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. You will find the full rundown right here to help you get started. Click on any of the links below for event details and additional information.

Friday, April 24

• All day | Zion Ragnar Trail Relay | Admission: Varies | Location: Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, Mt. Carmel
• 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Washington County Children’s Justice Center Charity Golf Tournament | Admission: Varies | Location: SunRiver Golf Course, 4275 S. Country Club Dr., St. George | Telephone: 435-634-1134
• 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | April Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: The Grind Coffee Shop, 19 N. Main St., Cedar City
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Here Comes the Gown: 150 Years of Wedding Dresses | Admission $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum | Telephone: 435-627-4245
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Southwest Super Sessions | Admission: $50 per day or $100 for the weekend | Location: Brian Head Resort
• 10:30 a.m. | Storytime | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library Washington City Branch | Telephone: 435-627-2706
• 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. | Town and Country Bank’s Community Appreciation Event featuring Collin Raye | Admission: Free | Location: Town and Country Bank, 405 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• 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. | Washington County High School Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Difiore Center for the Arts | Telephone: 435-673-4206
• 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Southern Utah Culinary Festival | Admission: Free, food vendors vary | Location: Vernon Worthen Park corner of 300 S. and 300 E., St. George
• Noon | Hurricane Paddlefest | Admission: $10-$35 | Location: Sand Hollow State Park, Hurricane
• Noon to 1 p.m. | BLM Brown Bag Lecture | Admission: Free | Location: Interagency Information Center | Telephone: 435-688-3200
• 5-8 p.m. | Southwest Applied Technology College Open House and Classic Car Show | Admission: Free | Location: SWATC Automotive Department, 101 E. Nichols Canyon, Cedar City
• 5:30 p.m. |  Virgin BMX Local Race | Admission: $10 | Location: Virgin Utah BMX, 900 North Kolob Rd., Virgin
• 5:30 p.m. to midnight | American Cancer Society Relay for Life of St. George | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Dixie State University Hansen Stadium
• 7 p.m. | SUU Spanish Play: “El Bosque del Espejo Magico” | Admission: Free | Location: SUU Campus, Thorley Recital Hall, Music Building, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• 7:30 p.m. | Art in the Garden: “Everybody has a Story” | Admission: Students: $8, Adults: $12 | Location: The Difiore Center | Telephone: 435-673-4206
• 7:30 p.m. | The Music Man | Admission: Varies | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
• 8 p.m. | House of Sons | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s | Telephone: 435-703-9938
• 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768

Saturday, April 25

• All day |  Zion Ragnar Trail Relay | Admission: Varies | Location: Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, Mt. Carmel
• 1 a.m. to noon | American Cancer Society Relay for Life of St. George | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Dixie State University Hansen Stadium
• 6:45 a.m. | Southern Utah Half Marathon | Admission: $65, spectators free | Location:  Highland Park, 1250 Highland Parkway, Washington City to Bloomington Park, 650 W. Man-O-War Road, Bloomington area of St. George
• 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | April Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: The Grind Coffee Shop, 19 N. Main St., Cedar City
• 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Washington City Cotton Days Events | Admission: Free | Location: Various Washington City locations, see link
• 7:30 a.m. | Zion Gran Fondo | Admission: $80, no day of race entry | Location: Various southern Utah locations, see link
• 8 a.m. | Breathe Easy 5K | Admission: Single: $20, Family (up to six): $40 | Location: Crosby Family Confluence Park, 1850 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
• 8-11 a.m. | Family Support Center Mini Golf Charity Event | Admission: Single: $5, Family: $20 | Location: Fiesta Family Fun Center
• 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | LaVerkin Founders Day | Admission: Free | Location: Various LaVerkin City locations, see link
• 9 a.m. | Virgin BMX State Qualifier | Admission: $25 | Location:  Virgin Utah BMX, 900 North Kolob Rd., Virgin
• 9 a.m. to noon | Arbor Day Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Dr., St. George
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 7th Annual Pet Festival | Admission: Free | Location: SunRiver, 4275 S. Country Club Dr., St. George
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tucahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
• 10 a.m. | Water-Wise Landscape Workshop | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George
• 10 a.m. to noon | Santa Clara Arbor Day Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Heritage Square, 3020 Santa Clara Dr,. Santa Clara
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Lions Club Kite Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Park Discovery lawn, 2077 W. Royal Hunte Dr., Cedar City | Telephone: 435-586-5500 or 435-463-5501
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Here Comes the Gown: 150 Years of Wedding Dresses | Admission $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum | Telephone: 435-627-4245
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Southwest Super Sessions | Admission: $50 per day or $100 for the weekend | Location: Brian Head Resort
• 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Kayenta Street Painting Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Kayenta Art Village, 851 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |  Washington County High School Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Difiore Center for the Arts | Telephone: 435-673-4206
• 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Southern Utah Culinary Festival | Admission: Free, food vendors vary | Location: Vernon Worthen Park corner of 300 S. and 300 E., St. George
• 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | 2nd Annual Blues and BBQ Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 1190 S. Sage Dr., Ste. D and E, Cedar City | Telephone: 435-867-9800
• Noon | Hurricane Paddlefest | Admission: $10-$35 | Location: Sand Hollow State Park, Hurricane
• 2 p.m. |  SUU Spanish Play: “El Bosque del Espejo Magico” | Admission: Free | Location: SUU Campus, Thorley Recital Hall, Music Building, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• 2-5 p.m. | Dia de los Ninos | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street Park, Cedar City
• 5 p.m. | Dove Center Spring Charity Gala | Admission: $50 | Location: SunRiver Ballroom, 4275 S. Country Club Dr., St. George
• 7:30 p.m. | Art in the Garden: “Everybody has a Story” | Admission: Students: $8, Adults: $12 | Location: The Difiore Center | Telephone: 435-673-4206
• 7:30 p.m. | The Music Man | Admission: Varies | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
• 7:30-9:30 p.m. | SUU Ballroom Dance Performance | Admission: Students: $7, General Admission: $10 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 E., Cedar City
• 8 p.m. | The Pablo Sextet | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s | Telephone: 435-703-9938

Sunday, April 26

• 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | April Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: The Grind Coffee Shop, 19 N. Main St., Cedar City
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Southwest Super Sessions | Admission: $50 per day or $100 for the weekend | Location: Brian Head Resort
• 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Kayenta Street Painting Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Kayenta Art Village, 851 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins
• 11:30 a.m. | Kenneth Tyson Christensen: The Love of Exploration | Admission: Free | Location: World Peace Gardens, Green Valley Spa, St. George
• Noon | Red Rock Customz Charity Car and Bike Show | Admission: $5 | Location: Chili’s, 311 Red Cliffs Dr., in St. George
• 6 p.m. | Washington City Cotton Days Events | Admission: Free | Location: Various Washington City locations, see link

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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