2023 Bryce Canyon Fee Free Days
2023-08-04
Come experience the national parks (especially Bryce Canyon Fee Free Days)! On five days in 2023, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2023:

January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
April 22: First day of National Park Week
August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
September 23: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day

https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm

Need some more ideas for other activity options while in Bryce Canyon for Bryce Canyon Fee Free Days? Check out our website!
Can’t make it on these dates? No worries. Purchasing a digital national park pass is EASY. Check it out!

National parks are America’s best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. The others are free all the time. The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.
The annual $80 America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass allows unlimited entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including all national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. There are also free or discounted passes available for senior citizens, current members of the military, families of fourth-grade students, and disabled citizens. Learn more about the variety of passes offered by the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series.

Bryce Canyon Half Marathon
2023-07-15
July 15 2023

Join us this year for our 20 Year Anniversary!!

THE RACE WILL BE HELD JULY 15TH THIS YEAR, THE THIRD WEEKEND IN JULY.

BRYCE CANYON HALF MARATHON
$3,000 purse
The Bryce Canyon Half Marathon weekend has something for everyone. The half marathon course takes you through the iconic red rock that is abundant throughout Bryce Canyon Country. Catch a taste of the red rocks along Kodachrome Road on the 5k Walk/Run or get blasted with color in the Color Me Fun Run. Come and enjoy Bryce Canyon Country and be sure to bring your friends.

Half Marathon
The Half Marathon starts at Ruby’s Inn on Hwy 63, Bryce (elev. 7,652 ft.). The course heads north, then turns east onto National Scenic Byway 12. The route descends through Bryce Canyon National Park, through the town of Tropic, and ends in Cannonville (elev. 5,800ft.).

5K Walk/Run
The 5K Walk or Run is for those that want to share the experience and beauty of Southern Utah’s red rock. The starting line is at the Cannonville Town Park and takes you south along Kodachrome Road. Enjoy early morning views of the beautiful red rocks and the famous Promise Rock in the valley to the east.

Register Now!

Plan your visit with a place to stay right at the starting line.

Bryce Canyon Geology Festival
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-15
Bryce Canyon Geology Festival

Photo from Bryce Canyon National Park
The Bryce Canyon’s Geology Festival (Geo Fest) is scheduled for Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, 2022. Join park rangers for guided hikes, family-friendly geology programs, evening programs as well as exhibits and family oriented activities at the Visitor Center.

Enjoy daily guided walks, Hoodoo Geology talks, and nightly evening programs. The Bryce Canyon visitor center will be full of fun activities.
Our 2023 festival is schedule for July 14 – 15. Check back later for updates!

Events will be similar to those listed on 2022.

Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count
2023-07-08
Come volunteer at a fun outdoor event- the Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count. This event is free. Meet at the Sinclair gas station across from Ruby’s Inn at 9:00 AM.
The event will last about 7 hours.

Picture from BCNP.
Join NPS rangers and butterfly enthusiasts for a day of discovery as we count butterfly populations in areas in and around the national park. No experience is needed, but cameras, binoculars, and field guides may add to your experience.
Bring your family and enjoy this fun outdoor event.
From a press release in 2021, “over 100 individual butterflies were meticulously spotted against a blue sky. The most common species this year were small wood-nymphs, with brown wings and yellow-ringed spots. This butterfly count will have national impact on what rangers know about butterflies and their habitats, as well as national recognition at arts competitions. The butterfly count is one of the events Bryce Canyon holds to engage the public, alongside the popular Christmas Bird Count scheduled every December.”

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Please send an email to robb_hannawacker@nps.gov and peter_densmore@nps.gov to sign up!

Need more information? Visit the National Park website.

Need a place to stay for the Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count event? Visit our Bryce Canyon City hotels.

Independence Day Celebrations
2023-07-04
Celebrate Independence Day right here in Bryce Canyon City. Hike Bryce Canyon in the morning, enjoy western entertainment in the evening.
Need some activities to do during the day? Visit our activity website.
Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo Jackpot Rodeo

The largest rodeos of the year are the Jackpot Rodeos.
Participants pay an entry fee, with the money placed into a jackpot that goes to the top finishers in each event. In addition to the chance at prize money, jackpots help add pressure and competition to an already great rodeo. The 4th of July rodeo is our biggest rodeo with fun events you can only see once a year. Rodeo starts at 7:00 PM. For more information and ticket purchase, visit our website.

Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill Country Dinner Show
Join Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill and The Bryce Canyon Wranglers for an unforgettable evening of live country music and delicious BBQ dinner.
Doors Open 7:00 PM | Be in your seat by 7:20 PM
Dinner 7:30 PM | Show starts at 8:00 PM
Get your tickets now!

Independence Day Fire Works Display

Enjoy a beautiful fireworks display sponsored by Bryce Canyon City and Ruby’s Inn at 10:00 PM. Fireworks will be launched from the Bryce Canyon City Fire Station. A locals secret? Park at the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo parking lot for the best view.

Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally
2023-06-22 - 2023-06-24
Enjoy the seemingly endless Southern Utah skies by taking advantage of the Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally happening in June 2023 in Panguitch. Hundreds gather to enjoy an unforgettable scene of colorful hot air balloons as they soar into the open skies above. Saturday morning run a 5K as the balloons float through the sky and at night enjoy a balloon glow on Panguitch’ s historic Main Street.

Panguitch is only 20 miles from Bryce Canyon City.

Schedule of events will be available soon.

Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival
2023-06-14 - 2023-06-17
There’s no place quite like Bryce Canyon by day, and no time like a new moon in June to enjoy it by night. Astronomy festivals feature family-friendly daytime activities and ranger-led evening programs and constellation tours. Bring your entire family to the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival.

Daytime Activities
Daytime activities include activity tents, solar telescopes, and other opportunities open to the public at the Visitor Center between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day of the festival.

Evening Programs
Evening Programs are the only festival events that require a free ticket. Pick up a ticket the day of the program at the Visitor Center Information Desk. Programs are held at 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. each night, and the location is shared when you pick up your ticket. See Schedule of Events above for program details.

Telescope Stargazing Site
This year’s telescope site will be located within the park across the street from the Visitor Center. It will be open each night of the festival from 10 p.m. to midnight and is open to the public. We are excited to share the night sky with our visitors, and thank our partners at the Salt Lake Astronomical Society and University of Utah for their participation, expertise, and generosity with their telescopes.

For more information – https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/astrofest.htm

Need a place to stay during the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival? Take a look at our website.

Bryce Canyon Centennial Ceremony and Concert
2023-06-08
Bryce Canyon National Park will be celebrating the Bryce Canyon Centennial all year long
with a fun community Ceremony & Concert. The year 2023 marks 100 years since Bryce Canyon became a National Park. We can’t wait to celebrate this beautiful National Park.

Are you planning to come celebrate with us? We have plenty of places to stay- https://www.visitbrycecanyoncity.com/bryce-canyon-city-hotels/
More Information to follow – https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo
2023-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit)
Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo opens for the season
May 27, 2023

May-August brings on one of Bryce Cities most favored event! The Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo! Enjoy a full show of bronco and bull riding cowboys, and so much more! The Rodeo is held four nights a week throughout the summer.

Wednesday through Saturday, Memorial Day – Mid of August, Ruby’s Inn hosts the Rodeo every summer. Join the fun and excitement at the Rodeo. Watch the bronco busters and cowboys display their skills as they perform in this western competition. This is one event you won’t want to miss! The rodeo is held nightly, Wednesday – Saturday, through the summer at Ruby’s Inn Rodeo Grounds.

2023 Rodeo Season
Rodeos start on Saturday, May 27, 2023 and will operate 4 nights a week, Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 PM (Utah Time) Adults $16.00 and Children ages 5-11 are $10.00 (Includes Sales Tax). Last rodeo of the year will be August 26, 2023.
Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo tickets are General Admission Tickets and purchased in Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn Lobby or at the Rodeo Entrance Gate.

What is a “jackpot rodeo”?
The largest rodeos of the year are the Jackpot Rodeos.
Participants pay an entry fee, with the money placed into a jackpot that goes to the top finishers in each event. In addition to the chance at prize money, jackpots help add pressure and competition to an already great rodeo.

Tickets will be available May 22, 2023.

Need more activity ideas in Bryce Canyon City? Check it out!

Bryce Canyon Ultras & 30K Trail Run
2023-05-20
This scenic, mountain course runs around the northern half and western edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, offering spectacular views above and below the hoodoos. The race is run at high elevation, with most of the miles on this rugged course between 7,000 – 9,000 ft.

Race Day

May 20, 2023 (Sat)

All distances start between 5:30 – 7:00am. See your exact start time.

Expo & Bib Pickup

May 19, 2023 (Fri)
Hours TBD (morning ’til evening)

Head to the race day location!
Event Location: Google Maps – corner of E Bench Rd. and Forest Rd 109 (Hatch, UT)
More Information

Utah Prairie Dog Day
2023-05-11
Utah Prairie Dog Day Returns to Bryce Canyon on May 11

No celebration of Bryce Canyon’s centennial year would be complete without a special day for one of its keystone species. Prairie Dog Day will return on Thursday, May 11 and feature ranger-led prairie dog viewing, family-friendly activity booths, and a special keynote presentation. For a detailed schedule of events, please visit go.nps.gov/UtahPrairieDogDay.

To help promote the event, the park is holding a prairie dog art contest open to all students kindergarten through 12th grade in Garfield, Wayne, and Kane counties. Art contest submissions will be judged in three different grade categories, and the winner in each category will receive a $50 gift certificate to the Bryce Canyon Association Visitor Center bookstore. The grand prize winner will also be featured on the 2023 poster.

For more information on the park, 2023 centennial events, or the Utah Prairie Dog festival please visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/brca, or contact the park by e-mail at brca_information@nps.gov, or phone at 435-834-5322.

Why celebrate the prairie dog?

A year-round inhabitant of Bryce Canyon’s high plateau meadows, the Prairie Dog is a critical part of the park’s ecosystem. Utah Prairie Dogs are considered a “keystone species” as they serve a variety of important functions in maintaining southern Utah’s meadows including aerating soil and promoting plant growth. Over 200 other species have been associated with prairie dog colonies, including wildlife that depend upon prairie dog activity for both food and habitat. More information on the Utah Prairie Dog can be found online at go.nps.gov/UtahPrairieDog.

Looking to plan an entire vacation? Visit our website.

Bryce Canyon Mule Days
2023-04-30 - 2023-05-06
Bryce Canyon Mule Days
April 30th-May 6th, 2023
Located in Tropic, Utah

Enjoy a full week of Mule fun at the Bryce Canyon Mule Days.

For more information, visit their website.

Gifts From Grady ATV Charity Poker Run
2023-04-22
Gifts From Grady ATV Charity Poker Run
April 22, 2023

The Charity Poker Run starts at 9:00a.m. and ends at 2:00p.m. Ride will begin at Forest Road 132 to Powell Point
signed Pine Lake Campground, located off Johns Valley Rd (county road 1660).

All prize Winners will be announced at 4:00p.m at Tropic Town Park. There are three grand prizes
winner, and several raffle prize winners. Must be present to win.

For more information and to sign up please visit Gifts From Grady Website.

2023 Bryce Canyon Fee Free Days
2023-04-22
Come experience the national parks (especially Bryce Canyon)! On five days in 2023, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2023:

January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
April 22: First day of National Park Week
August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
September 23: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day

https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm

Need some more ideas for other activity options while in Bryce Canyon? Check out our website!
Can’t make it on these dates? No worries. Purchasing a digital national park pass is EASY. Check it out!

National parks are America’s best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. The others are free all the time. The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.
The annual $80 America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass allows unlimited entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including all national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. There are also free or discounted passes available for senior citizens, current members of the military, families of fourth-grade students, and disabled citizens. Learn more about the variety of passes offered by the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series.

Ebenezer's Barn and Grill is Open!
2023-04-21
Come see the Bryce Canyon Wranglers at Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill

Join Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill and The Bryce Canyon Wranglers for an unforgettable evening of live country music and delicious BBQ dinner.
Open April 21, 2023 through October 21, 2023.
Monday – Sunday
Doors Open 7:00 PM | Be in your seat by 7:20 PM
Dinner 7:30 PM | Show starts at 8:00 PM
Since their debut in 2018, the Bryce Canyon Wranglers have already reached the top country charts. Their album “A Song Like Me” reached the highest-charting country album on the new artist chart at No. 15 on the Billboard Country Album Sales Chart. Another hit is their popular and comical song, “Helluva Place to Lose a Cow.” Ebenezer Bryce, who Bryce Canyon National Park is named after, is recorded to have stated that, “Bryce Canyon was one hell of a place to lose a cow.” To commemorate this story the Bryce Canyon Wranglers knew they needed to write a song about it.

Catch any one of their three shows during the 2023 season

TIMELESS- Sing along with the Bryce Canyon Wranglers as they bring eternal hits and classic songs from iconic country artists. Reminisce about love, hard work and living life. These “Timeless” songs from artists like Alabama, Randy Travis, Taylor Swift and more, are the musical threads that bind us together.
SONG LIKE ME- Enjoy a night packed full of great music as a “Song Like Me” takes you on a journey through the history of country music. From Hank Williams, Sr. to today and everything in between, join the Bryce Canyon Wranglers as they bring you the hits that shaped country music as told through the eyes of a song.
NASHVILLE STARS OVER BRYCE CANYON- Limited Summer Series Grab your hat and boots and get ready for Nashville’s best of the best songwriters in an intimate setting where the songs and stories are brought to life. Hear the stories you never knew behind some of the biggest hit songs in Country Music from the songwriters that actually wrote them.

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For other dining options, visit our website.
