September 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. 

JULY 16-SEPTEMBER 13
HIGH SCHOOL RODEO EXHIBIT
at Gateway Museum & Visitors Center.  Exhibits from an amazing cowboy museum.  For more information call (505) 599-1174

AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 2
SUGAR PINE RANCH RALLY & BIKER MUSIC FESTIVAL
– Cortez, CO. visit www.sugarpineranchrally.com

SEPTEMBER 6
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
– 7:30pm.  Bring your blankets, chairs and enjoy one of Farmington’s cool summer nights with a free movie played under a canopy of stars and city lights at Rickett’s Park, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd.  Come early for the best seating and bring a picnic basket.  For more information call (505) 599-1197.

SEPTEMBER 12
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

SEPTEMBER 12-14
SJ GUN & KNIFE SHOW
– Friday 2pm - 8pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm & Sunday 8am - 2pm. Farmington Civic Center.  Call Billy Stalcup at 860-4903 for more information.

SEPTEMBER 12-14
ANTIQUE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SHOW
–This popular event begins Friday at Riverside Park in Aztec. Friday and Saturday hours will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. There will be food, craft vendors and live entertainment! Events on Saturday will run in conjunction with Founders Day events like the parade Downtown Aztec at 10 a.m. and the Founders Day Fishing Derby. Contact Harold Pepin at (505) 333-2599 or sjmntsaths@msn.com for more information. Aztec Chamber of Commerce (505) 334-9551 or visit www.aztecchamber.com.

SEPTEMBER 13
ROTARY AIR SHOW PLUS
– The Air Show held at the Four Corners Airport will include displays as well as performances throughout the day.  Call Bill Sharer at (505) 325-5055 or visit www.farmingtonairshow.org

SEPTEMBER 13
AZTEC FOUNDERS DAY
– Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village located at 125 N. Main Ave, Aztec.  Parade and events of the day celebrate the founding pioneers of Aztec.  One pioneer family is chosen to be honored on this day.  Crafts, home life, and life during the pioneer days is relived in costume and demonstrations.  The “High Noon Shoot-Out” is dramatized by the High Noon Drama Club.  For more information call (505) 334-9829 or visit www.aztecmuseum.org

SEPTEMBER 19-20
FOUR CORNERS ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW
– Farmington Gateway Museum & Visitors Center, 3041 E. Main St.  Saturday from 8am-7pm and Sunday from 8am-2pm.  For more information visit www.farmingtonmuseum.org or call (505) 599-1174.

SEPTEMBER 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.

SEPTEMBER 27
THE REAL NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
– 7:00pm-9:00pm, Gateway Museum & Visitors Center.  For more information call (505) 599-1174 or visit www.farmingtonmuseum.org

SEPTEMBER 27-28
6th ANNUAL WINES OF THE SAN JUAN HARVEST FESTIVAL
– Two very fun filled days of live music, art, food, children’s activities and of course your favorite wine from Wines of the San Juan.  Fun for the whole family.  A celebration of the mighty GRAPE … The Juice of LOVE.  $5 cover charge.  Located off Hwy. 511 in Blanco, NM.  (505) 632-0879 or visit www.winesofthesanjuan.com