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St. George event weekends: when to book early

A few weekends a year, hotels and rentals around St. George fill up months ahead. Hurricane is about 25 minutes from St. George, so a home here is a good base when town is busy.

Here is when those weekends usually fall.

Updated October 2026 by Mary and Russell, your hosts in Hurricane.

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Big weekends by month

EventWhen it usually happensWhere
St. George Area Parade of HomesMid to late FebruaryNew homes across the St. George area
St. George Art FestivalEaster weekendHistoric Town Square, St. George
Washington County FairAprilLegacy Park, Hurricane
Utah Tech University commencementEarly May (May 5 and 6 in 2027)Burns Arena, St. George
Tuacahn outdoor Broadway seasonMid-May to late OctoberTuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
St. George MarathonFirst Saturday in OctoberSt. George
Huntsman World Senior GamesOctoberSt. George
Red Bull RampageOctoberKolob Terrace Road, near Virgin
Christmas in the CanyonLate November to late DecemberTuacahn, Ivins

Dates move from year to year. Check each event before you book.

What about Ironman?

Ironman 70.3 St. George held its final race on May 10, 2025, so it is no longer on the calendar.

Planning an event weekend

  1. Book as soon as the date is set

    Marathon, Senior Games and graduation weekends fill early around St. George.

  2. Plan the drive

    Hurricane is about 25 minutes from St. George and about 30 from St. George Regional Airport.

  3. Add a park day

    Zion's south entrance is about 40 minutes from Hurricane, and Sand Hollow State Park about 15.

Where to stay

A base 25 minutes from St. George

Angell Heights sleeps 10 and Hurricane Oasis sleeps 6, on one property with a 20×40-foot pool and a hot tub to come home to after the race or the show.

The Hurricane Retreat package

Both homes, one property, the pool to yourselves

Six bedrooms for up to 16 guests on one property near Zion.

Questions

Is there still an Ironman in St. George?

No. Ironman 70.3 St. George held its final race on May 10, 2025.

When is the St. George Marathon?

Usually the first Saturday in October. Registration for the 2027 race opens April 1, 2027.

When are the Huntsman World Senior Games?

In October. The 2026 Games ran October 5 to 17.

When is Utah Tech graduation?

Utah Tech University has scheduled its 2027 commencement for May 5 and 6 at Burns Arena.

How far is Hurricane from St. George?

About 25 minutes by car, and about 30 minutes from St. George Regional Airport.