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 This Month
Upcoming events in Southern Utah
Southern Utah Events This Month
The full regional calendar for the month, one-night shows and long-running series alike. Use it to pick which weekend is worth the drive — Cedar City 45 minutes away, Bryce country about an hour and ten, the Zion corridor under two hours.
2026 Electric Film Series
Monthly documentary screenings remain on Sep. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15, with doors at 5:30 p.m. and the program at 6 p.m.
Kanab Farmers Market
A Wednesday evening market in Kanab, 5 to 8 p.m., running April through Oct. 28, 2026.
Kanab Downtown Farmers Market
A Saturday market at the Kanab Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., continuing weekly through Oct. 31.
Disney & Pixar's Finding Nemo: A Family Musical
Tuacahn's family musical runs through Oct. 24, with an approximately 53-minute show plus a 15-minute intermission; recommended for ages 2 and older.
Les Miserables
Les Miserables runs May 15-Oct. 23, 2026 at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre.
Duck Creek Farmer's Market
Duck Creek's Saturday market runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 5, 2026 - a short walk from the inn.
Orderville Farmer's Market
Orderville's market continues Mondays through Sep. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Orderville State Bank grounds.
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.
Cedar Breaks Night Sky Tours
Free ranger-led night-sky tours continue Friday and Saturday evenings through Sep. 26, beginning around sunset and ending about 10:30 p.m.
Iron County Fair
Iron County Fair programming continues Aug. 29 and Sep. 1-7 at the Iron County Fairgrounds in Parowan.
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.
Oktoberfest Live Music Series
Brian Head Oktoberfest runs Sep. 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20; Saturdays are 1:30-5 p.m. and Sundays 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Southwest Livestock Show
A Utah-Nevada youth livestock show runs Sep. 9-12 at Cross Hollows Event Center in Cedar City.
Kanab's Little Hollywood Wild West Fest
A three-day Western heritage festival across downtown Kanab venues.
Boulder Presents Music in the Park
Boulder presents Music in the Park on Sep. 11 at Boulder Town Park; the organizer has not published a start time.
Duck Creek SXS Adventure
Duck Creek SXS Adventure runs Sep. 11-13, with Friday check-in from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday rides departing at 8 a.m.
JAC Summer Concert: Black Cat Parade and Corbino
A free outdoor concert at Johnson Center for the Arts runs Sep. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Great American Stampede Rodeo
Two nights of Cedar City rodeo at the Cross Hollow Events Center on September 11-12, 2026.
Southwest Astronomy Festival
Free Southwest Astronomy Festival programs run Sep. 11-13 at 8:30 p.m., with each evening program lasting about two hours.
Cedar City Half Marathon
The Cedar City Half Marathon runs Sep. 12 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., descending from Woods Ranch to Bicentennial Park.
Dixie Days
Dixie Days runs Sep. 14-20, 2026, at venues across St. George.
Red Rock Film Festival
Red Rock Film Festival is provisionally listed for Sep. 16-19 in Cedar City; screening times remain unpublished.
St. George Lions Dixie Round-up Rodeo
The St. George Lions Dixie Round-up Rodeo runs Sep. 17-19 at the Sun Bowl; uniform 2026 performance times are not yet published.
Escalante Canyons Art Festival
Escalante Canyons Art Festival returns September 18-27, 2026 with plein air painting, exhibits, workshops, live music, guided walks, and local arts.
Garfield County High School Rodeo
Garfield County High School Rodeo is set for Sep. 19 at Triple C Arena; a public start time has not been posted.
Bryce Canyon Ultras
Bryce Canyon Ultras begin early Sep. 19 at Lucky 7 Ranch near Hatch; the 100-mile distance continues into Sep. 20.
International Observe the Moon Night Star Party
International Observe the Moon Night begins Sep. 19 at 8:30 p.m. at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park; no end time is published.
SUU Homecoming
SUU Homecoming runs Sep. 21-26 in Cedar City; individual activity times vary by the official schedule.
Mysterious X Conference
Mysterious X brings UFO, paranormal, ancient-mystery, and lost-treasure programming to Kanab Sep. 24-27.
Santa Clara Swiss Days
Santa Clara Swiss Days is a three-day heritage festival with parade events, live entertainment, vendors, a 5K, food, and family activities.
Duck Creek Village Fall Fest
Duck Creek Village Fall Fest runs Fri. Sep. 25 to Sun. Sep. 27, 2026, with live music, art exhibits, hat decorating, games, food and drink specials, a bake sale and a food drive throughout the village. The dates land on peak aspen color.
Carmel Mountain Car Show
Carmel Mountain Car Show weekend starts Sep. 25 with a 1 p.m. poker run and 4-7 p.m. party, followed by the Sep. 26 show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Zion Canyon Music Festival
Zion Canyon Music Festival runs Sep. 25 from 3-10 p.m. and Sep. 26 from 2-10 p.m. in the back field at The Bit and Spur.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hike
A reservation-only ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon begins Sep. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Trail Hero
A Hurricane off-road week with trail rides, rock crawling, camping, and charity events.
Grand Circle Trailfest
Grand Circle Trailfest is based at Jacob Hamblin Park in Kanab from Sep. 30 through Oct. 4, with trail runs and festival programming.
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.