Showing posts with label southern utah events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label southern utah events. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

St. George Parade of Homes—2015

It’s that time of year that we begin anticipating St. George’s Parade of Homes. The event runs February 13 – 22 and tickets are already on sale online. Get a map on-line, down load the mobile or app, or pick up a 2015 guide on opening day.  You will see the signs around town guiding you from house to house.

There are twenty eight homes in this year’s parade and they range in price and size. If you click on the individual homes on the parade home websites, you can get not only a description of the home but also a list of all the subcontractors who added their touch to the home.

Besides going to just admire the work of some of St. George’s great builders, we love to go and get ideas of how to use space better, to decorate or landscaping ideas.  Last year we were looking for ideas on how to make a smaller room into a fun, very livable space. We came away with many ideas. We also particularly watched for ways to make our desert patio more liveable. 

So whether you are in the market for a new home altogether or looking for ways to update your existing home, the Parade of Homes is a great way to get some new ideas and see the actual work of local vendors.

Take time to get acquainted with the various neighborhoods around the area. Notice the views. Perhaps as you are viewing the homes, you can find the perfect area to put down roots.

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Friday, September 5, 2014

Are you a True Dixie-ite? Dixie Round-up Rodeo

Can you really be considered a “Dixie-ite” if you’ve never been to the Lion’s Dixie Round-up Rodeo? I don’t know. But if you haven’t been, it is time to go a get initiated. The Round-up is Sept 11-13 (2014) and is great fun for all ages. It is held in the historic St. George Sun Bowl on 100 South and 400 East. You can get your tickets ahead of time at the Lion’s club house (Monday Sep. 8 thru Saturday Sep. 13), just north of the Sun Bowl or buy them at the gate. You should know, however, that if you are in general seating, it can be crowded. My advice is to go early, buy some hot dogs, make it a dinner and rodeo night.

We love to take our kids down during the day and look at all the animals. This, of course, is free and the kids love to see the horses and bulls. We also enjoy the parades. In the past they have had a general parade and a children's parade, but this year they are combined into one. Check it out. It is one of the most well attended parades throughout the year.

Parade Time and Location:
  • Saturday, Sep. 13, 5:00 pm. Runs along Tabernacle Street, Main street to 400 East.

Rodeo Time:
  • 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm: gates open and entertainment begins
  • 8:00 pm: rodeo begins

Tickets:
  • General Admission-Adults $10, Children (11 and under) $5, Children age two and under (lap sitters) are free
  • Thursday is Kids night so children (11 and under) are FREE.
  • Reserved Seating—All seats $15

You may reserve tickets early over the phone using a credit card. Call 435-673-3301

Find out more by emailing: rodeo@stgeorgelions.com or calling the rodeo hotline 435-632-2136

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

What's Happening in Southern Utah: September Events




Fall is one of the BEST times to be in Southern Utah. In addition to simply enjoying the great outdoors, check out some of these events happening in our community.



Sep 2-6:   DOCUTAH (www.docutah.com), event pass $20, day pass $5
Sep 5:      Free Movie, Washington City-Veteren’s Park, Lego Movie @ dusk
Sep 5-6:   Ultimate Girls Day Out @ Dixie Center Fri. 10am – 8pm, Sat. 10am – 6pm, $5
Sep 5-6:   Leeds Wild West days, 5-10 pm, Town Park on Babylon Road
Sep 6:      Farmer’s Market at Ancestor Square, 8am to 12pm
Sep 6:      Farmer’s Market in Springdale 9am to 12pm
Sep 6:      Cars and coffee, 9am – 11am, Perks on Sunset (1515 W Sunset Blvd)
Sep 8:      Free Concert, Michael John: Billy Joel Tribute, Centennial Park (301 N 2200E), St. George
Sep 11-13: Lion’s Dixie Roundup, 6-10 pm, rodeo starts at 8pm, children $5, adults $10, Sunbowl
Sep 13:    Kokopelli Triathalon, Hurricane/Sandhollow (click link for information)
Sep 13:    Farmer’s Market at Ancestor Square, 8am to 12pm
Sep 13:    Farmer’s Market in Springdale 9am to 12pm
Sep 13-14: Crossroads Productions Gun Show, 9am-6pm, Dixie Center
Sep 19:    Heritage Choir, Cox Auditorium, 7:30pm, $10
Sep 20:    Ivins HeritageDays, Ivins City Park 9am-2pm
Sep 20:    Farmer’s Market at Ancestor Square, 8am to 12pm
Sep 20:    Farmer’s Market in Springdale 9am to 12pm
Sep 25-27: Swiss Days, Santa Clara, Schedule and Times
Sep 26-27: Zion Canyon Music Festival, Springdale Town Ball Field, 11 am-11 pm
Sep 26-27: Southern Utah Rock and Gem Show, 8am-5pm, Hurricane—Washington County Fairgrounds
Sep 27:    Farmer’s Market at Ancestor Square, 8am to 12pm
Sep 27:    Farmer’s Market in Springdale 9am to 12pm


Don’t forget these theatre events:


St. George Musical Theatre: The Sound of Music; M,Th, F, Sa all month starting Sep 4
Tuacahn: Joseph and the Amazing Techinicolor Dreamcoat, Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, M-Sa all month
Dixie State College: Much Ado About Nothing, Sep 17-27, T-Sa. Eccles Black box Theatre
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Friday, August 22, 2014

Have you Been to the Cornfest?

If you have never been to Enterprise, Utah’s Cornfest, it is time to remedy that. Tomorrow, Saturday Aug. 23, Enterprise is celebrating their bumper crop of corn, but it isn’t just about the corn (although if it was just about the corn, that would be okay, because their corn is DELICIOUS.) In addition to buying some of the sweetest corn around, there are a variety of events being offered.

  • Softball Tournament
  • Volleyball Tournament
  • Car Show: 10 am – 4 pm
  • Booths: 10 am – 4 pm
  • Live Entertainment: 10 am – 11 pm
  • Dutch Oven Dinner: 5 pm – 7 pm
  • Dancing in the park: 7 pm – 11 pm
  • 5K/1K Fun Run & 5K Walk: registration 6 am, race time 7 am


The Cornfest takes place at Enterprise Elementary School (200 South 100 East) at 10 am – 4 pm. The Fun Run begins at Enterprise High School and ends at the City Park. The city estimates that 3000-5000 people attend each year and all the proceeds go right back into the community’s park and recreation fund and to the elementary school.

Take some time to enjoy the quiet community of Enterprise. The High for Saturday is forecasted to be a beautiful 82⁰. Perfect temperatures.

We would love to help you explore Southern Utah in search of the right home. Call our team for any of your real estate needs.

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Monday, August 18, 2014

Sand Hollow: Kokopelli Triathalon

Kokopelli triathalon is calling you, September 13, 2014. Whether you compete or cheer the athletes, there is energy in the air as these athletes dive into Sand Hollow Resevoir, transition to their waiting bikes and then run across the finish line. It’s great fun to see the first athletes come across the finish line, but I also love to see the ones who are out there just to prove to themselves that they can do it.

One of the great things about the Kokopelli event is that there are different difficulties to meet the desires of anyone wanting to participate. In 2014, they are offering:
  • Sprint—750m Swim / 12.4 mi Bike /5K Run
  • Olympic—1500m Swim / 20.4 Bike / 10K Run
  • Duathalon—5K Run / 12.4 mi Bike / 5K Run
  • Kids Tri—100 m Swim  / 2 mi Bike / 1 mi Run
  • 5K Run—5K Run/walk

To the newcomer, just the thought of “triathalon” can be intimidating. I know. I’ve been there, but they are actually a lot of fun and at some of these smaller more local events you find all levels of competitors. There is a camaraderie among the participants and there is nothing like the first time crossing that finish line.

Kokopelli is in a beautiful venue with the red rocks and pretty near perfect temperatures. The water is generally warm enough that a wet suit is not necessary, in fact, if the water temperature is warm enough on race day morning, wet suits may not even be allowed.  The bike ride has some rollers but nothing that would qualify as a killer hill, and the run is relatively level, with some small ups and downs as well.

Here are some training schedules to help you get started. My favorite to get started was the tri-newbies.

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Monday, August 4, 2014

What's Happening In Southern Utah: August Events


Keep up on what is going on in Southern Utah. In addition to the events listed below, there are the plays at Tuacahn: The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. There is Peter Pan playing at Brigham's Playhouse. 


Aug. 6-9:     Washington County Fair
Aug. 6-29:   Dixie State University: Recent Acquisitions Exhibit
Aug. 8:         Free Movie, St. George Town Square "Ghostbusters" @ dusk
Aug. 8:         Free Movie, Ivins City Park, "The Nut Job", approx. 8:30 pm (dusk)
Aug. 9:         Farmer's Market at Ancestor Square 8am to 12pm
Aug. 9:         Farmer's Market in Springdale 9am to 12pm
Aug. 11:       Concert, St. George, Vernon Worthen Park, Mike Iverson-Folk, 7:30 pm
Aug. 14:       Concert, Hurricane, 200 No.Main St., Leif Bjarnson &the Forresters 8:00pm
Aug. 15:       Free Movie, Ivins City Park, "Despicable Me", approx. 8:30 pm (dusk)
Aug. 16:       Farmer's Market at Ancestor Square 8am to 12 pm
Aug. 16:       Farmer's Market in Springdale 9 am to 12 pm
Aug. 22:       Free Movie, St. George Town Square, "The Blind Side" @ dusk
Aug. 22:       Free Movie, Ivins City Park, "Brave" approx. 8:30 pm (dusk)
Aug. 23:       Farmer's Market at Ancestor Square 8am to 12 pm
Aug. 23:       Farmer's Market in Springdale 9 am to 12 pm
Aug. 28:       Dixie State University, Concert, Asleep at the Wheel, Cox Aud, 7:00 pm
Aug. 29:       Free Movie, Ivins City Park, "Frozen", approx. 8:30 pm (dusk)
Aug. 29-30: Hurricane City Peach Days
Aug. 30:       Farmer's Market at Ancestor Square 8 am to 12 pm
Aug. 30:       Farmer's Market in Sprindale 9 am to 12 pm


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Friday, August 1, 2014

Hurricane City Summer Concert Series: Acapella Quartet--Uncalled Four

Uncalled Four Acapella Quartet
Hurricane City sponsors a Summer Concert in the Park series. Last night we spent a perfect evening in the Hurricane City Park on Main and 200 North watching the acapella quartet, Uncalled Four. Though a storm threatened, it never formed, and the typical hot July temperatures dipped down to the low 90’s to create the perfect setting for a concert in the park.

The all male quartet presented a variety of music including the Beach Boys, Beatles, folk songs and children’s songs. They even performed, for the first time ever, their own song about the red, red dirt of Dixie. They sing because they enjoy it, and they said that they are happy to perform at most any gathering, just contact them.

There is only one concert left in the Hurricane summer series, so mark your calendars for August 14 to hear Leif Bjarnson with the Forresters.

Many of our communities in Southern Utah sponsor fun, free community events that can be enjoyed by all ages. The key seems to be keeping up with all the opportunities around us. I like to check out the city’s websites to find out what is going on. Here are their links to their event pages: 

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