| Mon |
2 |
Holiday - New Year's Day |
| Sat-Sun |
7-8 |
LMO Indoor 3-D/Vegas Extreme Shootout - 25 Targets Redding Style 3-D/10 Target Extreme 3-D/Vegas 300 $700.00 Guaranteed Cash + 60% Payback Freestyle/Fixed Pin Class. For more info visit lasalmountainoutfitters.com or call 435-259-1606. |
| Sat |
14 |
Moab's Red Hot 33k Sneak Peak - A training run along the 33k course for all who want to get familiar with Golden Spike trail, an area known to have runners get off course. Meet at the Moab Information Center parking lot (Main & Center Streets) on January 14th at 9:00am. For more info visit GrassRootsEvents.net or call 435-260-0886. |
| Sat-Sun |
14-16 |
Fee Free Days in the National Parks: Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend - Visit Arches or Canyonlands National Parks for free! For more info visit nps.gov. |
| Mon |
16 |
Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday |
| Sat |
18 |
Moab's Red Hot 55K and 33K - A challenging 55k/33k trail running event. Run some of the most sought after trails that Moab has to offer. Moab's Red Hot attracts some of the top ultra runners in the country so come to see them run course records! For more info visit grassrootsevents.net or call 435-260-0886. |
| Sat-Sun |
18-19 |
Moab Flute Festival - Ancient echoes of the flute reverberate again through the desert canyons. Relax and enjoy the live performances, participate in specialized workshops, and appreciate and be enticed by the vendors' artistic creations of native and exotic materials. For more info call 801-414-5354. |
| Mon |
20 |
Holiday - Presidents Day |
| Thu |
23 |
Free Film: "How to Die in Oregon" - The Grand County Public Library and the Utah Film Center present a free screening of the award-winning documentary "How to Die in Oregon". Described as being a life-affirming, staggeringly powerful portrait of what it means to die with dignity, "How to Die in Oregon" explores the complex issues surrounding legal, physician-assisted suicide for the terminally ill. 7 pm at Star Hall. For more info call 435-259-1111. |
| Fri-Sun |
2-4 |
Moab Women's Workout Weekend 2012 - Begin your spring training with a weekend of recreational biking, hiking, yoga, and life in balance activities in Moab. Open to women over 18, varied abilities welcome, general fitness helpful. Limited space. For more info visit roaringforktriteam.com or call 970-945-6102. |
| Sat-Tue |
10-13 |
Moab Skinny Tire Festival - Road Cycling Tour - Celebrating Life and the Sport of Road Cycling. This festival features fully supported out and back routes daily from Moab to world class destinations as the Colorado River Corridor, Dead Horse Point State Park, and the coveted supported ride through Arches National Park. Choose Sat/Sun or Sat-Tues tickets. This inspiring event puts purpose to your cycling as a fundraiser for cancer survivors, research, programs--and Kids on Bikes. Join a team, grab your bike, and make a difference now. For more info visit or skinnytireevents.com call 435-260-8889. |
| Mon |
12 |
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Moab - The year's best films on mountain sports, adventure and culture. For more info call 435-259-4859. |
| Sat |
17 |
37th Annual Canyonlands
Half Marathon and Five Mile Run
The Annual Canyonlands Half Marathon and Five Mile Run course winds alongside the Colorado River through a deep red rock canyon for the first 11 miles, and then takes runners to a green, shady finish at Swanny City Park in downtown Moab. Full details and registration info is available at moabhalfmarathon.org or call 435-259-4525. |
| Sat-Sun |
24-25 |
6 Hour Nighttime Fun Run, 12 Hour, Team Relay and Solo Challenge - Run for twenty four hours under the sun and stars in this stunning backdrop. Each 24-hour event is all-day and all-night. Runners compete to run as many laps as possible in a 24 hour time frame. For racers, this will be one of the most memorable events of your life. For spectators and crew, it will be a 24-hour festival where you will witness athletes pushing themselves beyond their personal limits of endurance. For more info visit geminiadventures.com. |
| Sat-Sun* |
3/31-4/8 |
Easter Jeep Safari - See below... |
| Sat-Sun* |
3/31-4/8 |
Easter Jeep Safari
Easter
Jeep Safari consists of trail rides, mostly day long trips, departing
from Moab throughout this week long event. The Red Rock 4-Wheelers of Moab officially runs approximately 9 different trails every day,
with "Big Saturday" culminating
in the largest ever single trail ride departure happening - around
30 groups line up in down town Moab to head off in every direction
for 30 different trails! For more info visit rr4w.com Note:
This massive week-long event is one of the largest events of the
year for Moab. Please make your camping/lodging reservations as early
as possible! |
| Sat |
14 |
The Amasa Run - The Amasa is a challenging trail running course, perfect for a beginner trail runner. Limited spots are available. All runners will get a shirt and finishing medal. For more info visit grassrootsevents.net or call 435-260-0886. |
| Sat |
14 |
Adventure Xstream Adventure Race - 12th Annual Adventure Xstream Adventure Race in Moab UT. Solo's or teams of 2 will kayak, mountain bike, trek, and rappel a 50+ mile course. The 2012 course is an all new course. For more info visit GravityPlay.com or call 970-403-5320. |
| Sat |
14 |
Moab Art Walk - Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 5pm-8pm. |
| Sat-Sun* |
21-29 |
Fee Free Days in the National Parks: National Park Week - Visit Arches or Canyonlands National Parks for free! For more info visit nps.gov. |
| Thu-Fri |
21-22 |
Undiscovered Moab Photo Tour - On an Undiscovered Moab Photo Tour we'll photograph several spectacular off-the-beaten path locations. Weather and conditions will dictate which locations we're able to visit but could include remote sandstone towers, vast canyon views, beautifully sculpted wind caves, graceful sand dunes and beautiful but rarely visited arches. We may even hike to a twin waterfall hidden in a slot canyon! For more info visit moabphotoworkshops.com or call 602-571-4170. |
| Fri-Sun |
27-29 |
Gas Gas Ride Rally - Off-road and Dual Sport Ride - 1st Annual Gas Gas Moab Rally - 2-3 days of rides and fun in Moab! Show your support for Gas Gas and come ride Moab this spring. For more info email DualSportUtah@hotmail.com or call Jim at 435-260-2724. We are still not set on a date drop us a line and well see if we can make a date that can get the biggest showing of Gas Gas Rider ever! http://youtu.be/IqB33mhqMMw |
| Fri-Sun |
27-29 |
April Action
Car Show
Classic Car Show - Hot Rods, Trucks,
Customs, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Classics, and much more! Visit aprilaction.moabadventurechannel.com for
more information. Note: This event is one of the largest events of
the year for Moab. Please make your camping/lodging reservations
as early as possible! For more information call 435-259-5858. |
| Fri-Sun |
4-6 |
Miatas In Moab V - Miatas from the US & Canada meet for drives and socializing to see Utah at it's best. For more info visit miatafun.net or call Mike Bailey at 801-597-1456. |
| Fri-Sun |
4-6 |
Moab Photography Workshop - Join Illuminate Workshops in Moab for a three-day photographic adventure. Moab is a spectacular location, surrounded by stunning scenery, beautiful geographical features and sweeping vistas. As part of this workshop you will be making photographs, editing your photos and enjoying the the unique beauty of the desert. Our instructors will guide you in your creativity and your workflow. For more info visit www.illuminateworkshops.com/workshops/moab.html or call 720-324-0111. |
| Sat |
5 |
Nature Photography Boot Camp - In this intensive, one-day workshop we'll visit at least three stunning locations around Moab to photograph Canyon Country in the warm light of sunrise and sunset. In the field we'll focus on creating dynamic compositions, using camera settings to maximize creativity and how to use available light to craft your images. We'll also discuss gear for outdoor photography, experiment with filters and do lots of image critiques. For more info visit moabphotoworkshops.com or call 602-571-4170. |
| Sat |
5 |
Moonshadows in Moab - Road Cycling Event - Spectacular Sunset Into Moonlight Ride. Watch the full moon rise briskly above the La Sal Mountains as you make your way to the Earth's edge overlooking the Colorado river two thousand feet below. This fully supported road bike ride takes in the sweet sage of the desert as you make your way to Dead Horse Point State Park by the light of the silvery full moon. Headlamps required. Choose 44 or 60 mile option before returning to town for post-ride revelry at Frankie D's Desert Saloon. For more info visit or skinnytireevents.com call 435-260-8889. |
| Sat |
12 |
Red Rock Relay MOAB - The second annual Red Rock Relay Moab is set for May 12, 2012. Six-person teams will gather in the heart of Moab and take off on a 70 mile running adventure into the heart of Red Rock Country. Teams will follow the Colorado River, climb into the La Sal Mountain range, and sprint to the finish back in Moab. Registration is capped at 300 teams. For more info visit redrockrelay.com/moab/ or call 801-830-1099. |
| Sat |
12 |
Moab Art Walk - Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 5pm-8pm. |
| Sat |
12 |
Gran Fondo Moab - Gran Fondo Moab is a timed road bicycling event held on the La Sal Loop Road. For more info visit granfondomoab.com or call 435-259-6294. |
| Sat-Sun |
12-13 |
Thelma & Louise Half Marathon - The Inaugural Thelma & Louise Half Marathon will take place the Saturday before Mother's Day and is open to women and girls. The scenic flat out-and-back course offers redrock and river views along SH 279. Beneficiaries of the race include Girls On The Run, an national organization that promotes heathy habits and self-images in pre-teen girls through running programs and which has a local chapter; and Seekhaven Family Crisis Center in Moab. For more info visit moabhalfmarathon.org or call 435-259-4525. |
| Mon-Thu |
14-17 |
The Ultimate Jeep Summit - This annual event is held in different parts of the country every year and is open primarily to the Jeep Commander (XK) and Grand Cherokee (WK) but others are welcome to join. The ultimate Jeep Summit is sponsored by The Steel Armadillo & TheUltimateJeep.com. For more info visit theultimatejeep.com or call 623-242-8211. |
| Wed-Sat |
16-19 |
Rally on the Rocks - We offer trails for the beginner with incredible scenery and vistas, to the most challenging and demanding that will be sure to test driver and machine. Each day we have numerous guided, utv friendly, trails planned throughout the Moab area. Trails include casual scenic routes, and demanding technical routes for the most experienced operators. For more info visit rallyontherocks.com or call 435-851-3637. |
| Fri-Sun |
18-20 |
3rd Annual Willys Overland Moab Rally - The 3rd annual Willys Rally will be held in Moab, UT on May 18th-20th. Join Willys owners from all over the country to celebrate the American Classic - the Willys Overland Station Wagon and Truck! For more info visit willysrally.com or call 714-478-1867. |
| Sun-Fri |
20-25 |
goneMOAB - Gathering Of Nissan Enthusiasts @ MOAB!! The 11th annual event is going to be bigger and better than ever. Come drive the amazing trails with us!! For more info visit gonemoab.com or call 970-368-0025. |
| Sat-Sun |
26-27 |
Moab Arts Festival - 20th Annual Moab Arts Festival at Swanny City Park on Memorial Day weekend. Saturday from 10am to 8pm and Sunday from 10 am to 6pm. Free admission! For more info visit moabartsfestival.org or call 435-259-2742. |
| Mon |
28 |
Holiday - Memorial Day |
| Thu- Sat |
5/31-6/2 |
Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo - See below. |
| Thu- Sat |
5/31-6/2 |
Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo - Annual Canyonlands Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Rodeo and Carnival. For more info call 435-259-4852. |
| Sat |
2 |
Nature Photography Boot Camp - In this intensive, one-day workshop we'll visit at least three stunning locations around Moab to photograph Canyon Country in the warm light of sunrise and sunset. In the field we'll focus on creating dynamic compositions, using camera settings to maximize creativity and how to use available light to craft your images. We'll also discuss gear for outdoor photography, experiment with filters and do lots of image critiques. For more info visit moabphotoworkshops.com or call 602-571-4170. |
| Wed-Sat |
6-9 |
Crawl 4 Christ 2012 - Crawl 4 Christ is an gathering of 4x4 enthusiasts from across the US with the same passion for the outdoors as they have for their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This event is open to the public, believer or non. Raffle, food, entertainment and trail rides are all part of this annual event. Bring your family and friends. For more info visit crawl4christ.com or call 928-533-6497. |
| Thu-Sun |
7-10 |
Desert Rocks Music Festival - The Desert Rocks Music Festival is a 4 day, 4 night camping multigenre music and arts festival geared towards spreading eco-friendly and socially conscious ideology. The event hosts over 75 bands, DJs, and performers in the beautiful landscape surrounding Moab Utah. For more info visit desertrocks.org or call 801-414-5595. |
| Fri-Sat |
8-9 |
Rockwell Relay: Moab to St. George - Take three of your friends and cycle non-stop from Moab to St. George. One teammate in the saddle at all times makes for a "never forget" experience. The course will follow the scenic backroads of southern Utah, traveling through two National Parks and Utah's most beautiful landscapes. Covering 516 miles of majestic beauty, it will test your mind, body, and soul. For more info visit rockwellrelay.com or call 801-451-0440. |
| Fri-Sat |
8-9 |
Moab Triathlon Festival/XTERRA Moab - The Moab Triathlon Festival is a two-day event consisting of multiple competitive events including XTERRA off-road triathlons, road triathlons (sprint/Olympic), trail run, and a kids triathlon. All activities will be at Ken's Lake, located just south of Moab. As part of the 2012 TriUtah race series, athletes will converge from throughout the Intermountain West for this one-of-a-kind triathlon celebration. For more info visit triutah.com or call 801-631-2614. |
| Sat |
9 |
Fee Free Days in the National Parks: Get Outdoors Day - Visit Arches or Canyonlands National Parks for free! For more info visit nps.gov. |
| Sat |
9 |
Moab Art Walk - Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 5pm-8pm. |
| Sun-Sat |
17-23 |
Desert R.A.T.S. (Race Across The Sand) - Desert R.A.T.S. is a 6-day fully supported adventure running stage race. Run from Grand Junction, CO to Moab UT along the beautiful Kokopelli Trail. For more info visit geminiadventures.com or call 303-249-1112. |
| Tue-Sat |
19-23 |
Land Rover National Rally - This will be the 24th consecutive year of the event which has seen it held in many locations in Utah and Colorado. The Land Rover National Rally is a non-profit event organized by the Solihull Society. This event aims to bring together adventure loving people who share the common interest of Land Rovers and active four-wheeling. The event encourages safe and responsible operation of four-wheel-drive vehicles. The Land Rover National Rally utilizes public lands in a responsible manner as part of an effort to keep public land trails and roads available for multipurpose use. For more info visit LandRoverNationalRally.com. |
| Wed |
4 |
Holiday - Independence Day |
| Thu-Mon* |
8/30-9/10 |
Moab Music Festival - See below... |
| Thu-Mon* |
8/30-9/10 |
Moab Music Festival - 13 world-class music performances (classical, jazz and traditional) presented over two weeks including Grotto Concerts, Music Walks, outdoor concerts at resort properties, in Star Hall and at private homes. Also four school assemblies for Grand County School District students, two free ticketed Open Rehearsal Conversations and one free Family Picnic Concert on Labor Day. For more info visit moabmusicfest.org or call 435-259-7003. |
| Mon |
3 |
Labor Day |
| Sat |
8 |
Native American Rug Auction - Over 200 contemporary and antique Native American rugs will be auctioned, with 80% of proceeds going directly to the weavers. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association and featuring R.B.Burnham & Co. auctioneers. Held at 182 North 500 West. For more info visit cnha.org or call Barb Webb at 435-259-6003 X10. |
| Sat |
8 |
Moab Art Walk - Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 5pm-8pm. |
| Sat |
15 |
Moab's Alpine to Slickrock 50 - First conceived in 2004, the M.A.S.50 is the event that brought attention to Moab's trail running scene. Alpine to Slickrock says it all: where else can you cross three mountain passes at or over 11,000 ft. and finish on beautiful slickrock terrain? For more info visit grassrootsevents.net/home/mas-50/ or call 435-260-0886. |
| Fri-Sun |
21-23 |
Moab Century Tour - Canyons, Rivers, Mountains! Landscape Worth Traninng For! This ride encompasses an inspiring variety of landscape to awaken the cycling spirit. Choose 40, 65, or 100 mile options. This weekend of road cycling includes a Warm Up ride Friday and Recovery ride and yoga Sunday. For more info visit or skinnytireevents.com call 435-260-8889. |
| Thu-Fri |
27-29 |
Red Rockin' Rendezvous ATV & UTV - 1st Annual Red Rockin' Rendezvous, ATV & UTV • September 27: Registration 3 PM – 7 PM, Dinner • September 28: Trail rides (3) each day • September 29: Trail rides (3) each day followed by farewell dinner • September 30: Depart for home Trails each day Easy / Moderate / Difficult. For more info call 435-259-8370 / 435-260-8726. |
| Sat |
29 |
Fee Free Days in the National Parks: National Public Lands Day - Visit Arches or Canyonlands National Parks for free! For more info visit nps.gov. |
| Sat-Mon |
9/29-10/1 |
Furious3 Mountain Bike Race - Furious3 is a 3 day mountain bike stage race that will challenge riders at all levels of experience. Each day will start and finish near Moab. Our locations have been hand picked due to their proximity to world renowned trails and views as well as their world renowned amenities. We have invented and perfected the 3 day stage race based on the stay and play concept. One of the biggest compliments we get is that the race courses are spectacular and challenging and that the competitors friends and families can come out to support the riders. For more info visit furious3.com or call 403-629-7882. |
| Sat-Mon |
9/29-10/1 |
Furious3 Mountain Bike Race - See above... |
| Wed-Sun |
3-7 |
Outerbike - Mountain and road bike demo event. For more info visit outerbike.com or call 800-845-2453. |
| Fri-Sun |
5-7 |
24 Hours of Moab - The 24 hours of Moab is a world-famous mountain bike team relay race that has been held for 17 years in an area known as Behind-the-Rocks. Annually thousands of mountain bikers from though-out the Rocky Mountain region, from around the country and around the world, make the pilgrimage to the Mecca of mountain biking for this annual gathering. For more info visit grannygear.com or call 304-259-5533. |
| Fri-Sat* |
5-13 |
Plein Air Moab - Plein Air Moab draws nationally known artists from the Western US to participate in outdoor painting and drawing, plein air. Artists create work within 50 miles of downtown and the resulting work is sold or auctioned to the public during a 3-day art sale. For more info visit pleinairmoab.com or call 435-259-6272. |
| Mon |
8 |
Holiday - Columbus Day |
| Sat |
13 |
Moab Art Walk - Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 5pm-8pm. |
| Thu-Sat |
18-20 |
Moab Jeep Jamboree - The Moab Jeep Jamboree is a guided off-road event in one of the United States' premier off-road areas. Expert guides, 6 meals, the company of other Jeep enthusiasts and an unmatched scenic backdrop are in store for those attending the 14th annual Moab Jeep Jamboree. For more info visit jeepjamboreeusa.com or call 530-333-4777 x 12. |
| Thu-Sat |
18-20 |
Red Rock Deaf Jamboree - Utah Red Rock Deaf Campers is sponsoring an event in Moab to provide deaf friendly activities such as a guided excursion on ATV/UTV. For more info visit urrdc.org or call John Peebler, VP at 801.938.5155. |
| Sat-Sun |
20-21 |
The Other Half - Stunning redrock and mountain views accompany you along the Colorado River at the 9th annual The Other Half in Moab. Fun aid stations and Taiko drummers are along the course and finisher medals, food and microbrews await you at the finish at Sorrel River Ranch Resort. For more info visit moabhalfmarathon.org or call 435-259-4525. |
| Thu-Sat |
25-27 |
Moab Canyons Endurance Ride - Equine Endurance Ride nationally sanctioned by AERC. 3 days, 50 miles each day. The remote courses ride through beautiful canyons and across high sandstone rims. For more info visit moabendurance.com or call 435-259-6162. |
| Sun-Fri |
10/28-11/2 |
Moab Folk Camp - The Moab Folk Camp offers 4 days of instrument, songwriting, voice and performance art instruction by 5 nationally-known folk arts instructors. For more info visit moabfolkcamp.com or call 435-259-3198. |
| Sun-Fri |
10/28-11/2 |
Moab Folk Camp - continued... |
| Fri-Sun |
2-4 |
Moab Folk Festival - The Moab Folk Festival is a 3-day music event presenting 12 performances by regional, national and international folk music artists. Workshops, jam sessions and art vendors compliment the event. For more info visit moabfolkfestival.com or call 435-259-3198. |
| Wed-Sun |
7-11 |
Moab Senior Games - Athletic competition for ages 50 + held annually. 13 games, singles, mixed and couples depending on the game. Medals given to top 3 contenders of each game or event & division. For more info visit moabseniorgames.com or call 435-260-0161. |
| Sat |
10 |
Moab Art Walk - Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 5pm-8pm. |
| Sat-Mon |
10-12 |
Fee Free Days in the National Parks: Veterans Day Weekend - Visit Arches or Canyonlands National Parks for free! For more info visit nps.gov. |
| Mon |
12 |
Holiday - Veterans Day |
| Thu |
22 |
Holiday - Thanksgiving Day |
| Tue |
25 |
Holiday - Christmas Day |
Note: All event dates and times are subject to change. Check with event organizers for final date and time verification. This calendar is provided as a courtesy to area visitors. No warranty , express or implied, is made as to the safety or ongoing validity of information listed herein. The Moab Area Travel Council or its agents are not responsible for any liability arising from the use of the information herein.
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