September 2010 Events
JULY 30 to 1ST FREEZE
GROWERS MARKET
Local area growers sell their crops on the corner of 1st and Broadway, Bishop Square, in Bloomfield, every Thursday 4:30-6 p.m.
Information: 505-632-0880 or www.bloomfieldnm.info
AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 6
IGNACIO BIKE WEEK
17th annual bike rally held in Ignacio, CO. Activities include live entertainment, vendors, giveaways, bull riding and kids’ activities.
Information: 970-563-0344 or www.ignaciobikeweek.com
SEPTEMBER 3-6
FOUR CORNERS BIKER RALLY
Demo rides, vendors, 2010 showcase, music and more. For a full list of regional events, visit www.fourcornersbikerrally.com.
SEPTEMBER 4 – 5
TOTAH FESTIVAL
This juried art festival features emerging and established Native American artists. Over 100 artisans will be exhibiting their art throughout the Farmington Civic Center. There is also an authentic Navajo Rug Auction on Saturday and an Intertribal POW WOW on both days.
Information: 800-448-1240 or www.farmingtonnm.org
SEPTEMBER 10
CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION
300-400 hand woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off at this monthly auction sponsored by the Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association. Rug viewing takes place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Auction begins at 7 p.m. Auction held at the Crownpoint Elementary School (72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371)
Information: 505-786-5302, 505-786-7386 or www.crownpointrugauction.com
SEPTEMBER 11
OUTDOOR MOVIE
Outdoor Movie at Ricketts Park. Bring a picnic basket and a blanket or chair and enjoy the show from the field or leave the chair at home and sit in the stands. Concessions, prizes, and surprises abound. Gates will open at 7 pm, suggested donation of $3 per person.
Information: (505) 599-1197
SEPTEMBER 17 – 19
ANTIQUE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SHOW
Show held at Riverside Park in Aztec. Friday & Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Activities for the whole family: parade, Fishing Derby for children, live music, arts & crafts and more.
Information: 505-320-3596, 505- 419-0989 or 505- 333-2599
SEPTEMBER 17 – 19
27TH ANNUAL COLLECTOR CAR WEEKEND
Come enjoy a weekend of activities for car enthusiast! Join car enthusiast and Cruise East Main Sonic from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Friday the 17th. Registration for the Sunday Car Show will be available on site. The annual “Swap Meet” will be from 8:30am to 3pm at the Gateway Park Museum and Visitors Center on Saturday, the 18th. Festivities wrap up on Sunday with the 27th Annual Collector Car Show at Brookside Park. Cars will begin parking at 9am and will all be on site by 12noon (late registration until noon). The Awards Ceremony will begin at 3pm.
Information: 505-326-0800
SEPTEMBER 18 - NOVEMBER 13
PLEIN AIR PAINTERS EXHIBITION
More than 30 artists from the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners will enter their works in this juried exhibition of paintings, capturing the magic of light and nature in the outdoors, at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. Exhibition artists will be honored at a ceremony on September 17, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Farmington Museum.
Information: (505) 599-1174
SEPTEMBER 23 – 24
U.S. COWBOY LONG RANGE RIFLE & COWBOY TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the San Juan Wildlife Federation Range, 3.5 miles east of Farmington on the north side of Hwy. 64. See Old West-style shooting events using period correct firearms and live ammunition. Admission is free – ear plugs & eye glasses are recommended.
Information: www.trbcas.org or 505-325-2167
SEPTEMBER 25 – 26
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Come enjoy live music, art, food and children’s activities at Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, off Hwy. 511. $5 cover charge.
Information: 505- 632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com
SEPTEMBER 25 – 26
8TH ANNUAL COWBOY SHOOTOUT AT THREE RIVERS
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the San Juan Wildlife Federation Range, 3.5 miles east of Farmington on the north side of Hwy. 64. This match features some of the best Cowboy Action shooters in the world. Participants will be dressed in period correct clothing and shooting live ammunition from Old West facades. Admission is free – ear plugs & eye glasses are recommended.
Information: www.trbcas.org or 505- 325-2167
SEPTEMBER 25
A REAL NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Exhibits come to life at Farmington Museum at Gateway Park. A fun family event for all ages.
Information: 505-599-1147 or www.farmingtonmuseum.org
SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 3
NINETY NINTH ANNUAL NORTHERN NAVAJO NATION SHIPROCK FAIR
Celebration includes a parade, fair, rodeo, arts & crafts, Pow Wow and traditional song and dance at the Fairgrounds in Shiprock, NM.
Information: (928) 656-3280, (800) 448-1240 or http://shiprocknavajofair.org
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