things to do in st george: 8th Annual Sweetheart Swing- St George Utah
- 02/02/17 07:25 PM
8th Annual Sweetheart Swing- St George UtahBe one of 150 lucky people who get to swing the Valentine night away at St George’s 8th Annual Sweetheart Swing. This sweet event is held at the St George Children’s Museum on Valentine’s from 7 to 10pm. For a small price of $15, come out and enjoy live music, refreshments, and swing dancing!
What is Swing Dancing?Swing dancing originated in Harlem, New York in the 1920’s. The swing era was popular for decades into the 1950’s. It is a social form of group dancing typically to jazz music. What makes swing dancing so fun and … (0 comments)
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things to do in st george: Mystery Escape Room- St George
- 01/26/17 07:53 AM
Mystery Escape Room- St GeorgeYou may have heard of this before, after all, escape room activities are in right now! St George houses a mystery escape room you can even hold season tickets to. What is all the fuss about with these? Let’s find out together. Winning Utah’s best entertainment venue and recreational attraction in 2016, mystery escape room offers several types of escapes. Mystery escape room is currently offering Terrorist Warning, The Bell Witch Hauntings, and Private Eye: A Murder Mystery (coming soon!) in Ancestor Square. They add more throughout the year, so you can purchase season tickets and be … (0 comments)
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things to do in st george: It’s a Wonderful Life- The Musical
- 12/01/16 07:16 AM
It’s a Wonderful Life- The MusicalBrigham’s Playhouse is bringing Utah a classic Christmas musical, It’s a Wonderful Life, opening today! One of the most popular Christmas films that has stayed a family tradition since the 1940’s, It’s a Wonderful Life is based on a Christmas fantasy where the main character experiences an intervention by his guardian angel over his thoughts of suicide on Christmas Eve. The main character, George, had spent his life giving back to others, and his guardian angel shows him what life would be like if he hadn’t. The writing of this film has been praised over the … (2 comments)
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things to do in st george: Visit St George Utah Museums this Fall- Indoor Family Fun
- 10/11/16 01:30 AM
Visit St George Utah Museums this Fall- Indoor Family Fun
St George Utah is an area rich in culture, lifestyle, and fun things to do, including indoor family fun. With all of the outdoor festivals, events, and natural parks, the outdoor options seem endless. However, if you are looking for some indoor family fun activities, there are some great places to visit! Did you know that our Dinosaur Museum is voted one of the best by paleontologists? Have you been there yet? Below are a few St George specialties!
Dinosaur Museum
The St George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm is a fossil fun-filled … (2 comments)
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things to do in st george: Fannatiku Fest Anime Convention | March 27 and 28
- 03/12/15 01:55 PM
Fannatiku Fest is a non-profit, Anime Convention held annually in St. George, Utah. The convention is organized by Anime Fannatiku, and is sponsored by the Washington County Library System. This year’s convention will be held March 27th and 28th, at the Dixie Convention Center.
Attendees from all over the Western United States will be present to enjoy all that Southern Utah has to offer! Fannatiku Fest came on the scene in 2007 and drew 200 attendees. Since then, what started as a half-day event has turned into a full two-day convention that has attracted over 400 people annually since 2010.
This convention … (1 comments)
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things to do in st george: The BYU Young Ambassadors
- 03/02/15 01:57 PM
Do you love music? Then you won't want to miss the performance of the BYU Young Ambassadors! The group combines contemporary music and dance for a fast-paced showcase of American musical theatre. Selected through a extension process, these talented performers offer a refreshing insight of America's culture and ways of life. The Young Ambassadors consists of 20 performers (10 women and men), and a 10 piece show band (guitar, drums, keyboard and bass).
The group is from Brigham Young University and they were founded by Janie Thompson. Since their first international performance at world exposition 970 in Osaka, Japan, they have performed all over … (1 comments)
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things to do in st george: 36th Annual St. George Art Festival
- 02/24/15 05:58 AM
The St. George Art Festival began 36 years ago to showcase artists who lived in St. George. Since then it has expanded to include over 110 artists from hundreds of entries throughout the United States. This year's festival will be held Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th at the scenic Town Square, a park with its carousel, fountains, splash pad and waterfall, flower gardens, and historic sites. The festival has a community appeal, for both artists and the 30,000 plus annual visitors on this busy Easter weekend.
The St. George Art Festival is recognized for exceptional artwork and will be showcasing the … (2 comments)
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things to do in st george: St George Renaissance Feaste 2014
- 09/30/14 05:20 AM
It is easy to find creative inspiration when you live in our beautiful St George community. It makes sense that a charter school like the Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts (THS) would be set up in the shadow of the beautiful red rock cliffs. Now that we are officially in the Autumn season, it is time for the St George Renaissance Feaste 2014.
What: St George Renaissance Feaste 2014
Where: Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts (1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins, UT)
When: October 3-6, 2014 5pm to 7:30pm
Cost: $18
Contact: Heather Carroll, Admin Office (435) 632-3301 or via email
The Tuacahn … (0 comments)
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things to do in st george: St George Farmer's Markets
- 07/15/14 03:26 AM
St George Farmer's Markets
In recent years, there has been a clear cut shift in the way Americans think about food. We are more aware of how it is grown and what goes into the care of the fruits and vegetables we put on our family's table. St George Farmer's Markets not only help you find the freshest produce available, but, when you purchase directly from the farmer, you help stimulate the local St George economy as well. That way, everyone wins.
The St George area offers two different farmer's markets every single Saturday for your convenience. So, if you … (1 comments)
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things to do in st george: Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers Opens in St George Utah
- 04/25/13 07:20 AM
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers Opens in St George Utah
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opened its first Utah location Tuesday at the intersection of Red Cliffs Drive and 3050 East in St. George! The address is 969 N 3050 E. St George Utah 84790.
They offer a a delicous menu of great food, including yummy custard concrete and sundaes. Included on their menu is "savory sandwiches" which is actually fresh hambugers with a number of topping choices. They also have "delicious dogs", Freddy's fries, onion rings and chicken tenders.
I ate at Freddy's this afternoon and thought the food was … (2 comments)
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things to do in st george: St George Utah Festival~"A Taste Of Dixie"~October 7-8, 2011
- 10/05/11 07:07 AM
The St George Utah Chamber of Commerce is hosting it's largest event of the year on October 7 & 8, 2011. "A Taste of Dixie" will be held at Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S 400 East on Friday & Saturday October 7 & 8, 2011 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm both days.
The festival is sponsored by several local companies and is held in partnership with the city of St George. This is a family friendly event that will offer something for everyone. Local artists, businesses and best of all-FOOD! There will be a children's play area as well a … (3 comments)
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things to do in st george: Antigravity Trampoline Arena in St George Utah
- 09/27/11 12:45 PM
My kids have been hearing a lot of good things about Antigravity Trampoline Arena in St George Utah. We decided to check it out for ourselves last night and the kids had a blast! My 23 year old daughter enjoyed it as much as my 11 year old son. There was something for everyone, whether it's perfecting back flips or just bouncing down the rows of tramps.
Facilities include 11,000 square feet of trampolines under one roof, which is the largest jumping center in Utah. Antigravity Trampoline Arena is located at 415 S. Dixie Dr., phone # 435-767-9274. Business hours are … (2 comments)
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things to do in st george: Time for Peach Days in Hurricane Utah~Labor Day Weekend 2011~9/2/11-9/3/11
- 08/29/11 05:15 AM
It's time once again for Peach Days in Hurricane Utah. This event and this year promises to be a fabulous celebration. The theme for Peach Days this year is "A Celebration of our Heritage". The event will be held on Friday 9/2/11 and Saturday 9/3/11.
I attended the first Peach Days when I moved to St George Utah 14 years ago, and I don't think I've missed one since. It's a fun event to take the family to and has become a tradition for mine.
There's always plenty of food booths showcasing many different types of cuisine. In years past, some … (2 comments)
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things to do in st george: Black Bear Diner in St George Utah
- 08/25/11 06:41 AM
The Black Bear Diner has recently opened for business in St George Utah. The diner is located at 1245 S. Main St, St George UT, next door to the Clarion Suites, phone #435-656-2327. They're open from 6am-10pm daily and serve breakfast ALL day long! Black Bear Diner is a family friendly restaurant with a mountain themed atmosphere. The menu, decor and service are designed to remind the guest of a time when things were a little simpler and service and quality were the cornerstone of business.
I had eaten at a Black Bear Diner in Mesa Arizona and was anxious to … (1 comments)
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things to do in st george: Wagon Company Expedition Coming to St. George in October 2011
- 08/18/11 04:59 AM
It was recently announced that the city of St George Utah has planned a St. George Wagon Company Expedition to St. George, Utah the week of October 7-15th. The event commemorates 150 years since the arrival of the original Dixie Cotton Mission pioneers to the St. George area. The city will be host to as many as 50 covered wagons and hundreds of walking and hand-cart participants. The 100-mile trip begins in Parowan, Utah and goes through portions of Iron County and Washington County following the Spanish Trail before arriving in St. George on the 15th. This expedition provides opportunities for … (0 comments)
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things to do in st george: Dixie Roundup Rodeo~St George Utah Rodeo~September 15-17, 2011
- 08/17/11 06:10 AM
It's time once again for the annual Dixie Round-Up Rodeo in St George Utah sponsored by the St George Lions Club. The theme this year is "Cowboy Up at the Roundup". This will be the 77th year the rodeo has been held! True to tradition, the rodeo is always held during the second week of September each year and runs for 3 days. In 2011 those dates are September 15th-17th. The event is held at the Dixie Sun Bowl which is in downtown St George.
The Dixie Round-Up is a favorite event for many of the locals and has become a … (0 comments)
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things to do in st george: Water Canyon near Zion National Park~Back-Country Adventures in Southern Utah
- 08/16/11 05:14 AM
My daughter is an avid back-country enthusiast and takes advantage of all the great state and national parks that are located close to our home in St George Utah. A couple of weeks ago she and her "posse" did the Water Canyon hike. Water Canyon is located on BLM land just south of Zion National Park. Access to the trail is located behind the remote town of Hildale Utah.
Water Canyon is a narrow canyon that offers a little bit of everything for the outdoor enthusiast...big drops, narrow slots to navigate through, swimming pools to cool off in and even a … (4 comments)
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things to do in st george: Things to Do in St George Utah~Sunset on the Square Outdoor Movies~2011
- 07/28/11 12:21 PM
Looking for things to do in St George Utah on Friday nights this summer? St George Town Square becomes an outdoor movie theatre for the second annual summer movie series on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month this summer. KCSG & the City of St George present "Sunset on the Square". Classic movies for adults and children will be shown on the big screen under the stars. This is a FREE event for residents and visitors alike. Bring you blankets, lawn chairs and goodies, the movies start at dusk. Snow cones, popcorn and pizza will also be available. You … (4 comments)
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things to do in st george: Fourth of July Activities~2011~Hurricane Utah
- 06/29/11 10:42 AM
Fourth of July activities for 2011 in Hurricane Utah include the return of the traditional "dynamite blast" early on the morning of July 4th, 2011. In years past, residents of Hurricane Utah began their July 4th celebration with one or more dynamite blasts. This tradition was discontinued many years ago, but is being reinstated this year as part of the City's efforts to return to the past. A simulated dynamite blast will kick off the festivities in Hurricane at 6:00 am.
The theme for Hurricane's celebration this fourth of July is "Proud to Be an American". There will be a lot … (5 comments)
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things to do in st george: Gunlock Rodeo 6/30/11-7/2/11~Things to Do In St George Utah
- 06/27/11 07:56 AM
The Gunlock Rodeo began in 1945 and has become a tradition for many southern Utah families each year. The event runs this year from Thursday, June 30 through Saturday, July 2, 2011 and begins each evening at 8 pm. The Gunlock Rodeo was started by some of the locals who were "World War II" guys and has continued to be a community favorite. Over 500 participants are expected for this year's program with events ranging from bull riding to mutton bustin'.
One of the events held each year is the donkey-watermelon competition. Two teams of riders compete against each other in … (3 comments)
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8th Annual Sweetheart Swing- St George UtahBe one of 150 lucky people who get to swing the Valentine night away at St George’s 8th Annual Sweetheart Swing. This sweet event is held at the St George Children’s Museum on Valentine’s from 7 to 10pm. For a small price of $15, come out and enjoy live music, refreshments, and swing dancing!
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