June 2008 Events

ONGOING
FARMINGTON: 100 YEARS OF CHANGE
– From early pioneer settlement to the present-day is displayed in this exhibition at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. (505) 599-1174.  www.farmingtonmuseum.org

“FROM DINOSAURS TO DRILL BITS” – The Oil & Gas Experience in San Juan Basin is in Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. (505) 599-1174. 

APRIL 18- JUNE 29
LIVE HORSE RACING AT SUNRAY PARK & CASINO
– Located off Hwy. 64, between Farmington & Bloomfield.  Race Days are Thursdays – Sundays. Simulcast Horse Racing Year Round.  Visit www.sunraygaming.com or call (505) 566-1200.

MAY 9 – JULY 26
“GATEWAY TO IMAGINATION”
A National Juried Art Competition.  The Farmington Museum presents the 11th Annual National Juried Art Show to be held at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main.  For more information call (505) 599-1174 or visit www.farmingtonmuseum.org

MAY 29 - JUNE 1
AZTEC FIESTA DAYS
– Aztec, NM celebrates summer with a downtown parade, live music, dancers, entertainment, games, food, arts and crafts, the Frasier Carnival, a Classic Car show, new car show Expo, juried fine arts, special Aztec speedway races and so much more!  It’s family fun throughout the city.  It all starts at 10:00am in Minium Park. Call (505) 334-9551 for more information or visit www.aztecchamber.com

JUNE 7
XTERRA FOUR CORNERS
- Farmington will host New Mexico's first XTERRA America Tour Off Road Triathlon. XTERRA has been recognized as the consummate individual challenge for outdoor adventure athletes, attracting competitors from triathlon, mountain biking trail running and adventure racing. For information and details on registration please visit www.xterraplanet.com, xterrafourcorners.farmingtonnm.org or call 800-448-1240.

JUNE 7
FARMINGTON MUSEUM BENEFIT NAVAJO RUG AUCTION
– 4:00pm. Gateway Park & Visitors Center. For more information call (505) 599-1174.

JUNE 7-28
6th ANNUAL SUMMER TERRACE SERIES
– Farmington Museum at Gateway Park.  Every Saturday until Labor Day the sights and sounds of Farmington culture will be presented on the Terrace along the Animas River.  Refreshments available for purchase.  So bring the family, a blanket, a picnic dinner and enjoy! For more information and a full schedule, visit www.farmingtonmuseum.org or call (505) 599-1174. 

JUNE 13
CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION
–300-400 hand woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off each month; sponsored by Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association.  Rug viewing begins at 4:00pm and runs until 6:00pm.  Auction begins at 7:00pm, Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371, (505) 786-5302, (505) 786-7386 or www.crownpointrugauction.com

JUNE 13-15
FOUR CORNERS ARTS & CRAFTS FIESTA
Cortez, CO.  Handmade arts and crafts in the City Park during PRCA Rodeo weekend.  Lots of fun and entertainment for all of the family.  On the 13th from 4pm-7pm, the 14th from 9am-6pm and on the 15th from 10am-4pm.  For more information call (970) 565-1151 or visit www.cortezculturalcenter.org

JUNE 16-21
SHEEP IS LIFE CELEBRATION
– Tuba City, AZ. The Sheep is Life Celebration honors the central role of sheep in Navajo culture and their daily lives.  It brings together people from many cultures who love sheep, wool and weaving.  For more information please visit www.navajolifeway.org or call (928) 606-5755 or Ferlin Begay at (928) 729-2037.

JUNE 20 - AUGUST 2
OUTDOOR SUMMER THEATER
– Experience local theater at the beautiful natural sandstone amphitheater at Lions Wilderness Park.  An optional southwest dinner is served at 6:30pm, prior to each performance.  Performances are Thursday – Sunday.  This year features a Stephen Sondheim musical “Into the Woods” and a Neil Simon comedy “The Good Doctor.”  For tickets and information call 877-599-3331 or visit www.fmtn.org/sandstone

JUNE 20-22
3rd ANNUAL AZTEC BALLOON FESTIVAL & INDIAN MARKET
– Up to 20 hot air balloons fill the sky above Aztec.  Mass ascension from Minium Park on Friday, Saturday & Sunday mornings between 6:30am-7:30am.  On Saturday evening enjoy the balloon nightglow, good food and live music in the park.  The Downtown sidewalks and courtyard will be filled with Native American jewelry, arts & crafts, food & entertainment.  For more information call (505) 334-9551 or visit www.aztecchamber.com

JUNE 26
DOWNTOWN GALLERY NIGHT
–A new featured artist each month.  Don’t miss this opportunity to speak with our Featured Artist and enjoy unique artwork.  Hors d’oeuvres’ are served.  Located at the Feat of Clay Gallery, 107 S. Main Avenue in Aztec.  Call (505) 334-4335 for more information.