Moab Annual Events

Moab Music Festival

Dates: August 28 - September 14, 2024

RR4-Wheelers Labor Day Campout

A popular four-wheel-drive event hosted by Red Rock 4-Wheelers. This Labor Day campout includes off-roading adventures on trails around Moab, offering a more laid-back experience compared to the Easter Jeep Safari. Dates: August 31 - September 2, 2024

Moab Century Tour

This road cycling event takes participants on a stunning journey through the red rock canyons and mountain vistas surrounding Moab. Routes vary from a shorter ride to a full century (100 miles) Dates: September 21-22, 2024

Red Rock Arts Festival

A community art festival celebrating the theme "Ripples and Reflections," with art exhibits, youth projects, music performances, and film screenings at the Moab Arts facility Dates: September 27-29, 2024

Arts & Agriculture Market

A local market featuring fresh produce, handmade goods, and artisan crafts, the Arts & Ag Market occurs multiple times during the summer in Moab.

Outerbike

Dates: October 4-6, 2024

Touted as the "best bike demo event in the universe," Outerbike brings the latest mountain bikes and gear for participants to test ride on Moab’s famous trails.

Arches Marathon & Half 15K & 50k

Dates: October 5, 2024
A scenic marathon through the Moab desert, offering multiple race lengths for participants of all fitness levels.

Castle Valley Gourd Festival

A quirky annual event celebrating the art of gourds, featuring gourd-related crafts, contests, and food.

Red Canyon Pow Wow

This cultural gathering brings together Native American tribes for traditional dancing, singing, and art in celebration of their heritage.

Moab Jeep Jamboree

A classic off-roading event where Jeep enthusiasts gather for trail rides and camaraderie, exploring Moab’s iconic terrain.

Canyonlands Ultra

Moab Folk Festival

Dates: November 1-3, 2024
A celebration of folk music featuring intimate performances from talented musicians in various venues throughout Moab.

Bluff Balloon Festival

Held annually in Bluff, Utah, this winter event gathers balloonists for a stunning spectacle of hot air balloons floating over the red rock landscapes. The festival typically features morning launches, cultural events, and activities in the Bluff area, creating a memorable experience for locals and visitors alike.

Moab Music Festival - Winterlude

Winterlude is the Moab Music Festival’s winter edition, offering a more intimate series of community-oriented events such as workshops and concerts. The festival aims to provide a cozy cultural escape during the quieter winter months in Moab, with a focus on education and artistic engagement.

Arches Ultra

This challenging footrace offers participants multiple distances (9K, 50K, Half Marathon, and 50-mile) through the stunning, rugged terrain of Moab. The race takes place near Arches National Park and attracts endurance runners looking to experience the beauty of the desert in winter.

Moab Science Fiction Friday Night Film Festival - FREE

A free, community-driven event, this film festival showcases classic and contemporary science fiction films. It provides a cozy escape during Moab's winter months, with screenings typically held on Friday nights.

Moab's Red Hot

This endurance running event takes participants on an intense journey through the rugged landscapes surrounding Moab. The 55K and 33K courses challenge runners with their demanding climbs and breathtaking red rock views.

Moab Art Walk

A monthly art event held throughout the town, where local galleries and shops open their doors to display the work of local artists. Visitors can stroll through downtown Moab, appreciating art in all forms.

Moab Run the Rock

An ultra-endurance event, with 86K and 53K courses, this race tests runners with challenging routes through the dramatic desert landscape around Moab.

Moab Skinny Tire Festival

A road cycling event that attracts cyclists from around the world, offering scenic routes through the breathtaking landscapes of Arches National Park and along the Colorado River.

Canyonlands Half Marathon & 5 Mile Run

A popular springtime race, the Canyonlands Half Marathon takes runners through the picturesque red rock canyons near Moab. The event also offers a 5-mile run, making it accessible for runners of all skill levels.

Banff Mtn Film Festival

This film festival showcases the best adventure, environmental, and mountain films from around the world. Moab's outdoor enthusiasts gather to watch breathtaking documentaries and action-packed films.

Behind the Rocks Ultra Trail Race (50mile, 50k, 30k, 10mile)

This challenging trail race offers various distances (50 mile, 50K, 30K, 10 mile) and takes participants through the iconic Behind the Rocks area of Moab, providing sweeping views of the desert.

Easter Jeep Safari

One of Moab's biggest and most popular events, the Easter Jeep Safari brings thousands of off-roading enthusiasts to tackle Moab’s famous trails. The weeklong event includes organized trail rides and draws visitors from all over the country.

Jeep Safari Expo

Part of the Easter Jeep Safari, the expo features vendors, new products, and demonstrations for Jeep enthusiasts, creating a hub for everything related to off-roading.

Green River Rocks Festival

Moab Rocks

Cruise Moab

An annual event for Toyota 4x4 enthusiasts, this gathering offers off-road trail rides, social events, and a chance for Toyota fans to showcase their vehicles.

Green River Dirt Bike Rally

This dirt bike rally is held in the Green River area, attracting off-road motorcyclists for trail rides, skill challenges, and group events.

Moab Rotary Car Show

A community event that brings together car enthusiasts to display classic and custom cars. It includes awards for various categories and is a fun event for the whole family.

Thelma & Louise 15k, half marathon, marathon

Inspired by the iconic film, this women's running event takes place along the scenic red rock landscapes of Moab. Participants can choose from multiple race distances, making it accessible to runners of all levels.

Moab Art Walk

Gran Fondo road cycling event

A road cycling race through the La Sal Mountains, this event offers a spectacular route for road cyclists, challenging them with elevation gains and rewarding them with stunning views.

Raptors on the Rocks

A unique off-roading event specifically for Ford Raptor enthusiasts, offering trail rides and activities to showcase the power and versatility of these trucks.

Moab Arts Festival - Memorial Day Weekend

A family-friendly event showcasing local arts and crafts, with live music, food vendors, and activities for all ages. It’s a great way to celebrate the arts over the holiday weekend.

Arts & Agriculture Market

Multiple Dates (June to August 2024)
This local market celebrates both agriculture and the arts, featuring fresh produce, handmade goods, and artisan crafts. It’s a gathering place for the community and visitors to support local businesses.

Kokopelli Relay

Dates: June 7-8, 2024
A road cycling relay from Moab to St. George, Utah. Teams of cyclists relay across nearly 500 miles, experiencing both the beauty and the challenges of Utah’s diverse landscapes.

The Crystal Festival

Dates: June 15-16, 2024
This gem and mineral show is perfect for rock hounds and crystal enthusiasts. The festival offers displays of rare minerals, gems, fossils, and opportunities to purchase unique geological finds.

Desert Rats Kokpelli 150

Dates: June 16-22, 2024
An ultra-endurance footrace that spans 150 miles from Fruita, Colorado to Moab. Runners brave the desert heat and rugged terrain to complete this grueling race.

Bears Ears Ultra

Dates: June 22, 2024
Held in Monticello, this footrace offers multiple distances (50 mile, 50K, 30K) through the Bears Ears National Monument area, providing stunning views and challenging terrain.

Moab Free Concert Series

Multiple Dates (June to August 2024)
This free concert series brings live music to the Moab community throughout the summer, featuring local and regional acts in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Pioneer Day Celebration

Date: July 24, 2024
A Utah state holiday commemorating the arrival of Mormon pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Moab celebrates with a parade, fireworks, and family-friendly activities.

Grand Summit Moab

Date: August 20, 2024
A business summit hosted by the Moab Chamber of Commerce, focusing on community development, business growth, and networking.

The Ute 100 Race

Dates: August 24-25, 2024
One of Utah's most challenging ultra races, the Ute 100 takes runners through some of the state’s highest and most scenic terrain.

RR4-Wheelers Labor Day Campout

Dates: August 31 - September 2, 2024
A laid-back, family-friendly 4x4 event hosted by Red Rock 4-Wheelers, where participants can explore Moab’s trails with fellow off-road enthusiasts.

Moab Art Festival

Moab Art’s Festival takes place every Memorial Day Weekend. Admission to the two-day festival is free. The festival promotes music appreciation, education, and environmental awareness. Enjoy delicious food, beautiful jewelry, hand-made pottery, fine art, games for kids and more.

Skinny Tire Festival

If you’re a biker, check out the Skinny Tire Festival. This four day bike ride takes place every March and transports cyclists through exhilarating red rock canyons, arches and mountains of Moab. So far, the festival has raised over 3.6 million dollars for cancer research.

Moab Folk Festival

For ten years and counting, the Moab folk festival has attracted thousands of people from across the country. Daytime venues are family friendly and include outdoor performances, arts, crafts, and food vendors. The festival showcases over a dozen different performers, ranging from blue grass to modern acoustic. Enjoy traditional folk performers who tell stories while playing guitar or attend a “late night jam festival”.

Canyonlands Half-Marathon

Canyonland’s half-marathon attracts nearly 4,000 participants each March. The field of runners get the opportunity to run in the shadow of magnificent red rock formations. Proceeds from the event go to charities such as Huntsman Hometown Heroes, Moab Regional Hospital, Humane Society of Moab, and others. The ‘Other Half’ takes place in October.

Red Rock Arts Festival

October also hosts the Red Rock Arts Festival, a week-long gathering where artists and art lovers come together to participate in Plein Air, art sales, competitions, and celebrate a shared appreciation for art in our colorful, desert region.

Moab Art Walk

If you do hold a fascination and appreciation for art, be sure to participate in a Moab art walk, where local artists and venues offer refreshments and art displays. Happening every second Saturday throughout the season, be sure to visit https://www.moabarts.org/artwalk for a walking map to participating artists and galleries.

Moab Jeep Safari

Thousands flock to Moab each year for the annual Jeep Safari—one of the largest four-wheel drive events in the wheeling world. This annual event runs for nine days ending on Easter Sunday. The official event is hosted by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers Inc., one of the local four wheel drive clubs of Moab. Visit rr4w.com for details.

Moab Trashion Show

Get trashed at Moab’s annual Trashion Show. Create an outfit from recycled materials—also known as garbage—and win a prize for the trashiest costume. Proceeds benefit Canyonlands Community Recycling.

Moab 100 Mile & 50K Endurance Races

Moab 100 Mile & 50K Endurance Running Races every March--Experience the beautiful desert landscape of Moab, Utah while testing your own personal limits. From the immense canyons with 1000 foot walls to the beautiful La Sal Mountains the town of Moab lies in the midst of it all. This is one of the most family friendly ultras around. Visit geminiadventures.com for details.

Moab Music Festival

Spend Labor Day at the Moab Music Festival. 13 world-class musicians presented over two weeks. Go to moabmusicfest.org for all the details.

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