Festival City Farmers Market
Saturday market in downtown Cedar City: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in October and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in November and December.
Southern Utah Events
Festivals, concerts, theater, and regional events
Southern Utah Events
Featured events
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn opens November 20 at 7:45 p.m. and runs through December 22 in Tuacahn's indoor Hafen Theatre.
Christmas in the Canyon at Tuacahn
Tuacahn's holiday activities run on selected evenings November 27-December 23; November 28 has a later 7 p.m. opening.
Kanab Christmas Light Parade and Festival
Kanab's tree lighting begins Nov. 28 at 6:45 p.m., followed by the Red & White Christmas light parade at 7 p.m.
Balloons and Tunes Roundup
Kanab balloon launches at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 19–21, with Friday/Saturday vendors and evening programs; flights depend on weather.
Utah Shakespeare Festival 2027
Utah Shakespeare Festival returns June 21-Oct. 2, 2027, with nine productions across Cedar City venues.
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2026 Electric Film Series
Free monthly film screenings on Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 at St. George’s Electric Theater; doors 5:30 p.m., program 6 p.m.
Tooveep (The Land) at SUMA
Free contemporary Indigenous art at SUMA through March 6; closed Nov. 25–27 and Dec. 21–Jan. 3.
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at SUU
SUU's Percy Jackson musical continues November 7, 9, 13 and 14, with evening shows and a final Saturday matinee.
Panguitch Holiday Craft Fair
Panguitch's Holiday Craft Fair runs Nov. 13-14 at the Garfield County Fair Building; shopping hours are to be announced.
Iron Mission Days and Old Town Market
Living-history demonstrations and an Old Town Market run Nov. 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Frontier Homestead.
Rodney Atkins at Tuacahn
Rodney Atkins performs outdoors at Tuacahn Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.; reserved-seat tickets are available through the venue.
Move! SUU Ballroom Dance Company Fall Concert
SUU Ballroom Dance Company performs November 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. in Cedar City's Heritage Center Theater.
Butch Cassidy 10K/5K
The Butch Cassidy race starts Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. The 5K is full; check 10K availability and plan to use the Springdale race shuttles.
Snow Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run Walk n' Roll
St. George's Snow Canyon race day features a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Fun Run Walk n' Roll with courses in Snow Canyon State Park and around Snow Canyon High School.
U.S. Navy Band Commodores at Tuacahn
A free jazz concert at Tuacahn on November 14 at 7 p.m.; reservations are required and the organizer lists standby tickets.
Almost All to the West
Live music, narration and projected imagery explore the Domínguez–Escalante expedition at Kayenta.
Night of Double Duets
Jake Workman and Aaron Ashton, followed by Kenny and Amanda Smith, at the Heritage Theater on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Panguitch Christmas Tree Festival
Panguitch's Christmas Tree Festival is scheduled for Nov. 20-21 at the Garfield County Fair Building; hours are to be announced.
From the Borderlands to the Roots
A multidisciplinary dance work with a Friday evening performance and Saturday matinee.
Legends & Legacies: SUU Jazz One
SUU Jazz One performs November 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the new Eccles Music Center's concert hall.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hike
A reservation-only Bryce Canyon moonlight hike on Nov. 24, with an approximate 4:30 p.m. start and mandatory check-in by 3 p.m.
Brian Head Town Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Brian Head's town lighting is Nov. 25, 4:30–6:30 p.m., at Bristlecone Park's pavilion.
Coal Creek Trail Parkrun Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K
A free Thanksgiving morning 5K for walkers and runners, November 26 at 9 a.m. from Cedar City's West Canyon Park.
Ruby's Inn Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Thanksgiving buffet at Ruby's Inn on Nov. 26, from 11 a.m.; walk-ins only. Confirm closing hours and current prices.
Parowan: Christmas in the Country
Nov. 27–28: a holiday bazaar, Saturday's 10 a.m. Santa parade, 6 p.m. candlelight parade, town lighting and 7 p.m. show.
Mistletoe Market
Holiday vendors and food stalls fill the Kanab Center Terrace Nov. 27–28, from 5 to 8 p.m. both evenings.
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