February Events to be Held in Moab Utah

February averages 51f/11c temperatures in February. The bright winter sun is warming and walks are comfortable. Snowfall averages 2in/5.1cm in February. Sunny slopes melt fast while shaded grounds hold residual snow a little longer. The contrast of white fluff on Moab Utah's sandstone features is inspirational. Mix touring and sightseeing with the following local events dispersed throughout the month.

Going on February 6 2016

La Sal Mountain Outfitter Archery 3D Tournament

Saturday Trickle requires no pre-registration. Trickle starts at 9 AM - 3 PM. 11 targets with 1 moving target. Shoot Off begins at 4 PM. Fun Shoot: $25.00. Kids under 12 shoot free. Sign up for the money shoot before 4 PM. Held at Old Spanish Trail Arena. 3641 S Hwy 191 Moab UT. http://www.lasalmountainoutfitters.com

Chocolate Lovers Festival

Please join the Moab Charter School as we present one of Moab's favorite winter events, The Chocolate Lovers Festival! Make a chocolate art creation to share, or come and support MCS by sampling some of Moab's tastiest art at the MARC from 6-8pm on Feb 6th. This year's theme is: A CHOCOLATE LOVER'S FAIRY TALE. 10$ gets you a punch card to taste 8 chocolate creations (8$ for kids). We will have a silent auction, games, and prizes for outstanding chocolatiers. COSTUME CONTEST PRIZE AS WELL! Chocolatiers will need to register before-hand to enter a chocolate piece. For more info email MoabChocolateLovers@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.

February 8- 10 and again February 16 2016

Ceramic Workshop

Get an introduction to basic hand-building technique and guided through the student's creation-own design. Appropriate for beginning to advance students. Sculpt during February 8-10 5-7:30 PM; Feb 16 5-7:30 PM to glaze work. Advance enrollment is necessary. $70 includes clay, tools, glaze and firing. Instruction is by Shari Michaud for 4 day ceramic sculpture workshop. Registration is limited to 6 students.http://gallerymoab.com/workshops or sign up in person at Gallery Moab, 87 North Main Street and held there.

February 13 2016

Red Hot Trail Race

Run an ultra distance race of 55k or 33k distances. Packet pick up is at Eddie McStiffs, 59 S Main Street, Moab on Friday 1-7 PM; as will be the after race party. Racers are at the starting line 6:30 am Saturday. At 3:30 there are awards at the Poison Spider Trailhead and finish line. After party starts at 7:30 pm. http://grassrootsevents.net/moab-red-hot/

Puttin' on the Ritz

Do not miss Moab's classiest event of the year, Seekhaven's annual fundraiser Puttin' on the Ritz. Come enjoy an evening of fine dining, live music and silent auction. All proceeds support the Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center. Tickets: $60/person, available at Zions Bank and Seekhaven. http://seekhaven.org/

February 15 2016

Free Fee Park Entrance at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

By day and by night, the parks are open 24/7, although in February Canyonlands visitor centers will be closed and Arches National Park's visitor center has winter hours of 9 am – 4 pm in February.

February 17-20 2015

Quilted Moab Retreat

Fun projects like a Fat-Quarter Bag, Put together 4 Quilt Blocks, an easy quilt, bring leftover fabric for an heirloom quality quilt, use fusible web to appliqué patriotic skinnies, and many more projects. Classes will breakout at 9 AM – Noon, 2 PM – 5 PM, and 7 PM -9. Register now! http://www.quiltedmoab.com/

February 19 2016

Adult Spelling Bee

This entertaining evening is a fundraiser for the Grand County Education Foundation. Over the years it has outgrown the 289 seats at one venue to now be held at Bar-M Chuckwagon (7000 North Hwy 191). Get door prizes and appetizers with admission. Cost: $10 adults/ $5 students. Beer and Soda is available for purchase.

Want to compete? A 3 person team entry costs $150 before January 20th. Beginning January 21st cost is $180 per team. Prizes awarded for winning team of spellers and best team costumes. Melodie can be reached at mel777@citlink.net or 435-259-9797 or http://www.grandcef.org.

February 27 2016

Eagle Float on the Colorado River

The Eagle Float is an opportunity to enjoy a full-say trip on a calm Colorado River and go winter birding. Learn about identification, habits, migration, and management from local Moab Bird Club experts and see wintering Baldn and Golden Eagles. See cfimoab.org or phone 435-259-7750.

For travel details, www.DiscoverMoab.com has comprehensive lists of accommodations. Prices in February are as low as $49 a night.