Out & About...

Art Around the Corner Brings World-Renowned Sculptures to Historic Downtown St. George 


Whether your taste for art leans toward the abstract, historic, animal, or human, you should not have to travel far to find a sampling if you live in St. George. Art Around the Corner will see to that. Art Around the Corner, a not-for-profit outdoor arts project featuring sculptures by nationally renowned artists, will unveil its 2010 collection in historic downtown St. George. Some of this years returning artists include the legendary Grant Speed and local favorites L'Deane Trueblood, Matt Clark, and Annette Everett.

KCSG-TV and the City of St. George present: Sunset on the Square
The 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, May through September, the Town Square becomes an outdoor theatre, compliments of KCSG and the City of St. George.

Friday Concert Series 
Town & Country Bank presents: Friday Concert Series. Each week a local musician will perform at noon in the main lobby of Town & County Bank. All concerts are free so come enjoy some beautiful music! Most concerts are performed on the Baby Grand Piano in their lobby but some concerts will feature other instruments as well! For more information, call 435-673-1150
 

St. George RoadRunners 2010 Season Opener! 
The St. George RoadRunners want to remind everyone that the 2010 Season Opener is Friday, May 21st. Game time is 7:05 p.m. They are looking forward to a packed stadium for the opening series against the Orange County Flyers.

Upcoming Farmers Market begins May 8, 2010 
The Downtown Farmers Market at Ancestor Square is a non-profit community project to promote the downtown area as well as promoting organic gardening and homemade crafts and goods. The first Farmers Market for 2010 will be held on Mother's Day weekend, Saturday, May 8th in the center Courtyard at Ancestor Square, located at St. George Blvd. and Main Street in downtown St. George. They will continue every Saturday throughout the summer running until Saturday, October 30. Parking is located in the adjacent parking lot at Ancestor Square. The event is free to the public

Zion Canyon Native Flute Festival 
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nce again, the Zion Flute Circle, World Peace Gardens and the Arizona Flute Circle presents the 6th annual Zion Flute & Drum Festival a world flute and drum event. Mark your calendar today because you will not want to miss out on this spectacular event. The festival event will begin this year on Thursday May 6th at 4:00 pm and continue through 8:30 pm Saturday. World flute and drum enthusiast will gather together in Springdale Utah, to browse vendor booths and listen and play flute & drum music, attend workshops, learn from each other and share our music and passion with each other. The festival will be held
May 6th, 7th, 8th, 2010 at 118 Lion Blvd. in Springdale, UT. Classes have opened up registration! This year, they are 'Honoring and Perpetuating Our Spiritual Heritage of the Native Flute.' The Zion Canyon Flute School welcomes all level of players from all backgrounds! Learn From The Very Best Flute Instructors In The Nation. For more information, visit zionflutefest.com 

The 17th Annual Business Expo is Right Around the Corner! 
Call NOW to be a part of the 17th Annual St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo! It's a jungle out there, and the Chamber is here to help you navigate it! The annual Business Expo is a platform for local businesses to highlight their products and services! Held on June 23rd and 24th, the 2010 Business Expo will be attended by 4,000 to 6,000 consumers. Expect the same high quality business-to-business attendees, plus an increased number of general public retail customers! Invest in the 17th Annual Business Expo and register TODAY! Call Karyn at 435-628-1650 ext. 4 for more information, or to register


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Events....
 

FEBRUARY

Parade of Homes

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.paradehome.com


Dixie College Invitational
Art Show

435-652-7500

One of the finest art shows in the west and is shown at the Eccles 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 -
Easter Weekend
435-634-5850

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 at the St George City Park on Main & Tabernacle.
St George Blvd and Tabernacle.  Presented by the St George City Leisure Services.
www.sgcity.org/artfestival


MAY

The Ironman will be back the 1st week of May


JULY

Blue Moon Festival & Pottery Sale

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, 

 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

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


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

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

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."  www.stgeorgemarathon.com


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 Games will host over 7,000 athletes from as many as 50 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

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


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 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

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.