2026 Fiesta Events

A chronological list of the weekend’s events, grouped by day.

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!

Freedom Rodeo

May 1, 2026 7:00pm
— Sheriff’s Posse Arena
Gates open at 6pm, rodeo at 7pm.

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.

Fiesta Parade

May 2, 2026 10:00am
— Downtown Loop
Ten o’clock, down Main, up Broadway!

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!

Spanish Broom

May 2, 2026 8:00pm
— Main Stage
Flamenco!

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.

Freedom Rodeo

May 3, 2026 1:00pm
— Sheriff’s Posse Arena
Gates open at noon, Rodeo at 1pm.

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