Schedule of Events
Friday, October 23rd
Stock Dog Competition
8- 5p.m.
United States Border Collie Association sanctioned competition. Held at the Southern Utah University Farm, 351 Westview Dr. Public is encouraged to come and watch. Bring your own chairs and sun shades. Free admission.
Color Country Quilt Show and SUU Heritage Art Show
10 – 7 p.m.
The Color Country Quilt Guild will display their beautifully made quilts and textile art. Plus, the Southern Utah University students will display commissioned western heritage art. Held at the Cedar City Heritage Theater Lobby, 105 N. 100 East. Free admission.
Livestock Festival
3 to 7 p.m.
Honoring Cedar City’s rich agricultural heritage.Featuring vendors, agricultural displays, antique tractor show, ongoing cowboy poetry, music and more. Held at the Cross Hollows Events Center.Free admission.
Concert featuring the Smith Bros. Dirt Band
7:30 p.m.
Smith Bros. Dirt Band will perform in the Cedar City Heritage Theater. Formed in 1968, the Smith Bros. Dirt Band spent 20 years together playing festivals and performances throughout the Mountain West. Resurrected 40 years after founding, the band brings together the original members, Randall Smith on bass, Terry Smith on guitar, Terry Hamblin on banjo, and Wes Dewsnup on mandolin, together with Alysha Bean on fiddle in a blend of bluegrass, alt country and jug band music that is high-energy fun in four-part harmony. With humor and lack of pretension, the band brings the audience along for the ride.Tickets are on sale at the Heritage Theater Box Office, 105 N. 100 East in Cedar City, 435-865-2882.Tickets are $10 per person.
Southern Utah University Homecoming: Along with activities at the Livestock Festival, the Southern Utah University Homecoming will also be taking place in Cedar City. Several activities are planned over the weekend. For a detailed schedule log onto: www.suu.edu/alumni
Saturday, October 24th
Stock Dog Competition
8- 5 p.m.
United States Border Collie Association sanctioned competition.Held at the Southern Utah University Farm, 351 Westview Dr.Public is encouraged to come and watch. Bring your own chairs and sun shades. Free admission.
Sheep Parade
10 am
The sheep parade is the highlight event of the Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival and is one of the most unique parades in the country. Approximately 1,000 sheep will be herded down Cedar City’s Main Street.There will be historic sheep wagons, antique tractors and so much more.Parade route is from 400 South to 200 North.
Color Country Quilt Show & SUU Heritage Art Show
10 – 5 p.m.
The Color Country Quilt Guild will display their beautifully made quilts and textile art. Plus, the Southern Utah University students will display commissioned western heritage art. Held at the Cedar City Heritage Theater Lobby, 105 N. 100 East.Free admission.
Livestock Festival.
11 to 5 p.m.
Honoring Cedar City’s rich agricultural heritage.Featuring vendors, agricultural displays, hands on demonstrations and pioneer activities, antique tractor show, ongoing cowboy poetry, music and more. Held at the Cross Hollows Events Center.Free admission.
Dutch Oven Cooking Contest
12:30 p.m.
Do you love Dutch Oven food? Come taste samples from your friends and neighbors and reward the best tasting dish with your vote in the 4th annual Dutch Oven Cook Off. You’ll be the Judge! Cost of the "tasting packet" is $5.00 per person and the packet will include; instructions, 4 tickets to be used as voting ballots, tasting utensils, a plate, and a hand towel. To participate as a cook, contact Kacie Benson at 435-559-1561 or check out the Dutch Oven Cooking Competition portion of this website.
Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull
12:30 p.m.
Kids ages ten and younger compete with miniature pulling sleds similar to the ones used in the Antique Tractor Pull.Pedal tractors will be provided by the Color Country Antique Machinery Association.There’s no charge to participate and prizes will be awarded. Held in the Cross Hollows Events Center near the concession stand.
Antique Tractor Pull
12:30 p.m.
The antique tractor pull is an action packed event featuring tractors built before 1960.Event is free to spectators and will take place in the Cross Hollows Events Center Iron Rangers Arena.Anyone wishing to participate with their antique tractor should contact Kip Hansen at 435-865-7141 or 208-731-3324.
Cowboy Campfire Program
7 p.m.
Cowboy poets and musicians perform around the campfire.Held at the Cross Hollows Events Center.Free
Jam Session
10 p.m.
Poets and musicians perform in an informal round.Held at the Crystal Inn Hotel, 1575 W. 200 N.Food and drink available for purchase from Odd Fellows Pub. Free admission
Sunday, October 25th
Cowboy Church
10 a.m.
A non-denominational gathering featuring spiritual poetry and songs.Held at the Cedar Livestock Market, 2290 W Hwy 56
