August 2008 Events

ONGOING
FARMINGTON: 100 YEARS OF CHANGE
– From early pioneer settlement to the present-day is displayed in this exhibition at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. (505) 599-1174.  www.farmingtonmuseum.org

“FROM DINOSAURS TO DRILL BITS” – The Oil & Gas Experience in San Juan Basin is in Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. (505) 599-1174. 

AUGUST 1-2
OUTDOOR SUMMER THEATER
– Experience local theater at the beautiful natural sandstone amphitheater at Lions Wilderness Park.  An optional southwest dinner is served at 6:30pm, prior to each performance.  Performances are Thursday – Sunday.  This year features a Stephen Sondheim musical “Into the Woods” and a Neil Simon comedy “The Good Doctor.”  For tickets and information call 877-599-3331 or visit www.fmtn.org/sandstone

JULY 16-SEPTEMBER 13
HIGH SCHOOL RODEO EXHIBIT
at Gateway Museum & Visitors Center.  Exhibits from an amazing cowboy museum.  For more information call (505) 599-1174.

AUGUST 1-8
CONNIE MACK WORLD SERIES
– Some of the best amateur baseball in the country is featured each summer at Rickett’s Park in Farmington.  Teams from the U.S.A and Puerto Rico play in front of pro-scouts and college officials.  (505) 327-9673 for ticket information.  1-800-448-1240  www.fmtn.org

AUGUST 2-3
15th ANNUAL SAN JUAN BI-FLY TOURNAMENT ON THE SJ RIVER
– All proceeds from the tournament are used for the care and nurture of children at Four Corners Home for Children (FCHC), a division of Navajo Ministries. The tournament is strictly catch and release.  Professional guides score all catches and release all fish.  The guides are volunteers that have a vast working knowledge of the San Juan River.  Two flyers per day (Mulligan Fly available).  Prizes are awarded.  For more information call Navajo Ministries at (505) 325-0255.

AUGUST 2-30
6th ANNUAL SUMMER TERRACE SERIES
– Farmington Museum at Gateway Park.  Every Saturday until Labor Day, the sights and sounds of Farmington culture will be presented on the Terrace along the Animas River.  Refreshments available for purchase.  So bring the family, a blanket, and a picnic dinner and enjoy! For more information and a full schedule, visit www.farmingtonmuseum.org or call (505) 599-1174. 

AUGUST 11-16
SAN JUAN COUNTY FAIR
– The largest county fair in New Mexico, features livestock shows, exhibits, fiddlers contest, a parade, arts & crafts booths and more.  The Parade is on the 8th down Main Street.  The fair is at McGee Park, on Hwy. 64 between Farmington and Bloomfield.  (505) 325-5415 or 1-800-448-1240.

AUGUST 15
CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION
–300-400 hand woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off each month; sponsored by Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association.  Rug viewing begins at 4:00pm and runs until 6:00pm.  Auction begins at 7:00pm, Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371, (505) 786-5302, (505) 786-7386 or www.crownpointrugauction.com

AUGUST 22
DOWNTOWN GALLERY NIGHT
– A new featured artist each month.  Don’t miss this opportunity to speak with our Featured Artist and enjoy unique artwork.  Hors d’oeuvres’ are served.  Located at the Feat of Clay Gallery, 107 S. Main Avenue in Aztec.  Call (505) 334-4335 for more information.

AUGUST 24-25
5th ANNUAL MESA VERDE COUNTRY WINE & ART FESTIVAL
– Cortez, CO.  Enjoy a wine dinner at Mesa Verde National Park and the wine tasting/sales, food, entertainment & artist exhibition in the Park.  Food from area restaurants, music by local musicians & artists, exhibitions and sales.  (800) 530-2998 or visit www.mesaverdecountry.com

AUGUST 30-31
TOTAH FESTIVAL INDIAN MARKET & POW WOW
– Handmade Native American Arts & Crafts, located in the Civic Center Exhibit Halls, 10am-7pm Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday.  Contest Pow Wow both days starting at 10am.  Authentic Navajo Rug Auction on Saturday beginning at 2pm in the Miram M. Taylor Theatre.  Free admission for all events.  Located at 200 W. Arrington, Farmington.  For more information call 1-800-448-1240.

AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 2
SUGAR PINE RANCH RALLY & BIKER MUSIC FESTIVAL
– Cortez, CO. visit www.sugarpineranchrally.com