Red Dirt Black Gold Festival
September 25 & 26, 2026

Artesia, New Mexico

A music festival honoring the oil and gas industry in southeastern New Mexico.

The Red Dirt Black Gold Festival is an opportunity to give back to the hardworking folks in southeast New Mexico, while tipping our hats to the industries that power our region. Thousands of attendees have enjoyed world class musical acts and community activities in Artesia.

Tickets are $10 for guests 21+. Folks 20 and under are free! Purchase a Three-Day Band, a VIP Band, or a General Admission ticket to join in on the fun.

Beer can be purchased and consumed anywhere within the gated event area.

This fee will allow the event to grow as the years go on, while also funding Artesia MainStreet initiatives like the Façade Improvement Grants, the Downtown Mural Program, beautification projects, and more.

Looking to have fun while volunteering? All volunteers get two free entries to the event.

Thank you to the City of Artesia for all of the support they’ve given to help make this happen!

Event Happenings

Join us Downtown for evenings full of fun! We will have a variety of activities for all ages! See below for more information.

Food Truck Row

We will have 20 different food vendors serving along Texas Ave. Come on down and find your new favorite truck!
RDBG Brew Fest Alley

Grab a drink from one of our multiple breweries!
Craft Vendors at Heritage Plaza

Visit our Vendors in The Heritage Plaza starting at 5pm daily.
LIVE MUSIC

Don’t miss this three evening event!
Gates open at 5pm, music starts at 6!
Volunteer Opportunities

Looking to have fun while engaging with your community? Need volunteer hours for school or work? We need you! And, we'll probably feed you and give you free stuff. Click here to sign up.
Pickleball Tournament at Jaycee Park

Join us Friday September 12th & 13th at Jaycee Park for our Second annual Pickleball Tournament.
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Top Dog Cornhole

Friday Night – Community Switch Tournament
Saturday – We’re renting lanes for fun games with your friends, plus… think you’ve got what it takes to challenge a Top Dog? Here’s your shot!

Located in downtown Artesia, NM

Located on Texas Street in downtown Artesia, The Red Dirt Black Gold Festival is worth the adventure to get there. Just bring yourself—we’ll handle the rest.