La Verkin Peach Days

For three days every late August, the small town of La Verkin celebrates its agricultural heritage with parades, vendor booths, pioneer displays, rodeo action, and enough community spirit to make visitors feel like locals. Peach Days, held August 28-30, 2026 (annually Labor Day weekend), runs Thursday through Saturday with displays and contests spanning fine arts, home arts, garden produce, canning, baking, and small farm exhibits. Entertainment runs continuously on multiple stages, food vendors serve everything from fair favorites to homemade specialties, and the weekend builds to a Saturday parade and rodeo that draws crowds from across Washington County.

Free admission to most activities makes this an affordable family stop, with commercial vendor booths, food trucks, and homemade sales booths offering shopping opportunities throughout the celebration.

Located just minutes from Zion National Park’s east entrance and 20 minutes from St. George, La Verkin provides a genuine small-town festival experience without the crowds of larger events. Families with kids, couples exploring Zion-area towns, and anyone who appreciates community festivals and western heritage will find this compelling. The rodeo showcases traditional events, pioneer displays offer living history demonstrations, and the parade features floats, marching bands, and local organizations celebrating the region’s peach-growing legacy. Plan to arrive early for parade seating on Saturday morning, bring lawn chairs for outdoor entertainment, and budget time to browse vendor booths for handmade crafts, local produce, and festival foods. Parking is available near the Hurricane City Recreation Center and festival grounds, with shuttles or walking paths connecting activity areas.

Pair your Peach Days visit with morning hikes in Zion National Park’s Kolob Canyons section (30 minutes north) or classic trails like Angels Landing and The Narrows accessed from the main canyon. Spend afternoons wandering the festival, evenings dining on St. George patios, and nights in vacation rentals that position you for both Zion exploration and festival activities. The timing coincides with peak summer produce season, making this ideal for travelers who want to combine outdoor adventure with authentic small-town celebrations before fall arrives.