Red Dirt Black Gold Festival
September 11-13, 2025

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.

This year we’re moving back to Texas Street, where we have exciting new things planned. RDBG is now a THREE day event! Starting September 11th with New Mexico Heritage Night, September 12th is Indie Folk Night featuring an eclectic lineup, and finally September 13th with our 10 year anniversary of Red Dirt Black Gold!

Tickets are $10 for guests 21 and up. Folks 20 and under are free! You will have the opportunity to purchase a 3 day entry band at a discounted cost as well (supplies limited).

This entry fee will replace the traditional beer garden entry fee we’ve had in the past. 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.

RDBG 10 year anniversary!

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

Grab a bite from local favorites or try something new!
Downtown Brew Fest

Grab a brew from Downshift Brewing.
MainStreet Sidewalk Sales and Craft Vendors

Visit our MainStreet Downtown Merchants. Shopping starts at 11 am
Red Dirt Run - Fun Run with Foam Party

Hosted by Artesia Arts Council. This fun run and foam party can't be missed. Creative cowboy costumes encouraged.
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.

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.