Red Rock Film Festival
Red Rock Film Festival is provisionally listed for Sep. 16-19 in Cedar City; screening times remain unpublished.
Southern Utah Events This Weekend
Upcoming events in Southern Utah
Southern Utah Events This Weekend
Friday through Sunday, Mountain Time: events that actually start this weekend come first, with season-long series listed separately below. Cedar City is 45 minutes from the inn, Bryce country about an hour and ten, and the Zion corridor 40 minutes to an hour and a half. Mountain weather can flip an evening plan, so check the forecast before you drive.
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.
Festival City Farmers Market
A free Saturday market in historic downtown Cedar City at 100 W Center St, continuing through Dec. 19, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Dixie Days
Dixie Days runs Sep. 14-20, 2026, at venues across St. George.
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.