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
Upcoming events in Southern Utah
Southern Utah Events
One calendar for the whole region: Cedar City is 45 minutes from the inn, Bryce Canyon country about an hour and ten, and the US-89 corridor toward Zion and Kanab runs 40 minutes to an hour and a half. We keep the list to active upcoming events so you can plan around real dates. Check road conditions before late drives — UT-14 climbs past 9,000 feet.
2026 Electric Film Series
Free third-Tuesday film screenings at The Electric Theater in St. George continue through Dec. 15, 2026.
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.
Kanab Farmers Market
A Wednesday evening market in Kanab from 5 to 8 p.m. with local produce, baked goods, flowers, and handmade goods.
Kanab Downtown Farmers Market
A Saturday market at the Kanab Center with live music, local food, growers, and maker booths.
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.
Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo
Ruby's Inn hosts Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo nights Wednesday through Saturday from May 23 through August 22, 2026.
Orderville Farmer's Market
Recurring Monday evening market in Orderville from June through late September 2026 at the Orderville State Bank grounds.
Boulder Presents Music in the Park
Boulder Presents Music in the Park brings live bands to Boulder, Utah on select 2026 dates from June through September.
Movie on the Kanab Center Mall
A free summer movie series in Kanab with most showings on the Kanab Center Mall front lawn.
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.
Grease
Grease runs Jul. 10-Oct. 22, 2026 at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre.
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.
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire brings a multi-day Renaissance festival to Cedar City beginning July 15, 2026.
Bryce Canyon Rock and Gem Show
An inaugural Ruby's Inn rock and gem show with free admission and indoor/outdoor vendor spaces during Bryce Canyon Geology Festival week.
Panguitch Invitational Rodeo
Panguitch's three-day Invitational Rodeo at Triple C Arena with spectator tickets and contestant registration.
Total Archery Challenge Brian Head
A four-day 3D archery event at Brian Head Mountain Resort with courses, check-in, and resort-based logistics.
Bryce Canyon Geology Festival
Ruby's Inn's Bryce Canyon Geology Festival runs July 17-18, 2026 and pairs with the park's geology programming.
Public Star Party at Kanab Center
A free public star party at Kanab Center with telescopes and guided viewing on July 17, 2026.
Bryce Canyon City Pioneer Day Celebration
Bryce Canyon City's Pioneer Day Celebration lands on July 24 with rodeo action, western entertainment, and fireworks.
The Pioneer Legacy
The Pioneer Legacy is a free Cedar City Pioneer Day musical and fireworks spectacular at SUU's Eccles Coliseum Stadium.
Brian Head Days
Brian Head's summer town celebration brings a cool-mountain weekend of family activities, vendors, and a 5K fun run close to Cedar Breaks.
Pioneer Day Celebration
Visit Cedar City's annual events page lists Cedar City's Pioneer Day celebration for July 24, 2026.
Hatch Pioneer Day Celebration
Hatch Pioneer Day Celebration on July 24, 2026 includes a fun run, flag ceremony, parade, roast pickup, and movie in the park.
Annual Pioneer Day Fireworks on the Water
After-dark fireworks over Jackson Flat Reservoir on July 24, with the event listed from 4 p.m. to midnight.
Kane County Fair Legacy Rodeo
A Kanab rodeo date listed for July 31, 2026, with more info coming soon.
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.
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.
Garfield County Fair and Junior Livestock Show
Current event listings schedule Garfield County Fair week for Aug. 3-8, 2026 at Triple C Arena in Panguitch, with the Junior Livestock Show Aug. 6-8.
Bryce ATV Rally
Bryce ATV Rally runs August 12-15, 2026 in Panguitch with guided tours, self-guided riding, vendors, food, entertainment, and a poker run.
Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party
A free Kanab star party timed to the Perseid meteor shower peak on August 12, 2026 at Jackson Flat Reservoir.
Community Appreciation
Duck Creek Village's official calendar lists Community Appreciation for Saturday, August 15, 2026, as a late-summer local gathering in the village.
Sounds of Thunder Mountain Pow Wow
Sounds of Thunder Mountain Pow Wow is listed for August 15-16, 2026, with venue and schedule details still to be confirmed.
Bryce Canyon Fly-In and Car Show
The Bryce Canyon Fly-In and Car Show brings unique cars, warbird airplanes, and food vendors to the historic Bryce Canyon Airport area.
Legends Weekend
A two-day Kanab Western festival with a vendor fair, live music, Friday rodeo, Saturday team roping, and a quilt show.
Lunar Eclipse Star Party
A public Kanab star party timed to a 96% lunar eclipse on August 27, 2026 at Jackson Flat Reservoir.
Iron County Fair
Iron County Fair week returns to the Iron County Fairgrounds in Parowan in late August and early September 2026.
Panguitch National Senior Pro Rodeo
The National Senior Pro Rodeo brings timed events and full rodeo performances to Panguitch's Triple C Arena.
Hurricane Peach Days
Hurricane Peach Days is a Labor Day weekend heritage festival with displays, contests, parade events, rodeos, vendors, food, and live entertainment.
Cruisin' Old 89 Car Show
Two-day Panguitch car show at the baseball fields on September 4-5, 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.
Kanab's Little Hollywood Wild West Fest
A three-day Western heritage festival across downtown Kanab venues.
Duck Creek SXS Adventure
Three-day guided side-by-side weekend in Duck Creek Village, September 11-13, 2026, with Friday check-in, two 50-plus-mile rides, and Saturday dinner.
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 these events?
Duck Creek Village Inn makes a great base for Southern Utah events and 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.