SOUTHERN UTAH – The weekend is almost here again! If you’re looking for something fun to do, take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the fun going all weekend long.
See TGIF Show Co-hosts Sheldon and Hollie talk about their picks for the weekend: Click play above
And then find the full rundown right here to help you get started planning a great weekend. Click on any of the links below for event details and additional information.
Friday, July 17
- All day | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Cedar City, see event schedule
- All day | Neil Simon Festival | Admission: $21-$26 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
- All day | Wildflower Festival | Admission: Park fee of $5 per person ages 16 and over | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument
- All day | Roots of the Rocks Music Festival | Admission: $105 all weekend | Location: Eagle Point Resort, 150 Southwest Village Cir., Beaver
- 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | St. George Chamber Summer Retreat | Admission: $50 | Location: Eureka Casino Gold Ballroom, 275 Mesa Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Many Facets of the West Art Exhibit | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | One X One Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum Gallery, Dixie State University, 155 S. University Ave., St. George
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Art Exhibition: Southern Utah Watercolor Society | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City | Telephone: 435-586-9290
- 10 a.m. | St. George Live Historic Tours | Admission: $3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 200 N. Main St., St. George
- 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Adams Theatre Farewell Art Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre lobby, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- 11 a.m. | Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737
- 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Findlay Food Truck Friday | Admission: $5 | Location: Findlay car dealerships
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Desert Rose Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: Difiore Center, St. George | Telephone: 435-772-ARTS
- 11:45 a.m. | Curtain Call Luncheon | Admission: $20 | Location: SUU Alumni House, 300 W University Blvd., Cedar City
- Noon | Town and Country Bank Friday Concerts | Admission: Free | Location: Town and Country Bank, 405 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
- 2 p.m. | Zion Summer Fest | Admission: $10 | Location: Zion Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
- 5 p.m. | Food Truck Rally on Main | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location, Main Street, Parowan
- 6 p.m. | Tri-Valley Junior Rodeo | Admission: Free | Location: Kane Plex Rodeo Grounds, Kanab
- 6:45-9:45 p.m. | AcroYoga Workshop | Admission: $30-$40 | Location: Be Hot Yoga, 558 E. Riverside Dr., St. George
- 7 p.m. | Joseph Smith: Praise to the Man | Admission: Free, donations accepted | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Washington City
- 7 p.m. | Ruby’s Inn Rodeo | Admission: $8-$12 | Location: Ruby’s Inn Rodeo Grounds, Bryce Canyon City
- 7:30 p.m. | Don’t Dress for Dinner | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, Corner of 700 South and 100 East, St. George
- 7:30 p.m. | Old Western Movie | Admission: Free | Location: Parry’s Lodge Old Barn Theater, 89 E. Center St., Kanab
- 8 p.m. | Disney’s When You Wish | Admission: $32.50-$69.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- 8 p.m. | Under the Covers: David Bowie | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
- 8 p.m. | Mary Kaye and the Kaye Sisters | Admission: $20 | Location: Kayenta Outdoor Theatre, Kayenta Art Village, 851 Coyote Gulch Ct., Ivins
- 8 p.m. | Parowan July Concert Series | Admission: Free | Location: Southwest corner of Center and Main streets, Parowan
- 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
Saturday, July 18
- All day | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Cedar City, see event schedule
- All day | Neil Simon Festival | Admission: $21-$26 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
- All day | Wildflower Festival | Admission: Park fee of $5 per person ages 16 and over | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument
- All day | Roots of the Rocks Music Festival | Admission: $105 all weekend | Location: Eagle Point Resort, 150 Southwest Village Cir., Beaver
- All day | Desperado Dual Bike Race | Admission: Varies | Location: Garfield County Fairgrounds, 740 N. Main Street, Panguitch
- 7 a.m. | Team RWB Run/Walk | Admission: Free | Location: Crosby Family Confluence Park, 1850 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
- 8 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, St. George | Telephone: 435-632-3721
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Many Facets of the West Art Exhibit | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Art Exhibition: Southern Utah Watercolor Society | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City | Telephone: 435-586-9290
- 10 a.m. | St. George Live Historic Tours | Admission: $3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 200 N. Main St., St. George
- 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Adams Theatre Farewell Art Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre lobby, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Desert Rose Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: Difiore Center, St. George | Telephone: 435-772-ARTS
- 11 a.m. | BBQ Blues and Brews | Admission: Free, food prices vary | Location: Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Hwy 143, Brian Head
- 2 p.m. | Joseph Smith: Praise to the Man | Admission: Free, donations accepted | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Washington City
- 5 p.m. | Grateful Dead Tribute Band | Admission: Varies | Location: Beaver Dam Station, 411 N. Old Hwy 91, Littlefield, Arizona
- 7 p.m. | Anne of Green Gables | Admission: $15-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Washington City
- 7 p.m. | Ruby’s Inn Rodeo | Admission: $8-$12 | Location: Ruby’s Inn Rodeo Grounds, Bryce Canyon City
- 7:30 p.m. | Don’t Dress for Dinner | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, Corner of 700 South and 100 East, St. George
- 7:30 p.m. | Old Western Movie | Admission: Free | Location: Parry’s Lodge Old Barn Theater 89 E. Center St., Kanab
- 8 p.m. | Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Admission: $28.50-$79.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- 8 p.m. | Aura Surreal | Admission: $3-$5 | Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
- 8 p.m. | The Lawn Darts | Admission: $6-$38 | Location: OC Tanner Ampitheater, 300 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale
- 8:30 p.m. | Tribute to Elton John’s Greatest Hits | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
- 9:30 p.m. | Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Party | Admission: Park fee of $5 per person ages 16 and over | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument
Sunday, July 19
- All day | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Cedar City, see event schedule
- All day | Wildflower Festival | Admission: Park fee of $5 per person ages 16 and over | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument
- All day | Roots of the Rocks Music Festival | Admission: $105 all weekend | Location: Eagle Point Resort, 150 Southwest Village Cir., Beaver
- 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Adams Theatre Farewell Art Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre lobby, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- 11:30 a.m. | Winfield Ivers: Winning With Winfield | Admission: Free | Location: World Peace Gardens, St. George
NOTE: Changes in scheduled events may arise without notice to St. George News; links and contact information are provided for your convenience in confirming details.
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