Riverfest
2026
May 22, 23, 24, 2026 | Farmington, NM
Riverfest takes place over the Memorial Day weekend at both Berg Park and Animas Park starting at 5pm on Friday evening with live entertainment until 8pm. The event continues on Saturday from 10am to 8pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Riverfest Volunteers Needed
About Riverfest
Riverfest is a family-friendly, admission free, annual event organized by the River Reach Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The River Reach Foundation’s mission is to protect, promote, and enhance our riverine corridors, and the Riverfest event’s mission is to bring people and the river together. Our vision is a healthy natural habitat for all life along the riverine corridor.
Activities taking place during the event between Saturday and Sunday include a 10k race, a weiner dog race, duck race, rafting, roverfest, children’s activities, and car show. Entertainment throughout the entire event consists of musicians, Gourd and Apache dancers, and a recycle fashion show. There are arts & crafts vendors, food vendors, beer & wine gardens, and non-food vendors located along the river trails between Berg and Animas Parks.
Celebrate the past, present, and future with the official 2026 Riverfest t-shirt. This limited-edition design honors the 40th anniversary of the River Reach Foundation, the 125th anniversary of Farmington, and the 250th birthday of the United States. Inspired by this year’s “Flowing Through Time” theme, the shirt combines silk-screened art with stitched Riverfest lettering for added texture and dimension. Pre-order online for the first time ever, or shop a limited quantity at Riverfest merchandise booths. Once they are gone, they are gone — these shirts will only be available for 2026.
Riverfest Happenings
Music
Riverfest kicks off Friday evening with music. Live musical acts continue all day Saturday & Sunday.
Food
You won’t go hungry at Riverfest! There are plenty of food vendors to satisfy everyone.
Beer & Wine
Quench your thirst with adult beverages at the Beer & Wine Garden featuring local favorites.
Raft Trips
The river is what it’s all about. Have some fun on the river!
Duck Race
Another crowd favorite each year is the Duck Race.
Wiener Dog Races
A crowd favorite each year are the Wiener Dog Races.
Riverfest Fun Run
Take a run through Berg and Animas Parks. 10K, 5K and 2 mile Fun Walk
Gems & Minerals
Gem and mineral panning in the meadow.
Roverfest
Walk your best friend along the river trails. Fun and goodies for your pooch.
Native Dancers
Watch and enjoy as the Native Dancers perform.
Plein Air Painters
Come and paint or sketch in the park or view works in progress and vote for a winner.
Fine Arts Show
View and purchase local and regional artists work.
Recycled Fashion Show
Come watch, and help judge, the Recycled Fashion Show.
Arts & Crafts
Browse the many Arts & Crafts available for purchase.
Gourd Dance
A One Nation Gourd Dance to honor all Warriors and Veterans.
Car Show
Auto aficionados will love the cars on display.
Tractor Rides
Enjoy a tractor ride from the Red Barn to the Rocky Reach venue.
Kids Activities
Fun projects and educational displays will keep your kids entertained.
Meet the Bands
Enjoy these and many other bands all weekend!
Baracutanga
South American
Baracutanga is a seven-piece band, representing four different countries (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, USA), that blends South American ancestral traditions with a modern sensibility, whose exciting and distinct Latin flavor keeps crowds dancing and always wanting more. Baracutanga creates songs that cross linguistic and cultural barriers, building bridges between the south and the north, overcoming the barriers of discrimination and promoting intercultural experiences that empower Latinos and all people with a positive message of self-affirmation.
Severo y Grupo Fuego
Latin
Severo y Grupo Fuego is a high-energy Latin band based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 2010 by lead vocalist Severo Martinez and keyboardist Adrian Medina. Influenced by the musical traditions of Chimayó and the vibrant rhythms of Latin music, the group has built a reputation for blending cumbia, tropical, and regional styles into a sound that keeps audiences dancing across the Southwest.
Escape the Badlands
Rock N' Roll
Escape The Badlands is a dynamic Rock N’ Roll Tribute band with a unique blend of nostalgia and modern flair that pays homage to the timeless sounds of classic rock, hair metal, grunge, and alternative rock. Their performances are a nostalgic journey through the greatest hits of rock history and have quickly garnered a reputation for delivering true and accurate renditions of the biggest radio hits from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.
VISITORS
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SUPPORT
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Where It's At
On the Animas River in Farmington, NM from Berg Park to Animas Park every year over Memorial Day Weekend.
Berg Park
400 Scott Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
Berg Park
Animas Park
Visitors
