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 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 Totah Festival events will be held at the Farmington Civic Center.
Friday, September 1, 2017
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Juried Competition Awards and 2017 Totah Festival Poster unveiling
Saturday, September 2, 2017
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Totah Festival open to public
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Contest Pow Wow
1 p.m. - Navajo Rug Auction
Sunday, September 3, 2017
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Totah Festival open to public
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Cultural Dance Expo
The 2017 Totah Festival application and Terms and Conditions Booklet are available as PDFs 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.
Print Totah Festival Artisan Information
2017 Artist Terms and Conditions
2017 Totah Festival Artist Application
Important dates for 2017 Totah Festival Artisans
July 26 - July 31
2017 Totah Poster Contest entry drop-off at Farmington Museum
July 26 - August 29
Early registration pricing for artisan booths ($100)
August 30 - September 3
Totah Festival artisan booth price increases ($125)
September 1, 2017
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Juried Art Show Competition Registration
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early Rug Check-in
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Juried Competition Awards and 2017 Totah Festival Poster unveiling
September 2, 2017
7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Artist check-in
9 a.m. to 12 noon Rug check-in
9:10 a.m. Artists on waiting list will be assigned booths
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Totah Festival open to public
Sunday, September 3, 2017
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Totah Festival open to public
September 6, 2017
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weaver checks and unsold rugs will be available at the Farmington Museum
September 8, 2017
Unclaimed weaver checks will be mailed
