Riverfest

The 2025 Riverfest Schedule of Events

Friday, May 23, 2025

5:00 - 9:00 pm Riverfest Kickoff - Friday’s events are at River Reach Terrace ONLY.  Enjoy art and live music with a Beer and Wine Garden at River Reach Terrace. 

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Plein Air Painters - Sunrise – 12 pm
Enjoy works in progress, or view, vote, and purchase at the Fine Arts Tent at River Reach Terrace.  A Silent Auction will also be held.  Winner by popular vote will be announced Saturday at 4pm at the Little Pavilion.

Riverfest Fun Run - 8 am
Kick-off summer with a 10K, 5K, or 2-mile walk at Riverfest this Memorial Day weekend! Organized by the Farmington Recreation Center this fun run/walk is open to the whole family. $30 for the runs, $15 for the walk. Register by May 24 by 4:00 pm.

Yoga Flow Class - 9 am – 9:45 am
This all-level class will be provided by Sacred Rebel Yoga.  Class will take place under the pear trees near the Little Pavilion at River Reach Terrace.  $10/person.

River Rafting - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Visit Desert River Guides to raft the Animas River during Riverfest. Trips will run every hour throughout the event. You can schedule your trip at their booth at Rocky Reach Terrace in Berg Park or at the Put-in at Animas Park. The fee is $20/person ages 5+. They take cash or credit for tickets, all payments are to be made at the time of the trip at the put-in. Children must weigh a minimum of 35 pounds. Call 505-427-7734 or email desertriverguides@gmail.com for more information. Guide gratuities are appreciated.

Calisthenics Event - 10 am
This calisthenics event will be provided by Anytime Fitness. The event is free and will take place under the pear trees near the Little Pavilion at River Reach Terrace.

Live Music - All Day

Roverfest - 10 am to 3 pm
Walk, run, or ramble with poochie fun & goodies – no rules, just fun!  Watering stations will be available along the designated trails, and every dog gets a bandana!  Hidden doggie treats and human prizes along the path. 

Car Show  - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cottonwood Landing in Berg Park.

Wiener Dog Races - 11am – Noon
River Reach Terrace.  Races take place at The Arena at Berg Park (near the intersection of Scott and San Juan Blvd). Register:  Saturday, 9:30 am to 10:45 am in front of the race gates.  $10/dog.  Proceeds benefit Noon Day Civitan.

Native Dancers - 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Joe Tohonnie, Jr. and the White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers at the Little Pavilion at River Reach Terrace.

Farmington Gymnastics Academy - 3 pm
Farmington Gymnastics Academy will perform at River Reach Terrace.

Magic by Mysto the Magician - 3:30 pm – 4 pm and 5:30 - 6pm
Magic by Mysto will perform at Rocky Reach Landing.

Riverfest Raft Parade 11 am – 2 pm
For the love of the Animas! The Riverfest Raft Parade and costume contest for rafters, kayakers, and other river users. The launch is at 11:00 a.m. Sunday at Animas Park near the Animal Shelter and goes to the Miller Street take-out.  Private rafters, teams from local businesses and organizations, kayakers, canoers and anyone who wants to float the river can compete for the most outrageous costumes while highlighting the fun that the river provides. Winners of the costume contest will be announced at the Little Pavilion at River Reach Terrace at 3:00 pm. If your company or organization is interested in sponsoring a raft and getting a team on the water, contact Desert River Guides. 6 rafts available with guide for $100 per team, bring your costumes and a banner or sign and have fun on the water. Private boaters, please do not block the turnaround at the put-in or access to the take-out ramp. Parking at the takeout is limited. For questions about the parade, please contact Desert River Guides for more information.

Sunday, May 25, 2025

River Rafting - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Visit Desert River Guides to raft the Animas River during Riverfest. Trips will run every hour throughout the event. You can schedule your trip at their booth at Rocky Reach Terrace in Berg Park or at the Put-in at Animas Park. The fee is $20/person ages 5+. They take cash or credit for tickets, all payments are to be made at the time of the trip at the put-in. Children must weigh a minimum of 35 pounds. Call 505-427-7734 or email desertriverguides@gmail.com for more information. Guide gratuities are appreciated.

Recycled Fashion Show - 10 am – 1 pm
Catch the Fashion Show at the Little Pavilion at River Reach Terrace.  Prizes will be awarded for First & Second Place in youth, teens and adult categories.

Disc Golf Open Play - 10 am – 5 pm
Open Play Animas Parklands.  FREE.  Bring your discs.

Car Show - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cottonwood Landing in Berg Park

One Nation Gourd Dance Club - 12 pm – 5 pm
Performance will be held at All Veterans Memorial Park.  One Nation Gourd Dance Club will host a Gourd Dance to honor all Warriors and Veterans.

Magic by Mysto the Magician - 12:30 pm – 1 pm and 2:30 - 3:00 pm
Magic show at Rocky Reach Landing

Yo-Yo Tricks by Luke Renner - 12:30 – 1 pm and 2:30 - 3 pm
Performance at River Reach Terrace

Live Music - All Day

Riverfest Duck Race 3 pm – 3:30 pm Rocky Reach Landing
Watch the plastic duckies race down Willetts Ditch, near Rocky Reach Landing. Entry only $5/ticket. Sunday sales end at 2:45pm and are only available that day at Rocky Reach Landing. River Reach Terrace ticket sales end on Sunday at 2:45pm. Proceeds benefit River Reach Foundation and Kiwanis Rio del Sol. Need not be present to win. Prizes:  1st Place $2,000 Cash – 2nd Place $1,000 Cash – 3rd Place $500 Cash

For the complete 2025 Riverfest Schedule, you can also visit riverfestnewmexico.com

Helpful Info

• Comfortable shoes are highly recommended. Entertainment and booths are set up along the river trails, over one mile from end to end. Expect to walk at least 2.5 to 3 miles to explore most of the event.
• See the River Walk Trail Map for a look at the overall area and to locate performance venues.

Riverfest Parking Options

• Berg Park - There is a large dirt lot available for Riverfest Parking at Berg Park with access from San Juan Blvd just east of Scott Ave.
• Hotel Parking - If you’re staying at one of the hotels on Scott Ave, it’s easiest to use the hotel parking lot and walk to Berg Park for Riverfest.  However, if you are not a guest at the hotel, please do not use the hotel parking lots.
• Animas Park - There is a dirt parking lot available for Riverfest parking near Animas Park with access to the Tractor Ride, which will take you to Rocky Reach Landing.  To access the parking lot, turn off Browning Pkwy at the traffic light in front of the Municipal Operations Center and follow the directions of the Parking attendants.
• Farmington Museum & Visitor Center - The Farmington Museum has a paved parking lot with overflow dirt lots for parking.  Access from Main St just east of Browning Pkwy and use the Riverfest Express Free Shuttle Service to take you to Riverfest and back to the Museum afterwards.

Free Shuttle Service

The Riverfest Express, provided by Red Apple Transit, is free to all Riverfest guests both Saturday and Sunday.  Shuttle service runs every 30 minutes, and begins at the Farmington Museum with stops at:

• River Reach Terrace (Berg Park)
• River Reach Terrace (Scott Ave)
• Boyd Park

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