September 2012 Events
ONGOING EVENTS
MUSIC IN THE WINERY’S COURTYARD
Enjoy live music & great wine at Wines of the San Juan from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Sunday from through September 2, 2012. Wines of the San Juan is located at 233 Hwy. 511 in Turley, N.M.
Information: 505-632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com
NEW MEXICO: 100 YEARS OF ART
Featuring over sixty works in a variety of media, “New Mexico: 100 Years of Art: showcases the work of New Mexico artists over the past century. The exhibition tells the on-going story of these artists, explains why they chose to live and work in New Mexico. The exhibit was organized by the Las Cruces Museum of Art and shows at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center, 3041 E. Main St., through November 17, 2012.
Information: 505-599-1174
PICNIC IN THE PARK FOR PRESCHOOLERS
Preschool children and their families bring lunch and meet at the Riverside Nature Center for a picnic from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a story or activity and a stroller-friendly walk in the park. Learn about plants, insects, birds, and all the interesting wildlife. Feed the friendly ducks and go home in time for naps. This program continues weekly through to September.
Information: 505-599-1422
FROM DINOSAURS TO DRILL BITS
This exhibit highlights the oil and gas story of the San Juan Basin. Using the latest in technology this exhibit educates and entertains visitors about an amazing resource we use every day. Experience the thrill of riding deep into the earth in search of oil on a simulated ground quaking adventure! Learn what it takes to drill thousands of feet looking for black gold, then discover how it's transformed into consumer products. This exhibit is on display at the Farmington Museum, Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center, 3041 E. Main St., Farmington.
Information: 505-599-1174 or www.farmingtonmuseum.org
THREE WATERS TRADING POST EXHIBIT
The Three Waters Trading Post exhibit features a walk-through replica of a 1930’s trading post, including a bull pen stocked with period goods and artifacts, pawn room and office showcasing jewelry and rugs. The exhibit is on display at the Farmington Museum in the Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center, 3041 E. Main St., Farmington.
Information: 505-599-1174 or www.farmingtonmuseum.org
THE MASTER WEAVERS
This exhibit of Todalena/Two Grey Hills textiles will be on display through May 2013 at the Historic Toadlena Trading Post and Weaving Museum. This authentic 102 year-old trading post supports the local weaving community and this exhibition showcases the best of their efforts, both past and present. The show also celebrates the long awaited publication of the highly acclaimed book of the same title, The Master Weavers, by Toadlena trader, Mark Winter. Toadlena’s history is steeped in the past with an eye on maintaining the region's weaving tradition well into the future. Call, email, or visit the website for directions and hours.
Information: 505 789 3267, Toadlena@hotmail.com, www.ToadlenaTradingPost.com
BIRD WATCHING RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER
Enjoy bird watching and a beautiful walk through Farmington’s riverside trails every Tuesday morning. More than 100 species of birds have been noted throughout Animas Park and new birds fly in each season. Meet at the Riverside Nature Center, located in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, to join the friendly RNC staff for leisurely walk of 1-2 miles.
Information: 505-599-1422 or www.farmingtonmuseum.org
BROWN BAG BIRDING
Bring lunch and join the Riverside Nature Center staff and volunteers in the observation room to watch wildlife as lunch is enjoyed from 12noon to 1 p.m.
Information: 505-599-1422 or www.farmingtonmuseum.org
SEPTEMBER 1 – 2
ANNUAL TOTAH FESTIVAL INDIAN MARKET & POW WOW
This juried art festival offers authentic handmade Native American Arts & Craft of over 100 artists, an authentic Navajo Rug Auction (Saturday) and a contest POW WOW. Festival held at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington.
Information: 800-448-1240 or 505-326-7602 or totahfestival.farmingtonnm.org
SEPTEMBER 1 - 7
PEGGY CLOY ART SHOW
This exhibit will be in the San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Gallery.
Information: 505-566-3464
SEPTEMBER 8
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT
The Outdoor Movie at Ricketts Park, next to the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Road, is a special summer time event. 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 open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $3 per person suggested donation.
Information: 505-599-1197
SEPTEMBER 14
CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION
300 to 400 hand woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off each month at the Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371. Native American art & craft vendors also onsite. Sponsored by Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association, rug viewing 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and auction begins at 7 p.m.
Information: 505-786-5302 or 505-786-7386 or www.crownpointrugauction.com
SEPTEMBER 14 – 15
WOMEN'S & MEN'S 4 CORNERS EXPO
Bringing both of the best expos together into one HUGE event for her and him at McGee Park Convention Center, between Farmington and Bloomfield on Hwy. 64, on Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Consumers can touch, taste, see, feel and try products and services the Four corners has to offer in this, first of its kind, event designed for the big boys and their toys and women with their incredible buying power! The split format trade show will offer everything from purses to power tools and crawlers to candles.
Information: 505-564-3299 or www.4cornersexpo.com
SEPTEMBER 14 - 16
ANTIQUE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SHOW
At Riverside Park in Aztec on Friday & Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities for the whole family: parade, fishing derby for children, live music, arts & crafts and more.
Information: 505-320-3596
SEPTEMBER 15
AZTEC FOUNDERS DAY - A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE HARVEST
Celebrate Aztec’s 122nd Birthday and New Mexico’s 100th year as a state at the Aztec Museum. Enjoy the San Juan Mountain Antique Truck and Equipment Parade through downtown Aztec. Participate in 1912 harvest activities of making cider and apple butter, preserving fruit, spinning wool, drying herbs. Local produce vendors, re-enactments and educational activities will be at Pioneer Village, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Information: 505-334-9829 or www.aztecmuseum.org
SEPTEMBER 15
TOUR DE CURE
This is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The starting point for the race is McGee Park’s Pavilion starting at 8 a.m.
Information: 505-486-0694 or tour.diabetes.org
SEPTEMBER 15 – 16
ANIMAS RIVER GREEN CHILE FESTIVAL
Join Sutherland Farms in Aztec for the Animas River Green Chile Festival. Music and lots of chile roasting will be happening along with train rides face painting and hay bales for the kids. No admission fee. Come celebrate the harvest season!
Information: 505-334-3578 or www.sutherlandfarms.net
SEPTEMBER 21 – 22
FOUR CORNERS ANTIQUE POWER & TRACTOR SHOW
Come to the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center, 3041 E. Main St., and experience a bit of agricultural past. Enjoy antique tractors, engines, and vehicles at this annual event. A highlight of the show is a tractor
pull on Saturday.
Information: 505-334-1339
SEPTEMBER 21 – 22
JORDAN WORLD CIRCUS
This circus features many new and exciting effects created especially for this show by the imaginative use of lighting, fireworks, staging and music. This kaleidoscopic wonderland of sight, sound and color blended into one memorable entertainment experience will be held at the McGee Park Memorial Coliseum between Farmington and Bloomfield on Hwy.64.
Information: 505-325-5415 or www.thejordanworldcircus.com
SEPTEMBER 21 – 23
COLLECTOR CAR WEEKEND
Friday, come cruise East Main Sonic from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Car show registration is available. Saturday, the Swap Meet is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gateway Park Museum and Visitors Center, 3041 E. Main St., and on Sunday, the Annual Collector Car Show at Brookside Park in Farmington is from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, awards begin at 3 p.m.
Information: 505-326-0800 or rlanderos0800@msn.com
SEPTEMBER 22
FAMILY CAMPOUT
Family campout at the Sycamore Park Community Center under the stars, but in the neighborhood.
Information: 505-566-2481
SEPTEMBER 22
A REAL NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Exhibits come to life at this annual event in the Farmington Museum, Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center, 3041 E. Main St., in Farmington. Be a part of this fun family event for all ages.
Information: 505-599-1147 or www.farmingtonmuseum.org
SEPTEMBER 25
OUTDOOR MOVIE
Come to the Outdoor Movie at Ricketts Park, next to the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. 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 p.m. Tickets: $3 per person as a suggested donation.
Information: 505-599-1197
SEPTEMBER 29
HARVEST MOON DINNER
Come celebrate the harvest moon with dinner, live music, wine tasting and hayrides around Sutherland Farms. There will be bonfires with marshmallows to roast and wines to taste from Wines of the San Juan. Tickets are limited and are $25 per person; this is an adult only event. Festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. Bring a group of friends or just you and that special person! Sutherlands is located 7.5 miles north of Aztec Ruins.
Information: 505-334-3578 or www.sutherlandfarms.net
SEPTEMBER 29 - 30
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Celebrating 100th years, New Mexico Centennial, in style with live music, juried art show, specialty foods, grape stomp competition, and many activities commemorating the state’s centennial at Wines of the San Juan, 233 Hwy. 511, Turley, N.M.
Information: 505-632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com
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