City of St. George recently issued the following announcement.
Washington City Cotton Days 2022 Cotton Fest!
DATE
Thursday April 28, 2022
TIME
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LOCATION
Washington City, Utah
ORGANIZER
City of Washington
It’s Washington City Cotton Days! Come celebrate Washington City’s Birthday! Traditions such as Parade, 5K Run, and of course the Cotton Fest held at Veterans Park. Festivities include live entertainment/dance performances, vendor booths, games, bounce houses, a heritage show, and a tractor pull. A week-long celebration of festivities for people of all ages!
Events:
Cotton Days – Jr Rodeo
Apr 26, 5:00 pm
Millcreek Ranch
The Jr. Rodeo starts at 5 pm. The entrance fee is $5.00 per person and $20.00 for a family of up to 6. Children 3 and under are free.
Cotton Days – Music Concert
Apr 28, 7:00 pm
Veterans Park
Come enjoy a Free Concert featuring local musician Eric Dodge at Veterans Park on Thursday, April 28th from 7-9 PM. This will be a great evening the whole family can enjoy!
Cotton Days – Movie in the Park
Apr 29, 6:00 pm
Veterans Park
Meet at Veterans Park for a wholesome family movie that everyone will enjoy; the movie will be Disney’s Up. Enjoy vendors, food, and more.
Cotton Days – Historical Society Night
Apr 29, 6:00 pm
Veterans Park
Meet at Veterans Park for a wholesome family ice cream social, museum tour & wagon rides to the Covington Home. Afterward, stay for the Movie in the Park; the movie will begin after the sun sets.
Cotton Days – Lion’s Club Breakfast (Cash Only)
Apr 30, 7:00 am
Veterans Park
Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast of Ham, Eggs and Pancakes in the Veterans Park from 7 AM – 10:00 AM on Saturday morning prepared by Washington Utah Lions Club. Funds raised are to help Washington City community service projects, scholarships, and sight programs. Accepting Cash Only. Mayor Kress Staheli may even serve you personally!
Cotton Days – 5K
Apr 30, 7:00 am
Sullivan Virgin River Soccer Park
The 2022 Cotton Days 5k is a family fun run down the Virgin River Trail starting at Sullivan Soccer Park. Registration fees: $25 for the first family member, $15 for each additional family member (up to 6 people). Cotton Days 5k shirt Pickup is 6 AM – 7 AM at the starting line. Free breakfast vouchers will be given to all participants at the finish line.
*Free Pancake breakfast & T-shirt for all participants (no medals).
Registration Deadline is race start time. 5K Online Registration Click Here.
Cotton Days – Parade
Apr 30, 9:00 am
Telegraph Street
The parade lineup is from 7:30-8:30 am, Saturday, April 30th. The parade will start promptly at 9 am. Download Parade Map
Cotton Days – Car Show
Apr 30, 10:00 am
Nisson Park
Follow the parade down to Nisson park and enjoy the amazing cars.
Cotton Days – Washington City Heritage Show
Apr 30, 10:00 am
Relief Society Hall
Celebrate the heritage of Washington City with hands-on demonstrations of cotton carding, spinning, weaving, and quilting! There will be displays of antique quilts and weavings along with a Heritage Art Show by local artists (with art for sale), historical antiques, and information about Washington’s history.
Cotton Days – Cotton Fest
Apr 30, 10:00 am
Veterans Park
Come celebrate Washington City’s Birthday! Festivities include live entertainment/dance performances, vendor booths, games, bounce houses, and heritage show.
Cotton Days – Tractor Pull
Apr 30, 11:00 am
Vacant Lot by old Nisson’s Foodtown
A rip-roarin’ good time! This event is free to the public to attend. Meet in the old Nisson’s Foodtown parking lot, and watch while these amazing antique tractors put on a great show.
Cotton Days – Historical Society Fireside
May 1, 6:00 pm
Historical Museum
Come enjoy an evening presented by the Washington City Historical Society at the Washington City Museum (Old School) located at Main St and Telegraph St.