Upcoming Events & Festivals | Visit Farmington, NM: Live Performance

San Juan County Fair and Carnival

All day Aug 16, 2025 | McGee Park

The San Juan County Fair takes place at McGee Park and features livestock shows, live musical performances, a parade (August 8th), and much more! Carnival will be open August 13th to 17th.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Aug 11, 2025 through Aug 17, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Outdoors & Sports

Summer Terrace Concert Series

August 16, 2025 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Join the Farmington Museum on the terrace by the river each Saturday evening (6-7:30pm) during the summer for local live entertainment at the Summer Terrace Music Series. Don’t forget your folding chair and dancing shoes.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jun 7, 2025 through Aug 30, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater

Annual Wine & Shine Classic Car Show

August 17, 2025 from 10:00am - 3:00pm | Wines of the San Juan

Wines of the San Juan invites you to relax under the shady cottonwood trees with great friends, live music, delicious food and classic cars from around the Four Corners.

Sunday Music in the Shade

August 17, 2025 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wines of the San Juan

We have the August line-up for Wines of the San Juan Music in the Shade!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Aug 3, 2025 through Aug 31, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater

Tuesday Farmington Growers Market

August 19, 2025 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Shop locally for fresh produce and other locally made food products at the Grower's Market at the Farmington Museum & Visitor Center. Enjoy fresh foods from local farmers and growers. The market is held every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:00pm through September.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jul 1, 2025 through Oct 28, 2025

Categories: Craft Fairs, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Music & Theater

Jazz Jam

August 20, 2025 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Orchard Plaza

Wednesday Jazz Jams are back at Orchard Park in Historic Downtown!

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Jul 9, 2025 through Aug 27, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater

Totah Festival

All day Aug 29, 2025 | Farmington Civic Center

Since 1988 Totah Festival has been an annual celebration in Farmington, featuring quality Native American art from across the region.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Aug 29, 2025 through Aug 31, 2025

Categories: Art & Museums, Craft Fairs, Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater, Ongoing Events, Signature Events

San Juan Symphony Presents: Verona Quartet

September 6, 2025 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Connie Gotsch Theater at San Juan College

Come see why the Verona Quartet is acclaimed for its bold interpretive strength and electrifying performances!

Categories: Live Performance, Music & Theater

Dining with the Dead

September 6, 2025 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Greenlawn Cemetery

SOLD OUT!! Dining With the Dead celebrates its 12th year of bringing area history to life! Tickets can be purchased at Howard's Cleaners and online starting July 7th.

Caliente Community Chorus

September 6, 2025 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm | The Totah Theater

The Caliente Community Chorus invites you to join them for an unforgettable musical journey, with a theme of "Classic Cabaret," Caliente's talented solo performers and ensemble chorus will croon the classics that have been heard in smokey halls since the 1930's.

Cocktail Hour: The Show by Ballets with a Twist

September 12, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | San Juan College's Henderson Fine Arts Center

Join the San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Center to watch Cocktail Hour: The Show!

Music at the Museum featuring The Village Band

September 12, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village

Step back in time with spirited ragtime in Historic Downtown Aztec! The Village Band will be performing a free concert of ragtime in the Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village on Friday, September 12, at 7 p.m!

Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival

September 13, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Aztec Ruins National Monument

Mark your calendars for September 13th! Aztec Ruins National Monument will host the annual Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival starting at 10:00 am!

Tico Time Harvest Music Festival

12:00pm Sep 19, 2025 - 11:00pm Sep 20, 2025 | Tico Time River Resort

Join us at HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL at the stunning Tico Time River Resort, just 20 minutes south of Durango, Colorado, September 19-20, 2025.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 19, 2025 through Sep 20, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Festivals, Live Performance, Music & Theater

Chile Fest

September 20, 2025 from 11:00am - 3:00pm | Locke Street Eats

We’re excited to share some big news! After 20 years of bringing heat, flavor, and community fun to Farmington, the beloved October Chile Fest will continue — but with a fresh twist. Our non-profit, Come As You Are Ministries, is honored to take over and carry on this cherished tradition under its new name: Chile Fest.

Celebrating The Return- Recovery Month Festival

September 20, 2025 from 1:00pm - 7:00pm | Berg Park Pavilion

2025 is the 3rd Annual Celebrating the Return Festival. This is a Recovery Month event celebrating the return of victims of trafficking and sexual assault.

Heather McGaughey Teen Voices presents Beetlejuice Jr.

September 25, 2025 from 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Farmington Civic Center

The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon.

Can't make it on this day? The event runs Sep 25, 2025 through Jul 27, 2025

Categories: Family Friendly, Live Performance, Local Look, Music & Theater

Red Hot Chili Pipers

October 1, 2025 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Farmington Civic Center

Bagpipes with attitude at Farmington Civic Center!

Hispanic Heritage Fest Day

October 11, 2025 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Farmington Museum

Join us as we celebrate the Latin culture at the Farmington Museum!

Native American Heritage Month - 2 Hour Zumba with Chelsea Begay

November 22, 2025 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Farmington Museum invites you to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with them!

Small Business Saturday

November 29, 2025 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Downtown Farmington

Join the fun and celebrate Small Business Saturday and the holidays in Downtown Farmington. Complete with a cookie crawl, window decorating contest, and the Downtown Arts and Craft Fair, there's something to get everyone in the holiday spirit!