WELCOME TO UFO FESTIVAL the
Roswell Visitor Center
426 N. Main St.
Tuesday - Saturday | Open 9AM - 5PM
International UFO Museum & Research Center
114 N. Main St.
Open Daily | 9AM - 7PM
Roswell Galacticon
119 N. Main St.
Thursday, July 2nd | 2PM - 6PM (Free Admission) Friday, July 3rd | 10AM - 6PM
Saturday, July 4th | 10AM - 6PM
• Day Pass (11 yrs +): $5 Daily, 10 yrs & under free with adult.
• VIP 2 Day Pass (11 yrs +): Only $25! Includes a VIP Badge, Admission for both days, a Galacticon Drawstring Bag, and a Roswell Galacticon T-Shirt!
Roswell Transit Bus Schedule
515 N. Main St.
Monday - Friday: 6:07AM - 8:50PM Weekends: 9:08AM - 5:11PM
DAILY ATTRACTIONS & AMENITIES
Check Info Booth at Courthouse Lawn for times and locations.
Experience Robotron, Sensational, Spectacular and Super Tall LED Lighted robots will be roaming festival each evening. Watch for them in the daytime as well. Have your cameras (a.k.a. your phones) ready!
• Vendors & Food Trucks
• Tin Foil Hat craft shop
• Rock painting (festival or patriotic!)
• Rock Climbing Wall
• Over-sized Lawn Games
• Misting Stations & Pet Water Areas
FESTIVAL INFO BOOTH
Chaves County Courthouse Lawn
THURS-SAT JULY 2-4 9am - 11pm
EVENT MAP Page 5 & 6
FESTIVAL-LONG EVENTS
Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico Museum
Open House/4th of July
Celebration 1-4pm
Miniatures & Curious Collections Museum
Unusual Figments & Objects
Art Installation, 10am-7pm
INTERNATIONAL UFO MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER
114 N. Main St.
Enthusiasts and experts gather to share insights and discoveries about the UFO Phenomenon. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, attend informative lectures, and network with fellow UFO enthusiasts.
Visit roswellufomuseum.com or scan our QR code for times, prices and itinerary. 1
THURSDAY July 2
ROSWELL VISITOR CENTER & PIONEER PLAZA
426 N. Main St.
Store Hours | 9am-5pm
Start your journey downtown at the Visitor Center. Gather your guides, check out our Official Roswell and UFO Festival merch, and don’t forget to take a photo with our resident aliens Sarah and Joe.
Caricature Drawings | 10am-6pm
Get your own personal caricature drawing during UFO Festival.
Aerial Aura | 5pm & 7pm
Look up! Aerial, juggling, stilt walkers, acrobatics, and more! Join the crowd and marvel at this show.
UFO Walk of Fame Ceremony | 6pm
Join us to celebrate two founding members of The UFO Festival: Tom Jennings and Stan Crosby, who founded this festival in 1995. Enjoy a small speech, reveal of the new installment and photo-ops.
Drone Show | 9 pm
Celebrate America 250 and kick-off UFO Festival in style with our Drone Show. Drones will fly up West of Pioneer Plaza and will be visible downtown Roswell.
UFO Vision Newspaper
ROSWELL GALACTICON
119 N. Main St.
Day 1 | 2-6pm
FREE ENTRY DAY!
Enjoy numerous vendors, collectibles, art, merch, gaming and Starchild activity for kids. This year we’re featuring the Jetson UFO Car, Ghostbusters Crew, Droids & 501st Stormtroopers. Life-size Aliens from TV and film available for selfies!
MAIN STREET ACTIVITIES
Circus Show | 10am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 6pm
Experience an extraterrestrial circus show during UFO Festival! $10 per person. Age 3 and under are free entry. Tickets can be purchased at door and Information Booth at the Chaves County Courthouse. Located at 205 S. Main St.
available at event locations during UFO Festival! (while supplies last) EVENT MAP Page 5 & 6
FREE LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Main Stage | 12pm-10pm
Located at 5th St. and N. Main St.
12:00pm DJ Music
4:00pm Janey Violet
5:30pm Suzie Webber
7:30pm Mammoth Cults
9:00pm Drone Show
9:30pm Proud Pete
Cultural Stage | 12pm-10pm
Located 219 E. 4th St. (East of the courthouse)
12:00pm DJ Music
4:30pm Nova Rush
5:30pm Haulin’ Goats
7:30pm Los Consentidos de Ciudad Juarez
9:00pm Drone Show
9:30pm Maldad
ALIEN-THEMED OUTFITS ENCOURAGED! JOIN US JULY 4 5K/10K RUN/WALK SIGN UP ON
FRIDAY July 3
ROSWELL VISITOR CENTER
& PIONEER PLAZA
426 N. Main St.
Store Hours | 9am-5pm
Start your journey downtown at the Visitor Center. Gather your guides, check out our Official Roswell and UFO Festival merch, and don’t forget to take a photo with our resident aliens Sarah and Joe.
Wonder on Wheels Bus | 9am-7pm
Wonders on Wheels is the mobile museum program of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The Arts of Democracy in New Mexico is an all-ages, interactive exhibition, honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Caricature Drawings | 10am-6pm
Get your own complimentary personal caricature drawing during UFO Festival.
Crazy Alien Hair Salon | 11am-4pm
Hop in the stylist’s chair and get your out-of-this-world hairstyle to show off during festival.
Aerial Aura | 11am & 7pm
Look up! Aerial, juggling, stilt walkers, acrobatics, and more! Join the crowd and marvel at this show.
Foam Zone | 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm
Cool off in our fun foam zone! Foam cannons will run for 15 minutes on the hour.
FREE LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Main Stage | 12pm-10pm
Located at 5th St. and N. Main St.
11:00am DJ Music
3:00pm Marie Manning
5:00pm Aces & Eights
7:00pm Fungi Mungle
8:30pm Odd Lab Fire & Glow Show
9:15pm UFO Parade (music)
9:45pm The Gruv
Cultural Stage | 12pm-10pm
Located 219 E. 4th St. (East of the courthouse)
12:00pm DJ Music
2:30pm Janey Violet
4:30pm Mathew Palmer (solo)
5:30pm Detours - Unplugged
7:30pm Karson City Rebels
9:00pm UFO Parade (music)
CHAVES COUNTY COURTHOUSE LAWN
400 N. Virginia Ave.
Human Costume Contest | 6pm
Join us on the Courthouse Lawn for our annual costume contest. Put on your best festival-themed outfit or crowd around to see something out-of-this-world.
MAIN STREET ACTIVITIES
Circus Show | 10am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 6pm
Experience an extraterrestrial circus show during UFO Festival! $10 per person. Age 3 and under are free entry. Tickets can be purchased at door and Information Booth at the Chaves County Courthouse. Located at 205 S. Main St.
2026 UFO Parade | 9pm
Line up on Main St. to see our intergalactic UFO Parade. Starts on 9th St., heads Southbound on Main St.
ROSWELL GALACTICON
119 N. Main St. View page 1 for entry fees.
Day 2 | 10am-6pm
Enjoy numerous vendors, collectibles, art, merch, gaming and Starchild activity for kids. This year we’re featuring the Jetson UFO Car, Ghostbusters Crew, Droids & 501st Stormtroopers. Life-size Aliens from TV and film available for selfies!
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES!
Odd Lab Fire & Glow Show | 8:30pm Main Stage
Enjoy a crowd-pleasing fire show performance by Odd Lab Entertainment!
Bike Show
Check Info Booth at Courthouse Lawn for details.
Bring your decorated bicycle and show off your artistic side. Display during the day by Main St. and Walnut St. and then participate in the parade in the evening.
Take a photo with Sarah and Joe at the Roswell Visitor Center!
SATURDAY July 4
ROSWELL VISITOR CENTER & PIONEER PLAZA
426 N. Main St.
Store Hours | 9am-5pm
Start your journey downtown at the Visitor Center. Gather your guides, check out our Official Roswell and UFO Festival merch, and don’t forget to take a photo with our resident aliens Sarah and Joe.
Caricature Drawings | 10am-6pm
Get your own complimentary personal caricature drawing during UFO Festival.
Crazy Alien Hair Salon | 11am-4pm
Hop in the stylist’s chair and get your out-of-this-world hairstyle to show off during festival.
Aerial Aura | 11am & 7pm
Look up! Aerial, juggling, stilt walkers, acrobatics, and more!
Join the crowd and marvel at this show.
Foam Zone | 12pm, 2pm & 4pm
Cool off in our fun foam zone! Foam cannons will run for 15 minutes on the hour.
FIREWORKS
JOIN US AT CIELO GRANDE | 9PM
Visit 1612 W. College Blvd. to enjoy a vibrant show to end the Great American Block Party.
FREE LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Main Stage | 12pm-10pm
Located at 5th St. and N. Main St.
10:30am DJ Music
11:30am Janey Violet
1:30pm Dewey Paul Band
3:30pm Last Child
5:30pm Winners of Roswell’s Got Talent Singing Competition
6:15pm Asi Se Baila Folklorico Dance
7:00pm Buen Estilo
8:45pm Odd Lab Fire & Glow Show
9:30pm Karson City Rebels
Cultural Stage | 12pm-10pm
Located 219 E. 4th St. (East of the courthouse)
10:30am DJ Music
1:30pm Omar Musical
3:30pm Rezonanzia
5:30pm The Off Beats
7:30pm Los De La Junta
9:30pm Mariachi Sonido Jalisciense
CHAVES COUNTY COURTHOUSE LAWN
400 N. Virginia Ave.
Pet Costume Contest | 9am
Dress up your pet in their best festival-themed costume! Entry form at Galacticon, RoswellGalacticon.com, or at the Courthouse from 8-9am on Saturday.
MAIN STREET ACTIVITIES
Circus Show | 10am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 6pm
$10 per person. Age 3 and under are free entry. Tickets can be purchased at door and Information Booth at the Chaves County Courthouse. Located at 205 S. Main St.
Car Show and Competition | 10am-3pm
Check out the classics, other-worldly, and some unique vehicles during our car show this UFO Festival!
Begins at the intersection of Main St. and Walnut St. Registration is 9-10am, $20 per vehicle.
ROSWELL GALACTICON
119 N. Main St. View page 1 for entry fees.
Day 3 | 10am-6pm
Enjoy numerous vendors, collectibles, art, merch, gaming and Starchild activity for kids. This year we’re featuring the Jetson UFO Car, Ghostbusters Crew, Droids & 501st Stormtroopers. Life-size Aliens from TV and film available for selfies!
Cosplay Costume Contest | 2-4pm
Show off your favorite cosplay! Entry fee is included with admission. Cash prizes for winners!
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES!
Odd Lab Fire & Glow Show | 8:45pm Main Stage
Enjoy a crowd-pleasing fire show performance by Odd Lab Entertainment!
Cornhole Tournament!
Check Info Booth at Courthouse Lawn for details.
Want to put your tossing skills to the test? Come play or watch our cornhole tournament!
GREAT AMERICAN BLOCK PARTY
All Day Downtown | 10am-6pm
Can you spot our pride? Walk around Downtown Roswell to see our patriotic-themed decorations, America 250 Mural wall, painted fire hydrants and Field of Honor. Watch on livefromroswell.us
Celebrate America’s Birthday! | 6-9:30pm
Join us at Cielo Grande Recreational Area for an evening of family-friendly activities, yard games, live music, free hot dogs, water games and all-around American fun! In patriotic fashion, fireworks will begin around 9pm. 1612 W. College Blvd Follow our events on Facebook @Roswell250
SOCIETY
200 N. Lea Ave.
Open House | 1-4pm
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with a bit of local history. Join us during the UFO Festival for museum tours, family fun and to step into the past and learn some history facts. Visit roswellnmhistory.org
The Miniatures & Curious Collections Museum presents a FREE art installation on display for all those curious of the unknown. This community-created art installation is constructed of up-cycled & recycled materials. Visit miniaturesandcuriouscollectionsmuseum.org OPEN THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
& CURIOUS COLLECTIONS MUSEUM 320 N. Richardson Ave.
Unusual Figments & Objects | 10am-7pm
