Visit Cedar City

06/01/2026

It's Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games week in Cedar City! 🥳🥇

We've been celebrating the start of summer with the Utah Summer Games for 40 YEARS, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Beyond your own games and celebrations, here are a few USG events to add to your to-do list 👇

🎡 Utah Summer Games Block Party > June 5th from 5pm - 8pm
🎆 Opening Ceremonies > June 5th starting at 8:30 pm
🍔 Summer Street Fest in Downtown Cedar City > June 13th
🗻 Utah Summer Games Day at Brian Head Resort > June 20th
🎭 Utah Summer Games Day at Utah Shakespeare Festival > June 27th

Which 40th Anniversary event are you looking forward to the most? 💬

06/01/2026

We're so excited to welcome the Belgian Waffle Ride back to Cedar City!

See you next weekend 👋🎉

Belgium Waffle Ride is coming to Festival City this month 🧇 🚲
(Presented by BZI)

📆 Friday, June 12th & Saturday, June 13th
📍Cedar City, Utah

Thank you to Visit Cedar City for sponsoring the Utah BWR

Click the link here or scan the QR code for more information: https://www.bikereg.com/belgian-waffle-ride-utah-2026

05/30/2026

Even a quick visit to can pack in a lot of memories if you know where to go 🗺📍

If we only had a few hours to spend in Cedar City, here's what we'd do:

🥾 Walk the paved Coal Creek Trail for views of the canyon
📜 Step back in time with a visit to Frontier Homestead State Park
🥪 Grab a bite from a local restaurant (🔗 in comments)
🚗 Take a scenic drive to the Parowan Gap to find petroglyphs

Tag who you're taking with you in the comments! 💬

05/28/2026

Looking for local events to add to your visit? 🎉🎟️

It's a busy month in ! Save this post so that you don't miss any of the fun, and we'll see you out there. 👋

🎉 Special Olympics Utah
🎉 Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games
🎉 The Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
🎉 Brian Head Resort
🎉 Cedar City Events
🎉 Red Acre Farm CSA
🎉 Utah Shakespeare Festival
🎉 America 250 Iron County

05/25/2026

Planning a pet-friendly adventure in Cedar City, Parowan, and Brian Head this summer? 🐶🐾 There are plenty of places to play, eat, and stay that are a great fit for the entire family!

Pet-friendly trails. dog-friendly spaces, and wide-open BLM land right outside of town. Here's how to plan the perfect southern Utah getaway with your furry travel companion.

05/23/2026

If we were shopping in and this summer, here are a few places we wouldn't want to miss ⌄

🛍️ Artisans Gallery for one-of-a-kind artwork
🛍️ The Book and Bell for cool model trails and supplies
🛍️ Groovacious Records, Cedar City, Utah for records + merch
🛍️ Cedar Depot Antique and Craft Mall for a little bit of everything
🛍️ Divagirlwesternapparel for cute new finds for your closet
🛍️ Home On the Range for gorgeous jewelry and cute clothes
🛍️ Littlemoontradingpost for western-inspired goods

And SO many more! Find other local businesses (🔗 in comments) and give your favorite local shop a shoutout in the comments 💬💚

Images: 1) Home on the Desert Range 2) Old Crow Basics 3) Little Moon Trading 4) Groovacious Records

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend is one of the best times to visit Cedar City. 🌤

Join for Memorial Day events, visit Cedar Breaks, hike the trails, and explore the area. Here's everything to know before you go!

Area Memorial Day Events include:

🇺🇸 Southern Utah National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony: 1 pm
🇺🇸 Cedar Memorial Day Recognition program: 10 am (Cedar Cemetery)
🇺🇸 Parowan Memorial Day Recognition program: 10 am (Parowan Cemetery)

Memorial Day Weekend is one of the best times to visit Cedar City. Join Memorial Day events, visit Cedar Breaks, hike the trails, and explore the area. Here's everything to know before you go.

05/17/2026

Ready to road trip from Las Vegas to one of Utah's coolest red rock views? Cedar Breaks National Monument is a great summer destination for incredible views and cooler temperatures.

Here are a few of our must-see places to stop along the way 👇

Road tripping from Las Vegas? Cedar Breaks National Monument sits at 10,000 feet and most people drive right past it, or don't detour enough to find it. Here are 5 stops that make the drive as good as the destination.

05/15/2026

Ready to step back in time? 🗺️ Next time you're in Cedar City, the Frontier Homestead State Park is a must-see for your visit.

A few of our favorite things to do at Frontier Homestead are:

🤠 Pretending to drive the red Wells Fargo overland stagecoach
🧼 Washing laundry outside the cabin like a pioneer
🌱 Visiting the native heritage exhibit Pit House and garden
🏡 Explore the historic Hunter House and pioneer cabins

05/15/2026

Today's the day! 🎉

Be prepared to still see a bit of snow, check trail conditions before you go, and have a great time at our favorite national monument!

We are very excited to announce some important updates for our upcoming season here at Cedar Breaks National Monument!

🚘 Road Conditions
State Route 148 through the Monument is scheduled to reopen today, May 15th, 2026.

🔔 Available Services
The Cedar Breaks Visitor Center, Zion Forever Project Park Store, and Human History Museum will reopen on May 22nd, 2026. They will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Daily ranger-led programs are scheduled to begin June 1st.
Point Supreme Campground is scheduled to open June 19th.
The flush toilets at the Visitor Center are scheduled to open today, May 15th. Pit toilets are also available at the Picnic Area.

👟 Hiking Trails
The Sunset Trail and upper portion of the Alpine Pond Loop Trail are currently open.
The South Rim Trail and lower portion of the Alpine Pond Loop Trail remain closed due to hazardous early-season conditions, including downed trees and snow and mud along steep areas.

With the reopening of SR-148, visitors should be aware that Cedar Breaks is located at over 10,000 feet of elevation and that spring conditions can vary. They should expect muddy and uneven surfaces on open trails and recreate at their own risk. Appropriate footwear is strongly recommended. Visitors are encouraged to check current conditions before traveling.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Cedar Breaks National Monument!

NPS Photo/Ihler