Head to the International UFO Museum and Research Center for the Ufologist Invasion. All talks will be held at the museum's north library. Detailed schedule below: 10 AM - 11:30 AM: Derrel Sims "Fluorescence: Chemical, and/ or Energy Signature, or something else?" 1 PM - 2:30 AM: Kathleen Marden "UFO Abduction: The Evidence and the […]
We start the Intergalactic Cinema Experience on Thursday night with a showing of the classic film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”. Our outdoor movie theater will include additional lighting, audio, and special effects to make the movie a bigger blockbuster than ever before. Bring the family and enjoy an immersive experience unlike anything you’ve […]
Be the first in the galaxy to know! Please refer to our website or ufofestival.com for more information as it becomes available or if you are looking to be a vendor.
The Robert H. Goddard Planetarium is home to a state-of-the-art, full-dome digital theater system with Digistar 6 programming. This immersive experience brings the captivating story of our cosmic origins to life like never before. Be sure to visit the planetariums website to see times shows will be presented or ufofestival.com
Do you love Star Wars as much as we do? We are excited to welcome the 501st Legion – the 501st Dewback Ridge Garrison back to Roswell in 2021. These volunteers spend thousands of dollars and countless hours to create exact replicas of Star Wars characters. They are so wonderful and very willing to take […]
Spaceport Roswell is a Virtual Reality Experience that sends travelers on epic adventures through time and space. Our two main features are the 1947 Roswell Incident and Apollo 11. We offer the only way in town you can actually be at the crash site when it happened and view it from the aliens perspective. Using […]
Your trip to Roswell isn’t complete without a visit to the world-famous UFO Museum. During the UFO Festival, the Museum goes full supernova with guest speakers, expended hours, exhibits, and the not-to-be-missed gift shop. Please check website for more information or see ufofestival.com
Won’t be able to make it to the UFO Festival this year? Not to worry! Join our camera crews everyday for a news style virtual program of this years UFO Festival. Tune in to see interviews from local business owners, UFO culture in Roswell and more. Broadcasting will be everyday at 5 PM. Set your […]
Head to the International UFO Museum and Research Center for the Ufologist Invasion. All talks will be held at the museum's north library. Detailed schedule below: 10 AM - 11:30 AM: Don Burleson "Biohazard Issues with UFO Crashes" 1 PM - 2:30 AM: Charles Halt "Bentwaters Updated" 3 PM - 4 PM: Tom Carey & […]
Come early to the opening ceremonies and check out some of this galaxy’s coolest vehicles. Visit a local vendor, grab a drink and a bite to eat from one of the local food trucks and stroll around to see these vehicles up close before they become a part of the parade. Pick your favorite extra-terrestrial vehicle and take some selfies to remember this unforgettable weekend. Be sure […]
Join us for the launch of the UFO Festival! This exciting event will have celebrity engagements from local government, music, vendors, and the kickoff of the Abduction Parade! Be here for First Contact and the beginning of everything UFO Festival 2021.
Are you in a band that wants to prove you are the best? Opportunity knocks but once! Roswell Community Little Theatre has partnered with the UFO Festival sponsoring a Battle of the Bands Friday, July 2nd. The winner opens for headliner Chevel Sheperd at the UFO Fest concert on Saturday, July 3rd. Find everything you […]
Get ready for the best UFO parade this side of the galaxy. Locals and international visitors alike get together to create one of a kind UFO themed floats and attractions for the parade. Watch on the sidelines and enjoy fun surprises from the parade participants. All are welcome, walkers, marchers, cars, trucks and floats. Gather your friends, family and […]
On Friday night, come and join us for a immersive showing of the classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”. Our outdoor movie theater will include additional lighting, audio, and special effects to make the movie a bigger blockbuster than ever before. Bring the family and enjoy an immersive experience unlike anything you’ve ever experienced! Doors open at […]
We are so excited things are beginning to open back up in New Mexico! We are even going to have in-person costume contests. There will be one for pets and another for aliens (or those who strive to be). Start planning your costumes now! We can’t wait to see the creativity out there! Download and […]
Meet us at Bottomless Lakes State Park for a night under the stars. You will meet with a ranger and do a short hike to the perfect star gazing location. View the skies through a telescope and learn all about the stars. Do not let this astronomical night pass you by without front row seats! This will […]
The swimming pool is your dance floor! Come out for water-filled fun under the stars. Complete with stunning audio and visual production and a soundtrack of euphoric, uplifting and progressive EDM music. We will have one of the hottest DJ’s in EDM today playing the best hits in the EDM world. Grab your glowsticks, bathing suit, and LED headbands and […]
Come on out and join your fellow golfers in an 18-hole tournament round of golf. Single players, groups, and mixed groups are invited to get competitive at the beautiful award-winning Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River. Spring River combines a great golf experience with the unmatched beauty of the New Mexico landscape. You are sure to enjoy the hospitality of their staff along with the […]
Head to the International UFO Museum and Research Center for the Ufologist Invasion. All talks will be held at the museum's north library. Detailed schedule below: 9 AM - 9:30 AM: Tom Carey & Don Schmitt "False Flags in Our Search for Roswell's Holy Grail" 10 AM - 11:30 AM: Derrel Sims "Defend Yourself, or […]
On it’s final night, the Intergalactic Experience will show Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in “Men in Black”. Our outdoor movie theater will include additional lighting, audio, and special effects to make the movie a bigger blockbuster than ever before. Bring the family and enjoy an immersive experience unlike anything you’ve ever experienced! Doors […]
Join us to watch the dawn over beautiful New Mexico. You will be lead through the Bluff Trail by one of Bottomless Lakes State Park rangers. This is a 1.9 mile out and back easy scenic trail. You will see the famous bottomless lakes, wildflowers and lots of nature on this hike. Learn all there is to know about these […]
Experience the strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination of Yoga but in this super low impact gravity deifying experience. We really will have events for everyone at this years UFO Festival. Start you morning right with this amazing opportunity to try something new or practice what you love. Pack your swimsuit and join us as we are led by a certified Yoga […]
Join us for an Arts and Craft Fair at the Roswell Zoo! Enjoy this family-friendly fair by strolling through numerous vendors selling extraordinary, handcrafted items from all over the nation. There will be face painting, free activities for the kids, animal encounters, and more. Our local Albertsons will be on site handing out snacks and drinks […]
Celebrate the close of an amazing and unforgettable weekend. This will be last opportunity to shop from our vendors. There will also be food trucks, music and more!
Join us for the City of Roswell’s July 4th Celebration on Independence Day. This is a free event and will feature a concert by Bad Moon Rising – a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band – followed by a laser show featuring the entertainment group “The Dancing Fire.” There will also be food trucks, jolly jumpers […]
Join us on Saturday at Spring River Zoo as we celebrate our 55th Anniversary. We'll be giving out free coloring sheets, pencils and popcorn. Free entry 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The adjacent park closes at 3:30 p.m.