There's a festive atmosphere at Lake Powell throughout the year, but several memorable events, listed below, make the area even more appealing; Contact ARAMARK for a complete schedule.

W=Wahweap, B=Bullfrog, HC=Halls Crossing, H=Hite

January

Public Boat Exhibit. Jan 1-31. W, B. Self-guided tour of an ARA houseboat.

10th Annual Hole-in-the-Rock Commemoration.* Jan. 28th.W. 115th anniversary of the pioneers' crossing of Glen Canyon. Historical lectures both nights. Boat tour to Hole-in-the-Rock. Includes lunch and program. Special lodging package available.

Superbowl Sunday. Jan. 29th. W, B.

February

Public Boat Exhibit. Feb. 1-28. W, B.

March

Public Boat Exhibit. March 1-31. W, B.

Big Striper Derby. March 1-31. All locations. $100 for heaviest striper at each marina; $100 for heaviest striper lake wide for entire contest; $200 for heaviest record breaker. No fee; pre-registration required.

St. Patrick's Day Party.* March 17th. W, B.

April

Public Boat Exhibit. April 1-30. W, B.

Big Striper Derby. April 1-30. All locations.

Easter Sunday. April 16th. W, B, HC. Sunrise services and egg hunt for children. Wahweap's Rainbow Room and Bullfrog's Anasazi Restaurant feature special menu items.

11th Annual Bullfrog Open.* April 1-2. B.

Lake Powell Marathon, 10K & Powerwalk.** April 17th. W.

7th Annual Earth Sense Saturday. April 22nd. B.

Adopt-a-Canyon Day. April 22nd. All locations. Adopt and clean one of Lake Powell's canyons. Wilderness River Adventures (WRA) will host a special Adopt-a-Canyon float trip along the Colorado River in Glen Canyon.

Eco-Challenge. April 26th-May 6th. B. 300-mile wilderness test for five-member team-running, biking, canoeing, rafting, horseback riding, and mountain climbing.

May

B.A.S.S Western U.S. Final. May 7th-12th. B. Largest national bass organization to hold western competition for U.S. fish-off. Field of 132 participants, $16,000 prize money.

Mother's Day. May 14th. W, B. Free flower for Mom. Special lunch/dinner menus.

Page's Rodeo.* May 12th-14th. Page,AZ & W.**

June

Kid's Carp & Catfish Contest. June 1st-August 31st. All locations.

Father's Day. June 18th. W, B. Register in lobby for prizes for youngest and oldest dads.

July

Kid's Carp & Catfish Contest. July 1st-31st. All locations.

Firework's Display.* July 4th. W, B. Independence Day celebration with free fireworks display. Optional tour boat seating.

August

Kid's Carp & Catfish Contest. August 1st-31st. All locations.

September

Monday Night Football. W, B.

October

Archaeology of Glen Canyon.* Oct. 12th. B. NPS-sponsored lecture.

Archaeology of Glen Canyon.* Oct. 6th-8th. Page,AZ & W.**

Houseboat Photography Seminar.* Oct. 15th-19th. W. Daily excursions from Lake Powell houseboat base camp led by a professional instruction team. Location shooting. Meals and linens included.

Halloween Costume Contest. Oct. 31st. W.

November

Public Boat Exhibit. Nov. 1st-30th. W, B.

Big Striper Derby. Nov. 1st-Dec. 31st. All locations. Second half of lake-wide derby with cash prizes begins November 1st, ends December 31st. See March for details.

Bullfrog's 12th Annual Festival of Lights Parade.* Nov. 25th B.

December

Public Boat Exhibit. Dec. 1st-31st. W, B.

Big Striper Derby. Dec. 1st-31st. W, B.

Wahweap's 13th Annual Festival of Lights Parade.* Dec. 2nd W.Parade led by Canyon King Paddle wheeler.

Visitors should check at the visitor centers for up-to-date NPS program information.
*Various entry, tour, or accomodation fees may apply.
**Transport to events in Page provided for registered guests with advance notice. Page also sponsors fall musical events; ask staff at Wahweap desk for details.

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