Red Dirt Black Gold Festival
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Texas Street, downtown Artesia
- Price
- $10
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
The last Red Dirt Black Gold Festival was September 25 to 26, 2026, in Artesia, NM. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Red Dirt Black Gold Festival is a low-cost community music festival in downtown Artesia, New Mexico (September 25-26, 2026, on Texas Street), created to honor the region's oil-and-gas workforce. Programming centers on Red Dirt and country music across multiple days, alongside a brew-fest alley, food-truck row, an oilfield BBQ cook-off, craft vendors, and cornhole, with proceeds funding Artesia MainStreet downtown initiatives. Tickets are $10 for guests 21+ and free for those 20 and under.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2025:
Getting there
Nearest airport ROW.
How do I get to Red Dirt Black Gold Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Red Dirt Black Gold Festival. The nearest major airport is ROW, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Lyft is the only rideshare app confirmed operating in the Roswell area on the official airport page.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🚙 Car hire
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If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the center of Artesia. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Red Dirt Black Gold Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 3
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
Airbnb & private camping
Hipcamp lists real RV-park-style options in Artesia itself (e.g. West Main RV Park, Artesia RV Park), plus a wider Eddy County selection extending toward Carlsbad Caverns (~30mi south), a private-land/RV alternative to a hotel, not evaluated for festival-specific proximity beyond being in-town.
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Accessibility & comfort
Checked reddirtblackgold.com homepage, /vendors, /sponsors, /lineup and the linked site map PDF, plus the organiser Artesia MainStreet site, on 3 Sep 2026. There is no accessibility page, no ADA or wheelchair statement, no accessible parking or restroom information, no terrain or surface description, and nothing on ASL or sensory space. The site only states the event is a gated area on Texas Street in downtown Artesia with gates at 5pm. Contact route for access questions is [email protected], or the organiser Artesia MainStreet on [email protected] and 575-703-0841; the festival also runs Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is Red Dirt Black Gold Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was September 25 to 26, 2026. The next one is expected in September.
How much are Red Dirt Black Gold Festival tickets?
$10 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. The next edition's prices will be confirmed when tickets go on sale.
Where is Red Dirt Black Gold Festival held?
Texas Street, downtown Artesia, Artesia, NM.