Best Utah Fall & Winter Festivals and their Distance from Your Sundance Utah Cabin

Seasonal Celebrations Within Easy Reach of Your Mountain Cabin Stay

Utah’s seasons bring an incredible lineup of local festivals—corn mazes in crisp fall air, hot cider at pumpkin patches, glowing jack-o’-lanterns in twilight gardens, and winter fireworks lighting up the snow. Whether you're planning cozy autumn outings or festive winter adventures, here’s your go-to guide to the best nearby events.

🍂 FALL FESTIVALS (September–November)

1. Wilkerson Farm Fall Festival

📍 Orem – Mid-September to Early NovemberDistance: ~20 milesPumpkin picking, hayrides, a charming petting zoo, and classic fall treats. Ideal for families with kids of all ages.

2. Jaker’s Jack-o’-Lanterns

📍 Springville – Late September to Late OctoberDistance: ~30 milesExperience glowing pumpkin displays, whimsical carvings, and festive walking paths through beautifully lit autumn scenes.

3. Cornbelly’s Fall Festival

📍 Lehi & Spanish Fork – Late August to Early NovemberDistance: ~45 milesOne of Utah’s largest fall attractions with corn mazes, hayrides, games, and mouthwatering seasonal food.

4. Glen Ray’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

📍 Spanish Fork – Late September to Late OctoberDistance: ~45 milesGet lost in a giant corn maze, enjoy pig races, explore towering slides, and take home the perfect pumpkin.

5. Rowley’s Red Barn Fall Festival

📍 Santaquin – September 20 to October 29Distance: ~45 milesAn orchard experience with tractor rides through apple orchards, pumpkin picking, fresh cider, and homemade donuts.

6. Scarecrow Festival at Ashton Gardens

📍 Thanksgiving Point, Lehi – Mid-OctoberDistance: ~50 milesDozens of creative scarecrows line scenic garden pathways surrounded by brilliant fall colors.

7. Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

📍 Thanksgiving Point, Lehi – Early SeptemberDistance: ~50 milesOne of the nation’s premier storytelling festivals, featuring world-renowned performers and interactive workshops in a beautiful outdoor setting.

8. Utah State Fair

📍 Salt Lake City – September (11 Days Starting After Labor Day)Distance: ~55 milesA Utah tradition with thrilling rides, rodeos, concerts, livestock exhibits, and classic fair food.

9. FilmQuest

📍 Provo – October to NovemberDistance: ~18 milesA must for genre film lovers, this award-winning festival screens the best in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy cinema.

10. Heber Valley Western Music & Cowboy Poetry Gathering

📍 Heber City – Late OctoberDistance: ~15 milesCelebrate cowboy culture with live western music, poetry recitations, and artisan crafts.

11. Richfield Fall Festival

📍 Richfield – Mid-OctoberDistance: ~140 milesA classic small-town celebration with artisan booths, carnival games, and family-friendly entertainment.

12. Pumpkin Walk

📍 North Logan – OctoberDistance: ~140 milesWander through imaginative pumpkin scenes and thousands of hand-carved pumpkins along charming pathways.

❄️ WINTER FESTIVALS (December–February)

1. Silver Sky Nights Fireworks

📍 Park City – Select Dates, December to FebruaryDistance: ~25 milesFree winter fireworks shows accompanied by live music, hot cocoa, and ice sculptures at Park City Mountain Resort.

2. Sundance Film Festival

📍 Park City, Sundance & Salt Lake City – Late JanuaryDistance: ~25 milesOne of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, showcasing independent film premieres, filmmaker panels, and special screenings across Utah’s Wasatch Back.

3. Wasatch Mountain State Park Winter Festival

📍 Midway – Early FebruaryDistance: ~18 milesCelebrate winter with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing trails, and family-friendly outdoor activities in a scenic alpine setting.

4. FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup

📍 Deer Valley Resort – Early FebruaryDistance: ~25 milesWatch Olympic-caliber moguls and aerial skiing under the lights at Deer Valley’s premier international competition.

5. Winter Roundup

📍 Downtown Salt Lake City – Early FebruaryDistance: ~55 milesA lively winter event featuring urban skijoring, rodeo performances, curling competitions, and live entertainment in the heart of the city.

6. Bear Lake Monster Winterfest

📍 Bear Lake – Late JanuaryDistance: ~160 milesA quirky winter celebration with polar plunges, snowmobile rides, ice fishing tournaments, and fundraising for local charities.

7. Bryce Canyon Winter Festival

📍 Bryce Canyon National Park – Mid-February (2025)Distance: ~280 milesA three-day festival offering snowshoe tours, cross-country ski clinics, photography workshops, and breathtaking views of snow-

draped hoodoos.

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