Southern Utah Events | September 2026

September is packed with ways to enjoy Southern Utah, from hometown festivals and farmers markets to outdoor adventures, theater, live music, and family fun. Here’s your complete MarketPro guide to what’s happening around Greater St. George and Cedar City this month.

🥾 GET OUTSIDE

Cedar City Half Marathon & Adventure 5K – Sept. 12 | Cedar City | Registration required
Race scenic Cedar Canyon or tackle the shorter Adventure 5K.

Dixie Days Dash – Sept. 19 | St. George | Adults $25–$35; kids $15
Run or walk a pioneer-themed 2K or 4K.

Monster Energy Trail Hero – Sept. 28–30 | Sand Hollow Area, Hurricane | Many activities free; guided trails $50–$70
Guided trails, rock crawling, competitions, vendors, and off-road fun.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY FUN

Hurricane Peach Days – Sept. 3–5 | Downtown Hurricane | Free festival admission
Parades, contests, vendors, food, and hometown entertainment.

⭐ Ivins City Heritage Days – Sept. 9–12 | Ivins | Many activities free
Celebrate Ivins history with hometown activities and community fun.

Great American Stampede Rodeo – Sept. 11–12 | Cedar City | Adults $15; kids $6; family pass $40
Enjoy two nights of collegiate rodeo and Western family fun.

Staheli Farms Fall Festival – Begins Sept. 18 | Staheli Family Farm, Washington | Ticketed; prices vary
Corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, and classic fall farm fun.

Movie in the Park: Wicked – Sept. 25 | Vernon Worthen Park, St. George | Free
Bring a blanket and enjoy Wicked under the stars.

🎨 CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Tuacahn Saturday Market – Saturdays in September | Tuacahn, Ivins | Free
Browse art, crafts, food, and goods beneath the red rocks.

Downtown Farmers Market St. George – Saturdays in September | Vernon Worthen Park, St. George | Free
Shop produce, artisan foods, handmade goods, and regional products.

Hurricane Farmers Market – Saturdays in September | Community Center Park, Hurricane | Free
Find produce, baked goods, crafts, food vendors, and more.

DOCUTAH Presents: Secrets of Great Salt Lake – Sept. 4 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta, Ivins | $12
Explore connections between water, wildlife, and the Great Salt Lake.

The Toast of Kayenta – Sept. 13 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta, Ivins | $75–$100
Sample regional food and beverages beneath the red rocks.

Dixie Days 2026 – Sept. 14–20 | St. George | Mostly free
Heritage activities, carnival fun, rodeo, entertainment, and community traditions.

Red Rock Film Festival – Sept. 16–19 | Cedar City | $10 per show; passes available
Discover independent films, international features, and filmmaker events.

Lions Dixie Round-Up Rodeo – Sept. 17–19 | Historic Dixie Sunbowl, St. George | Ticketed
Catch three nights of classic rodeo during Dixie Days.

SUU Homecoming – Sept. 21–26 | Southern Utah University, Cedar City | Many activities free
Campus traditions and celebrations welcome alumni and community members.

⭐ Santa Clara Swiss Days – Sept. 24–26 | Santa Clara | Festival admission largely free
Parade, 5K, vendors, pioneer activities, and live entertainment.

🎶 DATE NIGHT & LIVE MUSIC

Les Misérables at Tuacahn – Multiple nights in September | Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins | Tickets vary
Powerful vocals and unforgettable songs bring this epic musical to life.

Grease at Tuacahn – Multiple nights in September | Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins | Tickets vary
Sing along to the high-energy musical packed with nostalgic favorites.

3hattrio – Sept. 9 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta, Ivins | $12–$40
Experience their distinctive blend of Western, folk, and desert-inspired music.

Amarillo by Morning: A George Strait Tribute – Sept. 11 | Sand Hollow Resort, Hurricane | Ticketed
Country fans can sing along to decades of George Strait hits.

St. George Concert in the Park – Sept. 14 | Vernon Worthen Park, St. George | Free
Pack a picnic for free live music in the park.

Red Rock Improv Festival – Sept. 17–19 | Off the Cuff Comedy Club, Cedar City | Ticketed
Quick wit and unscripted comedy make every performance completely different.

Noise Pollution: The AC/DC Experience – Sept. 18 | Sand Hollow Resort, Hurricane | Ticketed
A high-energy tribute recreates the sound and spirit of AC/DC.

Dear Evan Hansen at the Electric Theater – Begins Sept. 24 | Electric Theater Center, St. George | Ticketed
The Tony-winning musical explores connection, belonging, and being heard.