Celebrate Cedar City’s Roots at the Livestock & Heritage Festival This Weekend

Have you ever watched a thousand sheep parade down Main Street in the heart of Cedar City?

This weekend, you can! The Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival is back October 24–26, and it’s a vibrant reminder of what makes our community truly special: deep roots, proud traditions, and neighbors who show up to celebrate them.

What Makes This Festival So Unique?

Every fall, Cedar City honors its agricultural heritage with a one-of-a-kind gathering that combines history, entertainment, and local pride. From the beloved sheep parade to cowboy poetry, this event is more than a festival—it’s a full-on cultural experience.

You won’t find many places where the livestock literally come to town. It’s just one reason why so many locals (and visitors!) look forward to this weekend every year.

Weekend Schedule: What to See & Do

There’s something for everyone at the festival, whether you’re into tractors, quilts, food, or farm animals. Here’s a look at what’s happening:

Friday, October 24

• Quilt Show: 10 AM–7 PM, 105 N 100 E
• Antique Tractor Pull: Noon–3 PM, Cross Hollows Events Center
• Cowboy Poetry & Music: 1–6 PM, Southwest Area of the Diamond Z Arena
• Livestock Festival: 1–7 PM, Cross Hollows Events Center
• Art & Photo Display: 3–7 PM, Inside Diamond Z Arena
• Stock Dog Demonstration: 4:30–5:30 PM, Iron Rangers Arena
• Junior Ranch Rodeo: 4:30 PM, Southwest Corner of the Iron Rangers Arena
• Draft Horse Demo: 6–7 PM, Iron Rangers Arena

Saturday, October 25

• Sheep Parade: 10 AM along Main Street (200 S to 400 N)
• Cedar Chest Quilters Quilt Show: 10 AM–5 PM, Heritage Center Lobby, 105 N 100 E
• Livestock Festival: 11 AM–5 PM, Cross Hollows Events Center
• Art & Photo Display: 11 AM–5 PM, Inside Diamond Z Arena
• Dutch Oven Cook-Of Tasting: Purchase tickets 11:15 am to 12:30 pm or until sold out, tasting takes place at 12:45 pm; Southeast Corner of the Diamond Z Arena
• Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull: Register from 11:30-12, Event starts at 12 PM, Near the Northeast Corner of the Iron Rangers Arena
• Dennis Stowell Memorial Ranch Rodeo: 12 PM, Southwest Corner of the Iron Rangers Arena
• Sheep Shearing Demos: 12, 1, 2 & 3 PM, Near the Northeast Corner of the Iron Rangers Arena
• Vintage Auto Display: 12–5 PM, West Side Parking Lot of Diamond Z Arena
• Antique Tractor & Draft Horse Pull: 1–5 PM, Iron Rangers Arena
• Utah Make It With Wool Fashion Parade: 1–2 PM, Southwest Area of the Diamond Z Arena
• Cowboy Poetry & Music: 1:30–5 PM, Southwest Area of the Diamond Z Arena

Pro Tip: Arrive early for Saturday’s parade—it’s one of the most popular parts of the weekend and parking fills up fast. For your safety, please leave dogs at home, stay to the sides of the street and do not get in front of the sheep.

Sunday, October 26

• Cowboy Church: 10 AM at Diamond Z Arena
  • This is held inside the Diamond Z Arena and it can be chilly in the morning this time of year. Please dress accordingly.

Why It Matters

Events like the Livestock & Heritage Festival are part of what makes living in Cedar City so fulfilling. It’s a town where tradition matters, and where community spirit isn’t just talked about—it’s experienced.

If you’re new to the area or considering making Cedar City your home, this weekend offers a glimpse into the heart of the community. And if you already live here, you know this is the kind of event that keeps our small-town charm alive.

For more information, you can check out the Cedar Livestock Festival website.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re heading out for the food, the animals, the music, or just to see your neighbors, this weekend is a great time to reconnect with what makes our area so special.

So grab your coat, maybe a cowboy hat, and come celebrate Cedar City’s roots in true western style!

Thinking about moving to Cedar City or exploring what’s next? Let’s connect! I’d love to show you how community-centered living here can be more than just a dream—it can be your next chapter.

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