Utah's Color Country

Utah's Color Country Color Country and So Much More

Shopping
Part of the fun of a vacation is browsing through local shops and buying momentos to take home from your trip. In Color Country you'll find shopping malls, factory outlet stores, small specialty shops, even general stores that offer a variety of items from antiques, western clothing, t-shirts, Indian jewelry and pottery, to the latest styles and fashions. Chances are you will find the perfect gift for yourself or someone special.

Cultural Events
While enjoying your Color Country vacation, take in some of the area's cultural events like the American Folk Ballet in Cedar City. Southwest Symphony presents a full season of concerts in St. George, and the Heritage Arts Complex at Tuacahn hosts concerts and dance recitals. Dixie College in St. George, and Southern Utah University in Cedar City regularly offer plays, musicals, concerts, and art shows. Community theater presentations and local entertainment will also add to your vacation experience. The Southern Utah Folklife Festival in Springdale, the Renaissance Faire in Cedar City, the Corn Festival in Enterprise, and West Fest in Kanab are just a few of the festivals held throughout Color Country. All communities celebrate the Fourth of July and Pioneer Day (July 24) with parades and special events like Beaver's annual Pioneer Car Show on July 24. No matter what the season there is always something to celebrate in Color Country.

Sporting Events
Athletes as well as spectators will enjoy organized sporting events held throughout Color Country. Perhaps the best known running event is the annual St. George Marathon. Thousands of runners complete its scenic 26.2 mile course each October. Another scenic marathon is the Lake Powell Marathon held each spring. Road races like the Bryce Canyon Rim Run and the Daily Spectrum 10K are shorter but just as picturesque.

The Utah Summer Games attract Utah's best athletes to Cedar City each June. The event, like a miniature Olympics, is a summer spectacular worth seeing. There are competitions in a wide range of sporting events including track and field, equestrian, bicycling, swimming, archery, gymnastics and more. Senior athletes showcase their talents every fall in St. George. The Huntsman Chemical World Senior Games bring thousands of senior competitors from around the world to participate in swimming, cycling, tennis, and golf to name a few.

Brian Head hosts several mountain bike races and festivals like the annual Brian Header. In winter, ski races are held at Brian Head and Elk Meadows. Every February snow lovers gather for the Bryce Canyon Winter Festival to enjoy cross country ski races, snowshoe tours and many more events.

In Color Country you'll never run out of things to do. You can tour the Paunsagaunt Wildlife Museum in Panguitch, take in thoroughbred horse races in Beaver, rodeos or golf tournaments in St. George, horse shows in Kanab, or fishing derbies at Lake Powell.