Interpretive Programs and Special Events

Roadside Discovery
Stop and say “hi” whenever you see our Roadside Discovery banner throughout the park.  We’re checking out often overlooked creatures and features of Antelope Island. 

Every Friday at 9:00am
Bird Walk at Fielding Garr Ranch
Meet at the picnic area at Fielding Garr Ranch. We’ll walk through the property’s densely populated wetland in search of your bucket-list bird. Binoculars are available to borrow for this event.
There is no additional charge for this activity – regular park entry fees apply. Contact tackley@utah.gov with any questions.
Park Impacts: None  

2026 Events

January 1
First Day Hike
Choose Your Adventure!
Start 2026 with us! This year we will host THREE guided hikes to choose from for your annual First Day Hike tradition. Join us for one, or all three.
10:00am: Meet at the Gravel Pit trailhead for an approximately 5-mile round-trip hike to the historic flight beacon at Beacon Knob.
2:00pm: Meet at the Buffalo Point trailhead for a 1 mile round-trip hike to amazing views of Great Salt Lake and the wildlife below.
4:00pm: Meet at Ladyfinger Point for an easy 1/2 mile round-trip adventure through the rocks. This is a great trail for young families.
Leashed dogs are welcome on all of these trails – please plan to clean up after your dogs. No registration is required. Regular park entry fees apply. Contact tackley@utah.gov with any questions.

August 15
Time TBD
Antelope Island SpiderFest
Arachnophiles and Arachnophobes come together to celebrate, or learn more about the Island’s most abundant wildlife – the spider! The festival brings food trucks, face painting, crafts, spider walks and more. Save the date and check here for more information as the date approaches.
Contact tackley@utah.gov with any questions.

Fall 2026 (Date TBD)
Ranch Fall Fest
Food trucks and other vendors will be on site, as well as face painting, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, pioneer games and family friendly ghost tours. Wagon and pony rides will be offered by Rhodes Valley Outfitters. Costumes are encouraged! While most are free, some activities at this festival will require payment. Regular park entry fees apply. Contact antelopeislandranch@utah.gov with any questions.
Park Impacts: Increased traffic at Fielding Garr Ranch