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Utah Shakespearean Festival
Located on the Southern Utah University campus in a replica of the open-air Globe Theatre. Various Shakespeare and other major productions on a rotational basis nightly during the summer.

January Sports Events
Utah Ski Resorts - Utah Ski Resorts are open.
Utah Basketball - NBA, NCAA and more
Utah Hockey - IHL, NCAA and more

February Sports Events
Utah Ski Resorts - Utah Ski Resorts are open.
Utah Basketball - NBA, NCAA and more
Utah Hockey - IHL, NCAA and more

Canyonlands Half Marathon [MAR]
Just in time for the spring thaw, over 4800 runners run scenic state highway 128 that hugs the Colorado River coursing through Canyonlands National Park when it begins to bloom.

Tri-State Marathon - [Late Mar]
- Marathon and Half Marathon - The race starts at Castle Cliffs near St. George UT. Runners will run on historic U.S. 91 traveling through Utah, Arizona and Nevada. The race will end at the beautiful oasis in the desert, Mesquite NV.


CC Western Arts Festival - March event with ongoing cowboy music, poetry, cowboy artisans and vendors.

March Sports Events
Utah Ski Resorts - Utah Ski Resorts are open.
Utah Basketball - NBA, NCAA and more
Utah Hockey - IHL, NCAA and more

Thunderbird Film Festival - an authentic film festival showcasing student and independent films in a family-friendly atmosphere. Held in mid-April on the SUU campus.
What Women Want Expo - St George - experience all the new products out there for women!

Lighted Candle Society Please help stop Bad Media's assualt on our children! Finding the faith for David to slay the Goliath's of our day with five small smooth stones.

Other April Events
Begin Utah Daylight Savings Time - At 2AM on First Sunday of April, all clocks Spring Ahead one hour from MDT.

April Sports Events
Utah Ski Resorts - Utah Ski Resorts are open.
Utah Basketball - NBA, NCAA and more
Utah Hockey - IHL, NCAA and more

Saint George Best Western - Online Directory
MainTour Online Rates Special!
Complete listing of all 24 Southern Utah Best Westerns!
Follow this link to see a listing of all major Best Western Hotel Resorts in the greater Southern Utah region complete with online room search, special discount rates and online reservation booking service.

May Festivals
Moab Arts Festival - Memorial Day Weekend at Swanny City Park - festival features Jewelry - Pottery - Wood - Sculpture - Clothing - Fine Art - Photography Kid-o-Rama - Music - Entertainment - Taiko Drummers - Food Court

Desert RATS Marathon - Moab UT [JUNE]
Race Across The Sand
Marathon & Ultra Trail Run
Choose between Marathon run or the 6-day ultra trail run following the Kokopelli Desert Trail.

Utah Summer Games - June
Three week super athletic challenge hosted each June in Cedar City. Competition in running, archery, basketball, bowling, boxing, shooting, cycling, aquatics, equestrian, golf, gymnastics, martial arts, extreme sports, soccer, tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling and more.

More June Festivals
Chariots in the Sky - Panquitch Hot Air Balloon Festival - 4th Weekend in June finds Utah's best hot-air balloon festival where over 35 balloons fill the skies outside Panquitch.

Beaver Paradise Inn - Best Western
53 room hotel nestled at the foot of the Tushar Mountains, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts is the Best Western Paradise Inn of Beaver. Beaver is renowned for the entire experience it yields; quiet lakes, unrivaled landscape, fabulous uncrowded hiking and biking trails, wild turkeys aloft and abundant fish below.

Utah Shakespearean Festival - SUU
Located on the Southern Utah University campus in a replica of the open-air Globe Theatre. Various Shakespeare and other major productions on a rotational basis nightly during the summer.

Utah Pioneer Day
Popular state holiday usually celebrated on the weekend closest to July 24th that commemorates the state's pioneer heritage. Frequently features rodeo, parades, festival and fireworks.
Biggest Little Rodeo - Marysville

More July Events
Neil Simon Festival - Summer July/August - Heritage Theater performs best works of this popular playwrite.

Bryce Canyon Half Marathon - [July]
An extraordinary run through scenic southwestern Utah - race starts at the top at Ruby's Inn. The route immediately descends through the red rock of Bryce Canyon National Park. Canyons and hoodoos mark the scenery as the trail descends.

Utah Shakespearean Festival - SUU
Located on the Southern Utah University campus in a replica of the open-air Globe Theatre. Various Shakespeare and other major productions on a rotational basis nightly during the summer.

Castle Valley LDS Pageant - August
Discover Castle Valley, Utah, through an elaborate outdoor historical drama that portrays the settling of a pioneer village. Annual Event since 1978 seating upto 4000 at each performance with a free tour of a historic Pioneer Village before the evening performance start time.

More August Events
Neil Simon Festival - Summer July/August - Heritage Theater performs best works of this popular playwrite.

Utah Shakespearean Festival - SUU
Located on the Southern Utah University campus in a replica of the open-air Globe Theatre. Various Shakespeare and other major productions on a rotational basis nightly during the summer.

Utah State Fairpark - SLC
155 North 1000 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116; 801-538-8400; Fairpark Weblink;
This beautiful facility is the home of the 10-day Utah State Fair each September beginning on the first Thursday after Labor Day. Carnivals, animal showcase, entertainment, fireworks. The Fairpark grounds and historical buildings lend ambience to family gatherings, weddings, quinceaneras, reunions, corporate parties and picnics, concerts, trade shows, conventions, outdoor movies, specialty retail sales events, and more, throughout the year.

More September Events

September Sports Events
Utah Football - NFL, NCAA and more

St George Marathon [OCT]
Included in Runner`s World 10 Most Scenic and Fastest Marathons and Top 20 Marathons in the USA. It begins in the majestic Pine Valley mountains and descends nearly 2600 feet through scenic southwest Utah, to the beautiful Worthern Park.


What Women Want Expo - St George - experience all the new products out there for women!

October Sports Events
Utah Football - NFL, NCAA and more

Other October Events
End Utah Daylight Savings Time - At 2AM on Fourth Sunday of October, all clocks Fall Back one hour to MDT.

November Sports Events
Utah Football - NFL, NCAA and more

December Festivals
American Children's Christmas Festival - Dec

December Sports Events
Utah Football - NFL, NCAA and more
Utah Ski Resorts - Utah Ski Resorts are open.
Utah Basketball - NBA, NCAA and more
Utah Hockey - IHL, NCAA and more