FEBRUARY

Parade of Homes
February 2010
435-674-1400
The Parade of Homes is held in mid February every year.  Over 30,000 people come to view
this spectacular showcase of homes which offer the latest in design. 
These homes vary in size and price and offer a wealth of ideas for building
and decorating for everyone.  Sponsored by Southern Utah Home Builders.
www.paradehomes.com
 

Dixie College Invitational Art Show
February
435-652-7500

One of the finest art shows in the west and is shown at the Graff Fine Arts Center on the
Dixie State College campus.   Art from artists from the western states are invited to showcase their art. 
Admission is free. 

APRIL
 

Annual St George Art Festival

This event known as the "Friendliest Festival in the West" is held the Friday and Saturday of Easter Weekend
and hosts a wonderful variety of art and artists from all over the west. 
You'll find food, entertainment and special children's fun.  This street show is held on Main Street between
St George Blvd and Tabernacle.  Presented by the St George City Leisure Services.
www.sgcity.org/artfestival

Hurricane Easter Car Show
Easter weekend

Held at the Hurricane High School campus this show features over 350 cars on display and 
includes all models, makes and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Sponsored by the Hurricane Valley Rotary Club, about 7,000 enjoy the show each year.

JULY

Blue Moon Festival & Pottery Sale
435-674-9595 .

10:00 am to 4:00 pm Coyote Gulch Art Village in Kayenta Original outdoor art,
sculpture and pottery for your home and garden.

AUGUST

Washington County Fair,
435-652-5899  .
 www.washco.state.ut

Annually held around the first week in August at the state-of-the-art Washington County Fair Park
in Hurricane. This family fun event features carnival rides, games, festive food, entertainment,
award-winning crops and livestock exhibits.

Enterprise Corn Festival
435-878-2221

The Enterprise area is noted for its productive farms and gardens.  Excellent corn is grown both
commercially and privately in this area, and the people take pride in their crop.  When it's time to harvest,
they celebrate at the end of August in the town square with a weekend selling fresh,
succulent corn on the cob, playing games selling crafts, exhibiting quilts and plain old fashioned fun.

SEPTEMBER

Dixie Lions Round-up - Mid September
435-628-8282

Join the Lions Club for the annual rodeo celebration at the Sun Bowl in St George.  Approved by the
Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association, this wild weekend extravaganza is held the second
weekend in September.  Great entertainment for all.

Santa Clara Swiss Days
435-673-6712

On the last Friday and Saturday in September, the small town of Santa Clara celebrates its
Swiss heritage - based on early pioneers that settled the town in 1861. The event offers an array
of events including historical displays, a fun run, craft and food booths, and much more.
www.santaclaracityutah.com

OCTOBER

St George Marathon
435-634-5850

Neary 5,000 runners come from all over the world to participate in the 13th largest marathon in the US. 
 It begins in the majestic Pine Valley Mountains and descends nearly 1,600 feet through scenic sandstone
cliffs and ancient lava flows to the center of St George City.   Runner's World lists it as one of the
"10 Most Scenic and Fastest Marathons." 

Huntsman Senior Games
800-562-1268

A world-class, international senior athletic event, the HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES offers 22
sports for men and women ages 50 and better. All skill levels of competition are available, and no
 pre-qualification is necessary. The 2004 Games will host over 7,000 athletes from as many as
47 countries who will be treated to fine entertainment, social activities, life saving health tests,
and great competition!

A very popular competition for thousands of athletes 50 and better from all over the world, which promote
worldwide peace, health, friendship and fun.  Offering 26  sports, healthy lifestyle seminars,  critical
 health tests, socials and spectacular ceremonies. 

 Cycling, softball, swimming, tennis, bowling, racquetball,  track & field, basketball, golf, horseshoes,
table tennis, duathlon (cycling & running), basketball free-tree and 3-point shoot, soccer, volleyball and
 road racing events are all included in the sporting competitions.  Call for applications.  www.seniorgames.net

NOVEMBER

Jubilee of Trees
435-673-5235

Tour a magical wonderland of custom-designed and beautifully-decorated Christmas trees, holiday
wreaths and collectibles created and donated by area organizations, businesses and families.
Special features include a teddy bear picnic, fashion show, western concert, gala auction and more.
Proceeds benefit the charitable purpose of Dixie Regional Medical Center.

Santa's Workshop is usually held the last weekend of November

DECEMBER

Dickens' Christmas Festival
435-652-9020

Step back in time! The sights and sounds of 19th Century London come alive at the Spectrum's Dickens' Christmas Festival in the Dixie Center. The Festival is not just another craft show, but a unique and unusual entertainment and shopping experience. Guests wind through narrow village streets as they shop for their gifts and rub shoulders with a cast of Dickens' characters such as Tiny Tim, Scrooge, Oliver, and even Queen Victoria. Old English shops, hundreds of period costumes, fortune tellers, orphans, royalty, and the "real" Father Christmas all combine to offer our guests a Christmas experience like no other! The Festival is known for its unique gifts and quality merchandise.

Tuachan’s Festival of Lights & Live Nativity Production
Thanksgiving thru January 1st

Thousands of twinkling lights greet you as you approach the parking lot of the Tuachan Amphitheater. 
This annual event takes place every evening except Sunday from Thanksgiving  until New Year’s Day at the
Tuachan Center for the Arts in Ivins.   The show features a touching, live nativity scene and re-enactment
of the birth of Jesus.  The scene and the show definitely inspires you in the true spirit of Christmas.   www.tuacahn.org

First Night
435-634-5942

Main Street, St. George City’s New Year’s Eve Celebration.  The best in in family-friendly fun and entertainment. 
Non-alcoholic, community celebration which includes street mimes and clowns, games for children, swing music,
hip hop tunes and more filling the streets with festive music. Great food can be found at the food booths. 
Spectacular fireworks welcome in the new year in great style. 

Many organizations come together to offer the best in family-friendly fun and entertainment as the St. George
community takes to the streets for First Night along Main Street, St. George City's New Year's Eve celebration.