Halloween Events
Field of Screams
Staheli Family Farm’s nighttime haunted attraction features dark pathways, live characters, elaborate sets and special effects.
Details • Oct. 22, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 23-24, 7-11 p.m.; Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; published range $26.99-$40.99, cost varies where not listed; stahelifamilyfarm.com
Field of Screams Lights On Tour
Visitors can explore the Field of Screams sets, props and animatronics with the lights on and without the nighttime scares.
Details • Oct. 23-24, 4-6 p.m.; Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; cost varies; stahelifamilyfarm.com
Fiesta Fright
Fiesta Fun Center’s two-story seasonal haunted house features live scares, strobe lights, fog and other Halloween effects.
Details • Oct. 23-24, 8 p.m.; Fiesta Fun Center, 171 E. 1160 South, St. George; $18.95-$45; fiestafuncenter.com
Hallelujah Night Festival
This family festival features games and seasonal activities on the Southern Utah University campus.
Details • Oct. 24, 4-7 p.m.; SUU parking lot west of Eccles Coliseum, 1150 W. University Blvd., Cedar City; free
Halloween Spooktacular
The aquatic center hosts a spook alley, games, treats and Halloween activities for families.
Details • Oct. 23-24, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Cedar City Aquatic Center, 2090 W. Royal Hunte Drive, Cedar City; $0-$20; cedarcityut.gov
Haunted Homestead
Frontier Homestead State Park presents cemetery tours, guest speakers and seasonal Halloween activities, with a special carnival program Oct. 15.
Details • Oct. 22, 6-7 p.m.; Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City; $4-$20 where listed, cost varies on other dates; stateparks.utah.gov
Hurricane Fall Fest
Hurricane’s fall celebration includes family activities, food, entertainment, a kids market and trunk-or-treat festivities.
Details • Oct. 24, 3-8 p.m.; Hurricane Community Center Park, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane; free
Kanarra Scare — Pumpkin Patch & Haunted House
Frisby Farms pairs an afternoon pumpkin patch and family activities with a scary maze and haunted house after dark; Sunday hours are family-focused.
Details • Oct. 22-24, pumpkin patch 2-7 p.m. and haunted attraction 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 25, 2-7 p.m.; Frisby Farms, 2148 S. Old Highway 91, Kanarraville; $10; frisby-farms.com
Meet the Staheli Witches
The Staheli Witches roam the farm for photos, games, playful performances and Halloween mischief on select dates.
Details • Oct. 19, 22-24, 6-9 p.m.; Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; included with general admission or season pass Oct. 19, cost varies on other dates; stahelifamilyfarm.com
“Moonlight Bat” Paint Night
Paint the Halloween-themed “Moonlight Bat” during this 21-and-older guided art event. All supplies are provided.
Details • Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m.; Saints & Sinners, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George; $25; buzzedarts.com
Scarecrow Walk & Haunted Canyon
Community-created scarecrows line Red Hills Desert Garden while skeletons, spiders and other Halloween decorations transform its slot canyon.
Details • Oct. 19-24, 5-10 p.m.; Oct. 25, 5 p.m. start; Oct. 16, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Red Hills Desert Garden, 375 E. Red Hills Parkway, St. George; free; wcwcd.gov
See the Ghost of Virginia
Join an SUU tradition centered on the legend of Virginia at historic Old Main late Friday night.
Details • Oct. 23, 10:30 p.m.-midnight; Old Main, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City; cost varies; events.suu.edu
Silver Falls Fall Harvest Party
The fall gathering offers an evening harvest celebration for the Silver Falls community.
Details • Oct. 21, 3-9 p.m.; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1867 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; free; local.churchofjesuschrist.org
“So U Spooktacular Improv Show”
So U Comedy presents a family-friendly improv show followed by a later uncensored performance.
Details • Oct. 24, 7 p.m., 9 p.m.; Electric Theater Center, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George; cost varies; soucomedy.com
Southern Utah Halloween Half Marathon, 5K and Relay
Runners take on Halloween-themed half-marathon, 5K and relay events in Hurricane.
Details • Oct. 24, 8 a.m.-noon; Fisher Family Farm, 1162 W. 3000 South, Hurricane; $48-$180 plus fees; runsignup.com
Staheli Family Farm Fall Festival
The farm’s fall season includes Farmland activities, the corn maze, pumpkin patch and other seasonal attractions.
Details • Oct. 19-22, 5-10 p.m.; Oct. 23-24, noon-10 p.m.; Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; published range $12.99-$18.99, cost varies where not listed; stahelifamilyfarm.com
Waffles & Witches: Breakfast With a Witch
Staheli Family Farm hosts a witch-themed late-morning meal with food, treats, music, stories and character interactions.
Details • Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; stahelifamilyfarm.com
Wonder Wednesday: Spooky STEM
Elementary-age children can drop in for free hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities with a spooky seasonal theme.
Details • Oct. 21, 4-6 p.m.; SUU Geoscience Building, Room 323, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City; free; events.suu.edu
Ongoing
Art
“45th State of Mind”
Ben Steele’s solo exhibition combines Utah imagery with the visual language of vintage commercial and souvenir graphics.
Details • Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; St. George Museum of Art, 47 E. 200 North, St. George; free; sgcityutah.gov
Colleen Gianatiempo: “Material Poetics”
Colleen Gianatiempo’s foyer exhibition is on view during regular weekday museum hours.
Details • weekdays through Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sears Art Museum, 155 S. University Ave., St. George; free; searsart.com
Daniel Rey: “Found / Framed”
Daniel Rey’s exhibition combines photography, ceramics, sculpture, video and mixed media to reconsider ordinary objects and materials.
Details • weekdays through Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sears Art Museum, 155 S. University Ave., St. George; free; searsart.com
“Expressions of the Soul” Art Show
The Southern Utah Art Guild exhibition features original work by regional artists at Red Cliff Gallery.
Details • Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m.; through Oct. 29; Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George; free; southernutahartguild.com
“Fear Alchemy”
Aziza Abdieva’s solo exhibition explores resilience, memory, transformation and the artist’s relationship with Utah’s landscape.
Details • Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; St. George Museum of Art, 47 E. 200 North, St. George; free; sgcityutah.gov
Make Art Tuesdays
Children and families can create a unique art project to take home during the museum’s weekly art program.
Details • Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon; St. George Children’s Museum, 86 S. Main St., St. George; $0-$8.50; sgchildrensmuseum.org
“Tooveep (The Land)”
The contemporary Indigenous exhibition explores relationships among land, identity and storytelling through work by artists from the Southwest, Great Basin and beyond.
Details • Mondays-Saturdays through March 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City; free; suu.edu/suma
Classes & Workshops
The Art of Improv
This recurring class introduces participants to improvisational performance through games, character work and collaborative storytelling.
Details • Saturdays through Dec. 9, 2-3 p.m.; Historic Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George; $15-$200; encorepa.org
Comedy
Off the Cuff — Weekly Show
Off the Cuff Comedy Improv presents its weekly audience-driven performance with improvised scenes and games.
Details • Fridays, 8-10 p.m.; Off the Cuff Theater, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City; $10.50; otccomedy.com
Dance
Big Iron Country Swing Dance
The evening begins with partner and line-dancing instruction followed by open dancing. Dancers of varying experience levels are welcome.
Details • Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 p.m.-midnight; The Venue Cedar City, 33 N. Main St., Cedar City; $5-$7
Freestyle Hip-Hop
Young dancers build freestyle skills, musicality, street-dance technique and confidence in this recurring all-levels class.
Details • Wednesdays through Dec. 9, 4-5:30 p.m.; Historic Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George; $15-$200; encorepa.org
Festivals & Markets
Cedar City Farmers Market
The year-round Saturday market features local produce, foods and goods from area vendors.
Details • Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2232 N. Main St., Cedar City, during October; IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City, beginning in November; free; visitcedarcity.com
Downtown Farmers Market St. George
The weekly downtown market features local growers, food producers, artisans, makers and live music.
Details • Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon through October; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. beginning in November; Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George; free; downtownfarmerstg.com
Festival City Farmers Market
The year-round Saturday market brings local growers, food producers, artists and makers together in downtown Cedar City.
Details • Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through October; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. beginning in November; 100 W. Center St., Cedar City; free; festivalcityfarmersmarket.com
Hurricane Farmers Market
Local growers, makers and food vendors gather for the weekly Saturday market in Hurricane.
Details • Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane; cost varies; facebook.com/HurricaneUtahFarmersMarket
Painted Hills Farmers Market
The recurring Friday market features local vendors at Painted Hills RV Park.
Details • Fridays, 4-7 p.m.; Painted Hills RV Park, 68 S. 1200 West, Cedar City; cost varies
Tuacahn Saturday Market
Local artists, crafters, food vendors and makers gather in Tuacahn’s red-rock setting for the weekly outdoor market.
Details • Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; free; tuacahn.org
Film
Bowman’s Wednesday Family Movie Night
Families can watch a changing weekly movie lineup on the patio at Bowman’s Cowboy Kitchen.
Details • Wednesdays, 4 and 6 p.m.; Bowman’s Cowboy Kitchen, 3052 N. Iron Springs Road, Cedar City; cost varies
Food & Drink
Sweet Pea Fall Brunch on the Farm
Sweet Pea Farm & Orchard serves a seasonal fall brunch with family farm activities.
Details • Saturdays, Oct. 10-31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sweet Pea Farm & Orchard, 136 S. 600 West, Parowan; cost varies; sweetpeafarmandorchard.com
Games
Trivia Night at the Koral Kafe
Teams test their knowledge during the restaurant’s recurring Tuesday pub trivia night, with a different topic each week.
Details • Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.; Koral Kafe, 2400 N. Town Center Drive, Washington; free; koralkafe.com
Music
Color Country Chorus Auditions for Male Singers
Audition for the Color Country Chorus, a barbershop a cappella ensemble. Male singers are welcome.
Details • Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; American Legion Hall, 245 N 200 W, St. George (behind Senior Center); free; 505-803-4904.
Recreation
SUU Group Bike Ride
Southern Utah University hosts a recurring no-drop campus ride for riders of varying experience levels; helmets are required.
Details • Wednesdays, 12:30-1 p.m.; Gerald R. Sherratt Library, 500 W. 200 South, Cedar City; free; suu.edu/sustainability
Monday, Oct. 19
Music
Utah Tech Jazz Ensemble
The student ensemble performs repertoire spanning the 1930s Big Band era through the present, with student soloists and guest artists.
Details • 7:30 p.m.; Eccles Concert Hall, Utah Tech University, 225 S. 700 East, St. George; free; music.utahtech.edu
Theater
“Grease”
Danny and Sandy’s summer romance is tested at Rydell High in Tuacahn’s family-friendly production of the classic musical.
Details • 7:30 p.m.; Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; $40-$70; tuacahn.org
“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”
The Americana musical brings music, dancing, comedy and romance to a story set on the Oregon frontier.
Details • 7-9:30 p.m.; The Forge at Cedar Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City; $15-$23; theforgearts.com
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Classes & Workshops
Musical Theatre Foundations
Young performers learn foundational theater dance, Broadway choreography, character expression and stage presence. The class is designed for ages 7 and older.
Details • 4-5 p.m.; Historic Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George; $15-$200; encorepa.org
Musical Theatre Jazz
Students develop jazz fundamentals, musical-theater movement, strength, control and performance confidence. The class welcomes ages 10 and older at all experience levels.
Details • 5-6 p.m.; Historic Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George; $15-$200; encorepa.org
Film
Electric Film Series
The monthly series presents a free feature-film screening with an introduction and post-screening discussion.
Details • 6 p.m.; Historic Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George; free; fmasu.com
Games
Trivia Night at The Ledges
The Ledges hosts an evening trivia event as part of its October public events calendar.
Details • 6-8 p.m.; Fish Rock Grille at The Ledges, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George; cost varies; ledges.com
Recreation
UTV Takeover Industry Ride
UTV Takeover begins its Tuesday programming with an hourlong industry ride at Sand Hollow. Participants must check in or sign a participation waiver before joining Takeover activities.
Details • 7-8 p.m.; Sand Hollow State Park, 3351 S. Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane; $5-$25 park admission; UTV Takeover activities free; utvtakeover.com
UTV Takeover Launch Party & Tire Relay
UTV Takeover’s Tuesday kickoff continues with an evening launch party and tire relay. Participants must check in or sign a participation waiver before joining Takeover activities.
Details • 8-10 p.m.; Sand Hollow State Park, 3351 S. Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane; $5-$25 park admission; UTV Takeover activities free; utvtakeover.com
Sports
Cedar City at Canyon View Girls Volleyball
Canyon View hosts Cedar City in girls volleyball, with sophomore, freshman, JV and varsity matches scheduled throughout the afternoon and evening.
Details • 4:30 p.m. sophomore, 5:45 p.m. freshman and JV, and 7 p.m. varsity; Canyon View High School, 166 W. 1925 North, Cedar City; cost varies; cvhs.irondistrict.org
Theater
“Les Misérables”
The musical follows Jean Valjean’s journey through redemption, revolution and sacrifice in 19th-century France.
Details • 7:30 p.m.; Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; $40-$70; tuacahn.org
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Books/Poetry
Cowboy Poetry Open Mic
Participants can share cowboy poetry, stories and related spoken-word pieces during an open-mic gathering.
Details • 6:30-8 p.m.; Mountain View Ranch Museum, 10 S. 600 West, Parowan; free
Classes & Workshops
Utah Furharvester Field Day
The educational field day provides hands-on instruction related to Utah furharvesting and trapping. Participants must complete the required registration and prerequisite education.
Details • 6-9 p.m.; USU Extension Washington County Office, 339 S. 5500 West, Hurricane; $7; extension.usu.edu
Community
Birds & Bites
Red Cliffs Audubon describes this as a no-host social gathering after the Seegmiller Historic Farm bird walk. The organizer currently publishes a late-night time, so attendees should verify the schedule before going.
Details • 11:20 p.m.-12:20 a.m.; Smith’s Deli, 565 S. Mall Drive, St. George; cost varies; redcliffsaudubon.org
Recreation
Wednesday Bird Walk: Seegmiller Historic Farm
Red Cliffs Audubon leads a two-hour bird walk on the farm’s unpaved trails. Registration is requested.
Details • 9-11 a.m.; Seegmiller Historic Farm, 2592 S. 3000 East, St. George; free; redcliffsaudubon.org
Theater
“Les Misérables”
The musical follows Jean Valjean’s journey through redemption, revolution and sacrifice in 19th-century France.
Details • 7:30 p.m.; Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; $40-$70; tuacahn.org
Thursday, Oct. 22
Classes & Workshops
Outdoors Education Series: BLM Archaeology
The SUU Outdoors Education Series presents a free program focused on Bureau of Land Management archaeology.
Details • 6-7 p.m.; Sharwan Smith Student Center, Room 103, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City; free; events.suu.edu
Community
NCH Community Discussion: Transportation
A presentation examines how the proposed Northern Corridor Highway could affect local transportation, followed by a guided community discussion. The forum is free and open to the public.
Details • 6-7:50 p.m.; St. George Library, 88 W. 100 South, St. George; free; conserveswu.org
Utah Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry
The mobile pantry distributes food to the public at no charge. Distribution ends when the available food is gone.
Details • 8 a.m.-until food is gone; Washington City Community Center lower parking lot, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington; free; washingtonutah.gov
Health & Wellness
Utah Fall Conference on Substance Use
The statewide conference focuses on education, collaboration, prevention, intervention and recovery related to substance use disorders. The organizer has not yet published the detailed Thursday agenda or attendee pricing.
Details • schedule not published; Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George; cost varies; levomind.com/fallconference
Lectures
Hoby Wedler: “A Chemist’s Journey Through What the World Tastes Like: Science, Story, and the Senses”
Chemist and sensory storyteller Hoby Wedler explores the science of perception through flavor, sound, texture and personal experience. The APEX lecture is free and open to the public.
Details • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center Great Hall, 301-557 W. University Blvd., Cedar City; free; suu.edu/apex
Sports
Delta at Canyon View Girls Volleyball
Canyon View hosts Delta in girls volleyball, with sophomore, freshman, JV and varsity matches scheduled through the afternoon and evening.
Details • 3:30 p.m. sophomore, 5 p.m. freshman and JV, and 6:30 p.m. varsity; Canyon View High School, 166 W. 1925 North, Cedar City; cost varies; cvhs.irondistrict.org
Desert Hills at Crimson Cliffs Girls Volleyball
Crimson Cliffs hosts Desert Hills in a Region 9 varsity girls volleyball match.
Details • 7 p.m.; Crimson Cliffs High School, 4430 S. Crimson Cliffs Way, Washington; cost varies; crimsoncliffs.washk12.org
Dixie at Hurricane Girls Volleyball
Hurricane hosts Dixie for senior night, with sophomore, freshman, JV and varsity matches scheduled through the evening.
Details • 4:30 p.m. sophomore, 5:45 p.m. freshman and JV, and 7 p.m. varsity; Hurricane High School, 345 W. Tiger Blvd., Hurricane; cost varies; hhs.washk12.org
Snow Canyon at Cedar Girls Volleyball
Cedar hosts Snow Canyon in a varsity girls volleyball matchup.
Details • 7 p.m.; Cedar High School, 703 W. 600 South, Cedar City; cost varies; chs.irondistrict.org
Southern Utah University Women’s Volleyball vs. Eastern Washington
Southern Utah hosts Eastern Washington in Big Sky Conference women’s volleyball.
Details • 6:30 p.m.; America First Event Center, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City; cost varies; suutbirds.com
Utah Tech Women’s Volleyball vs. Idaho
Utah Tech hosts Idaho in Big Sky Conference women’s volleyball. Admission is free.
Details • 6 p.m.; Burns Arena, 700 E. 400 South, St. George; free; utahtechtrailblazers.com
Theater
“Grease”
Danny and Sandy’s summer romance is tested at Rydell High in Tuacahn’s family-friendly production of the classic musical. This is the final scheduled performance of the season.
Details • 7:30 p.m.; Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; $40-$70; tuacahn.org
“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”
The Americana musical brings music, dancing, comedy and romance to a story set on the Oregon frontier.
Details • 7-9:30 p.m.; The Forge at Cedar Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City; $15-$23; theforgearts.com
Friday, Oct. 23
Art
Art & Photography Contest Display
View artwork and photography celebrating personal and regional heritage as part of the Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival.
Details • 3-7 p.m.; Diamond Z Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Cedar Chest Quilters Quilt Show
See quilts displayed in the Heritage Center lobby as part of the Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival weekend.
Details • 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Heritage Center, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Create Playdate
Preschool-age children and their caregivers can explore art through an interactive museum activity.
Details • 10-10:45 a.m.; Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City; free; suu.edu/suma
Books/Poetry
Cowboy Poetry & Music
Regional poets and musicians perform throughout the afternoon during the Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival.
Details • 1-6 p.m.; Diamond Z Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Comedy
Next Stop Comedy — Cedar City
Next Stop Comedy brings a touring stand-up lineup to DC Pub & Grill.
Details • 8-10 p.m.; DC Pub & Grill, 650 S. Main St., Cedar City; cost varies; nextstopcomedy.com
Equestrian
Draft Horse Demo
See several draft horse breeds and a demonstration featuring a world-champion pulling team.
Details • 6-7 p.m.; Iron Rangers Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Junior Ranch Rodeo & Stick Horse Rodeo
Young competitors take on ranch-style events including team roping, wild goat milking and branding without using horses.
Details • 4:30 p.m.; Iron Rangers Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; $0-$10; cedarlivestockfest.com
SWBRA Year-End Finals
Southwest barrel racers gather for year-end competition; the published event header gives Oct. 23-24, though an internal day/date label conflicts. Confirm the schedule before traveling.
Details • 5-6:30 p.m. time-only runs, 7 p.m. competition; Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane; $3-$65
Festivals & Markets
Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival
Friday’s festival program celebrates Southern Utah’s agricultural heritage with exhibits, demonstrations, poetry, art and vendors.
Details • 1-7 p.m.; Cross Hollows Events Center and Diamond Z Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival Vendors
Browse festival vendors inside the Diamond Z Arena during Friday’s public vendor hours.
Details • 3-7 p.m.; Cross Hollows Events Center, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Roam Wild Market
The seasonal downtown market features artisans, food vendors, live music and rotating experiences.
Details • 5-9 p.m.; W. Tabernacle Street in front of FS Coffee, 201 W. Tabernacle St., St. George; cost varies; roamwildmarket.com
Food & Drink
Taste of Southern Utah
Sample food from Southern Utah restaurants during this 21-and-older tasting event at Crush Golf and Grill.
Details • 5-7:30 p.m.; Crush Golf and Grill, 1108 W. Black Mountain Drive, St. George; $42; tasteofsouthernutah.com
Heritage
Antique Tractor Pull
Vintage tractors compete in a transfer-sled pulling contest during the Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival. Spectator admission is free; participant fees apply.
Details • noon-3 p.m.; Iron Rangers Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free for spectators, participant fees start at $5; cedarlivestockfest.com
Stock Dog Demonstration
Watch working stock dogs demonstrate livestock-handling skills during the Friday festival program.
Details • 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Cross Hollows Events Center, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Music
“A Night at the Oscars” Featuring Hollywood Bagpiper Eric Rigler
The Southwest Symphony performs film music with Hollywood bagpiper and whistle player Eric Rigler; children younger than 5 are not admitted.
Details • 7:30-10 p.m.; America First Performing Arts Center, 325 S. 700 East, St. George; cost varies; swsutah.org
Valerie Knapp — Senior Recital, Voice
Utah Tech senior Valerie Knapp presents a voice recital in Eccles Concert Hall.
Details • 7:30 p.m.; Eccles Concert Hall, 149 S. 700 East, St. George; cost varies; music.utahtech.edu
Science
Field Trip: St. George Tracksites & Fossil Quarry Field Experience
Dinosaur Ridge begins its multiday St. George paleontology program with Friday arrival, check-in and a welcome gathering before weekend field activities.
Details • 4 p.m. airport arrival for transfer or 5 p.m. hotel arrival; Best Western Coral Hills, 125 E. St. George Blvd., St. George; $1,500-$1,600; dinoridge.org
Sports
Fall Extravaganza
Rocky Mountain School of Baseball opens its two-day youth tournament across the St. George area and Mesquite. Individual Friday field assignments were not posted at audit time.
Details • time TBA; various fields, including Hurricane City Complex, 650 N. 200 West, Hurricane; $750-$850 team fee; rmsb.com
Neon Night Run
Runners light up the night during Hurricane’s Neon Night Run, with 5K and 1-mile options.
Details • 8 p.m.; Grandpa’s Pond Park, 350 N. 3700 West, Hurricane; cost varies; hurricanerecreation.com
NICA Utah State Championships
Utah’s interscholastic mountain bike season culminates with the state championships on the Desert Color trail system.
Details • 8 a.m.; Desert Color Trail Park, 820 W. Akoya Pearl St., St. George; cost varies; utahmtb.org
Southern Utah Triathlon Packet Pickup
Registered triathletes can collect race packets Friday ahead of Saturday’s Southern Utah Triathlon at Quail Creek.
Details • 4-7 p.m.; St. George Running Center, 2736 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George; Friday pickup included with $110-$187 race entry; southernutahtriathlon.com
Theater
“Les Misérables”
Tuacahn presents the epic musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel, with this Friday performance closing its scheduled run.
Details • 7:30 p.m.; Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; $40-$70; tuacahn.org
“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”
The Forge presents the classic musical about the Pontipee brothers and the women who transform their rugged household.
Details • 7-9:30 p.m.; The Forge at Cedar Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City; $15-$23; theforgearts.com
Saturday, Oct. 24
Art
Art & Photography Contest Display
View artwork and photography celebrating personal and regional heritage during the Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival.
Details • 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Diamond Z Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Cedar Chest Quilters Quilt Show
See quilts displayed in the Heritage Center lobby during the Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival.
Details • 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Heritage Center, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Books/Poetry
Cowboy Poetry & Music
Regional poets and musicians perform throughout the Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival. The detailed performer schedule includes morning and afternoon blocks around the wool fashion show.
Details • 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m.; Diamond Z Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Dance
Utah Tech Winter Ball
Ballroom dancers compete at Utah Tech’s Winter Ball, with doors opening before the morning competition.
Details • 9:30 a.m. doors, 10 a.m. competition; Human Performance Center, 291 S. 700 East, St. George; cost varies; utea.utahtech.edu
Education
UT Preview
Prospective students and families can explore Utah Tech academics, campus life and admissions during the university’s preview event.
Details • 12:30-5:30 p.m.; Gardner Student Center, 225 S. University Ave., St. George; free; admissions.utahtech.edu
Equestrian
Dennis Stowell Memorial Ranch Rodeo
Ranch teams compete in traditional skills including branding, sorting, doctoring and trailer loading. The program also includes the unveiling of two historical markers commemorating local livestock heritage.
Details • noon until finished; Iron Rangers Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free for spectators; cedarlivestockfest.com
SWBRA Year-End Finals
Southwest barrel racers compete in the season-ending finals. The published event listing has internally inconsistent date labels, but its event header places the finals on Oct. 23-24.
Details • 9-10:30 a.m. time-only runs, 11 a.m. competition; Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane; $3-$65
Festivals & Markets
Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival
Saturday’s festival celebrates Iron County’s agricultural heritage with livestock traditions, demonstrations, food, art, music and family activities.
Details • 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Cross Hollows Events Center, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival Vendors
Browse festival vendors inside the Diamond Z Arena during Saturday’s public vendor hours.
Details • 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Cross Hollows Events Center, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Roam Wild Market
The seasonal downtown market features artisans, food vendors, live music and rotating experiences.
Details • 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Historic Downtown St. George, 201 W. Tabernacle St., St. George; cost varies; roamwildmarket.com
Washington Farmer’s Market Cruise-In
Browse the Saturday market while checking out vehicles at this Washington City cruise-in.
Details • 9-11 a.m.; 75 E. Telegraph St., Washington; free
Food & Drink
Dutch Oven Cook-Off Tasting
Sample competing Dutch-oven dishes and help select the festival’s champions. Only 200 tasting tickets are available.
Details • 12:45 p.m. tasting; tickets sold 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or until sold out; Diamond Z Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; $5; cedarlivestockfest.com
Fundraisers
Walk to End Alzheimer’s — St. George
Join the Alzheimer’s Association’s community walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
Details • 9 a.m.-noon; Crosby Family Confluence Park, 2099 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George; free; alz.org/utah
Heritage
Antique Tractor & Draft Horse Pulls
Vintage tractors and draft horses compete in traditional pulling events during the Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival.
Details • 1-5 p.m.; Iron Rangers Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free for spectators; cedarlivestockfest.com
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
Children 10 and younger who meet the event’s weight limit can compete on provided pedal tractors and miniature pulling sleds.
Details • 11:30 a.m.-noon registration, noon pull; Iron Rangers Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Sheep Camp Display
Historic and modern sheep camps and tractors from the morning parade remain on display for the rest of the festival day.
Details • immediately after the 10 a.m. Sheep Parade; Cross Hollows Events Center, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Sheep Parade
About 1,000 sheep are herded along Cedar City’s Main Street with horses, wagons, antique tractors, stock dogs and other heritage entries.
Details • 10 a.m.-noon; Main Street, starting at 200 S. Main St., Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Sheep Shearing Demonstrations
Watch live demonstrations showing how sheep are traditionally sheared.
Details • noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.; Iron Rangers Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Utah Make It With Wool Fashion Parade
See garments made with wool during this agricultural-heritage fashion presentation.
Details • 1-1:45 p.m.; Diamond Z Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Vintage Auto Display
View restored vehicles built before 1950 after they appear in the Sheep Parade.
Details • noon-5 p.m.; Diamond Z Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; free; cedarlivestockfest.com
Music
“A Night at the Oscars” Featuring Hollywood Bagpiper Eric Rigler
The Southwest Symphony performs music from the movies with Hollywood bagpiper and whistle player Eric Rigler.
Details • 7:30-10 p.m.; America First Performing Arts Center, 225 S. University Ave., St. George; cost varies; swsutah.org
Science
Field Trip: St. George Tracksites & Fossil Quarry Field Experience
Saturday’s portion of Dinosaur Ridge’s multiday program explores St. George paleontology, including the Dinosaur Discovery Site and behind-the-scenes collections activities.
Details • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm, 2180 E. Riverside Drive, St. George; $1,500-$1,600; dinoridge.org
Sports
Fall Extravaganza
Rocky Mountain School of Baseball continues its youth tournament at fields across the St. George area and Mesquite. Individual field and game assignments were not posted at audit time.
Details • time TBA; various fields, including Hurricane City Complex, 650 N. 200 West, Hurricane; $750-$850 team fee; rmsb.com
Fall Tour of St. George
Cyclists can choose from multiple distances on this organized fall ride through the St. George area.
Details • 7:30 a.m.; 150 W. Tabernacle St., St. George; $100-$135; ridesouthernutah.com
NICA Utah State Championships
Utah’s interscholastic mountain bike season culminates with the state championships on the Desert Color trail system.
Details • 8 a.m.; Desert Color Trail Park, 820 W. Akoya Pearl St., St. George; cost varies; utahmtb.org
Southern Utah Triathlon
Athletes compete in sprint, Olympic and relay divisions at Quail Creek State Park.
Details • 8 a.m.; Quail Creek State Park, 472 N. 5300 West, Hurricane; $110-$187; southernutahtriathlon.com
Theater
“Disney & Pixar’s Finding Nemo: A 70-Minute Family Musical”
Tuacahn presents the family musical based on the Disney and Pixar film, with this performance closing the scheduled run.
Details • 7:30 p.m.; Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; $40-$70; tuacahn.org
“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”
The Forge presents the classic musical about the Pontipee brothers and the women who transform their rugged household. Saturday offers both matinee and evening performances.
Details • 2 p.m., 7 p.m.; The Forge at Cedar Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City; $15-$23; theforgearts.com
Sunday, Oct. 25
Science
Field Trip: St. George Tracksites & Fossil Quarry Field Experience
Sunday’s portion of the multiday paleontology program features hands-on fossil excavation at Substation Quarry with local experts. The itinerary also includes a picnic lunch, additional digging and a group dinner.
Details • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; departs Best Western Coral Hills, 125 E. St. George Blvd., St. George; $1,500-$1,600; dinoridge.org