The 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 to Main Street, where we have exciting new things planned. Between 2nd Street and Roselawn you’ll find lots of fun: craft vendors, kids’ zone, and car show.

Event entry begins at the 300 block of Main Street, where tickets are $10 for guests 21 and up. Folks 20 and under are free! The stage will be located at the intersection of 6th and Main, facing east.

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 2024 was brought to you by the generous support of :

Day of Happenings

Join us Downtown for a day 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.