA Show & Sale
Major Plein Air Painters of America exhibition and sale at the Maynard Dixon Home & Studio in Mt. Carmel, opening May 15, 2026 and continuing through July 6.
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