Upcoming
Events & Festivals

The paper amassed countless images over the years, and in 1995, the Daily Times donated its archival collection of photographs to the Farmington Museum. For the first time, examples from the collection will be on display in the museum’s lobby.

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Fossils from the collection of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science will be on display at the Farmington Museum, March through September 2018. Bring the kids, and a camera, to this fascinating and fun hands-on exhibit!!!

Showcasing a variety of examples from the late-nineteenth century to the present, the exhibition North, South, East and West uses maps from the Farmington Museum collection to explore the history of the region.

Take in a Night Sky Program at an International Dark Sky Park when you visit Chaco Culture National Historical Park and experience the New Mexico night sky from the center of an ancient world! Program held every Friday and Saturday evening April to October. Watch for special programs on the annual solstice and equinox.

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Join the Farmington Museum for a Museum EdVenture! These guided tours will help you discover the cultural treasures of the Four Corners. 2018 EdVentures will be held on March 10th (Navajo Trading Posts of the Four Corners), April 21st (Antelope Canyon), May 19th (Chimney Rock), August 4th, (Earthships), August 25th (Four Corners’ vineyards and wineries, September 15th (Renaissance Fair), and October 13th (Monument Valley).

Find out how traditional peoples used plants for dyes, foods, household items and many other things.

Talented Native American artisans are juried into this annual festival celebrating the craftsmanship and friendship of regional artists. Totah Festival features a weekend of fantastic food, a contest Pow-Wow, Cultural Dance Expo and the popular authentic Navajo Rug Auction. The 2018 festival will be held at the Farmington Museum.

VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Join the Farmington Museum for History Hikes and discover the cultural and natural treasures of the Four Corners region! 2018 History Hikes are scheduled for the second Saturday of every month, May - September. Dates include May 12th, June 9th, July 14th, August 11th and September 8th.

For a real treat during your summer camping or backyard cooking, try baking in a cast iron dutch oven. If this is a new type of cooking for you, come to a demonstration, and get some hands-on experience, recipes, and tips from an expert at the Farmington Museum.

Step back in time to the late 1800s and early 1900s when San Juan County’s early pioneers will be brought to life.

Experience the beauty of the Four Corners Region with the Navajoland Tour including Monument Valley, Four Corners Monument, Canyon De Chelly, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert. Tour costs include all meals, travel, lodging and park fees.

This is an entrance fee free day in all National Park Service sites and all public Federal Lands!

Experience Farmington’s history by touring the 125 year old estate with the San Juan County Historical Society as they present, the “Josie’s Girls” Tour & Tea.

This annual national juried art show is held at the Farmington Museum. The show features a variety of artwork paintings, watercolor, sculptures, photographs and mixed media.

Celebrate the harvest season with music, art show, food and the great grape stomp at the Wines of the San Juan. Hours: Saturday 12-7pm and Sunday 12-6pm.

The Northern Navajo Nation Fair is the the oldest and most traditional of the Navajo Fairs. Held each fall in Shiprock, this fair offers the Navajo people of the Four Corners chance to celebrate the year’s harvest with a community celebration. The Native market, rodeo and traditional songs and dances are popular with visitors.

Join the Farmington Museum for a free walking tour of downtown Farmington for an interesting local history lesson!

The Farmington Museum has an extensive collection of these cultural artifacts, and they will be showcased in the exhibition Petroliana: Oil and Gas Memorabilia from the Farmington Museum Collection.

Do you know who began the apple-growing tradition that supported Farmington in the first half of the twentieth century? Bart Wilsey, Director of the Farmington Museum, will dramatize William Locke, the pioneer that started it all.

Slow down the pace, kick back, and listen to traditional tales told by some of the very best national and local storytellers. This festival features stories of all varieties...scary ghost stories, family stories, folklore and myths and will delight all ages. Check back for the 2018 schedule!

The public is invited to the Farmington Indian Center for this fun social event, the Fall Navajo Song & Dance, which will close out the local Navajo Nation fair season.

Frank Bowman, a flintknapper who makes stone weapons using the techniques and styles of ancient hunters, will be demonstrating his craft at Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park in Farmington.

Take part in a holiday tradition and enjoy an afternoon along the Animas River Trails as you take part in the Audubon bird census!

Since 1985 Navajo Ministries has presented this annual live nativity. A local favorite, it is a must not miss Christmas tradition.