Kanab anticipates busy fall with September and October events
By Danielle Ramsay
Kanab is hosting several events ranging from Oktoberfest celebrations to races and more. Here’s what area visitors and residents have to look forward to in September and October.
Strut Your Mutt, Sept. 15
Strut Your Mutt is a fun and friendly dog-walk fundraising event held by Best Friends Animal Society. This event happens across the country to help raise funds to save the lives of homeless pets. Join us in Kanab for the local Strut Your Mutt walk at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. For more information, visit support.bestfriends.org.
Glendale Heritage & Apple Festival, Sept. 21 and 22
Like a local festival with good food, lots of themed events and event regional history! Wait ’til you taste the apple pies! Glendale Heritage & Apple Festival celebrates the small southern Utah town of Glendale and its intriguing history along with the best tasting apple pie in the county! Visit glendaletown.com.
Duck Creek Village Oktoberfest, Sept. 22
Visit Duck Creek Village, the cutest and coziest Alpine Village in all of southern Utah, for its annual Oktoberfest. It’s the perfect time to visit beautiful Cedar Mountain to enjoy the fall leaves, live music, and German-inspired food and beverages. Don’t forget to check out all the amazing hiking trails while you’re in the area. For more information, visit duckcreekvillage.com.
Grand 2 Grand Ultra Marathon, Sept. 23–29
The first self-supported 170-mile footrace in North America from the remote North Rim of the Grand Canyon to a finish on the summit of the Grand Staircase. This internationally renowned race is the crown of ultra racing. For more information, visit g2gultra.com.
Carmel Mountain Car Show, Sept. 28 and 29
Check out fancy classic cars and enjoy live entertainment, vendors, food, and kids’ activities in Mt. Carmel. Don’t miss out on the classic downtown cruise as the cars travel to Kanab and show off on the main drag! Call (435) 648-2188.
Grand Circle Trailfest, Oct. 4–6
A three-day trail-running event in three national parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Grand Canyon. Base camp for the event can be found in Kanab at the city park where you can find vendors, crafts, live entertainment, yoga sessions, and much more! For more information, visit vacationraces.com/trailfest.
Kanab Writers Conference, Oct. 11–13
This unique event offers amazing hiking in the area and plein air writing experience. The Kanab Writers Conference also has top-notch presenters, a boutique atmosphere, and affordability. For more information, visit kanabwritersconference.com.
Red Rocktoberfest, Oct. 20
Vendors and locals alike celebrate German food and activities. Live music, dancing, and art can be found throughout the town of Kanab. Don’t miss out on this vibrant local arts community event! For more information, visit visitsouthernutah.com.
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