Carbon County October 2026 Travel Guide: Top Local Events, Festivals & Sports

🎃 Featured Month-Long & Recurring Events

School of Screams 👻

Get ready for a fright! The haunted house at the Old Spring Glen School is back for weekend scares.

Ward’s Landscapes & Garden Center Fall Festival 🍁

A classic autumn celebration featuring food, a straw maze, and family-friendly activities.

When: Oct 8 through Halloween
- Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Where: 695 E. Main St., Wellington
Cost: $10 per person (Mon-Thu) | $14 per person (Fri-Sat)

Price Farmers Market 🌾

Support local growers and artisans every weekend.

When: Every Saturday through October
Where: Sutherland’s Parking Lot, Price
More Info: Check the Carbon Emery Farmers Market Facebook page for updates.

Prehistoric Museum Special Exhibition 🦖

Explore ancient history at the USUE Prehistoric Museum.

When: Open daily through October | Free admission Thursdays from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: 155 E. Main Street, Price

🗓️ Weekly Event Calendar

October 2 – 4 (Weekend 1)

High Desert Motocross (Rounds 7 & 8): A double-header race weekend to finish the season. Features a live band Friday night, food trucks, a bounce house, and cash payouts. Practice on Friday, racing Saturday & Sunday. Sign up at HDMXtiming.com.
- Where: Carbon County Fairgrounds, Price
USU Eastern Rodeo: High-energy rodeo action starting at 6:00 PM each night (Oct 2–3).
- Where: Carbon County Fairgrounds, Price
Carbon County Chamber Golf Tournament: Compete for a $400 winning prize (Oct 2–3). Tee times begin Friday at Noon; Shotgun start Saturday at 9:00 AM. Call 435-637-2788 to register.
- Where: Carbon Country Club
Helper Hogwarts: A magical evening for witches and wizards of all ages from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Oct 2). Includes free food in the Great Dining Hall (burgers, chips, and witches brew). Costumes highly encouraged!
- Where: Helper Main Street

October 5 – 11 (Weekend 2)

Annual Fall Fare Soup-Palooza: Join Ascension St. Matthew’s Church from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Oct 8). Enjoy a silent auction, gift shop, baked goods, and delicious soup. Dine-in ($8 for soup & roll) or Take-out ($13 for a quart & 2 rolls).
- Where: 522 Homestead Blvd., Price
Witches Night Out: Dress up, shop local downtown businesses to collect stamps, enter the witch hat contest, and dance down Main Street from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Oct 9).
- Where: Price Main Street
Pink October Glow Walk & 5K: Honor breast cancer awareness at this all-ages community walk/run (Oct 9). Includes free glow bracelets, t-shirts, music, and food. Check-in/flag ceremony at 6:00 PM; 5K begins at 6:30 PM.
- Where: Castleview Hospital, Price
Bakesters Cars & Coffee: Check out classic builds, modern models, and great coffee starting at 9:00 AM (Oct 10). All makes and models welcome.
- Where: Price, Utah

October 12 – 18 (Weekend 3)

12th Annual Joe’s Valley Fest: A massive four-day celebration for climbers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families (Oct 15–18). Enjoy community gatherings, vendor booths, and world-class recreation. Registration and schedule at joesvalley.org.
- Where: Castle Dale, Utah
Trunk or Treat: Early Halloween fun in the back parking lot from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Oct 17).
- Where: Sure Stay by Best Western, 838 Westwood Blvd., Price

October 19 – 25 (Weekend 4)

4th Annual Price Main Street Mash: A spooktacular family afternoon from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Oct 24). Stroll Main Street for deals, trick-or-treat at dozens of decorated trunks, and show off your costumes.
- Where: Downtown Price
Helper’s Annual Trunk or Treat: Family fun, music, candy, and a “best-themed trunk” contest from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Oct 24). To reserve a trunk spot, email jakeg.845216@yahoo.com.
- Where: Helper Main Street

October 26 – 31 (Halloween Weekend)

Day Before the Dead Event: Hosted by Carbon Medical Peer Support from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Oct 30). Features live music by the Dragertones, a taco bar, dancing, a silent auction, and a costume contest. Tickets are $30; call 435-637-1080 to secure yours.
- Where: Carbon Country Club, Helper

⚽ USU Eastern Home Sports Schedule

Come out and support the Golden Eagles at home this month!

Women’s Volleyball (at the BDAC)

Women’s Soccer (at Castleview Hospital Field)

Men’s Soccer (at Castleview Hospital Field)

Men’s Basketball (at the BDAC)

🎯 Ongoing Local Recreation

North Springs Shooting Range: Offering monthly action shoots, long-range events, and Hunter’s/Concealed Education classes. Open Thursday–Sunday. Contact Scott at 435-650-7728 for schedules.
Price City Desert Wave Pool: Located at 240 East 500 North, Price. Call 435-637-SWIM for public hours.

Note: Event details are subject to change. Please verify dates and times with individual event organizers before heading out!

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