Totah Festival

Talented Native American artisans are juried into this annual festival celebrating the craftsmanship and friendship of regional artists. The Totah Festival also features a weekend of fantastic food, a powwow, and the very popular authentic Navajo rug auction.

2025 Totah Festival Schedule

The 36th Annual Totah Festival will take place at the Farmington Civic Center on Friday, August 29th, through Sunday, August 31st. Events to highlight this year's festival will be an authentic Navajo rug auction, Indian Market, powwow, and the Totah 5K River Run & Walk. 

August 29, 2025

• Juried Art Show Competition Registration, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
• Rug Check-in, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
• Artist Check-in, 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
• Juried Competition Awards & Poster Contest unveiling, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

August 30, 2025

• Show open to the public, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Joe Tohonnie, Jr. & the White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers 10 a.m. to 12 p.m 
• Totah Festival Powwow & Gourd Dance, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Navajo Rug Auction, 1 p.m.

August 31, 2025

• Totah Festival 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m., Berg Park
• Show open to the public, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Indian Market, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Total Festival Powwow & Gourd Dance, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Joe Tohonnie Jr. & the White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Totah Festival Artist Information

The Totah Festival application and Terms & Conditions Booklet are linked below. Completed applications are to be filed with the Farmington Museum for the Totah Festival Foundation. Call 505-599-1174, for additional information.