Zion Area Events | Duck Creek Village Inn

Zion Area Events

Upcoming events in Southern Utah

Browse active upcoming events in Zion Area, then plan your stay from Duck Creek Village Inn.

Colorful chalk art festival scene in Springdale with artists working on large pavement murals

Apr 18 - Apr 20 Zion Area Arts & Culture

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.

Illustrated evening park concert scene for a Springdale community music event with subtle DCVI branding

Apr 25 Zion Area Concert

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.

Illustrated trail relay basecamp scene in East Zion with runners, tents, and subtle DCVI branding

May 8 - May 10 Zion Area Race / Sports

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.

Western art exhibition scene at a historic studio gallery in Mt. Carmel

May 15 - Jul 7 Zion Area Arts & Culture

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.

Plein air painting workshop scene near the Maynard Dixon Home & Studio

May 18 - May 22 Zion Area Arts & Culture

PAPA Workshop in Dixon Country

Five-day plein air painting workshop in Mt. Carmel from May 18-22, 2026, based at the Maynard Dixon Home & Studio.

Open-air small-town farmers market with produce tables and local vendors in Orderville

Jun 1 - Sep 29 Zion Area Market

Orderville Farmer's Market

Recurring Monday evening market in Orderville from June through late September 2026 at the Orderville State Bank grounds.

Illustrated classic car show scene on a mountain golf course in Southern Utah with subtle DCVI branding

Sep 25 - Sep 27 Zion Area Other

Mt. Carmel Car Show

Two-day classic car weekend in Mt. Carmel Junction scheduled for September 25-26, 2026 at Thunderbird Golf Course.

Illustrated themed weekend gathering at an East Zion resort with subtle DCVI branding

Oct 10 - Oct 11 Zion Area Festival

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.

Nov 7 - Nov 9 Zion Area Race / Sports

Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026

A Zion Ponderosa trail-race weekend in Orderville with distances from 5K to 150 miles.

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.

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 this event?

Duck Creek Village Inn is about ~1 hr from this event and makes a great base for Southern Utah 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.

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