Red Dirt, Black Gold Festival

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind, all day event that brings family fun and a festive environment to Artesia, New Mexico. We mix our oilfield heritage with our country roots and the result is an amazing festival featuring an Olympic competition, cook-off competition, kid fun zone, beer tent and Red Dirt County music. Celebrate the oil and gas industry throughout the day while experiencing downtown Artesia.  Come and enjoy all the festivities to be capped off with a Free Red Dirt Country concert in the Heritage Plaza parking lot. Whether you are an Artesia native or are looking for a fun filled road trip with an extraordinary destination in mind, then make your way to the most exciting event in Southeast New Mexico.