Freedom Days

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2024 Freedom Days Schedule 

Friday, June 28, 2024
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, children under 12 free.
Sponsored by the San Juan County Gem and Mineral Society.

8pm Damn Yankees
Watch live musical theatre under the beautiful New Mexico stars at Sandstone Amphitheatre within Lions Wilderness Park.Tickets $16-20
Brought to you by Four Corners Musical Theatre Company

Saturday, June 29, 2024
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, children under 12 free.
Sponsored by the San Juan County Gem and Mineral Society.

1:30-2:30pm Annual Yo-Yo Workshop 
The Annual Yo-Yo Workshop with Yo-Yo Man Extraordinaire, Luke Renner, at E3 Children's Museum and Science Center. Learn the tricks you can use at the Annual Yo Down Show Down contest on July 4th.  This is a free BYOYY event. 

8pm Damn Yankees 
Watch live musical theatre under the beautiful New Mexico stars at Sandstone Amphitheatre within Lions Wilderness Park.Tickets $16-20
Brought to you by Four Corners Musical Theatre Company 

6-7:30pm Summer Terrace Series
This great evening of free live music features the Shawn Arrington Blues Band at the Farmington Museum & Visitor Center Terrace.
Sponsor: City of Farmington

Sunday, June 30, 2024
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, children under 12 free.
Sponsored by the San Juan County Gem and Mineral Society.

8pm Damn Yankees 
Watch live musical theatre under the beautiful New Mexico stars at Sandstone Amphitheatre within Lions Wilderness Park.Tickets $16-20 
Brought to you by Four Corners Musical Theatre Company

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
12 to 3pm Farmington Fire Department 100 Anniversary Celebration
Join members of the Farmington Fire Department in celebration of 100 Years of dedication and service to the community. This special event will be held at Brookside Park and include: Touch the Trucks, Mini Combat
Challenge, Bounce House, and Much More!
Sponsor: Farmington Fire Department

1 to 3pm Firecracker Fun Festival
Games for kids of all ages at Bisti Bay Water Park. Bring your own shirt to tie-dye and enjoy popsicles. Admission to the pool gets participants access to the festival.
Sponsor: City of Farmington 

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
9:25pm Fireworks Display
A beautiful fireworks display will be set off from Sullivan Hill (west of 30th Street & College Blvd). This unique display is choreographed to a soundtrack of classic and current patriotic hits and simulcast on KWYK 94.9 FM. Tune into 94.9 FM early for updates on the display. Popular viewing areas include San Juan College, Farmington Public Library, and the Farmington Museum & Visitor Center. This display made possible by:
Platinum Sponsors: Citizens Bank, Farmington Taco Bells, PESCO
Gold Sponsors: San Juan County/Commissioners, Dugan Production, Cooper Fire Protection Services and Basin Health Companies

Thursday, July 4, 2024
11am-3pm Ice Cream Social
Stop by E3 Children's Museum and enjoy great free entertainment and affordable family activities, as well as cool treats and food for sale. The Yo Down Show Down will begin at 1:00pm. Proceeds benefit the Farmington Museum Foundation. 
Sponsor: Farmington Museum Foundation

6pm to 9pm July Jamboree
Come to the Farmington Civic Center Outdoor Plaza for an evening of food and activities for purchase from vendors and free live entertainment by Braedon Barnhill, playing popular country hits!
Sponsor: City of Farmington

About Freedom Days

Farmington has held a Freedom Days celebration for 38 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 & PESCO
Gold Sponsors: San Juan County/SJC Commissioners, Cooper Fire
Protection Services, Dugan Production and Basin Health Companies

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.