The City of Gallup and organizations across the community have planned a number of great events to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial. Please take a look at the list below. If you would like more information, please reach out to Visit Gallup by calling 505-863-1227 or email mrobinson@gallupnm.gov. Please contact our staff if we missed an event.
April
Saturday, April 25 - Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowling Tournament at Gal-a-Bowl
Sunday, April 26 - Antonio Reyna 30th Anniversary Show at El Morro Theatre
May
Saturday, May 2 - Cinco de Mayo/ “Dos de Mayo” in Historic Downtown
Saturday, May 2 - Hubbell Spring Auction at the Community Center
Thursday, May 7 & Friday, May 8 - 4th Annual Gallup Film Expo at Red Rock Park
Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10 - Gallup Film Festival at El Morro Theatre
Thursday, May 21 - Run for the Wall at Red Rock Park
Saturday, May 23 - Indian Market at Multicultural Center
June
Saturday, June 6 - 3rd annual Joy Ride and Run at the High Desert Trail System
Tuesday, June 9 - Arts Crash at NMAC Conference in Historic Downtown
Saturday, June 13 - Lions Club BBQ/Battle of the Bands in Historic Downtown
Thursday, June 18 - Saturday, June 20 Lion’s Club Rodeo at Red Rock Park
Thursday, June 25 - Hemmings Great Race at the Multicultural Center/Route 66
July
Saturday, July 4 - Stars & Stripes Celebration at Gallup Sports Complex
Friday, July 10 - Route 66 Centennial Air Tour at Gallup Municipal Airport
Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11 - WildThing Bullriding at Red Rock Park
Friday, July 17 - Operation Veteran Wellness at the Gallup Sports Complex
Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19 - 24 Hours in Enchanted Forest in the Zuni Mountains
Friday, July 24 - Sunday, July 26 Rt. 66 Rides in Historic Downtown
Friday, July 31 & Saturday, Aug. 1 - Native Music Fan Fair at Courthouse Square
Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 9 - InterTribal Ceremonial in Historic Downtown Gallup & at Red Rock Park
August
Friday, Aug. 8 - InterTribal Skate Jam at Gallup Skate Park
Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 9 - InterTribal Ceremonial in Historic Downtown Gallup & at Red Rock Park
September
Saturday, Sept. 26 - Hubbell Fall Auction at the Gallup Community Center
October
Sunday, Oct. 12 - After Fiesta Siesta Hangover Layover Ballooning at Red Rock Park
Saturday, Oct. 25 - Gallup Fly-In at Gallup Municipal Airport
TBD - UFO Film Festival at El Morro Theatre
November
Tuesday, Nov. 11 - Veterans Day at Courthouse Square
December
Friday, Dec. 4 - Sunday, Dec. 6 - Red Rock Balloon Rally at Red Rock Park
Thursday, Dec. 4 - Christmas Parade in Historic Downtown Gallup
Recurring Events
Every Saturday - Gallup Flea Market on North 9th Street
Every first Friday - Crownpoint Rug Auction in Crownpoint
Second Saturday, April - October - Arts Crawl in Historic Downtown Gallup
Every T, W, TH, June 3-Aug. 6 - Summer Indian Dances & Art Market at Courthouse Square
Every first and third Saturday, April - October - Gallup Concert Series at Courthouse Square
Last Saturday, Jan. - Oct. - Public New Deal Art Tours at the McKinley Co. Courthouse
Monthly except July - ART123 Show at ART123 Gallery
June & July - Route 66 Market at ART123 Gallery