Riverfest

The 2026 Riverfest Schedule of Events

Friday, May 22, 2026

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

VIP Event - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
A special ticketed event for our donors and sponsors.  Hosted at the Fine Arts Tent (at Berg Park very close to the Little Pavilion) by the River Reach Foundation.  Want to attend?  Click here to become a sponsor – or make a donation.

Live Music - 5:15pm - 9:00pm

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Live Music - All Day

Plein Air Painters - Sunrise – 11:00am
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 4:00pm.

River Rafting - 10:00am - 6:00pm
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.

Wiener Dog Races - 10am - 11am
River Reach Terrace.  Races take place at The Arena at Berg Park (near the intersection of Scott and San Juan Blvd). Register:  Saturday, 8:30am to 9:40am in front of the race gates.  $10/dog.  Proceeds benefit Noon Day Civitan.

Performance by Clan Tynker Circus - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
at River Reach Terrace

Dance Performance by Mann Dance Academy - 1:30pm - 2:00pm
at Rocky Reach Landing

Drumming Sounds with Andrew Ecker - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
at Rocky Reach Landing

Native Dancers - 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Joe Tohonnie, Jr. and the White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers in Animas Park. There will be shuttle service from the red barn in Animas Park to Rocky Reach Landing, where the performance will be. 

Performance by Clan Tynker Circus - 3:30pm – 4:15pm
at River Reach Terrace

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Live Music - All Day

River Rafting - 10:00am - 4:00pm
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.

Roverfest - 11am to 3pm
Red Barn in Animas Park - 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 - 11am to 5pm
Cottonwood Landing in Berg Park

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.

Recycled Fashion Show - 12:30pm – 1:20pm
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.

Yo-Yo Tricks by Luke Renner - 12:30pm – 1:00pm and 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Performance 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
Purchase entry tickets here!

For the complete 2026 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.
• 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 in a loop with stops at:

• Farmington Civic Center
• Scott Ave (by WaFed)
• Farmington Museum
• Animas Park (parking lot)

There will be an additional two school busses from Navajo Prep that will run a route in a loop as follows:

• Berg Park (parking lot)
• San Juan Blvd (between S. Fairview Ave and S. Tucker Ave) to access All Veteran’s Memorial Park
• Animas Park

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