Friday
Tif & Mollie
May 1, 2026 4:00pm
— Main Stage
Musical Duo Tif & Mollie deliver a liely performance of organic beats and undeniably fun musical adventures.
Time Change! Kiddie Carnival
May 1, 2026 5:00pm
— Healing Waters Plaza
Kid-friendly rides, mechanical bull, gyroscope, and more!
T or C Brewery Beer Garden
May 1, 2026 5:00pm
— Bank of the Southwest Parking Lot
Refreshing beverages available Friday 4pm-midnight, Saturday noon to midnight, and Sunday 12-3pm
CANCELLED: Beard, Moustache, Hat Contest
May 1, 2026 5:30pm
— Main Stage
Open to everyone! Get your facial hair (or hat) in order and come on down. More details coming soon.
Venue Change! Desert Glow Fest 3.0
May 1, 2026 6:00pm
— Club 420
Vendors, face painting, food trucks, and entertainment by local DJs.
Syd Masters & the Swing Riders
May 1, 2026 6:00pm
— Main Stage
Singer-songwriter Masters leads this vintage western cowboy swing band!
Tequila Nights
May 1, 2026 8:00pm
— Main Stage
Crowd-pleasing favorites spanning classic rock, oldies, country, and Spanish hits
Saturday
Kiddie Carnival
May 2, 2026 9:00am
— Healing Waters Plaza
Kid-friendly rides, mechanical bull, gyroscope, and more!
Color Walk / Run
May 2, 2026 9:00am
— Tractor Supply
Starting line: Tractor Supply parking lot. Line up at 9am. The course is approximately 1.5k. $10 entry free.
Corn Hole Tournament
May 2, 2026 12:00pm
— Bank of the Southwest Parking Lot
$30 per team, register on Scoreholio pre-signup! Register at 11:30am.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
May 2, 2026 12:00pm
— Ralph Edwards Park
$20 per person to enter, three age groups (10-12, 13-16, 17+).
Middle School Band
May 2, 2026 12:00pm
— Main Stage
T or C Brewery Beer Garden
May 2, 2026 12:00pm
— Bank of the Southwest Parking Lot
Refreshing beverages available Friday 4pm-midnight, Saturday noon to midnight, and Sunday 12-3pm
Sand Volleyball Tournament
May 2, 2026 12:30pm
— Ralph Edwards Park
$10 per player, age 14 and up, register by noon on Saturday May 2.
Burt Ferguson & Sierra County Line
May 2, 2026 12:30pm
— Main Stage
Sierra County Line, a Sierra County music scene staple, play a signature blend of country soul, classic rock grit and down-home originals.
Freedom Rodeo
May 2, 2026 1:00pm
— Sheriff’s Posse Arena
Gates open at noon, rodeo at 1pm, Corn Hole Tourney at 4pm, Dance at 7pm. Cash Bar.
Hot Springs High School Choir
May 2, 2026 2:00pm
— Main Stage
TorC Film Fiesta
May 2, 2026 2:00pm
— El Cortez Theater
2pm – Best of New Mexico’s Homegrown Shorts / 7pm – screening of “Being Rose”
Creosote Ramblers
May 2, 2026 2:30pm
— Main Stage
Sibling musical duo Blanch Almquist and Stevie Bluetone.
Pint & A Half
May 2, 2026 4:00pm
— Main Stage
Classic T or C duo Tami and Duke Sheppard sing power-folk roots Americana tunes from the Great American West.
Service by Pastor Steve Stucker
May 2, 2026 6:00pm
— T or C Civic Center
Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend this service with a sermon delivered by celebrity weatherman and pastor Steve Stucker.
Dezert Penguinz
May 2, 2026 6:00pm
— Main Stage
Cover band The Dezert Penguinz are known for their big sound and electrifying performances.
After Glow VIP Dance Party
May 2, 2026 7:00pm
— Club 420
21+, $10 admission. DJs Katma (Austin), Imaginal Cells (Madrid), and Neuromancer (Albuquerque).
Tudy Romero and the Silver Bullet Band
May 2, 2026 7:00pm
— Sheriff’s Posse Arena
Local favorites Tudy & the Silver Bullets will get you out on the dance floor!
Sunday
NHS Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser
May 3, 2026 9:00am
— T or C Civic Center
$10. Sponsored by the National Honor Society. Waffles served from 9-11am!
Kiddie Carnival
May 3, 2026 9:00am
— Healing Waters Plaza
Kid-friendly rides, mechanical bull, gyroscope, and more!
Kids Fishing Derby
May 3, 2026 10:00am
— Ralph Edwards Park
10am Sunday at Ralph Edwards Pond, for kids age 12 and under.
Skateboard Contest
May 3, 2026 10:00am
— Ralph Edwards Park
Free to enter, all ages, ribbon cutting for the renovated Skate Park before the competition.
Santana Garcia
May 3, 2026 12:00pm
— Main Stage
Storytelling through strings – acoustic guitarist Santana Garcia.
Date Street Trio
May 3, 2026 1:00pm
— Main Stage
The Date Street Trio blends a wide spectrum of musical influences and a shared passion for performance into a unique and engaging sound.
Wacky Raft Race
May 3, 2026 2:00pm
— Rio Grande
$20 per watercraft, launch from Riverside at Magnolia at noon on Sunday.
The Club Duck Race
May 3, 2026 2:00pm
— Rio Grande
Tickets are $10 for each rubber duck entered, or six ducks for $50. Race starts at 2 on Sunday.
TorC Film Fiesta
May 3, 2026 2:00pm
— El Cortez Theater
2pm Sunday: Songwriters & Storytellers, hosted by Burt Ferguson and Eddington’s Gigi Bella
