Annual Special Events

Whether it's a national holiday, a group of like-minded people gathering to support a cause or simply a reason to enjoy the outdoors, you'll find people getting together to enjoy life. For a comprehensive calendar of events, go to www.utahstgeorge.com.

August

Washington County Fair
435-619-9522 | www.washcofair.net
August 10 - 13, 2011
Held annually 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 - 21st Annual
435-878-2221 | www.enterpriseutah.org
August 27, 2011
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 selling fresh, succulent corn on the cob, playing games, selling crafts, exhibiting quilts and plain old fashioned fun.

September

Hurricane Valley Peach Days - 14th Annual
435-635-2811 | www.cityofhurricane.com
September 2 - 3, 2011
Peach Days started in 1909 as the Fruit Festival and later changed to Peach Days. This treasured event is a great opportunity for new and old friends to mingle as they celebrate Hurricane's heritage. Good food and live entertainment makes for a fun family event you soon won't forget.

Dixie Lions' Roundup Rodeo - 77th Annual
435-632-2136 | http://dixierounduprodeo.blogspot.com
September 15 - 17, 2011
Join the Lions' Club for the annual rodeo celebration at the historic Sun Bowl in St. George. Approved by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, this wild weekend extravaganza is held every September. It's great entertainment for all. Gates open at 6:00 pm, rodeo starts at 8:00 pm.

Santa Clara Swiss Days
435-673-6712 | www.sccity.org
September 23 - 24, 2011
Santa Clara City celebrates its Swiss pioneer heritage the fourth weekend of each September. The event offers an array of attractions—a parade, historical displays, a fun run, craft and food booths, kid's games, entertainment, free outdoor concert, Red Rock Car Show and more.

October

St. George Marathon - 35 Years Running
435-627-4500 | www.stgeorgemarathon.com
October 1, 2011
Rated by Runner's World as one of the four "Marathons to Build a Vacation Around" in the World. Included in Runner`s World 10 Most Scenic and Fastest Marathons and Top 20 Marathons in the USA. It begins in the majestic Pine Valley Mountains and descends nearly 2600 feet through scenic southwest Utah, to the beautiful Worthen Park. The St. George Marathon is a point-to-point race which is USA Track & Field Certified & Sanctioned. Runner`s World listed the St. George Marathon as the "fastest fall marathon."

Huntsman World Senior Games - 25th Annual
800-562-1268 | 435-674-0550 | www.seniorgames.net
October 3 - 15, 2011
A world-class, international, senior athletic sports competition that promotes worldwide Peace, Health, Friendship, and fun! The Huntsman World Senior Games offers more than 25 sports for men and women ages 50 and better. All skill levels of competition are available, and no pre-qualification is necessary. Scores of foreign countries have participated in the Huntsman World Senior Games, where peace among nations is fostered through friendly competition.

A Taste of Dixie
435-628-1650 | www.tasteofdixie.org
October 7 - 8, 2011
The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce presents "a Taste of Dixie"—a community festival. The vision for “a Taste of Dixie,” is to show local residents and visitors what's offered here in Utah's Dixie. This event is geared for all types of vendors: from jewelry to local artists, hotel accommodations to financial industries, to small town businesses and everything in between, mixed with food booths and entertainment to draw thousands! For more information or questions, call the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce!

November

Jubilee of Trees - Celebrates 31 years of hope and giving
435-251-2480 | www.jubileeoftrees.org
November 16 - 12, 2011
The Jubilee of Trees is the largest showcase of custom designed Christmas trees between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.  For the greater Washington County area, the Jubilee of Trees has become a tradition, attracting friends and neighbors to gather and welcome the holiday season together.  Volunteer-driven, it is a show case of spectacular, custom designed full size Christmas trees, mini and tabletop trees, holiday wreaths and gingerbread houses, and seasonal decor.

December

Dicken's Christmas Festival
435-688-2990 | 1-877-8-LONDON | www.dickenschristmasfestival.com
November 30, 2011 - December 3, 2011
Step back in time and enjoy the sights and sounds of 19th century London at The Spectrum's Dickens' Christmas Festival. The Festival is a unique and unusual entertainment and shopping experience. Guests wind through narrow village streets as they shop for gifts and rub shoulders with a cast of Dickens' characters such as Tiny Tim, Scrooge and even Queen Victoria. Old English shops, hundreds of period costumes, orphans, royalty, and the "real" Father Christmas all combine to offer guests a holiday experience like no other.

Twilight to Midnight
435-627-4560 | www.sgcity.org
December 31, 2011 - January 1, 2012
This celebration revives the ancient tradition of marking the passage of time through an artistic celebration. The event brings visual & performance art, as well as interactive venues, both indoors and out, and in close proximity for our community to enjoy with family, friends, and neighbors. You will not want to miss the enjoyment of this delightful evening filled with entertainment, local bands, food booths, etc. As you help wind down the old year and swing into the New Year!

St George Area Chamber of Commerce
97 E St George Blvd, St George, UT 84770
Phone: 435-628-1658