Zion National Park Event Calendar

The heart of the Parks! Events on the east side of Zion National Park.

Zion National Park events, Grand Staircase Events and local events in other nearby parks and monuments. More Events

Zion National Park events, Grand Staircase Events and local events in other nearby parks and monuments.

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The 2nd Annual "Make Me Say WOW! Photo Contest
The East Zion Tourism Council Annual Photo Contest
The winner will win a free vacation to East Zion. Entries are accepted until April 7th and winners are announced on May 1st each year. Mail photos to: East Zion Tourism Council - East Zion - Mount Carmel, UT 84755
Contest Information

Kid's 2006 Events
Zion National Park - North Rim Grand Canyon - Bryce Canyon

April 7 - April 19, 2006 (13 days)
Geologic Grand Canyon Rafting Trip with Ivo Lucchitta
Enjoy the majesty of the Grand Canyon, ride the rapids on 33' motor rigs, hike the side canyons, and learn the geology from a world renown Grand Canyon geologist, Dr. Ivo Lucchitta. Cost: to be determined to include transportation from Flagstaff to Lees Ferry and back from Diamond Creek, $75 non-refundable honorarium for Ivo, tips for the river guides, cost for the hotel before and after the trip, and cost of alcoholic beverages. Contact Jan Taylor, trip organizer at jhntaylor@altrionet.com or 626-359-3031.

April 20: Brown Bag Lecture: Kanab GSENM Visitor Center. Current Trends in Vegetation Management. Presented by Tyler Thompson, Habitat Biologist for Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Admission is free. Bring your own lunch.
Contact Mary Dewitz 435.644.4680

April 21: Earth Day: Come celebrate Earth Day in Kanab! Focus is on the wise-use of resources and how individuals can help conserve these resources. Poster contests at local area schools, Earth Day treasure hunt (educational activity) and many other educational activities provided by booth participants. For more information contact Missy Siders at 435.644.4338.

April 23: Earth Day - Zion National Park field day, sponsored by the Zion Natural History Association. The day involves short hikes, workshops and things for all ages to do.
Zion Canyon Visitor Center 8am - 4pm

April 29-30: Zion through a Lens
Fee $160 Ages: 16 and up. Meet: Zion Human History Museum 8am

May 1st: Photo Contest
The East Zion Tourism Council Annual Photo Contest
The winner will have their photos in the East Zion site and will win a free vacation to East Zion. Entries are accepted until April 7th and winners are announced on May 1st each year. Mail photos to: East Zion Tourism Council - East Zion - Mount Carmel, UT 84755 Contest Information

May 4: Brown Bag Lecture: Kanab GSENM Visitor Center. Archaeological Projects on GSENM. Presented by Mathew Zwiefel, GSENM Archeologist. Admission is free. Bring your own lunch. Contact Mary Dewitz 435.644.4680

May 5-6 Riverfest Spring Music Festival
Paria 7th Annual Riverfest! This event promotes the areas history, culture, heritage, and tourism. Plenty of Speakers, music and fun. This event is free. For more information contact Susan Dodson at 928-691-1047

May 5-7: Greyhound Gathering
Greyhounds everywhere you look! Shopping with the Artisans Friday afternoon, spectator events on Saturday include a 10 AM parade of costumed hounds and handlers, greyhound idol show and a Blur-of-Fur (greyhounds in motion clocked by a radar gun.
Claudia Presto 435.644.2903

May 6: Energy Alternatives - Solar Power in Zion and Beyond
Fee $30 Ages: 16 and up Meet: Human History Museum 9am

May 10 if weather cooperates - Grand Canyon North Rim
Highway 67 at Jacob Lake opens at 6 AM Services available at 11 AM although Xanterra will try to get the coffee shop open by 6:30.

May 14: Mother's Day Run
Utah's most scenic 10K run followed by post-race refreshments and awards. Contact Kortny Stirland at 435.644.2693 or 435.644.2335 (Leave message)

May 12: Turtles and Tidbits
Fee $30 Ages: 16 and up Meet: Red Cliffs Desert Reserve 9am

May 14: Edible Plants
Fee $40 Ages: 16 and up Meet: Zion Human History Museum 9am

May 17: Spring Photography
Fee $80 Ages: 16 and up Meet: Zion Human History Museum 8am

May 20: Fire Ecology
Fee $10 Ages: 16 and up Meet: Zion Human History Museum 10am

June 3: East is Eden
The beauty of the east side of Zion
Fee$30 Ages: 16 and up Meet: Human History Museum 1pm

June 3: Kanab Triathlon
This race will be perfect for the first time triathlete. Bring the whole family and enjoy the event together. The swim portion will be held at the Kanab city pool, with the bike and run portions on the streets of Kanab. For a $35 fee, ($10 discount for anyone 16 and under) everyone will receive a race t-shirt and there will be prizes awarded for the top three in each category. For more information contact Jeff Gardner 435.632.6012 or 435.644.

June 20: Zion by Moonlight
Fee $45 Ages: 16 & up Meet: Zion Human History Museum 2pm

June 23 June and August: 4th Thursday Treks
Fee $30 Ages: 14 and up Meet: Zion Human History Museum 1pm

June 11 or June 25 or Sept 10: Zion Narrows Service Projects
Fee $40 Ages: 16 & up Meet: Temple of Sinewava 8:15am

July 7: Kolob Canyons and Beyond - Geology
Fee $40 Ages: 16 and up Meet: Kolob Canyons Visitor Center 9am

August 22-27: Maynard Dixon Country in Mt. Carmel The Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts hosts the annual Maynard Dixon Country Invitational Art Exhibition each summer to showcase the work of the country's finest contemporary artists. The event features approximately one hundred and twenty works of art by more than forty artists, dinner and entertainment. Join us at the Mt. Carmel, Utah home built by Maynard Dixon and his wife Edith Hamlin.
Maynard Dixon Call: 877-34-tbird

August: Kane County Fair- in Orderville
Country fair with livestock shows, home arts and crafts, produce and flowers, games, entertainment. Parade and Rodeo on Saturday.

August: Western Legends Roundup in Kanab
A celebration of the culture of the Old West. Wagon Train, Workshops, Film Festival, Quilt Show, Cowboy Poetry, Tent Revival, Indian Dancing, Quick Draw Contest, Working Displays, Fiddle Contest, and a Dutch Oven Cook-off. Street Fair with art and food vendors and live cowboy music. High noon parade. Evening entertainment. For more information call 435.644.3444

August: Sounds of Thunder Mountain – Kaibab Paiute Heritage Celebration on the Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation. Pow-wow-Registration opens 11:30 AM on Saturday. Grand Entries Saturday 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM. Sunday 11:00 AM. Southern Paiute Circle Dance Singing Contest-Registration Saturday 12:00 noon. Southern Paiute Juried Art Show-Saturday 9:00 AM. Fun run/walk Saturday 7:00 AM. Free feast. Hand game. Demonstrations by the Kaibab Paiute Elders Saturday 11:00 AM. Horseshoe Tournament Saturday 10:00 AM. Fishing Derby Saturday 8:00 AM. The public is invited to attend this event. Please bring your own chairs. NO drugs or alcohol allowed.

August 19: Bat Biology and Conservation
Fee $50 Ages 16 and up Meet: Human History Museum 2pm

August 23 BLM Brown Bag Lecture Series
Location and time TBA. Special Event: Wildflower Field Tour with Holly. Bring your own lunch. Contact Mary Dewitz (435) 644-4680

September 2: Long Valley Demolition Derby
Carol Arena - Orderville, Utah 7pm

September 9: Zion Geology: Water, Wind and Time
Fee $35 Meet: Zion Canyon Visitor Center 2pm

*Details are subject to change.

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