Parade of Homes: More than 23,000 people come to view the latest home designs, house plans, decorating and building ideas available. These homes vary from the low $100,000s to $1 million and $2 million homes. The Parade of Homes is held in mid-February every year and is sponsored by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association. Call 435-674-1400
Dixie College Invitational Art Show: Artists from the western states are invited to display their works of art at the Graff Fine Arts Center on the Dixie State College campus. Admission is free.
St. George Arts Festival: The Arts Festival is held on Friday and Saturday of Easter weekend. A variety of artists display their art from all over the United States. Events include food booths, entertainment and activities for children. Call the St. George City Leisure Services for more information. Call 435-634-5850
Dixie Downs Horse Race: Horse racing is sponsored by the St. George Lions Club and held at the Washington County Fair Park. Sanctioned by the Utah Racing Commission. Call 435-673-55
Tuacahn's Summer Season of Theater: Each summer the Tuacahn Center for the Arts offers world-class entertainment in the outdoor amphitheater at the mouth of Snow Canyon State Park. The amphitheater has 2,000 seats and offers 1,500 foot sandstone cliffs as a backdrop. Check out this years productions at www.olwm.com/tuacahn
Washington County Fair: The fair is annually held the first week in August at the Washington County Fair Park. The fair features carnival rides, games, festive food, entertainment, award-winning crops and livestock exhibits. Call 435-652-9067
Lions Dixie Roundup Rodeo: The annual rodeo is held the second week in September at the Sun Bowl in St. George. Held by the St. George Lions Club and approved by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association. Call 435-674-0461
Santa Clara Swiss Days: Held on the last Friday and Saturday of September, the town of Santa Clara celebrates its Swiss heritage. The event offers historical displays, craft and food booths and a fun run. Call 435-673-6712
St. George Marathon: More than 4,000 participants from all over the world come to St. George, Utah to run in the 13th largest marathon in the nation. The marathon begins in the beautiful mountains of Pine Valley at Central, and winds its way down nearly 1,600 feet through red sandstone cliffs and ancient lava flows to the center of St. George. "Runner's World" lists it as one of the "10 Most Scenic and Fastest Marathons". Call 435-634-5850
Huntsman World Senior Games: Thousands of athletes, age 50 and above, enter this international sporting competition. The games offer 20 sports, healthy lifestyle seminars, 10 critical health tests, socials and spectacular ceremonies. Call for applications, 800-562-1268
Eclipse Film Festival: The Eclipse Film Festival was founded in 1999, and is cosponsored by the Community Arts Division of St. George. Call 435-628-3678
Jubilee of Trees: Each year, Christmas trees are beautifully decorated and donated by area organizations, businesses and families. Events include a teddy bear picnic, fashion show, gift booths and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Dixie Regional Medical Center. Call 435-673-5235
Tuacahn's Festival of Lights: Every year from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, the Tuacahn Center for the Arts is lit up in a dazzling display of lights. A live nativity scene is also featured.
Dixie Rotary Bowl: The St. George Rotary Club sponsors this annual football game held the first Saturday in December. The two best junior college teams are invited to play in one of the top-rated junior college football games in America, held at the Hansen Stadium in St. George. Events include a golf tournament, a banquet with a sports oriented speaker, marching band competitions and a parade. Call 435-652-7546
First Night Celebration: Each year on New Year's Eve, many businesses and organizations put together a family oriented night of fun. Events include live entertainment, food booths, fireworks and more. The celebration is held on Main Street in St. George. Call 435-628-1658