Talented Native American artisans are juried into this annual festival celebrating the craftsmanship and friendship of regional artists. Totah Festival features a weekend of fantastic food, a contest Pow-Wow, Cultural Dance Expo and the very popular authentic Navajo Rug Auction.
Totah Festival is a Juried Art festival featuring quality Native American art from across the southwest. The Festival began in 1988 as a marketplace for Native American artists to share their skills and craftsmanship with the community, visitors and each other. Today the Totah Festival features new and established artisans, the annual Totah Juried Art Competition, Contest Pow-Wow and an authentic Navajo Rug Auction. Call 505-599-1174, for details.
All 2019 Totah Festival events will be held at the Farmington Civic Center (200 W. Arrington) unless noted otherwise
Friday, August 30, 2019
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Juried Art Competition Awards & Totah Poster and T-Shirt unveiling (Farmington Museum & Visitor Center)
Saturday, August 31, 2019
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Totah Festival open to public
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rug Viewing
1 p.m. Rug Auction
TBA - Contest Pow Wow
TBA - Cultural Expo
Sunday, September 1, 2019
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Totah Festival open to public
TBA - Totah Festival 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk
TBA - Contest Pow Wow
TBA - Cultural Expo
The Totah Festival application and Terms and Conditions Booklet are linked to below. Completed applications are to be filed with the Farmington Museum, for the Totah Festival Foundation. The Farmington Museum is located at 3041 E. Main Street. Call 505-599-1174 for additional information.
Totah Festival Artisan Information
The Museum of Navajo Art & Culture will open to the public on June 9, 2018. This museum will exhibit Navajo rugs, blankets, jewelery and folk art. Hours will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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