San Juan County Fair kicks off Friday and runs through Aug. 13 at McGee Park, 41 County Road 5568. The fair will feature livestock shows, a parade, vendors and live musical performances.
The San Juan County Fair parade will lead the festivities at 6 p.m. Friday night, with the parade route traveling through downtown Farmington.
Fairgrounds will open each day at 8 a.m. Carnival rides will operate Aug. 11 to 15 from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday and 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 children and seniors.
For more information, call (505) 325-5415 or visit www.sanjuancountyfair.net.
Pinon Hill Community Church and partners backpack giveaway, 9-11 a.m., Desert Heights, 1835 E. Main St., Farmington; Timberline Church, 311 Ruins Rd., Aztec; Riverstone Church, 810 N. Buena Vista Ave., Farmington; Pinon Hills Community Church, 5101 N. Dustin Ave., Farmington. Details: (505) 320-3792.
Fourth annual DeDe’s Golden Ram memorial car show and concert, 9 a.m., Riverside Park, S. Lightplant Road, Aztec. Free. Family fun, food trucks, vendors, DJ intrapment all day with concerts in between and car show. Details: www.facebook.com/events/589092042072610.
LIBRE Back to School Bash, 9-11 a.m., Desert Heights Church, 1835 E. Main St. Free. For parents and students. Backpacks will be given away. Details: bit.ly/2VCFgoF.
Water Cycle Suncatchers activity, 10 a.m., Riverside Nature Center, N. Browning Pkwy. $1. For ages 3 and older. Make a colorful window decoration. Details: (505) 599-1422.
Summer Terrace Concert Series with Terry Richard, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Farmington Museum & Visitor Center, 3041 E. Main St. Free. Details: www.fmtn.org/248/Farmington-Museum-at-Gateway-Park.
Neighborfest: Benefit Concert, 6-9 p.m., Wines of the San Juan, 233 Highway 511, Blanco. $25. A night of live music, casual hanging out and food and drinks for a good cause. Details: (505) 325-8231, mcullip@basin.health or www.basin.health/good-neighbors.
Artrageous performance, 7:30-9 p.m., Lions Wilderness Outdoor Amphitheater, 5800 College Blvd. $6-$10. An interactive art and music experience. ARTrageous is a troupe of 12 artists, singers, dancers and musicians hailing from the high desert of New Mexico.Details: (505) 599-1148.
Kirtland Growers Market, 5-7 p.m., Kirtland Town Hall, 47 County Road 6500, Kirtland. Free. Meet local growers and purchase fresh and local ingredients. Details: (505) 592-2551 or kirtlandgrowersmarket@gmail.com.
Jazz Jam, 7-9 p.m., The Heart Space/Studio 116, 116 W. Main St. Free. Join music lovers for a live Jazz Jam. Open to the public. Capacity is limited. Details: (505) 320-5084 or www.facebook.com/sanjuanjazzsociety.
A Midsummer Night's Dream, 7-10 p.m., Lions Wilderness Amphitheater, 5800 College Blvd. $10-$12. Theater Ensemble Arts presents William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Details: (505) 320-0101 or tearsnm@gmail.com.
Bookstore Romance Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Amy’s Bookcase, 2530 San Juan Blvd.
Story Weavers Writers and Readers group meeting, 10 a.m. Amy’s Bookcase, 2530 San Juan Blvd. Activities and discussions geared towards both readers and writers. Details: www.facebook.com/events/524041312247724.
Summer Terrace Concert Series with The Classics and Company, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Farmington Museum & Visitor Center, 3041 E. Main St. Free. Details: www.fmtn.org/248/Farmington-Museum-at-Gateway-Park.
Chip in Fore the Kids Golf Tournament, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Pinon Hills Golf Course, 2101 Sunrise Pkwy. $500 for a 4-man team. Benefits Farmington Boys and Girls Club. Details: (505) 324-5113 or (505) 334-8861 or tvaldez@hilcorp.com.
Lions Den Handicap Disc Golf League, 7-9 a.m., Lions Wilderness Disc Golf Course. Free. Optional $1.00 Ace Pool. Rounds are sanctioned. Details: www.facebook.com/events/254850426454806.
Piedra Vista High School football vs. Cleveland, 4 p.m., Piedra Vista Football Field and Track.
N.M. Aces Tag League, 5 p.m., Lions Wilderness Park. $1 per player. 18-holes rounds. Prizes awarded. Deatils: www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/N_M_Aces_Tag_League_2021.
Farmington High School football vs. Bloomfield, 4 p.m., Hutchison Stadium.
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