Ongoing
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Moab Information Center 2007 Lecture Series
Informative series of lectures relating to southeastern
Utah. Usually on Thursday evenings at the Moab Information
Center, although some dates may vary. - Main & Center
Street in Moab - Free - 7:00pm. For more information
visit www.cnha.org/mic.cfm |
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Weekly Road Rides
Saturday & Sunday - Every Saturday there is a moderate
to fast paced 40-50 mile group ride on Potash Road (Scenic
Byway 279). Meet at Swanny City Park (400 North 100 West).
Everyone is welcome! Every Sunday there is a Women's Road
Ride on Potash Road (Scenic Byway 279). Beginner to Moderate,
although all levels are encouraged to attend this 15-32
mile ride. Meet at the the turn-off of Scenic Byway 279.
For ride times call 435-259-7882. |
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Stargazing
The national parks and monuments of southeastern Utah have
long been popular destinations for travelers. In addition
to their stunning landscapes and rich cultural history,
these areas share another resource: some of the darkest
skies remaining in the contiguous 48 United States. A
moonless night spent under the stars in southeastern
Utah will amaze visitors with the volume of stars visible
to the naked eye. |
| January |
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2008 |
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1 |
New Years Day |
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21 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
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26-27 |
Racing in the Rockies
Barrel Racing at the Old
Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191). For more
information visit www.racingintherockies.com or
call 970-390-3712. |
| February |
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2008 |
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15-18 |
Western Stars Cowboy Poetry Gathering Michael Martin
Murphey
President's Day weekend western celebration with cowboy
poets, music, barrel racing, chili cookin' contests, square
dancing, western art, vendors, workshops and lectures.
For more information call 435-259-6272 or email brogers@moabcity.org.
Moab Arts and Recreation Center (100 North 111 East) |
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16-17 |
Racing in the Rockies
Barrel Racing at the Old
Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191). For more
information visit www.racingintherockies.com or
call 970-390-3712. |
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President's Day |
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22-23 |
23rd USTC Team Roping
Old
Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191). For more
information call 435-259-6226. |
| March |
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2008 |
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1-4 |
Annual Skinny Tire Festival
The four rides of the Skinny Tire Festival highlight Moab’s
different road riding opportunities. The first two days
follow the mighty Colorado River corridor, both up-stream
and downstream. The next two days leave the valley and
climb the beautiful canyon roads into red rock country
to Dead Horse Point and through Arches National Park. Channel
the energy of riding through this grandeur of Moab’s
canyon country by putting purpose behind your cycling.
This event raises funds for The Lance Armstrong Foundation
whose purpose is to eliminate cancer from the planet. For
more information contact 435-259-2698 or visit www.SkinnyTireEvents.com. |
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8 |
33rd Annual Canyonlands Half Marathon and Five Mile Run
Full details and registration information is available
at www.moabhalfmarathon.org or
call 435-259-4525. |
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10 |
Banff Mountain Film Festival
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour features the
year's best films on mountain adventure and culture.
Monday, March 10th @ 7:00 p.m. in the Grand County High
School Auditorium (608 South 400 East). |
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15-23 |
Annual Jeep Safari
Easter Jeep Safari consists of trail rides, mostly day
long trips, departing from Moab throughout this week
long event. The official event is hosted by the Red Rock
4-Wheelers Inc. the local four wheel drive club of Moab.
Participants provide their own four wheel drive vehicle,
take care of their own food and non-alcoholic beverages
for the trip. The club officially runs approximately
9 different trails every day, with "Big Saturday" culminating
in the largest ever single trail ride departure happening
- around 30 groups line up in down town Moab to head
off in every direction for 30 different trails! Pre-registration
for this event is recommended, although limited registration
at the event may be possible. Visit the club's website
for registration information or mail a request to Red
Rock 4-Wheelers, Inc., PO Box 1471, Moab, UT 84532-1471. www.rr4w.com Note:
This massive week-long event is one of the largest events
of the year for Moab. Please make your camping/lodging
reservations as early as possible! |
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Easter |
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28-30 |
Moab Muni Fest 2008
“MUni” is short for Mountain Unicycling. “Fest” is
short for Festival, and that’s what the Moab MUni
Fest is all about. It’s a time to break the winter
cabin fever and get out to the pleasant March climes of
Moab; to ride and socialize with other MUni riders in the
scenic red rock wonderland of Southern Utah. It’s
a place to test and expand your limits, hone your skills,
and learn new techniques from other riders. The entire
Slickrock area is red sandstone rock, which means you’ll
have traction to climb and descend angles you never thought
possible. The landscape is a trials course. For non-trials
riders it’s just as much fun figuring out how to
avoid the obstacles. In either case there’s plenty
to keep you entertained. It’s a great place to make
and renew friendships within the com-MUni-ty of riders.
For more info visit: www.moabmunifest.com |
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29-30 |
Racing in the Rockies
Barrel Racing at the Old
Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191). For more
information visit www.racingintherockies.com or
call 970-390-3712. |
| April |
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2008 |
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5 |
AdventureXstreme Series - Moab Adventure Race Series
12 Hour Moab AXS Adventure. For information call 970-259-7771,
email events@gravityplay.com,
or visit www.gravityplay.com. |
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6 |
AdventureXstreme Series - Moab Adventure Race Series
Moab X-ORT - Inaugural Moab Xstreme Off-road Triathlon.
For information call 970-259-7771, email events@gravityplay.com,
or visit www.gravityplay.com. |
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24-27 |
Annual April Action Car Show
Classic Car Show - Hot Rods, Trucks, Customs, Street Rods,
Muscle Cars, Classics, and much more! Visit www.moab-utah.com/aprilaction/ for
more information. Note: This event is one of the largest
events of the year for Moab. Please make your camping/lodging
reservations as early as possible! For more information
call 435-259-5858. |
| May |
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2008 |
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1-4 |
Moab Photography Symposium
A 4 day gathering of photography lovers who come to learn
new technical and artistic skills through discussion
and workshops. For more information contact Bruce Hucko
at 4435-259-4176 or bhucko@frontiernet.net. |
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3-5 |
Festival of Cultures Diversity Celebration
A celebration of the diversity of cultures in the Four
Corners area. Performances by the Ballet Foklorico, Taiko
Drummers, and Desert Veils. Traditional food booths will
be serving up Mexican food, Navajo Tacos and Korean delicacies.
Exhibit booths will include Japanese calligraphy, origami,
henna tattoos, and cultural information. Additional activities
include speakers, films, handcrafts from around the world,
a children's tent offering storytelling and crafts, and
a parade on Saturday. For more information call 435-260-8257. |
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16 |
MARC Art Auction
7:00 p.m @ Moab Arts and Recreation Center (100 North 111
East) |
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18 |
2nd Annual MARC Arts & Crafts Supplies Swap and Flea
Market
Moab Arts and Recreation Center (100 North 111 East) -
8:00 a.m. to Noon |
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26 |
Memorial Day |
| June |
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2008 |
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5-7 |
Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo - Old
Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191) - Includes
bull riders, barrel races, team roping, individual roping,
saddle bronc, bare back, mutton bustin', clowns, and
more. Vendors welcome! Fee. |
| July |
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2008 |
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4 |
Independence Day |
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24 |
Pioneer Day (Utah State Holiday) |
| August |
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2008 |
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22-24 |
Iron Horse Motorcycle Rally - Motorcycle rally includes
Golf Tournament, poker run and Iron Horse Rodeo with Keg
Roll, Barrel Race, Obstacle Course, Slow Race and more.
For more information visit www.moabironhorse.com. |
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30 |
Annual Labor Day Red Rock 4 Wheelers Campout
Organized by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers - Overnight trips
with backcountry camping, with additional day-trips
on each of the three days. The club will organize the
event and provide the guides, you bring all your other
needs. Early trail reservations are recommended since
the number of vehicles allowed on each trip is limited.
Spaces will be filled on a first-postmarked-first-serve
priority system - there is no email, phone, or online
registration. Final registration will be held on the
morning that the trails leave. Visit the club's website for
further information or mail a request to Red Rock 4-Wheelers,
Inc., PO Box 1471, Moab, UT 84532-1471. |
| September |
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2008 |
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8/28
- 9/13 |
Moab Music Festival
Music from around the world amidst the spectacular red
rock canyonlands of Moab, Utah. Each year musicians and
music lovers alike, from across the country and around
the world, travel to the Moab Music Festival to perform
and to listen to musical masterpieces, old and new, set
among some of nature's most spectacular landscape masterpieces...
the red rock canyonlands. For more information visit www.moabmusicfest.org or
call 435-259-7003. |
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Labor Day |
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4-6 |
LAGBRAU
Legacy Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Utah. For more
information visit www.lagbrau.com,
call 801-554-1144 or email lestitus@lagbrau.com. |
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24-27 |
AdventureXstream Series - Moab Adventure Race
For more information visit www.gravityplay.com or
call 970-259-7771. |
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26-28 |
Skydive Moab Festival - Skydivers from all across the
world will be jumping from 3 - 20+ passenger airplanes
and free falling for over 1 minute above Moab's most amazing
landscape. Come see over 300+ skydivers jump and make over
3000 jumps in just 4 days. They'll reach speeds well over
150 mph. For more info visit www.skydivemoab.com,
send an email to info@skydivemoab.com,
or call 800-UGO-JUMP - 435-259-JUMP. |
| October |
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2008 |
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1-4 |
Moab Century Tour
The Moab Century Tour encompasses an inspiring variety
of landscape to awaken the cycling spirit. From the depths
of the red rock canyons of Moab, riders begin to glimpse
at the towering mountains above. This spectacular route
rises from the sculptured canyons of the mighty Colorado
River up into the La Sal Mountains, and then descends
back into the canyons leaving you speechlessly in awe
of the grand scale of this magical place. Channel the
energy of riding through this grandeur of Moab’s
canyon country by putting purpose behind your cycling.
By focusing proceeds of the Tour with the Lance Armstrong
Foundation, each participant becomes a powerful force
against cancer. For more information contact 435-259-2698
or visit www.skinnytirefestival.com. |
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11-12 |
Annual 24 Hours of Moab Mountain Bike Race
Annual Team Relay-Style Mountain Bike Race held in the
Behind the Rocks Area - An extremely popular 24
hour mountain bike race set in a spectacular red rock
desert. Sections of this course follow an old jeep
trail while others contain some wild downhill segments. The
course contains 1,100 feet of climb per lap and some
challenging sandy sections. For more information visit www.grannygear.com or
call 304-259-5533. |
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The Other Half
The Other Half is a 13.1 mile running event that begins
at Dewey Bridge on Highway 128 and winds through some
of the most stunning scenery in the country to its finish
at the Sorrel River Ranch. For more information call
435-259-4525 or visit www.moabhalfmarathon.org. |
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24-26 |
Confluence: A Celebration of Readers and Writers
Writing workshops, field components, public addresses,
public forums, a "Moab Reads" program, writing
contests and community art shows. The 2008 Confluence
will look at the influence and works of Edward Abbey
with a faculty comprised of Abbey's colleagues, friends,
academic critics and other writers. |
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25 |
Annual Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival
The whole family will enjoy watching sling-shots, catapults,
trebuchets, and air-cannons launching pumpkins across
the sky. For additional information visit www.youthgardenproject.org or
call 435-259-2326. |
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31 |
Halloween |
| November |
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2008 |
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2-5 |
Annual Moab Folk Music Festival
An exciting gathering of accomplished artists from the
national, regional and local contemporary folk music
community. The Moab Folk Music Festival brings some of
the finest singer/songwriter musicians in the country.
For additional information visit www.moabfolkfestival.com or
call 435-260-2488. |
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3-4 |
Moab Canyons Endurance Ride - Horse endurance rides or
25 and 50 miles. Spectacular rides through dramatic canyons
to ridges with incredible views of wind sculpted crevasses
deep below. |
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11 |
Veteran's Day |
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21 |
MARC’s 2nd Annual Mystery Dinner Theatre and Quick
Draw Art Auction - Moab Arts and Recreation Center (100
North 111 East). For more information email marc@moabcity.org or
call (435) 259-6272. |
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Thanksgiving |
| December |
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2008 |
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5 |
Christmas Tree Lighting
County Courthouse (125 E Center) @ 5:30pm |
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TBA |
Electric Light Parade
Kick off the holiday season with Moab's annual Electric
Light Parade. Year after year this spectacular display
of lighted floats and holiday costumes grows and attracts
more and more spectators. The entire family will enjoy
this amazing collection of lighted floats as they travel
along Main Street in downtown Moab. For more information
call 435-259-7814. |
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5-6 |
Christmas Gift Fair
Grand Center - 182 N 500 W - 435-259-8553 |
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6 |
Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair
Moab Arts and Recreation Center (100 North 111 East) -
10am - 5pm |
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6 |
Winter Sun 10K Run - The Annual Winter Sun 10k road race
is a fun filled small town run that takes place in early
December when the air in Moab is crisp and the skies are
blue and sunny. For more information visit www.moabhalfmarathon.org or
call 435-259-4525. |
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25 |
Christmas |
