Freedom Days

2023 Freedom Days Schedule

June 30, 2023
10am to 6pm Gem & Mineral Show
Enjoy gemstones, jewelry, mineral specimens, tools, books, family activities, door prizes and more!  Hours are 10am - 6pm on Friday and Saturday, 10am - 5pm on Sunday.  Held at McGee Park.  Entry fee $1/person.
Sponsored by the San Juan County Gem and Mineral Society.

11am to 1pm TGIF Music & Lunch
Free musical entertainment and pizza for sale by Three Rivers Pizzeria at Orchard Park in Historic Downtown Farmington. 
Sponsored by the City of  Farmington's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs, Historic Downtown Farmington and Three Rivers Brewery and Pizzeria. 

July 1, 2023
10am to 6pm Gem & Mineral Show
Enjoy gemstones, jewelry, mineral specimens, tools, books, family activities, door prizes and more!  Hours are 10am - 6pm on Friday and Saturday, 10am - 5pm on Sunday. Held at McGee Park. Entry fee $1/person.
Sponsored by the San Juan County Gem and Mineral Society.

11am to 3pm Ice Cream Social
Stop by E3 Children's Museum and enjoy great free entertainment and family activities, as well as cool treats and food for sale. 
Sponsored by the Farmington Museum Foundation.  

2pm to 9pm Farmington Jazz Festival
Join the San Juan Jazz Society and the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council for this evening of free musical entertainment at the Farmington Civic Center Outdoor Plaza. Food trucks, cash bar and a silent raffle also available.
2:00-4:00pm: Opening with Games and Prizes
4:15-5:15pm: The Third Hour
5:30-6:30pm: San Juan Jazz Society
6:45-7:45pm: Brad Goode Quintet 
8:00-9:00pm: Siempre

Live broadcast on KYNM the Southwest Channel, sponsored by Dark Whisper Productions.

July 2, 2023
10am to 5pm Gem & Mineral Show
Enjoy gemstones, jewelry, mineral specimens, tools, books, family activities, door prizes and more! Hours are 10am - 6pm on Friday and Saturday, 10am - 5pm on Sunday. Held at McGee Park. Entry fee $1/person.
Sponsored by the San Juan County Gem and Mineral Society.

July 3, 2023
9:25pm Fireworks Display
A beautiful firework display will be set off from Sullivan Hill. This unique display is choreographed to a soundtrack of classic and current patriotic hits and simulcast on KWYK 94.9 FM. Tune to 94.9fm early for regular updates on the display. If there will be a delay due to weather it will be announced on 94.9fm. Sullivan Hill is west of the intersection of College Blvd. and 30th Street. Popular areas to view the display include the Farmington Museum & Visitors Center (3041 E Main St.) and Farmington Public Library (2101 N Farmington Ave.). San Juan College Main Campus is undergoing construction, only the C and F parking lots will be open. These are near the West Classroom Complex and Educational Services Building.

This wonderful display is made possible because of very generous donations from local sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors are Citizens Bank, Farmington Taco Bells and PESCO
Gold Sponsors are San Juan County/SJC Commissioners, Mesa Sand & Gravel, Cooper Fire Protection Services, Dugan Production and Visit Farmington.

July 4, 2023
5pm to 9pm Collin Raye in Concert
Join us outside at the Farmington Civic Center plaza for an evening of food and FREE music by country music artist Collin Raye! Food trucks will be onsite from 5 - 9pm to purchase food and drinks. Bring a chair or blanket to picnic before the show. The splash pad will be running until 6:30pm, so kids can bring their swimsuits! Collin Raye will take the stage at 7:30pm. 
This free concert is brought to you by the City of Farmington. 

About Freedom Days

Farmington has held a Freedom Days celebration for 37 years.  The events that are held during this celebration are organized and paid for by a collection of community-minded volunteers and sponsors. These volunteers and the businesses and organizations that sponsor the events are vital to the success of Freedom Days and make this Farmington tradition possible. Please join us in thanking them for their contributions. 

Firework Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors: Citizens Bank, Farmington Taco Bells and PESCO
Gold Sponsors: San Juan County/SJC Commissioners, Mesa Sand & Gravel, Cooper Fire Protection Services, Dugan Production and Visit Farmington

Free Collin Raye Concert
Brought to you by the City of Farmington

Special Thanks
City of Farmington, Visit Farmington, Farmington Fire Department, Farmington Police Department, Farmington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, KWYK 94.9 FM and San Juan College.

2023 Freedom Days Poster