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 Music in our Beer and Wine Garden at the River Reach Terrace. 

• Music by Zia Chicks 5pm – 6:30pm
• Music by Julie & The Boys 7pm – 9pm

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Plein Air Painters - Sunrise – 12pm
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 - 8am
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 - 9am – 9:45am
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 - 10am
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

• Andean Tradition - All Day - Enjoy Andean Flute music performed by Alfredo Savarino at the Berg East Playground
• Drumming Sounds - All Day - Drumming Sounds all day in Animas Park.
• Music by Pete Giuliani - 10am – 11:30am at Rocky Reach Landing
• Music by Brant Leeper - 12pm – 1:30am at River Reach Terrace
• Music by Sandstoners - 12pm – 1:30pm at Rocky Reach Landing
• Music by D Thunder - 2pm – 3:30pm at Rocky Reach Landing
• Music by The Great Divide - 4pm – 5:30pm at Rocky Reach Landing
• Music by F.A.B. - 4pm – 5:30pm at Rocky Reach Landing
• Music by Jokers Wild 6pm – 8pm at River Reach Terrace
• Music by Wild Country 6pm – 8pm at Rocky Reach Landing

Roverfest - 10am – 3pm
Walk, run, or ramble with poochie fun & goodies – no rules, just fun!  Watering stations 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
This year the car show is located at Boyd Park and Miller Bridge and East Pinon Street. 

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, 9:30am to 10:45am in front of race gates.  $10/dog.  Proceeds benefit Noon Day Civitan.

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

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

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

Live Music - All Day

• Music by Shawn Arrington 11am – 12:30pm at River Reach Terrace
• Music by Black Velvet 11am – 12:30pm at Rocky Reach Landing

Riverfest Raft Parade 11am – 2pm
For the love of the Animas! The Riverfest Raft Parade and costume contest for rafters, kayakers, and other river users. The launch is at 11:00a.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 3:00pm. 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 turn around at the put in or access to the take out ramp. parking at the take out 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 - 10am – 1pm
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 - 10am – 5pm
Open Play Animas Parklands.  FREE.  Bring your discs.

Car Show - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
This year, the car show is located at Boyd Park and Miller Bridge and East Pinon Street.

One Nation Gourd Dance Club - 12pm – 5pm
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 - 12:30pm – 1pm and 2:30 - 3:00pm
Magic show at Rocky Reach Landing

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

Live Music - ALl Day

• Music by Majik Ham 1pm – 2:30pm at River Reach Terrace
• Music by Ben Gibson 1pm – 2:30pm at Rocky Reach Landing
• Music by Funkified 3pm – 4:30pm at River Reach Terrace
• Music by Kirk James 3:30pm – 5pm at Rocky Reach Landing
• Music by San Juan Chorale 4:30pm – 5pm at River Reach Terrace

Riverfest Duck Race 3pm – 3:30pm 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

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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