Past Events

Fran and Terby Barnes made invaluable contributions to local history documenting natural wonders around the Moab area. The husband and wife team wrote many guidebooks, historical publications and took thousands of photographs. With archival photos, Dave Vaughn details their adventures and explores the Barnes’ many contributions to the region.

The Moab Museum is pleased to announce days of programming with master weaver, Roy Kady, from October 19-21, 2023, in conjunction with the current temporary exhibition on display at the Moab Museum, The People’s Tapestry: Weaving Tradition in Navajo Culture. At 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 20, the public is invited to join Kady for an evening program all about the many facets of his weaving experience. His presentation will include a history of his work and a screening of…

This annual competition Powwow is attended by Dancers, Singers & Drummers from all over the Western U.S. and Canada. There will be Vendors with food, arts & crafts & clothing. Come & enjoy this amazing spectacle with the dramatic red rock background!

The Moab Museum is pleased to announce days of programming with master weaver, Roy Kady, from October 19-21, 2023, in conjunction with the current temporary exhibition on display at the Moab Museum, The People’s Tapestry: Weaving Tradition in Navajo Culture. On Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kady will deliver a demonstration on the Moab Museum West Lawn on traditional natural wool dyeing. Kady will be preparing three dye baths using vegetal dyes with locally foraged plants…

Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter on October 24th at the Grand County Public Library for an unforgettable evening as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (new April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.

The Goodman Point Archaeological Project: Glimpses of a Community Through Time is presented by Grant Coffey, an archaeologist at the Crow Canyon Archeological Center. Grant Coffey is an archaeologist and the research database manager at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez, Colorado. He has done archaeological work in the northern Southwest for over twenty years, and he directed the second phase of Crow Canyon’s Goodman Point Archaeological Project. This presentation will provide an overview of this seven-year archaeological field…

Carlos Barata is a Portuguese-American singer, songwriter and musician based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With soulful vocals and thoughtful songwriting, his intimate and alternative style is something sweet and special that's been shared with thousands from coast-to-coast, supporting artists like Langhorne Slim, Matt & Kim, and Dispatch.

Author and Historian Barbara Jones Brown reads from her new book and discusses the aftermath of the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre and its many ties to southern Utah, including the famous John Wesley Powell expedition, whose local guides were massacre perpetrators. Free! Presented by Grand County Public Library and Back of Beyond Books.

The Moab Folk Festival is a live music event that will take place at the Moab City Ballpark on Saturday, November 4th and Sunday, November 5th 2023 from 11 AM to 4:30 PM each day. The event will feature 10 performing artists in the folk, Americana, roots and global music genres. The Festival has intimate venues, a quality lineup and amazing red rock scenery. Beer, wine, food and arts vendors at the Center Street Ball field venue. The Festival also…

Award-winning Adventure Swimmer and Author Matt Moseley will read from his new book "Soul is Waterproof" and discuss how he uses his swims from around the world to raise awareness about water -- one of the most critical issues of our time. Much more than a book about swimming "Soul is Waterproof" shows how people can't live where fish can't swim.

Local Short Films. Prizes! Laughs! Free! Presented by the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission. Free!

Gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving at the River Grill Restaurant. As the sun sets and casts a warm, golden glow over the Colorado River, indulge in a sumptuous feast that celebrates gratitude and togetherness. From savory turkey with all the trimmings to delectable seasonal pies, the River Grill's Thanksgiving Feast promises a memorable culinary experience in a breathtaking natural setting.

The Holiday Craft Fair is a free annual event at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center on the first Friday and Saturday of December. We display and sell ONLY handcrafted goods, made by your neighbors. We feature local and regional artisans, bakers and crafters displaying photography, paintings, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, jewelry, glass work, woodwork, metalwork, candles, soaps, salves, baked goods and much more. Stop in on your way to the tree lighting and the light parade to stock up on…