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Southern Utah Events

Upcoming events in Southern Utah

Southern Utah Events

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

Festival City Farmers Market promotional image
Mar 14 - Dec 19 Cedar City Market

Festival City Farmers Market

Festival City Farmers Market is a recurring Cedar City market with local food, makers, and a good quick stop for visitors.

2026 Electric Film Series promotional image
Mar 17 - Dec 15 Southern Utah Arts & Culture

2026 Electric Film Series

2026 Electric Film Series is an upcoming arts event in St. George starting Mar 17.

Utah Summer Games athletes and families gathering in Cedar City
Mar 20 - Aug 22 Cedar City Race / Sports

Utah Summer Games

Utah Summer Games is an upcoming race in Cedar City on Mar 20.

Illustrated moonlit Bryce Canyon hoodoos for a ranger-led full moon hike
Apr 1 - Dec 23 Bryce Canyon Area Outdoor

Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hikes

Ranger-led full moon hikes at Bryce Canyon with Recreation.gov reservations and moonlit 1-2 mile routes.

Farmers market scene with produce and vendor booths in Kanab
Apr 1 - Oct 15 Southern Utah Market

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 promotional image
Apr 4 - Aug 15 Southern Utah Market

Kanab Downtown Farmers Market

Kanab Downtown Farmers Market is a recurring Kanab market with local food, makers, and a good quick stop for visitors.

Illustrated underwater theater scene for Tuacahn's Finding Nemo with subtle DCVI branding
May 1 - Oct 24 Southern Utah Theater

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.

Illustrated outdoor musical theater scene for Les Miserables with subtle DCVI branding
May 15 - Oct 23 Southern Utah Theater

Les Miserables

Les Miserables runs May 15-Oct. 23, 2026 at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre.

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.

Rodeo action artwork for the SBRA Barrel Race
May 23 - May 26 Bryce Canyon Area Fair

SBRA Barrel Race

The SBRA Barrel Race brings a Memorial Day weekend rodeo-style competition to Bryce Canyon Country on May 23-25, 2026.

Illustrated Saturday farmers market scene in Duck Creek Village with subtle DCVI branding
May 23 - Sep 5 Duck Creek Village Market

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 at Ruby's Inn
May 24 - Aug 23 Bryce Canyon Area Fair

Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo

Ruby's Inn hosts Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo nights Wednesday through Saturday from May 23 through August 22, 2026.

Wild potato tubers for Escalante Heritage and Wild Potato Days
May 29 - May 30 Bryce Canyon Area Festival

Escalante Heritage & Wild Potato Days

Escalante Heritage & Wild Potato Days celebrates local heritage and the native Solanum jamesii wild potato on May 29-30, 2026.

Rodeo artwork for the Catori Canyon Heritage Rodeo at Kaneplex Arena
May 29 - May 31 Southern Utah Fair

Catori Canyon Heritage Rodeo

A two-night PRCA rodeo in Kanab at Kaneplex Arena on May 29-30, 2026.

Illustrated June Carter and Johnny Cash tribute concert in Kanab
May 30, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Southern Utah Concert

Because You're Mine: The Music of June Carter and Johnny Cash

A Saturday afternoon Kanab concert featuring June Carter and Johnny Cash music at the high school auditorium.

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.

Paiute Restoration Gathering Pow-Wow dancers at the outdoor arbor in Cedar City
Jun 5 - Jun 7 Cedar City Festival

46th Annual Paiute Restoration Gathering Pow-Wow

Two-day Paiute Restoration Gathering contest pow-wow at the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Outdoor Arbor in Cedar City.

Opening Ceremony artwork for the Utah Summer Games in Cedar City
Jun 5 Cedar City Family

Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremony

The Utah Summer Games opening ceremony lands at Eccles Coliseum in Cedar City on June 5.

Boulder Presents Music in the Park event poster
Jun 6 - Sep 11 Bryce Canyon Area Concert

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.

Outdoor summer concert scene for the Canyons Calling series in Kanab
Jun 6 - Aug 8 Southern Utah Concert

Canyons Calling Summer Concert Series

A free summer concert series in Kanab with food trucks, shade, and a relaxed community atmosphere.

Desperado Duel cycling event artwork
Jun 6 - Jun 7 Bryce Canyon Area Race / Sports

Desperado Duel

Desperado Duel is a June 6, 2026 cycling event from Panguitch with 50- and 100-mile routes through Bryce Canyon Country scenery.

Illustrated Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival scene with quilts, classes, and historic small-town details
Jun 10 - Jun 13 Bryce Canyon Area Arts & Culture

Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival

Panguitch's Quilt Walk Festival runs June 10-13, 2026 with classes, quilt show and vendors, open sew, a block party, and home tours.

Night-sky festival scene at Bryce Canyon with telescopes and stargazing under a star-filled sky
Jun 11 - Jun 13 Bryce Canyon Area Family

Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival

Bryce Canyon's annual astronomy festival runs June 11-13, 2026 with daytime activities, telescope viewing, and evening programs.

Outdoor movie-night scene on the Kanab Center Mall lawn
Jun 12 - Aug 15 Southern Utah Family

Movie on the Kanab Center Mall

A free summer movie series in Kanab with most showings on the Kanab Center Mall front lawn.

Illustrated literary festival scene for Jane Austen Regency Festival
Jun 12 - Jun 13 Cedar City Arts & Culture

Jane Austen Regency Festival

Two days of Regency programming, tea, promenade, and a ball in Cedar City.

Public star party scene at Jackson Flat Reservoir with telescopes and volunteer astronomers
Jun 13, 3:45 AM - 5:15 AM Southern Utah Outdoor

Public Star Party at Jackson Flat Reservoir

A free public star party in Kanab with telescopes and guided viewing at Jackson Flat Reservoir.

Classic cars lined up for the Parowan Fun Run Car Show
Jun 13, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cedar City Other

Parowan Fun Run Car Show

35th annual Parowan Chamber car show on Main Street with vehicles, vendors, BBQ, and awards.

Utah Shakespeare Festival season artwork
Jun 18 - Oct 3 Cedar City Theater

Utah Shakespeare Festival

The Utah Shakespeare Festival's 2026 season starts June 18 and runs into October.

Utah Summer Games disc golf tournament artwork for Brian Head Resort
Jun 19, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Cedar City Outdoor

Utah Summer Games Singles Disc Golf Tournament

Utah Summer Games brings a singles disc golf tournament to Brian Head Resort on June 19, 2026, using an alpine course reached by scenic chairlift.

Illustrated off-road community event scene for Duck Creek Village with subtle DCVI branding
Jun 20 Duck Creek Village Outdoor

Father's Day Offroad Show

Duck Creek Village's official calendar lists Father's Day Offroad Show for Saturday, June 20, 2026, as a local mountain event for OHV visitors.

Brian Head Resort Utah Summer Games Athlete's Village event artwork
Jun 20 - Jun 21 Cedar City Family

Return to the Athlete's Village

Brian Head Resort brings back the historic Athlete's Village on June 20, 2026 with mountain festivities, local wares, and patio activity.

Utah Summer Games cornhole tournament artwork for Brian Head Resort
Jun 20 - Jun 21 Cedar City Family

Utah Summer Games Cornhole Singles Tournament

Utah Summer Games Cornhole Singles Tournament comes to Brian Head Resort on June 20, 2026 for a high-elevation summer competition.

Mounted shooting competition artwork for Panguitch
Jun 25 - Jun 28 Bryce Canyon Area Fair

Mounted Shooting Competition

The Panguitch Mounted Shooting Competition runs June 25-27, 2026 with western riding competition in Bryce Canyon Country.

Official Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally flyer with hot air balloons over Panguitch
Jun 26 - Jun 28 Bryce Canyon Area Festival

Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally & 5K

Panguitch's balloon rally runs June 26-28, 2026 with morning launches, a Saturday 5K, and a Main Street balloon glow.

Downtown Cedar City art walk with local artists and evening gallery visitors
Jun 26 - Sep 26 Cedar City Arts & Culture

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.

Illustrated Panguitch truck show scene with chrome trucks and evening lights
Jul 3 - Jul 5 Bryce Canyon Area Festival

Panguitch Chicken Lights and Chrome Truck Show

Two-day Panguitch truck weekend July 3-4, 2026 with a Friday night light show and Saturday truck show activities.

Summer wildflowers blooming at Cedar Breaks National Monument
Jul 3 - Jul 11 Cedar City Outdoor

Cedar Breaks Wildflower Festival

Cedar Breaks National Monument celebrates peak alpine wildflowers July 3-11, 2026 with guided walks, ranger talks, booths, and an art contest.

Festival artwork for the Brian Head Art Festival
Jul 3 - Jul 6 Cedar City Arts & Culture

Brian Head Art Festival

Brian Head Art Festival runs July 3-5 with daily 9 AM to 7 PM hours at The Mall.

Illustrated small-town July Fourth parade scene in Duck Creek Village with subtle DCVI branding
Jul 4 Duck Creek Village Family

Independence Day Parade

Duck Creek Village's official calendar lists an Independence Day Parade for Saturday, July 4, 2026, as one of the village's most relevant holiday-weekend events.

Illustrated Cedar City July 4 celebration scene with subtle DCVI branding
Jul 4 Cedar City Festival

Cedar City Independence Day Parade and Festival

Visit Cedar City's annual events page lists Cedar City's Independence Day parade and festival for July 4, 2026.

Illustrated Parowan July 4 celebration scene with subtle DCVI branding
Jul 4 Cedar City Festival

Parowan 4th of July Celebration

Visit Cedar City's annual events page lists Parowan's Fourth of July celebration for July 4, 2026.

Kanab Independence Day parade and fireworks celebration
Jul 4 - Jul 5 Southern Utah Festival

Kanab Independence Day Celebration

Kanab's July 4, 2026 celebration includes morning cannon blasts, a Color Fun Run 5K, parade, park activities, entertainment, and fireworks.

Fourth of July celebration scene in Kanab with parade energy and evening fireworks
Jul 4 Southern Utah Festival

Kanab Fourth of July Celebration

Kanab's Independence Day celebration starts early with cannons, a 5K, a parade, and fireworks at Jacob Hamblin Park.

Brian Head Resort Fourth of July celebration artwork
Jul 4 - Jul 5 Cedar City Family

Brian Head Resort 4th of July Celebration

High-elevation July 4 celebration at Brian Head Resort with food, music, mountain activities, and listed $10 advance or $15 day-of entry.

Red Rock Blue Sky benefit concert for Zion National Park
Jul 5, 2:00 AM - 4:00 AM Zion Area Concert

Red Rock Blue Sky Benefit Concert

Zion Forever Project hosts Red Rock Blue Sky on July 4, 2026 at O.C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale with Luke Grimes and Eli Shay.

Illustrated outdoor musical scene for Grease under red rocks with subtle DCVI branding
Jul 10 - Oct 22 Southern Utah Theater

Grease

Grease runs Jul. 10-Oct. 22, 2026 at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre.

Illustrated Cedar City theater-season scene with subtle DCVI branding
Jul 10 - Aug 8 Cedar City Theater

SimonFest

SimonFest returns to Heritage Center Theater in Cedar City from July 10 through August 8, 2026.

Illustrated downtown car-show scene for Cedar City with subtle DCVI branding
Jul 11 Cedar City Festival

July Jamboree Car Show

Visit Cedar City lists July Jamboree - Car Show for July 11, 2026 as part of Cedar City's summer event lineup.

Official Bryce Canyon Half Marathon race logo over red-rock scenery
Jul 11, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Bryce Canyon Area Race / Sports

Bryce Canyon Half Marathon

A point-to-point half marathon from Bryce Canyon City to Cannonville on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

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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Book a room or cabin for the weekend and enjoy complimentary breakfast, free parking, and a cooler mountain stay between event days.