October 15-18, 2026
Schedule of Events
Thursday
4:30 PM Turquoise Building: Soup Off (community potluck and fundraiser)
6:00 PM Recapture Lodge: Storytelling
Friday
9:30 AM: Literary Panel- High Desert Perspectives
12:00pm-4:00pm: Bluff Art Walk
4:30pm: Literary Panel-Cultural Waters
6:00pm: Film Festival
AM and PM Workshops
Saturday
9:30 AM: Literary Panel-Rooted in PLace
10:00am-4:00pm Bluff Community Center and Pavilion: Artist Market
4:30 PM Cow Canyon Trading Post: LIVE ART AUCTION
5:30PM Cow Canyon Trading Post: Live Music
AM and PM Workshops
Sunday
9:30 AM: Literary Panel- Poetry Slam
AM Workshops
Coming Early? Staying Longer? Check out these additional events hosted by partner organizations around town
Auxiliary Event Wednesday, October 14th 6:00pm
ne of our sponsors, Bears Ears Education Center, will host a talk by Leigh Marymor “Western Message Petroglyphs: Enigmatic Rock-engraving Panels in Western US States”
Auxiliary Event Sunday, October 18th 6:00-7:30pm
St. Christopher’s Mission will host a concert by musician John Francis O’Mara
Workshops
Artist-led, hands-on workshops allow you to learn a new craft or polish up your existing skills. Check back soon for our 2025 workshop offerings.
Literary Events
16 authors from throughout the west, hundreds of books, panel discussions lead by noteworthy moderators, and book readings throughout the weekend!
Film Festival
An evening of curated films that highlight critical issues and engaging topics important to our region.
Auxiliary Event Wednesday, October 14th 6:00pm
Bears Ears Education Center will host a talk by Leigh Marymor “Western Message Petroglyphs: Enigmatic Rock-engraving Panels in Western US States”
Auxiliary Event Sunday, October 18th 6:00-7:30pm
St. Christopher’s Mission will host a concert by musician John Francis O’Mara
Workshops
Artist-led, hands-on workshops allow you to learn a new craft or polish up your existing skills. Check back soon for our 2025 workshop offerings.
Literary Events
16 authors from throughout the west, hundreds of books, panel discussions lead by noteworthy moderators, and book readings throughout the weekend!
Film Festival
An evening of curated films that highlight critical issues and engaging topics important to our region.
Bluff Art Walk
Stroll or roll to the galleries, restaurants, businesses, and participating individual artist studios for special showings, demonstrations, and deals!
Artist Market
The annual market features creative artists from across the Four Corners and showcases a variety of mediums that capture the the spirit of the Southwest.
