Landmark Year
Six major milestones. One extraordinary year. Cedar City is celebrating America 250, our own birthday, and FIVE legendary and loved attractions/events all at once. Come join the fun!
As the nation gears up to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Iron County is joining in with a year packed full of patriotic festivities. The highlight: a 13 Days of America 250 celebration running June 26–July 8, 2026! Find all the details HERE.
Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games - 40th Years of Celebrating Sports!
Summer in Iron County is bigger and better than ever! The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games is celebrating 40 years of community, competition and family fun with anniversary events. From Memorial Day to the Fourth of July weekend, enjoy weekly community events, special activities, and more. The can’t-miss moment? The spectacular Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 5, is presented by State Bank of Southern Utah. Find the Complete schedule here and don’t forget to grab your Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games Pass to score local deals, earn points, and win prizes!
Utah Shakespeare Festival – 65 years of world-class theater!
Since 1961, the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival has grown from a small outdoor stage to a cultural icon of the American West, dedicated to storytelling, innovation, and unforgettable performances. The kick off to this special season, there will be an all-day celebration on June 26th, including opening week performances in the Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre and Randall L. Jones Theatre, opening exhibits at SUMA, live music, a vendor street fest, and other special events to honor the ten-year anniversary of the Beverley Center. Celebrating 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed, the Festival is excited to include a tribute to our country in this season’s lineup. One of the nightly summer Greenshows, directed by Trey Plutnicki and written by Britannia Howe, will exhibit an “Americana” theme, playing every Wednesday and Saturday from June 27th to September 5th.
Beverley Taylor Sorensen Center for the Arts – 10 Years as Cedar City’s arts headquarters
It’s been a decade since this vibrant arts hub opened at Southern Utah University, uniting the Utah Shakespeare Festival and the Southern Utah Museum of Art. The Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts (The Beverley) incorporates visual arts, live theatre, and dynamic arts education on the Southern Utah University campus in Cedar City, and dramatically enriches the cultural life of the community and its surrounding region. 2026 marks 10 years as the premier destination where visual and performing arts converge. The Beverley is located at 195 W. Center Street. On June 26th , join an all-day anniversary celebration featuring opening-week performances, new SUMA exhibits, live music, a vendor street fest, and special events honoring 10 years of creativity and community.
Southern Utah Museum of Art – 10 Years of Inspiration
Celebrating 10 years of transformative visual arts and regionally inspired exhibitions, Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA) is unveiling a major exhibition from June 5 to September 26, 2026. Explore treasures from the vault, many never-before-seen pieces, alongside new acquisitions and gifts that have enriched the museum’s collection over the past decade. Expect everything from Chagall to Dixon, Japanese woodblock prints to contemporary photography. SUMA’s summer programming will also
recognize the founding of the Beverley Center and the 65th anniversary of Utah Shakespeare Festival in two special exhibitions and a series of special events.
Cedar City’s 175th Birthday!
Cedar City turns 175! Since the first settlers arrived on November 11, 1851, this community has grown, thrived, and embraced its rich heritage. Celebrate with Iron Mission Days and the Cedar City Birthday Spectacular Program.