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Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit of Emery County through our exciting events! From lively festivals and thrilling rodeos to cultural celebrations and community gatherings, there's always something happening to keep your calendar full. Join us for unforgettable experiences that showcase the heart and soul of our community. Whether you're a local or a visitor, our events are the perfect way to dive into the energy and culture of Emery County.
Spring Events
Green River UTV Watermelon Crawl
March
Get ready to ride Green River and the incredible San Rafael Swell. An OHV rally for all those interested in guided rides of the area and camaraderie with other OHVers!
Green River Rock & Mineral Festival
April
This three-day-long festival features guests speakers, field trips and a pop-up market for rounding out your collection unique and rare finds.
Green River
Dirt Bike Rally
April
An event featuring a vendor market, skills course, cow tag contest, and excellent rides in the beautiful San Rafael Swell!
Swell OHV Jamboree
April
Featuring 2 days of guided rides in the beautiful San Rafael Swell. Based out of the beautiful Big Mountain Lodge this event also includes a custom event hoodie and a delicious sack lunch and dinner each day!
MECCA Spring Bike Festival
April
The MECCA Spring Bike Festival provides not just a biking experience but opportunities to learn of others. The festival has been geared to a wide-range of mountain biking enthusiasts – from the novice to the seasoned
Summer Events
Huntington Heritage Days & Rodeo
July
Enjoy free entertainment, free kids rides and games, and a free ice cream social! You can also visit one of our spectacular vendors that will feature food, drinks, toys, crafts, art, and more!
Southeastern Utah Jr. Livestock Show
July
Well known throughout Utah, the Southeastern Utah Jr. Livestock Show strives to provide a family-friendly atmosphere with fun events, such as the annual BBQ and dance.
Cowboy’s Memorial
Rodeo
July
The Cowboys Memorial Rodeo is a professional rodeo sanctioned by the Rocky Mountain Pro Rodeo Association and is the season opener for the RMPRA Circuit, which boasts more than 40 rodeos.
Catfish Tourney on
the Green
August
The annual Catfish on the Green Tournament is $50 per person and that includes free swag and a ticket into the massive drawing! All profit goes back into the pot so there will be $1,000’s in cash and prizes.
Coal Country Clash Baseball Tournament
August
An annual baseball tournament for 9U – 14U age divisions. Gold & Silver Brackets (determined by pool play)! Rings for 1st and 2nd places in each division will also be awarded!
Ferron Peach
Days Celebration
Early September
A fantastic event that celebrates Ferron City with a parade, pageant, field of flags, food, car show, games, vendors and so much more! Fun for the whole family.
Arapeen ATV Jamboree
Early September
This annual event is one of the best around for people passionate about OHV/ATV/UTV riding and camaraderie.
Fall Events
Green River Melon Days
September
Melon Days is held in beautiful Green River, Utah, home of delicious watermelons, cantaloupe, canaries and honeydew. A weekend to remember! With everything from a free concert to softball tournaments, vendors, a parade, duck races, and more.
Joe’s Valley Bouldering Festival
October
Community celebration that brings climbers from around the world together with the local community to share our passion for Joe’s Valley. We are bringing back the infamous Cowboy Games, Local Artisan Clinics, Clinics with Pro Climbers, Climber Games, a Trade Fair, and more.
Energized Expedition
November
A self-led Scavenger Hunt through Emery County Events & History.
EMCO Paranormal Con
October
A spooky fundraising event at the Museum of the San Rafael! Join us for lectures, free kids activities, trick-or-treating, Halloween costume contests, games, live music, free prizes, and vendors. Come and listen to experts discuss the possibility of aliens, bigfoot, state secrets, and ghosts!
Outlaw Days
November
Multi-day Event featuring Cowboy Poetry, Horseshoes, Live Music, Dutch Oven Cook-off, Milk Jug Shoot, and Cowboy-action Shoot!
winter Events
Millsite on Ice Fishing Tournament
January & February
An annual Ice Fishing Tournament that features a team tournament on Friday and an individual tournament on Saturday. Thousands in cash and prizes are given away each year!