Festival City Farmers Market
A free Saturday market in historic downtown Cedar City at 100 W Center St, continuing through Dec. 19, 2026.
Southern Utah Events
Festivals, concerts, theater, and regional events
Southern Utah Events
Featured events
Utah Summer Games
Utah Summer Games is an upcoming race in Cedar City on Mar 20.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hikes
Ranger-led full moon hikes at Bryce Canyon with Recreation.gov reservations and moonlit 1-2 mile 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.
Duck Creek Farmer's Market
Recurring Saturday market in Duck Creek Village running from May 23 through September 5, 2026, with local produce, baked goods, honey, crafts, and other vendors.
All upcoming events
Trail Hero
A Hurricane off-road week with trail rides, rock crawling, camping, and charity events.
Grand Circle Trailfest
A multi-day Kanab trail-running festival with daily timed runs, camping, talks, live music, yoga, and outdoor programming.
Shakespeare Competition
49th annual High School Shakespeare Competition hosted by the Utah Shakespeare Festival and Southern Utah University October 1-3, 2026.
Bank of Utah Championship
The PGA TOUR's Bank of Utah Championship returns to Black Desert Resort in Ivins for four days of professional golf in Greater Zion.
St. George Marathon
The annual St. George Marathon lands on Oct. 3, 2026.
Give Light Lantern Festival
Panguitch light and lantern festival listed for October 3, 2026.
Huntsman World Senior Games
A multi-sport senior games week in St. George, Oct. 5-17, 2026.
Browncoat Ball 2026
Three-day Firefly-themed fan weekend at Zion Ponderosa in Orderville from October 9-11, 2026, centered on themed activities, a banquet, and the ball itself.
Escalante Canyons Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
The Escalante Canyons Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K is a scenic Highway 12 race through Grand Staircase-Escalante country.
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.
RMPRA Finals Rodeo
Kanab's RMPRA Finals Rodeo runs Oct. 24-25 with 6 p.m. rodeo sessions at Kaneplex Arena.
Kanab Spooktacular Weekend
A Kanab Center trunk-or-treat weekend with a haunted tunnel, games, and food.
Trunk or Treat
Duck Creek Village's official calendar lists Trunk or Treat for Saturday, October 31, 2026, as a simple Halloween-weekend village event for families.
Zion National Park Art Invitational
Zion Forever Project's Art Invitational brings a week of Zion Canyon artwork and artist programming to the park gateway.
Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026
A Zion Ponderosa trail-race weekend in Orderville with distances from 5K to 150 miles.
Butch Cassidy 10K/5K
Springdale's Butch Cassidy 10K/5K sends runners from Zion Canyon toward historic Grafton on a scenic November race morning.
Snow Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run Walk n' Roll
St. George's Snow Canyon race day features a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Fun Run Walk n' Roll with courses in Snow Canyon State Park and around Snow Canyon High School.
Holiday Inn
Tuacahn stages Holiday Inn indoors at the Hafen Theatre in Ivins from November 20 through December 22, 2026.
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.
Christmas on the Mountain
Duck Creek Village's official calendar lists Christmas on the Mountain for Saturday, November 28, 2026, as a local holiday-weekend event in the village.
CC: Downtown Lighting Ceremony
Cedar City's Downtown Lighting Ceremony is listed for November 28, 2026 as part of the holiday lights lineup.
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Pair the event with the right stay
Stay in Duck Creek when you want a cooler mountain base between Cedar City, Bryce country, and the parks. Compare our rooms, cabins, and current offers before you book the weekend.
Check the drive that day
Weather, dark drives, and shoulder season can change plans at elevation. Use road conditions and live cams before you head out.
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We list active upcoming events and link guests to the official travel resources that affect event days. Check the sources below when weather, road conditions, or park access could change your plans.
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