Riverfest 2023
NOTE: The schedule has been changed due to flooding. Activities will take place at the River Reach Terrace and Boyd Park.
Full Schedule
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Ongoing Saturday & Sunday
Rafting
10-6 Sat & 10-4 Sun
Tickets $20 Adults, $20 Kids (ages 4-11)
Enjoy Riverfest by rafting the beautiful Animas River! Roll through Class I and II rapids, and splash through one wet Class III. Animas Park put-in to Boyd Park take-out near Miller Street. Rafts will run every hour. Meet your guides at the put-in. Trip reservations can be made at the DRG booth in Rocky Reach Landing and at the put-in. Life Jackets and a professional guide are provided. After the ride, a shuttle bus will take you back to Animas Park put-in. An additional shuttle will be looping from Animas Park to the main parking lot at Berg Park – off of San Juan Boulevard. Schedule your trip or purchase in advance by emailing Desert River Guides at desertriverguides@gmail.com or calling (505) 427-7734.
Brick Pavers
Purchase a Brick Paver
Stop by the Merchandise Booth at River Reach Terrace and purchase your engraved, custom memorial, family or business, concrete paver brick at Riverfest and show your support for the river trails! A perfect way to remember loved ones. All proceeds from Paver Bricks go to trail development.
Art Show
Riverfest Fine Art Show
At River Reach Terrace. Local and regional artists’ work in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, drawings, photography, digital art, jewelry, sculpture, metal art, and mixed media. Hosted by the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council.
Beer & Wine
Beer & Wine Gardens
Friday:Â 5pm – 8:30pm @ River Reach Terrace
Saturday:Â 10am – 7:30pm @ River Reach Terrace and Boyd Park
Sunday:Â 11am – 4pm @ River Reach Terrace and Boyd Park
River Kids
Kids Activities
Kids stuff @ River Reach Terrace Playground
Kid-friendly vendors
Awesome hands-on arts & crafts
Music
Leisure games
Car Show
Car Show
@ Boyd Park
(Riverfest Express stop at Boyd Park)
Saturday @ 10am – 5pm
Sunday @ 11am – 5pm
Riverfest Express
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
Music
Live Music
Riverfest kicks off Friday evening with music. Live musical acts continue all day Saturday & Sunday.
Friday, May 26
Music
Music by Majik Ham
5pm – 6:45pm
Music
Music by Tim Sullivan
7:15pm – 9pm
Saturday, May 27
Plein Air
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.
Disc Golf
Disc Golf Tournament
2-day event, 1 round per day. Disc Golf will be located at Civitan Golf Course.​
Riverfest Run
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. $20 for the runs, $12 for the walk. Register by May 27 by 4:00 pm at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd, Farmington, or online at fmtn.org/WebTrac under “Sports/Athletics.”
Yoga
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.
Workout
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.
Music
Music by Shawn Arrington Band
10am – 11:30am
at River Reach Terrace
Music
Music by Zia Chicks
10am – 11:30am
at Boyd Park
Car Show
Car Show
10am – 5pm
Enjoy the Car Show at Boyd Park.
Wiener Dogs
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 River Reach Foundation.
Yo-Yo
Yo-Yo Tricks by Luke Renner
11:30am – 12pm
at Boyd Park
Music
Music by Desert Thunder
12pm – 1:30pm
at Boyd Park
Music
Andean Tradition
12pm – 8pm
Enjoy Andean Flute music performed by Alfredo Savarino at Courtyard by Marriot
Music
Music by Joe Tohonnie Jr and the White Mountain Apache Dancers
12:30pm – 2pm
at River Reach Terrace
Music
Myrrhine & the Big Suitcase and Music by Brant Leeper Band
2pm – 3:30pm
at Boyd Park
Music
Music by Breezin’
2:30pm – 4pm
at River Reach Terrace
Music
Music by Spaghetti Western Band
4pm – 5:30pm
at Boyd Park
Music
Music by Funkified
4:30pm – 6pm
at River Reach Terrace
Magic
Magic by Mysto the Magi
5:30pm – 5:50pm
at Boyd Park
Music
Music by Ben Gibson
6pm – 8pm
at Boyd Park
Music
Music by Jokers Wild
6:30pm – 8pm
at River Reach Terrace
Sunday, May 28
Roverfest
Roverfest
9am – 1pm
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.
Register/Ramble: 9am Sunday at the Red Barn at Animas Park. $10 cash per dog.
Music
Music by Julie & Boyz
11am – 12:30pm
at Boyd Park
Music
Music by Black Velvet
11am – 12:30pm
at River Reach Terrace
Fashion Show
Riverfest Trash in Fashion
11am
At Courtyard by Marriot Patio. Prizes will be awarded for First & Second Place in youth, teens and adult categories.
River
Parade
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 the sponsor/organizer Desert River Guides for more information.
Car Show
Car Show
11am – 3pm
Enjoy the Car Show at Boyd Park.
Gourd Dance
One Nation Gourd Dance Club
12pm – 5pm
At the Farmington Indian Center (100 W Elm). One Nation Gourd Dance Club will host a Gourd Dance to honor all Warriors and Veterans.
Music
Andean Tradition
12pm – 5pm
Enjoy Andean Flute music performed by Alfredo Savarino at Courtyard by Marriot.
Fire
Alyssa Buescher Fire Performer
12:30pm – 12:50pm
at River Reach Terrace
Magic
Magic by Mysto the Magi
12:30pm – 12:50pm
at Boyd Park
Music
Music by Sandstoners
1pm – 2:30pm
at River Reach Terrace
Music
Music by Kirk James Band
1:pm – 2:30pm
at Boyd Park
Yo-Yo
Yo-Yo Tricks by Luke Renner
2:30pm – 3pm
at Rocky Reach Landing
Duck Race
Riverfest Duck Race
3pm
Due to flooding, the Duck Race has been modified to a drawing for the 2023 Riverfest. Entry only $5/ticket. Sunday sales end at 2:45pm and are only available that day at Boyd Park. River Reach Terrace ticket sales end on Sunday at 2:45pm. Online sales end at midnight on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Click the button below for tickets. Proceeds benefit River Reach Foundation and Rio del Sol Kiwanis. Need not be present to win.
Prizes:Â 1st Place $2,000 Cash – 2nd Place $1,000 Cash – 3rd Place $500 Cash
Music
Music by F.A.B.
3:30pm – 5pm
at Boyd Park
Music
San Juan Chorale
4:30pm – 5pm
at River Reach Terrace
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