Southern Utah Community Events — July 2026
From outdoor festivals and Shakespeare performances to farmers markets, concerts, and family movie nights, Southern Utah is packed with incredible community events this July throughout St. George, Cedar City, Ivins, Hurricane, and Brian Head.
🥾 Get Outside
⭐ Cedar Breaks Wildflower Festival — July 3–11, 2026 | Cedar Breaks National Monument | Park entry fee
Peak alpine wildflowers, ranger walks, and mountain scenery.
Cedar City 5K Park Run/Walk — Every Saturday in July | Cedar City | Free
Weekly community run and walk for all fitness levels.
Winged Wonders Bird Walk — Select mornings in July | Sand Hollow State Park | State Park entry fee
Guided birding walk through wetlands and desert habitats.
Campfire Chat – Sand Hollow State Park — Select evenings in July | Sand Hollow State Park | State Park entry fee
Campfire stories about desert wildlife, geology, and local history.
Scorpion Hunt — Select evenings in July | OHV Staging Area | State Park entry fee
Guided nighttime desert walk using UV flashlights to spot glowing scorpions and learn about local wildlife.
👨👩👧👦 Family Fun
Disney & Pixar's Finding Nemo – Tuacahn Amphitheatre — Multiple nights in July | Ivins | $37–$93+
Family-friendly musical beneath Tuacahn’s stunning red rock cliffs.
KONY Country 4th of July Celebration ft. Russell Dickerson — July 4, 2026 | St. George | $32+
Live country concert with fireworks and a patriotic celebration.
⭐ Cedar City Independence Day Parade & Festival — July 4, 2026 | Cedar City | Free
Classic hometown parade with music, floats, and patriotic festivities.
Movie in the Park – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial — July 10, 2026 | St. George | Free
Outdoor family movie night with food trucks and vendors.
July Jamboree Car Show – Cedar City — July 11, 2026 | Downtown Cedar City | Free
Classic cars, live music, vendors, and family-friendly fun downtown.
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire — July 15–19, 2026 | Cedar City | Ticket prices vary
Jousting, costumes, entertainment, and Renaissance-themed community festivities.
🎨 Culture & Community
Inside: Conditions of Care – Samantha Killinen Exhibit — Ongoing through July | St. George Museum of Art | Free
Contemporary exhibit exploring vulnerability, care, and human connection.
Between Symbols and Stories – Megan Knobloch Geilman Retrospective — Ongoing through July | St. George Museum of Art | Free
Regional mixed-media retrospective celebrating symbolic storytelling through visual art.
Tuacahn Saturday Market — Every Saturday in July | Ivins | Free
Outdoor market featuring local artists, food vendors, and live entertainment.
Downtown Farmers Market — Every Saturday in July | St. George | Free
Fresh produce, artisan goods, food trucks, and community gathering.
Hurricane Farmers Market — Every Saturday in July | Hurricane | Free
Locally grown produce, baked goods, crafts, and community vendors.
Brian Head Art Festival — July 3–4, 2026 | Brian Head | Free
Mountain art festival with regional artists and alpine scenery.
USF Free Nightly Greenshow — Nightly Mon–Sat in July | Cedar City | Free
Free pre-show entertainment featuring music, storytelling, and performances.
🎶 Date Night & Live Music
Utah Shakespeare Festival – Hamlet — Throughout July | Cedar City | Ticket prices vary
Classic Shakespeare tragedy performed in an award-winning outdoor theatre.
Utah Shakespeare Festival – Twelfth Night — Throughout July | Cedar City | Ticket prices vary
Romantic comedy packed with mistaken identities and hilarious performances.
Utah Shakespeare Festival – She Loves Me — Throughout July | Cedar City | Ticket prices vary
Warmhearted musical comedy perfect for summer date nights.
Les Misérables – Tuacahn Amphitheatre — Multiple nights in July | Ivins | $74–$143+
Broadway-caliber musical in Tuacahn’s breathtaking canyon amphitheatre.
Grease – Tuacahn Amphitheatre — July 10–31, 2026 | Ivins | $37–$166+
High-energy rock ’n’ roll musical with iconic songs and performances.
Utah Shakespeare Festival – Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein — Opens July 13, 2026 | Cedar City | Ticket prices vary
World-premiere theatrical adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic gothic story.
Concert in the Park – Rebel Jazz Band — July 13, 2026 | Vernon Worthen Park, St. George | Free
Patriotic jazz concert with picnic atmosphere and outdoor seating.
