Friday 23 October 2015

November is Teeming with Celebration in Moab Utah

Have travel time in November? Get a load of everything going on in Moab. You still have time to make travel arrangements and enjoy the special events listed below.

NOVEMBER 2015

Day of the Dead Festival - November 1 2015

- Celebrate life at the Moab Valley Multicultural Center's 5th Annual Day of the Dead Festival! There will be kids activities, authentic food, traditional decorations, art, dancing, and this year - a live mariachi band! Free admission. For more info visit moabvalleymulticulturalcenter.org/dia-de-los-muertos.html or call 435-259-5444.

Moab Folk Camp - November 1-6 2015 

- Experience a community of music and song in the spectacular red rock country of southeastern Utah. We offer a supportive environment where adults can experience the joy of making music and learning new skills in a caring environment. Classes in guitar, banjo, song writing, voice, hand drum, mandolin, painting and photography. For more info visit moabfolkcamp.com or call 603-731-3240 For more info visit moabfolkcamp.com or call 603-731-3240.

Moab Senior Games – November 4 – 7 2015 

- The Moab Senior Games is a competitive sports event centered around people ages 50 to 100 that keep fit and like challenges. We love first timers and the inexperienced to join us! For more info visit moabseniorgames.com or call 435-260-0161.

Moab Celtic Festival "Scots on the Rocks" - November 6-8 2015 

- Utah's newest celtic festival will hold its 2nd annual festival at the Old Spanish Trail Arena. Throughout the weekend there will be pipe bands, highland dancing, heavy athletics, clans and various vendors, not to forget some great entertainment. Everyone of celtic heritage, and those who want to be, are encouraged to come out and have fun. Times and schedules of the events and entertainment will be ongoing and available throught the year. For more info call 435-210-0080.

Moab Folk Festival – November 6-8 2015 

- The Moab Folk Festival is a 3-day music event with 12 performers, workshops, local educational outreach, and art vendors. For more info visit moabfolkfestival.com or call 435-259-3198. For more info visit moabfolkfestival.com or call 4352593198.

Moab Trail Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, and Adventure 5k – November 7 2015 

- Trail Running Race through the scenic and unique canyons and canyon rims around the Kane Creek Corridor. Entry includes t-shirt, finisher's medal and mug, soup, and an awesome well marked course. For more info visit moabtrailmarathon.com or call 970-389-4838.

Veterans Day – Holiday November 11 2015 - National Park Fee Free Day 

- Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are joining national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees for several days in 2015 as a way to encourage people to get outdoors and spend time with their friends and family in the national parks. For more information visit nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm. Special note: Any time of year, show your Military I.D. to receive up to three nights camping no charge with Pack Creek Campground. (Applies to an individual campsite and immediate family members only.) Pack Creek Campground is not in a National Park. It is a commercial campground in Moab.

Moab Salsa Bachata Festival: Bailando With A View – November 13-15 2015

-This weekend offers the perfect balance of dance, relaxation, and adventure. One full day of salsa, bachata, kizomba, and tango workshops taught by internationally recognized instructors, and two nights of performances by amateurs and professionals alike with social dancing until 3am. For more info visit BailandoWithAView.com or call 831-917-8639.

Moab Artwalk – November 14 2015 

- Moab Art Walk features local artists and receptions where you can hang around the most interesting people in Moab, view new artwork, and share a refreshment with your favorite artists. 6pm - 9pm. For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4912.

In Football We Trust – November 19 2015 

- Free Movie! The Grand County Public Library and the Utah Film Center present: In Football We Trust. Despite a small population in in the US, Polynesians are 28 times more likely than any other ethnic group to play football in the NFL. Locally filmed in Salt Lake City, the filmmakers track the journey of four local, talented Polynesian high school football players as they strive towards their lifelong, and potentially life-changing goal of getting recruited to play college football. Free! 7 pm @ Star Hall 159 E. Center St. Call the library for more info 435-259-1111.

Moab International Film Festival – November 20-23 2015 

- Moab International Film Festival showcases films which inspire change for the better in our world. $5 tickets and $30 passes are available at Canyonlands Copy Center, Sgt. Peppers Music and Video, The T-Shirt Shop, Back of Beyond Books, or online at moabfilmfestival.org. For more info visit moabfilmfestival.org or call 435-261-2393.

Thanksgiving Day – Holiday November 26 2015 

- Make reservations for a Thanksgiving Feast with Red Cliffs Lodge 435-259-2002, Twisted Sista's Café 435-355-0088, Sorrel River Ranch 435-259-4642, or Moab Burger Company & Atomic Lounge 435-259-5201. Find more information in the November issue of Moab Happenings.

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