Events
2012
Cedar City, Parowan & Brian Head
All events are subject to change. Most are annual events held at the same time each year. For the most up to date information regarding an event click on our main calendar.
January 1 - mid March
Cedar Breaks National Monument Winter Season Visit in winter by snowmobile, cross country ski's or snowshoes. Stop by the yurt/winter ranger station Friday – Sunday. Enjoy a hot chocolate and learn about the park from park rangers and volunteers. The winter opening and closings, as well as yurt staffing dates may be earlier or later and are subject to weather conditions. For information call 435-586-9451 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
January 7
Cedar Breaks Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walk. Meet at the Cedar City Main Street Park pavilion 9:00am on in Brian Head at 10:00am (meeting location will vary in Brian Head). Registration is required; call 435-586-9451 to register and reserve snowshoes for the walk. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
January 7
Brian Head Town Bonfire held at the Town Fire station 7:00pm. FREE. For information call 888-677-2810.
January 10
Children's Story Time held from 12:30pm - 1pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N. Main St, Cedar City). FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
January 11
CCMA: The American Piano Quartet held 7:30pm in the Heritage Center (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) admission is $30 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased at the Heritage Center Box Office 435-865-2882.
January 12 - February 4
Art and Design Curriculum Show held Tuesday-Saturday Noon to 7pm in the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery on the first floor of the Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center on the east end of the SUU campus. A look at the creative process as developed through the classroom and studio. Admission is FREE, for more information call 435-586-5432.
January 13
Parowan Birthday Celebration with song and dance by school children held 9:00am in the Parowan High School with FREE luncheon in the auxiliary gym for the town at 11:00am followed by a Town Meeting with featured speaker Fred Adams in the auditorium. For information call the Parowan Visitor Center at 435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190.
January 14
Parowan Birthday Ball held 8:00pm at the Iron County Fair Building (Parowan), FREE. Nice dress is encouraged, and the Ball will include an intermission floor show. For information call the Parowan Visitor Center 435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190.
January 14
Cedar Breaks Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walk. Meet at the Cedar City Main Street Park pavilion 9:00am on in Brian Head at 10:00am (meeting location will vary in Brian Head). Registration is required; call 435-586-9451 to register and reserve snowshoes for the walk. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
January 14
Brian Head Town Bonfire held 7:00pm at the Town Fire station. FREE. For information call 888-677-2810.
January 16
Welcome Home 222nd Family Party, all families with immediate active military members are invited to come 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Funtime Inflatables (593 N 1450 W, Cedar City).FREE Bouncing, Pizza and lots of family fun. For information call 435-586-6757 RSVP to
funtimeinflatables@hotmail.com.
January 20
SUU Nursing American Red Cross Blood Drive 9:00am – 3:00pm in the Hunter Conference Center (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City). To schedule an appointment call Sonnett 801-310-9870 or email her at acquiescingtruth@gmail.com.
January 21
Cedar Breaks Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walk. Meet at the Cedar City Main Street Park pavilion 9:00am on in Brian Head at 10:00am (meeting location will vary in Brian Head). Registration is required; call 435-586-9451 to register and reserve snowshoes for the walk. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
January 21
SUU Satellite Salon Series: A Little Bit of Pluck held 7:30pm in the Thorley Recital Hall (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City), FREE. For information call 435-586-7872.
January 21
3RD Annual Polar Plunge held 11:30am at the Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool (2090 W Royal Hunte Dr, Cedar City). All proceeds go to the Special Olympics. Come brave the cold with a chilling plunge to remember, $50 donation. For more information or to register in advance call 435-865-9223 or visit the Cedar City Leisure Services (286 N Main). *No wet suits allowed*
January 21
Benefit Concert for Alison Bartlett held 8:00pm at Taste of Hawaii (64 N Main St, Cedar City), a $2 donation is requested. Artists will include: Titans, A Shot At Destiny, Narrow Bridge, Redneck Violence, Our Father’s Legacy, Lindsey Fillman, & Scott Nelson.
January 25 - 28
6TH Annual Cedar Chest Quilt Guild Retreat held at the Crystal Inn (1575 W 200 North, Cedar City). Includes classes, trunk show, quilt displays, and vendors. Registration is $20. For more information call Liz 435-586-1706 or 435-531-3170 visit www.cedarchestquiltersguild.org.
January 27 - 29
KOMP Radio Great White Weekend at the Brian Head Resort, music on the snow. For information call 435-677-2810.
January 28
Cedar Breaks Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walk. Meet at the Cedar City Main Street Park pavilion 9:00am on in Brian Head at 10:00am (meeting location will vary in Brian Head). Registration is required; call 435-586-9451 to register and reserve snowshoes for the walk. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
January 28
Third annual Freeze You Buns Run for scholarships: 5K Family Fun Run/Walk begins 11:00am at the Cobble Creek Park (Kanarraville). Pre-Registration - $20, Run-Day - $30, and Children 10 and under - $15. Questions call Tami 435-559-4657 or email freezeyourbunsrun@gmail.com.
February2 – 4 & 9 - 11
Journeys: Faculty Dance Concert held 7:30pm Thurs – Sat in the Auditorium Theatre (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City). Admission is $10 adults and $5 youth. For information call 435-865-8800, or www.suu.edu/arts.
February 4
Cedar Breaks Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walk. Meet at the Cedar City Main Street Park pavilion 9:00am on in Brian Head at 10:00am (meeting location will vary in Brian Head). Registration is required; call 435-586-9451 to register and reserve snowshoes for the walk. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
February 7
An evening with Patty Larkin, America's Premier, Pop/Folk, Singer/Songwriter, held 7:00pm at St Jude’s Episcopal Church (70 N 200 W, Cedar City). A portion of the proceed from this show will be donated to Groovefest American Music Festival.
February 9
CCMA: ‘La Boheme’ Opera held 7:30pm in the Heritage Center (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) admission is $30 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased at the Heritage Center Box Office 435-865-2882.
February 9 - March 10
Art a Design SUU Faculty Art Exhibition Noon to 7:00pm Tuesday - Saturday in the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery (SUU campus) FREE admission. View the remarkable works the faculty has been working on during the year. For information call 435-586-5432 or visit
www.suu.edu/pva/artgallery/
February 11
Cedar Breaks Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walk. Meet at the Cedar City Main Street Park pavilion 9:00am on in Brian Head at 10:00am (meeting location will vary in Brian Head). Registration is required; call 435-586-9451 to register and reserve snowshoes for the walk. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
February 11
OSU: Children’s Jubilee held 1:00pm in the Heritage Center (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) admission is $5 per child. Jubilee will feature Musical Images, Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky arranged by Ravel. For information call 435-586-2286 or visit www.orchestraofsouthernutah.org.
February 14
Children's Story Time held 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N. Main St, Cedar City), FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
February 17
SUU Wind Ensemble Concert held 7:30pm in the Heritage Theater (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) admission is $8 for adults and $4 for students and children. For information call 435-586-7872.
February 18
Cedar Breaks Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walk. Meet at the Cedar City Main Street Park pavilion 9:00am on in Brian Head at 10:00am (meeting location will vary in Brian Head). Registration is required; call 435-586-9451 to register and reserve snowshoes for the walk. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
February 18
Brian Head Town Bonfire held 7:00pm at the Town Fire station, FREE. For information call 888-677-2810.
February 18
SUU Honor Band Concert held 7:30pm in the Thorley Recital Hall (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City) admission is FREE. For information call 435-586-7872.
February 20
Free Emergency Preparedness Seminar held 5:30pm at Braun Books (25 N Main St, Cedar City). Learn how to prepare for an emergency, about gear, techniques, and practical information for sheltering in place or getting out of Dodge in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Learn how to save money by using common products to supplement your emergency supplies. Understand techniques and tips for storing your products and slowly building your supplies. Dan Kidder, survival expert, author, television personality and managing editor of Sportsman's News Magazine will present this brief but informative seminar and answer questions. No charge.
February 23
OSU: Russian Romantics held 7:30pm in the Heritage Center (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) admission is $10 adults, $5 students, and groups of six $30, featuring such pieces as Piano Concerto #2 by Rachmaninoff featuring Kirill Gliadkovsky as guest artist; Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky arranged by Ravel; Polovetsian Dances by Borodin. For information call 435-586-2286 or visit www.orchestraofsouthernutah.org.
February 24
8th Annual BSU: Step Show held 7:00pm in the SUU Auditorium (SUU Campus, 300 W University Blvd, Cedar City), admission TBA. For information call the SUU Multicultural Center 435-586-7772.
February 24
SUU Choral Concert held 7:30pm in the Heritage Theater (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) admission is $8 for adults and $4 for students and children. For information call 435-586-7872.
February 25
Cedar Breaks Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walk. Meet at the Cedar City Main Street Park pavilion 9:00am on in Brian Head at 10:00am (meeting location will vary in Brian Head). Registration is required; call 435-586-9451 to register and reserve snowshoes for the walk. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
February 25
Snowmobile Poker Run an all day poker run and party held from Brian Head to Duck Creek. For information call 888-677-2810 for a registration form visit www.brianheadchamber.com.
February 27
SUU Music Masterworks Series: Symphony Orchestra Concert held 7:30pm at the Heritage Theater (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) admission is $8 adults and $4 youth. For information call 435-586-7872.
February 28
Tower of Power live in concert held in Festival Hall (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) their sound has been labeled as “Urban Soul Music.” For information visit www.cedarcityevents.org.
March1 – 3 & 8 – 10
SUU Theatre Arts Performance 'Almost, Maine' by John Cariani held 7:30pm in the Randall L Jones Theatre (300 W University Blvd, Cedar City). Tickets are $10 Adults and $5 youth, available at the SUU Tickets Office, Centrum Arena 435-586-7872.
March 2 - 3
SUU Polynesian Review held 7:00pm in the Auditorium (SUU campus, 300 W University Blvd, Cedar City). Admission is TBA. For more information call the SUU Multicultural Center 435-586-7772.
March 3
Archeo-astronomical Event come watch the summer sun coming out of its winter home held 7:30am at the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs National register of Historic Sites. For information call Nancy Dalton 435-477-3734.
March 3
Brian Head Spring Carnival. For information call 866-930-1010 or visit www.brianhead.com.
March 6
Ballroom Dance Company: Dancing with the Stars held 7:30pm in the Centrum Arena (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City). Admission is $8 adults and $6 students. For information call 435-586-7700.
March 7
CCMA: Pete Christlieb Jazz Ensemble held 7:30pm in the Heritage Center (105 W 100 E, Cedar City) admission is $30 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased at the Heritage Center Box Office 435-865-2882.
March 7 - 10
SUU Music Masterworks Series: Symphony Orchestra Opera Concert held 7:30pm in the Thorley Recital Hall (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City) admission is $8 adults and $4 youth. For information call 435-586-7872.
March 9
18th Annual Art Auction held 6:00pm at Rusty's Ranch House Restaurant (3 miles E of Cedar City on Hwy U-14). Fine art auctioned including paintings, drawings, prints, photography, ceramics, jewelry and other unique works of art by some of the finest artists in the Southwest. For more information on this year's auction and for tickets please call 435-586-5432.
March 10
Brian Head Town Bonfire held 7:00pm at the Town Fire station, FREE. For information call 888-677-2810.
March 13
Children's Story Time held 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N. Main St. Cedar City), FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
March 21-24 & 28-30
Parowan Community Theater: “Oliver” held in the Aladdin Theater (37 N Main St, Parowan). For information call the Parowan Visitor Center 435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190.
March 22 – May 5
Senior BFA Portfolio Show held noon to 7:00pm Tuesday - Saturday in the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City) FREE admission. The exhibit showcases the culmination of work by the graduating BFA Seniors. For more information 435-586-5432 or visit www.suu.edu/pva/artgallery/
March 24
Pink Tea & Fashion Show reception held 1:30pm and Tea at 2:00pm in the Sharwan Smith Ballroom (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City), cost is $35. Proceeds are to benefit the Sandra Maxwell Cancer Center. For information call Betty Jones 435-865-7637.
March 24
Spring Equinox Observation held 6:00pm at the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs National Register of Historic Sites. Presentation of the ancient Native American solar calendar and observation of the spring equinox sunset. For information call Nancy Dalton 435-477-3734.
March 24
Saturday at the Homestead held at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main, Cedar City) featuring living history demonstrations & hands-on activities. For information call 435-586-9290.
March 24
SUU Music Masterworks Series: SUU Jazz Band Concert held 7:30pm at the Heritage Theater (105 N 100 E, Cedar City), admission is $8 adults and $4 youth. For information call 435-586-7872.
March 26
SUU Piano & String Ensembles held 7:30pm in the Thorley Recital Hall (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City) admission is FREE. For information call 435-586-7872.
March 27
SUU Brass & Woodwind Ensembles held 7:30pm in the Thorley Recital Hall (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City) admission is FREE. For information call 435-586-7872.
March 30 - 31
SUU 35TH Annual POW WOW held 6:00pm Fri. and Noon & 6:00pm Sat. in the Sharwan Smith Center Ballroom (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City), admission is $4. For information call the SUU Multicultural Center 435-586-7772.
March 31
Brian Head Easter Celebration. For information call 888-677-2810 or visit
www.brianheadchamber.com.
April 7
Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt begins at 9:30am in Cedar City so arrive early, held at the Cedar City Main Street Park (corner of 200 N & Main St), meet the Easter Bunny and take part in the Easter Egg Hunt with over 15,000 eggs to be found. For information call Cory 801-864-7295.
April 7
Brian Head Town Bonfire held 7:00pm at the Town Fire station 7:00pm. FREE. For information call 888-677-2810.
April 7 - 8
Color Country Shootout Archery competition held at the Cross Hollows Event Center (1 mile W on 200 N / Hwy56, Cedar City). For more information call 435-590-5251.
April 8
Easter Service held 10:00am at Calvary Chapel (1142 N Airport Rd, Cedar City). Refreshments will follow the service. For information call 435-867-8188 or 435-327-2288.
April 8
The Cedar City Master Singers Easter Concert held 7:00pm in the Heritage Center Theater (105 N 100 East, Cedar City), FREE. For more information call 435-865-1072.
April 10
Children's Story Time held 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N. Main St, Cedar City), FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
April 10
SUU Music Masterworks Series: SUU Orchestra & Choir Easter Concert held 7:30pm at the Heritage Theater (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) admission is $8 adults and $4 youth. For information call 435-586-7872.
April 11
CCMA: New York Polyphony held 7:30pm in the Heritage Center (105 W 100 E, Cedar City) admission is $30 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased at the Heritage Center Box Office 435-865-2882.
April 12 – 14, 16 & 19 - 21
SUU Theatre Arts Performance 'Little Women the Musical' an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved American novel, held at 7:30pm in the Auditorium Theatre (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City). Admission is $10 Adults and $5 youth, available at the SUU Tickets Office, Centrum Arena 435-586-7872.
April 13 - 14
SUU Ballroom Dance Company Spring Concert held 7:30pm in the Randall L Jones Theatre (300 W University Blvd, Cedar City), $10 adults and $6 students. For information call 435-586-7700.
April 13 - 14
28th Anniversary Relay for Life held 5:00pm on Fri to 12:00pm (noon) on Sat. at the SUU Coliseum (1150 W University Blvd, Cedar City) from. Teams participate in this fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and help to remember those lost to the disease and celebrate those who have survived. There will be entertainment, food, programs, and fundraising activities. For team information call Heather 435-586-2777 or Richard Batt 435-586-6595.
April 14
SUU Percussion Festival held 7:30pm in the Thorley Recital Hall (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City), FREE. For information call 435-586-7872.
April 19
OSU: R.L. Halversen Young Artist Concert held 7:30pm in the Heritage Center (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) featuring three to four soloists and Symphony No. 3 by Brahms. Admission is $10 adults, $5 students and $30 for groups of six. For information call 435-586-2286 or visit
www.OrchestraofSouthernUtah.org.
April 21
Scout Discovery Day held at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main, Cedar City). For information call 435-586-9290.
April 25
SUU Music Masterworks Series: Wind Symphony Concert held 7:30pm at the Heritage Theater (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) admission is $8 adults and $4 youth. For information call 435-586-7872.
April 27 - 28
BIA: Home & Garden Festival. Come see new building products and accessories in the Sharwan Smith Center Ballroom (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City). For information call the BIA office 435-865-1113 or visit www.ichba.org.
April 28
Lions Club Flight for Life Kite flying event held 10:00am on the Park Discovery lawn (2077 W Royal Hunte Dr, Cedar City). Competition begins at 1:00pm & judging at 2:00pm. For information call 435-586-5500 or 435-463-5501.
May 4 - 5
Southern Utah University 2011 Commencement at the Centrum Arena (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City).
May TBA
Community Presbyterian Church Rummage Sale held 8:00am-7:00pm at the Presbyterian Church (2279 N Wedgewood Ln, Fiddler's Canyon, Cedar City). Crafts and baked goods will also be for sale.
May 8
Children's Story Time held 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N. Main St, Cedar City). FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
May 19
Northwestern Mutual Fun Run 5K / Quarter Marathon Registration forms will be available at Northwestern Mutual Office (427 S Main St. Ste. 201, Cedar City). For information call 435-867-8100.
May 19
Adventure Day Camp held at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main, Cedar City). For information call 435-586-9290.
May 20
2012 Annular Eclipse Cedar City is considered one of the best viewing areas in the northern hemisphere due to our I-15 location, completely unobstructed view and perfect line-of-site to observe the “annulus” of the eclipse.
May 25
Cedar Breaks National Monument Anticipated Summer Season Opens. Join in ranger led hikes, geology programs, interactive exhibits and more. Kids: become a junior ranger. To verify opening dates and for information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
May 27
Memorial Day Service held 10:00am at Calvary Chapel (1142 N Airport Rd, Cedar City). Refreshments will follow the service. For information call 435-867-8188 or 435-327-2288.
May 28
Memorial Day Recognition and Veteran's Memorial Service held at the Cedar City Cemetery at 9:00am, including a Piper drum and bagpipe band, military salute, flag raising and lowering, and a short talk by an honored veteran. A Memorial Day Program is also held at Parowan Cemetery. All are welcome.
June 2
22ND Annual Parowan Fun Run Car Show held 8:00am in the Parowan Library Park (Center & Main St, Parowan), FREE, a full day of fun at the park with cars and trucks from every year. For more information call 435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190.
June 2
Children’s Free Fishing Day. For more information call 435-865-6100.
June 6 – July 25
Hands on History held every Wednesday from 10:30am – 11:30am at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main St, Cedar City). For information call 435-586-9290.
June 8 - 9
32ND Anniversary Paiute Restoration Gathering & POW-WOW held in Cedar City at the Paiute Tribal Center, FREE, a celebration of the federal restoration of the Paiute Tribe. . For information call the Paiute Tribe 435-586-1112.
June 8 - July 1
Utah Summer Games held in Cedar City. This is the largest Olympic style sports festival in Utah. For information call 435-865-8421 or www.utahsummergames.org.
June 9
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway Hwy 143 Celebration. Come explore Utah’s Newest National Scenic Byway expanding from Parowan to Panguitch and everywhere in between. For information call 435-477-3734.
June 9
2nd Annual Ron Tanner Wood Memorial Free Concert in the Park held in Cedar City. Come for live music, food and raffle prizes.
June 12
Children's Story Time held 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main St, Cedar City). FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
June 14
Utah Summer Games Grand Opening Ceremonies with sports celebrities, Hall of Fame inductions, live entertainment, fireworks, and more. For information call 435-865-8421 or visit
www.utahsummergames.org.
June 17
The Master Singers Father’s Day Concert held 7:00pm in the Heritage Center (105 N 100 East, Cedar City). Admission is FREE. For more information call 435-865-1072.
June 18
National Glider Competition Held at the Parowan Airport. For information call the Parowan Visitor Center 435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190.
June 19 - 24
10th Annual Groovefest American Music Festival held in the Cedar City Main Street Park (corner of 200 N and Main St Cedar City), FREE. Enjoy a four-day music festival dedicated to American Roots music, including art, music, vendors and food. Musicians will also play at various other venues throughout the community and will include workshops and seminars. Contact 435-867-9800 or www.groovefestutah.com.
June 21 – October 20
51ST Annual Utah Shakespeare Festival held in Cedar City and offers matinee performances at 2:00pm and evening performances at 8pm in three grand theaters. The Festival also offers a FREE nightly Greenshow at 7pm, backstage tours, seminars, and play orientations. Plays featured this season in repertory are: ‘Les Miserables,’ ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor,' 'Mary Stuart,' 'Titus Andronicus,' 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' 'Scapin,' ‘Hamlet,’ & ‘Stones in His Pocket’. Contact the Theatre Box Office at 1-800-PLAYTIX.
June 22
Pioneer Service held 10:00am at Calvary Chapel (1142 N Airport Rd, Cedar City). Refreshments will follow the service. For information call 435-867-8188 or 435-327-2288.
June 22 - 23
11TH Annual Cedar City Arts Festival held in the Cedar City Main Street Park (corner of 200 N and Main St Cedar City) FREE, featuring all styles of visual art, food booths, and live entertainment provided by Groovefest. For more information call Sandi 435-865-8420 or 435-531-3089.
June 23
New Harmony Fire Mud Run is a cross country running race as a five-person team or individual and includes mud run with obstacles including barrier walls, culvert pipes, tires and mud pit. Three courses available 10k, 5k and 1k for 13yrs and under. For information visit
www.newharmonyfire.com.
June 23
Summer Solstice held 7:00pm at the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs National Register of Historic Sites, will feature a presentation of the ancient Native American solar calendar and observation of the summer solstice sunset. For more information call Nancy Dalton 435-477-3734.
June 23
Outdoor Movie Night in Brian Head held 9:00pm at the Cedar Breaks Lodge. Bring your own blanket and chairs. For information call 888-677-2810.
June 23
Groovefest Run for the Music Quarter Marathon join the crowd and run from band to band on a quarter mile route in historic downtown Cedar City. For Information call 435-865-5108 or visit www.cedarcityevents.org.
July 2 – August 31
Southern Utah Watercolor Society Special Exhibit held Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main St, Cedar City). For information call 435-586-9290.
July 3
Cedar Breaks National Monument Full Moon Parties held 9:00pm at Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a constellation tour, telescope viewing through several large telescopes, and a night hike. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
July 4
Brian Head Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast held 7:00am to 10:30am at the Giant Steps Lodge (Brian Head). Also enjoy the Red, White & Blue Concert at 2:00pm (Town Park), and Fireworks Display at 10:00pm (Town Park). FREE. For more information call 888-677-2810.
July 4
4TH of July Parade held 10:00am along Parowan Main Street. For more information call 435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190.
July 4
Independence Day Celebration in Cedar City with a Parade at 9:30am followed by activities in the Main Street Park. For more information call 435-463-5501 or 435-559-4877 (Lions). Admission is FREE.
July 4
Enoch 4TH of July includes the Freedom Run (5-K, 10-K or Family Walk), Mighty Mud Mania, and activities all day in the Enoch City Park (Enoch Road & Jones Ln), also a fireworks display after dark. For more information call 435-586-1119.
July 6 - 27
Friday Night Summer Concerts in the Park held in Parowan every Friday evening. For information call the Parowan Visitor Center 435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190.
July 7
Cedar City Fire Road Cycling Event includes a two day expo in Cedar City Main Street Park and courses of 25km, 60km, and 100km races all on improved dirt roads offering riders of every level the opportunity to experience the spectacular beauty of Southwest Utah. For information visit www.FireRoadCycling.com.
July 7
Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Parties held 9:30pm at Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a constellation tour and telescope viewing through several large telescopes. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
July 7 - 22
7TH Annual Cedar Breaks National Monument Wildflower Festival, participate in guided hikes at 10:00am and 1:00pm which focuses on the wildflowers, how to identify them, and much more. Festival highlights include special activities, workshops, and Zion Canyon Field Institute Classes. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
July 10
Children's Story Time held 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main St Cedar City). FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
July 11 - 14
30th Annual Utah Mid-Summer Renaissance Faire held at Cedar City Main Street Park (corner of 200 N & Main St). FREE. Contact 435-586-6757 or www.umrf.net.
July 12 - Augusr 11
10th Annual Neil Simon Festival held in the Heritage Theater (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) Tuesday thru Saturday 2:00pm matinee and 7:30pm evening performances. Presenting two Neil Siomon Plays: 'Barefoot in the Park' & 'Rumors.' As well as Larry Shue's play 'The Nerd.' For tickets and information call 866-357-4666, 435-327-8673 or visit www.simonfest.org.
July 14
ASA Glider Competition Held at the Parowan Airport. For information call the Parowan Visitor Center 435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190.
July 14
15th Annual July Jamboree Street Festival. Cedar City’s Downtown Main Street comes alive with a spectacular car show, live entertainment & vendors. FREE. For more information call Wayne Clark 435-586-3121 or www.julyjamboreecc.com.
July 14
Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Parties held 9:30pm Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a constellation tour and telescope viewing through several large telescopes. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
July TBA
15TH Annual Thunder on the Mountain Motorcycle Rally held in Brian Head, events include a BBQ, Poker Run and Touring Ride. For more information call 702-595-5711 or Larry Hughes 702-877-3182.
July 21
Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Parties held 9:30am at Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a constellation tour and telescope viewing through several large telescopes. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
July 24
24th of July Lions Family Rodeo held at the Iron County Fair Grounds Race Track (Parowan) from 11:00am to 2:00pm. For more information call Phyllis 435-477-8825.
July 24
Pioneer Days Celebration includes parades and games to commemorate the arrival of the Mormon pioneers into Utah. Events held in Cedar City 435-559-7507, Parowan 435-477-9022 and Paragonah: Primary Children Trek and Celebration 435-477-8979 or 435-477-3969. FREE.
July 27 - 28
Duck Creek Days held in Duck Creek Village (Hwy U-14). Come enjoy lots of food, craft booths, vendors, Chili Cook-off, and a live band both nights. For more information about the activities call 435-682-3330.
July 27 - 28
Christmas in July Craft Faire held 10:00am – 7:00pm on the Randall Jones Theater Lawn (300 W University Blvd, Cedar City). Contact 435-865-0912 or www.bard.org/About/guild.html.
July 28
Outdoor Movie Night in Brian Head held 9:00pm at the Cedar Breaks Lodge. Bring your own a blanket and chairs. For information call 888-677-2810.
July 28
Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Parties held 9:30pm at Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a constellation tour and telescope viewing through several large telescopes. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
August 1
Cedar Breaks National Monument Full Moon Parties held 9:00pm at Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a constellation tour, telescope viewing through several large telescopes, and a night hike. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
August 4
Yankee Meadow ½ Marathon Begins at Yankee Meadow Reservoir and ends at the Iron County Fair Building. For information call the Parowan Visitor Center 435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190.
August 4
Adventure Day Camp-Back to Pioneer School Day held at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main, Cedar City). For information call 435-586-9290.
August 4
Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Parties held 9:00pm at Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a constellation tour and telescope viewing through several large telescopes. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
August 10 - 11
3RD Annual Festival of Flavors featuring beer, wine & spirit tasting-all Utah produced. For information call 435-677-9000 or 435-677-3000.
August 11
Parowan City Fly-In Pancake Breakfast held at the Parowan Airport. Enjoy a wonderful breakfast at the airport and watch planes come in from all over the region. For information call 435-477-9022 or visit www.parowan.org.
August 11
Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Parties held 9:00pm at Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a constellation tour and telescope viewing through several large telescopes. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
August 12
Cedar Breaks National Monument Perseids Meteor Shower held 9:00pm at Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a special evening program followed by meteor viewing from several telescopes. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
August 12
Elizabethan Mass & English Tea Service held 10:00am and Tea at 11:30am, at the St. Jude's Episcopal Church (70 N 200 W, Cedar City), FREE and open to everyone. For information call Rev. Susan 435-559-3623.
August 14
Children's Story Time held 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main St. Cedar City). FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
August 16
Elvis Returns to Cedar City held 7:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main St, Cedar City). For information call 435-586-9290.
August 16 - 19
Cedar Breaks National Monument “Stories of the Past” and Park 79th Anniversary Celebration, and will focus on the history of the Utah Parks Company and its importance to Cedar Breaks and the Region. On Sun. Aug 19th held 12:00pm (noon), celebrate the 79th anniversary with cake and a reading of the proclamation that created Cedar Breaks National Monument. For information call 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
August 18
Brian Head Town Bonfire held 7:00pm at the Town Fire station. FREE. For information call 888-677-2810.
August 18
Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Parties held 9:00pm at Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a constellation tour and telescope viewing through several large telescopes. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
August 24 - September 3
Iron County Fair held at the Iron County Fair Grounds in Parowan. Exhibits include horse races, equestrian events, rodeo, Mud Bog, Demolition Derby, carnival, exhibits, car show, live entertainment & Miss Iron County Fair pageant. Contact the Iron County Fair for daily schedule at 435-477-8380 or visit www.IronCountyFair.net.
August 25
Outdoor Movie Night in Brian Head held 9:00pm at the Cedar Breaks Lodge, bring a blanket and chairs. For information call 888-677-2810.
August 25
Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Parties held 9:00pm at Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a constellation tour and telescope viewing through several large telescopes. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
August 25
3RD Annual Cedar Express 31 Mile Relay start time is 7:00am at 'C' overlook (Right Hand Canyon) and ends at Discovery Park (Royal Hunte Dr, Cedar City). For information call 435-531-9631 or visit www.cedarexpress31milerelay.com.
August TBA
11th Annual Cedar City Arts Festival held on the Randall L Jones Theatre Lawn (300 W University Blvd, Cedar City), FREE. For more information call Sandi 435-865-8420 or 435-531-3089.
August 29
Cool August Nite held 4:00pm to 9:00pm at Bradshaw Chevrolet (360 N Main, Cedar City), FREE. Enjoy antique cars, oldie-but-goodies, music, craft vendors, hotdogs with all the trimmings, games and prizes. For more information call Richard Batt 435-586-6595.
August 31
Cedar Breaks National Monument Full Moon Parties held 9:00pm at Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a constellation tour, telescope viewing through several large telescopes, and a night hike. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
August 31 - September 2
GRUB Fest held at several locations throughout Cedar City and will include Road Racing, Mountain Biking, and BMX. For information call 435-865-5108 or visit www.cedarcityevents.org.
September 1
Color Country Triathlon held at the Cedar City Aquatic Center (2090 Royal Hunte Dr, Cedar City) and includes open-water swim, bike, and run, registration fee $40 online at www.active.com.
September 1
Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Parties held 9:00pm at Point Supreme Overlook and conducted by park staff and astronomy volunteers and includes a constellation tour and telescope viewing through several large telescopes. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
September TBA
Building Industry Association Festival of Homes; tour newly constructed homes built with the newest, innovative processes and materials available. For information call the BIA at 435-865-1113 or www.ichba.org.
September 3
Labor Day Breakfast held 7:30am-9:45pm (90 S Main, Parowan) provided by the Lions Club, followed by the Iron County Fair Parade. For information on the breakfast call Phyllis 435-477-8825.
September 6 - 8
Southwest Junior Livestock Show held at the Cross Hollows Events Center (Cedar City). Contact the USU Extension Service at 435-586-8132.
September 7 - 8
Great American Stampede includes a horse parade down Cedar City’s Main Street on Saturday and professional rodeo action both nights at the Cross Hollows Events Center. Contact 435-586-2424.
September 7 - 8
4TH Annual Red Rock Relay a 180 mile endurance race from Brain Head to St. George. For information visit www.redrockrelay.com.
September 11
Children's Story Time held 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main St, Cedar City), FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
September 15
Fall Equinox Observation held 6:00pm at the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs National Register of Historic Sites and includes a presentation of the ancient Native American solar calendar and observation of the fall equinox sunset. For information call Nancy Dalton 435-477-3734.
September 15
Adventure Day Camp held at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main, Cedar City). For information call 435-586-9290.
September 15
Cedar Canyon Half Marathon starts at 7:00am at Woods Ranch (12 miles east of Cedar City on Hwy SR-14) and ends at Cedar City Main Street Park. For information call Byron 435-865-5108 or visit www.cedarcityevents.org.
September 21
Oktoberfest Potato Peel held 7:00pm in Brian Head. For information call 888-677-2810.
September 22 - 23
20th Annual Oktoberfest held Sat. from noon-8:00pm & Sun. noon-6:00pm at Navajo Lodge (Brian Head). Enjoy authentic German food, beverages, music & fun. For information call 888-677-2810.
September 29 - 30
Cedar Breaks National Monument Fall Events include children’s activities, a photography workshop, guided walks, interpretive fieldtrips, and more. For information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
October 6
Parowan Fall Fest in the Park held 10:00am in the Library Park (Parowan). Featuring food, vendors, entertainment, costume parade, and a wonderful day in the fall leaves. For information call 435-477-9022 or visit www.parowan.org.
October TBA
Community Presbyterian Church Rummage Sale held at the Presbyterian Church, (2279 N Wedgewood Ln, Cedar City). Crafts and Baked goods will also be for sale.
October 9
Children's Story Time held 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main St, Cedar City), FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
October 13
New Harmony Apple Festival held 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Fire Department Park (133 E. Center St), FREE. Activities include vendors, food, games for the kids, climbing wall and lots of apples for sale. For information call Julie Woods 435-867-4231.
October 18
More Than Ghost Stories: Paranormal Investigations in Cedar City held 7:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N Main St, Cedar City). For information call 435-586-9290.
October 26 - 28
Cedar Livestock Heritage Festival held at the Cross Hollow Events Center (West of Cedar City on Hwy 56). Featuring a livestock parade, historic and modern sheep camps, wagons, horses, antique tractors, concerts, entertainment, a stock dog demonstration, vendors, Dutch oven cook-off and BBQ competition. For more information call 435-586-8132 or www.cedarlivestockfest.com.
October 31
Tricks, Trunks & Treats. Held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Cedar City’s four major auto dealerships come together with various family fun activities. FREE held at Bradshaw Chevy, Tri-State Motors, Parkway Motors and Lunt Motors located on Cedar City Main Street. Contact Sandy at Bradshaw Chevy for more information at 435-586-6595.
October 31
12th Annual Hallelujah Night Festival held 5:00pm to 8:00pm in the Eccles Coliseum West Parking Lot (SUU Campus, 800 W 200 S, Cedar City). Everyone is invited. For information call Joe Carol 435-327-2287.
November 3
Archeo-astronomical event held 7:30am at the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs National register of Historic Sites. For information call Nancy Dalton 435-477-3734.
November 7
Iron Mission Days Celebration: Museum Open House and Special Lecture held 7:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N. Main, Cedar City). For information call 435-586-9290.
November 10
Iron Mission Days Celebration: Special Community Day Activities held 10:00am – 4:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N. Main, Cedar City) and include living history/pioneer craft demonstrations & hands-on activities. For information call 435-586-9290.
November 10
Cedar City Birthday Ball held 7:30pm, Location TBD, FREE. Event includes entertainment, local floor show and fresh Dutch Oven Cobbler. For more information call Mike Liebhardt 435-865-7289.
November 11
The Master Singers Veteran’s Day Concert held 7:00pm in the Heritage Center (105 N 100 E, Cedar City), FREE. For more information call 435-865-1072.
November 13
Children's Story Time held 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N. Main St. Cedar City), FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
November 23 - 24
Parowan Christmas in the Country held at 10:00am at the Iron County Fairgrounds (Parowan). Event includes bazaar, Santa parade, Christmas concerts, candle light parade, home tours, lighting ceremony and much more. For more information call 435-477-9022 or visit www.parowan.org.
November 24
Thanksgiving Bonfire held 7:00pm at the Town Fire station (Brian Head), FREE. For information call 888-677-2810.
December 1
Story Book Cavalcade held at 2:00pm on Cedar City Main Street (400 S to 200 North), FREE, bring your own chairs, blankets and bundle up to enjoy a 'Fantastical' parade for children of every age. For more information call 435-817-3674.
December 1
Merry TubaChristmas held approx. 3:15pm after the Story Book Cavalcade. Enjoy Tuba players playing Christmas carols outdoors, dress warmly and come hear the sonorous sounds of the tuba family. For information, please contact Debbie at 435-559-9609 or visit www.tubachristmas.com.
December 3
Christmas at the Homestead held 5:30pm – 8:30pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N. Main St. Cedar City). FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
December 9 - 10
OSU: 72nd annual presentation of Handel's Messiah, held at 7:30pm in the Heritage Center (105 N 100 E, Cedar City). Admission is FREE and seating is on a first come first choose basis so arrive early for best seating. For more information call 435-586-2286 or visit
www.orchestraofsouthernutah.org.
December 11
Children's Story Time held 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N. Main St. Cedar City), FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.
December 23
The Master Singers Christmas Concert held at 7:00pm in the Heritage Center (105 N 100 E, Cedar City), FREE. For more information call 435-865-1072.
December 24
Christmas Eve Community Service held 6:00pm at The Heritage Center (105 N 100 E, Cedar City). Refreshments will follow the service. For information call 435-867-8188 or 435-327-2288.
December 24
Christmas Eve Bonfire held 7:00pm at the Town Fire Station (Brian Head), FREE. Santa will be there. For more information call 888-677-2810.
December 31
New Year’s Eve Bonfire held at the Town Fire station (Brian Head) 7:00pm. FREE. For information call 888-677-2810.
December 31
Fireworks & Torchlight Parade & Family New Year’s Party Skiers gracefully glide down the slopes of Brian Head Resort followed by a dazzling fireworks display & party. FREE. For more information call 435-677-2035 or visit www.BrianHead.com.