Events and Activities
Heritage Skies: Citizen Science & Dark Skies Awareness
Sat May 12
The area in and around Capitol Reef is among the darkest skies in the nation, allowing visitors from around the world to enjoy stars, constellations and the Milky Way. Held at the Entrada Institute and Capitol Reef.
Sunset Series
Sat May 26
From May through October, Entrada Institute holds Saturday evening events called the Sunset Series for those interested in learning more about the natural, historical and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau.
Arts and the Park
May 30 - June 2
Each year watercolorists converge at the Entrada Institute to create Plein air art.
Sunset Series
Sat June 9
Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival
Sat June 16
Western music and bands, poetry readings, horsemanship demonstrations, and food vendors
Sunset Series
Sat June 23
Apple Days Music at the Roost (afternoon and evening)
Sat June 30
Torrey Apple Days
Week of July 4
Held over the 4th of July weekend that celebrates the founding of this country with pie eating contests, shows, games, a parade, and more!
Sunset Series
Sat July 7
Sunset Series
Sat July 14
Pioneer Day Celebration
Sat July 21
The Entrada Institute hosts this celebration in Torrey, Utah.
Sunset Series
Sat July 28
Youth Music
Sat August 4
Women’s Redrock Music Festival
Sat Aug 11-12
Music festival that supports independent female artists all over the country.
Wayne County Fair
Sat Aug 18
Music, booths, games, and all things Wayne County held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds close to Loa, Utah.
Sunset Series
Sat Aug 25
Sunset Series
Sat Sep 1
Sunset Series
Sat Sep 8
Sunset Series
Sat Sep 15
Sunset Series
Sat Sep 22
Sunset Series
Sat Sep 29
Harvest Time Scarecrow Festival
Month of Oct
Scarecrow contest, weekly events, and a family costume party.
Heritage Starfest
Fri/Sat Oct 5-6
The annual Heritage Starfest encourages people to enjoy the dark skies of the Colorado Plateau, share the heritage of night skies, and encourage preservation of dark skies. Held at the Entrada Institute and Capitol Reef.
Apple Tasting Event
Sat Oct 13
Sunset Series
Sat Oct 20
The Holiday Open House
Beginning of December
Hosted by Capitol Reef National Park, the celebration features how to connect with the park during the winter months.