Top Fall Events in Southern Utah

Top 5 Fall Events in Southern Utah

This is my favorite time of the year so I love getting out of the house and enjoying incredible weather and fun events so I wanted to share some of the Top events in Southern Utah

1. Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival (Cedar City)

   • October 24–26, 2025 — features a Sheep Parade, ranch rodeo, cowboy poetry, vintage car displays, quilt show, art & photography contests, etc

   • The Sheep Parade is a highlight: ~1,000 sheep walk down Main Street with wagons, bands, and livestock heritage displays

2. Brian Head Oktoberfest

   • Every weekend in September at Brian Head Resort — Bavarian-style celebrations with live music, food, beer, alpine ambiance, mountain views

3. Parowan Scarecrow Festival

   • All through October in Parowan — local residents and businesses make scarecrows that line the town streets. Free, whimsical, great for strolling & photos

4. St. George Fall Festival

   • September 19–20, 2025 at Utah Legacy Park (St. George / Hurricane area) — over 80 vendors, arts & crafts, local food, giveaways, and community fun

5. DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival (St. George / Southern Utah)

   • Held annually in fall (usually September) — screens documentary films from around the world, includes special events and master classes

 Seasonal Activities

• The Farm Fall Festival (Greater Zion)
  A family-friendly farm festival with corn pits, petting zoo, zip lines, photo ops, etc

• Staheli Farm Corn Maize / Field of Screams (St. George area)
  Active September through October — daytime corn maze plus spooky “haunted” attractions by night

• Cedar City Pumpkin Festival
  Annual community pumpkin festival in early October

• Utah Shakespeare Festival (fall season)
  Though its main run is summer, the Utah Shakespeare Festival continues into fall with indoor performances and theater events in Cedar City