2025 Races, Festivals & Cycling Events

Fuel your Moab cycling adventure with the mountain bike events that define excitement, challenge, and camaraderie! From the adrenaline-fueled 10th Annual Moab Rocks (April 5–7, 2025), featuring epic stages across iconic trails like Klondike and Porcupine Rim, to the scenic two-day Moab Fondo Fest (May 3–4, 2025) and the high-energy Outerbike (October 3–5, 2025)—our 2025 spotlight events deliver unforgettable rides, demos, and other Moab celebrations.

Moab Rocks Event

10th Annual Moab Rocks

April 5-7, 2025: Moab Rocks – 3 Day Stage Race

Moab Rocks takes some of the regions best classic and new routes including Klondike, Porcupine Rim and Mag 7 and combines them into a 3-day masterpiece of xc and timed descents in a fully supported format. All this wrapped up in a fun and friendly atmosphere, combining camaraderie and competition.

Gran Fondo Moab

Moab Fondo Fest

May 3, 4 2025: Moab Fondo Fest

Get ready for an extraordinary weekend of cycling like never before! Join us on Saturday, May 3rd, and Sunday, May 4thth, 2025, for an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of Moab, Utah.

Moab Music Festival

Moab Music Festival

August 27 – September 12, 2025: Moab Music Festival

The award-winning Moab Music Festival is known for its distinctive programming and performances of chamber music, jazz, and Latin music. A star-studded roster of artists perform at wilderness, outdoor and historic venues unlike any other festival in the world.

Outerbike

Outerbike

October 3-5, 2025: Outerbike

Full Demos! The whole shebang! Walk through the event, pick a new bike to ride, hop on a shuttle or nearby trail and give ‘er a spin! Repeat as needed. There are 20 miles of connected loops that range from fun and easy to technical and gnarly, plus a paved bike path for road rides. Your registration fee buys you lunches, shuttled rides, prizes, parties, and beer!

For a complete list of events in Moab, Utah visit Discover Moab Calendar >>>

Moab Folk Festival

Moab Folk Festival

November 7-9, 2025: Moab Folk Festival

The Moab Folk Festival takes place in beautiful, downtown Moab, UT. Friday and Saturday night shows happen in historic Star Hall, capacity 290. Saturday and Sunday daytime shows are held at the Moab City Ballpark, capacity 1500.

Moab Ho Down

Moab Ho Down

October 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2025: Moab Ho Down

Moab Ho Down Mountain Bike Festival raises funds for our local bike park and has also helped to fund local trail projects over the years. Moab’s local IMBA Chapter – Moab Mountain Bike Association is the host of the event and has put together a schedule that brings together multiple opportunities of fun to be had on 2 wheels.

Skinny Tire Events

25th Annual Skinny Tire Spring Festival

March 14TH-17TH, 2026: Skinny Tire Spring Festival

Moab contains some of the best road cycling in the world. There are hundreds of miles of paved roads in and out of the world-class scenery that is known by every adventure seeker globally.

This 4-day spring cycling festival rides the best of the best:

  • Arches National Park

  • Along the mighty Colorado River

  • Dead Horse Point State Park and back.

Moab Arts Festival

Moab Arts Festival

Memorial Day Weekend, 2026: Moab Arts Festival

The Moab Arts Festival is a beloved annual community arts fair held over Memorial Day weekend in Swanny City Park (400 N 100 W), Moab, Utah. Entry is free for all ages.

This well-established event—now spanning over 30 years—brings together local and regional artists to showcase a wide range of handcrafted creations. Visitors can expect to see jewelry, pottery, woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, and much more