Easter Jeep Safari (Late March – early April (9 days ending on Easter Sunday); 2026 dates: March 28 – April 5). Began in 1967 as a single-day ride organized by the Moab Chamber of Commerce. Now run by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers club, it draws 15,000–20,000 visitors for guided off-road trail rides, a vintage iron show, and vendor…
Canyonlands Half Marathon & 5 Mile Run (March (typically third Saturday); 2026 date: March 21). First run May 1, 1976 with 22 finishers. Now draws thousands of runners along Highway 128 beside the Colorado River below red rock cliffs. The 2025 race celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Skinny Tire Festival (March (typically early March); 2025 dates: March 8–11). Four-day road cycling festival with routes through Arches National Park, the Colorado River Corridor, and Dead Horse Point State Park. A portion of each registration supports the Moab Cancer Treatment Center.
Moab Arts Festival (May (Memorial Day weekend); 2025 dates: May 24–25). Annual juried fine-arts festival featuring original art, textiles, jewelry, and glass. Free admission, with children's activities.
Moab Music Festival (Late August – mid September; 2026 dates: September 2–18 (34th annual)). Founded in 1992 (1993 per some sources; 34th season in 2026). Award-winning chamber music, jazz, and Latin music performed at wilderness, outdoor, and historic venues — including concerts accessible only by jet boat.…
Moab 240 Ultramarathon (October (typically second week); 2025 dates: October 10–15). 240-mile foot race through the red rock canyons of the Moab area with a 117-hour cutoff. One of the most extreme ultramarathons in the American West.
Moab Folk Festival (November (first full weekend); 2025 dates: November 7–9; 2026 dates: November 6–8). Annual singer-songwriter, Americana, roots, and bluegrass festival founded in 2003. Held at Moab City Ballpark (outdoor) and Star Hall. Celebrated its 23rd annual edition in 2025.