Culture of St. George

The Huntsman World Senior Games and the Boston-qualifying St. George Marathon, the 13th largest marathon in the country, attracts thousands of participants and tourists in October. Other notable events include the St. George Ironman Triathlon and the Fall Fuel Fest featuring Nitro Circus. The Washington County Fair is held each August in the County Regional Park just east of the city in Hurricane. The week-long St. George Parade of Homes showcases the area's high-end homes and architectural features each February.

Notable venues include the St. George Opera House, Dixie State University is home to Burns Arena, Cox Auditorium and O.C. Tanner Amphitheater. The Dixie Convention Center, the city's largest venue, hosts concerts, meetings, and major events such as UFC Cage Fighting, The Spring Home and Garden Expo, What Women Want Expo and the Dixie Regional Transportation Expo. An older historic venue offering a local music scene is The Electric Theater located on historic Tabernacle Street. Tuacahn Amphitheater features shows and concerts throughout the season in an outdoor setting amidst the red cliff walls of Snow Canyon