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EVENTS GUIDE Hurricane Valley is home to dozens of events each year, many of which are highlighted elsewhere in this Visitors’ Guide. The purpose of this section is to highlight a few events that have not yet been highlighted, and to provide a rough month-
by-month calendar of annual events, so that visitors and locals can plan ahead and take advantage of the wonderful events and activities available in this area.
BAM DOG SPECTACULAR
HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES
This is an annual event held in September at the Hurricane Community Center, dedicated to bringing people and their dogs together. Come out and enjoy the annual Walk for the Animals, Fungility demonstrations, multiple competitions, instruction on care for canines, and lots of kid-friendly activities. Get to know other dog-owners in the area and let your dogs make new friends too. There is something for everyone at this dog-centric festival.
The Huntsman World Senior Games is the largest annual multi-sport event in the world for athletes age 50 and better. Dubbed the “premier senior athletic event in the world,” the event, which began in 1987, takes place each October and welcomes more than 11,000 athletes from all around the world. Sports venues are throughout St. George / Hurricane and surrounding areas. With 30+ different sports to choose from, including archery, golf, cycling, badminton, pickleball, bowling, shooting, softball and swimming, there is something for everyone. For more info, go to www.seniorgames.net.
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
Bring the entire family to a weekend full of holiday activities sure to fill you with the magic of the holiday season. Hurricane Valley’s annual Christmas Tree Festival is held in early December at the Hurricane Community Center, at 63 South 100 West. The festival includes up to 50 decorated trees available for sale and auction, plus craft vendors, a holiday quilt display, a gigantic bake sale and continuous entertainment throughout the festival. Santa will also be there so don’t miss out. Proceeds are donated to benefit the “Shop with a Cop” program. For more information and details, visit the city website at www.hurricanerecreation.com or call the Community Center at 435-635-2609.
PARADE OF HOMES
The St. George Area Parade of Homes is an annual ~10-day event held each February. As the largest parade in the State, it draws people from across Utah and many others from out of state. Each year, participants are free to self-tour 20+ luxury custom homes across Washington County, each displaying the unique and innovative touch of the designer. If you are looking for ideas to improve the quality of life in your own home, or a top-of-the-line new custom home to purchase in Southern Utah, this is a great event to attend. For more info, go to www.paradehomes.com
