ST. GEORGE — As summer winds down, the City of St. George is gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the year — the second-annual Dixie Days, presented by Tech Ridge and Skywest Airlines. This weeklong event, set for September 15- 21, brings the community together to celebrate our heritage, creativity and hometown spirit.
“Dixie Days is a celebration of who we are,” said Mayor Michele Randall. “From the Dixie Roundup Rodeo and parade, to the carnival and drone show, to the festival and Dinner on Main, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We invite the entire community to come out, make memories and show what the Dixie Spirit truly means here in St. George.”
Among the highlights of the weeklong celebration is the Dixie Days Festival, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vernon Worthen Park. The festival is hosted by the Downtown Farmers Market, and will feature artisans, bakers, fresh produce and a variety of food trucks — along with festival attractions such as a petting zoo, tractor rides, bouncy houses and live entertainment.
There are a wide variety of Dixie Days activities taking place the third week of September.
- Sept. 15: Dixie Days Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. at Southgate Golf Club. The tournament is sold out.
- Sept. 15: Dixie Days Drone Show, 9 p.m., above Red Hills Desert Garden. Great viewing areas available throughout downtown — wherever the Red Hill can be seen. Spectators are encouraged to view from the Dixie Sunbowl, where a soundtrack from KONY 99.9 FM will be synced to the drones.
- Sept. 16: Film Screening of “My Father’s Highway,” 5 p.m. at the Electric Theater (68 E. Tabernacle). Free admission.
- Sept. 16-17: Dixie Treks, throughout the day. There are four treks to local historic sites available for tours: Tabernacle Attic and the Original College and High School; Watercress Springs, Old West Spring and the Sandstone Quarry Trail; the Pioneer Park Interpretive Trail and Red Hills Water Tank; and Heritage Cove and Escalante Oil Well #2.
- Sept. 17: Utah Tech Statue Garden unveiling, 9 a.m. The new garden honors five of America’s greatest thinkers. Later that evening, the university invites the public to enjoy its state-of-the-art Human Performance Center for free from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sept. 18-20: 91st Annual Dixie Roundup Rodeo, beginning at 7:30 p.m. nightly at the Dixie Sunbowl. The rodeo is one of St. George’s most cherished traditions.
- Sept. 18-21: Dixie Days Carnival, various times each day. Come to Town Square to enjoy rides, games and food.
- Sept. 18: Dinner on Main, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fine dining on Main Street, just south of St. George Boulevard. Tickets remain, but they are going fast!
- Sept. 20: Dixie Days Dash, 8 a.m., beginning on 100 South at 400 East (new location). Participants can choose between two distances: 4K or 2K.
- Sept. 20: Dixie Roundup Rodeo Parade, 9 a.m. along 100 South (new location), between 200 West and 400 East, finishing at the Dixie Sunbowl.
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About the City of St. George
St. George is the largest city in Washington County and the fifth-largest city in Utah with more than 100,000 residents. In recent years, people from across the United States have been attracted to St. George’s world class healthcare, active lifestyle, access to university education and proximity to unrivaled recreation. Scenic beauty abounds throughout the city and region including Snow Canyon State Park, Quail Creek and Sand Hollow Reservoirs and Zion National Park. With an average of about 300 days of sunshine per year, the community welcomes all to live, work, play and eat and experience the ‘Brighter Side’ in St. George, Utah.
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