Sunshine Festival

05/30/2026

We couldnt have made it this far without our community and its support. QEDF is a huge part of that!

When Monique Parker stepped onto the stage at the first-ever Questa Busi­ness Bridge Pitch Con­test in August 2025, she knew exactly what her busi­ness needed most: reli­able tech­no­logy. Parker, owner of MS Parker LLC, took home the con­test’s top...

05/29/2026

We're tenth on the list - thanks for the feature, Taos News !

Sunshine Festival: A Labor Day escape
Set in Sunshine Valley near Questa, the new Sunshine Festival (Sept. 4–5) offers a more immersive take on the music weekend. With camping, workshops and evolving programming, the festival blends music with art and community, inviting visitors to stay, explore and participate. It’s a fitting way to stretch the final days of summer.
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https://www.taosnews.com/magazines/discover-taos-summer/turn-it-up-this-summer/article_d04c5fa4-b06b-5183-8a9a-cee95a5f77b4.html

Labor Day Weekend 2026 music & arts festival in Questa near Taos, NM. Live bands & DJs, hands-on workshops, camping, and VIP options.

05/15/2026

Sometimes, absolutely incredible things are waiting for you in the most unexpected places.

05/14/2026

With J&L Powersports – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/09/2026

Huge thanks to our crew!! We got to , spend time with community, and make new friends.

Special thanks to our cleanup sponsor, J&L Powersports, for keeping us hydrated and for supplying us with our trash bags for today!

02/21/2026

Passes for the 2026 Sunshine Festival are already on sale! 🌻

Join us September 4, 2026, in Sunshine Valley just north of Questa, NM, for a three-day gathering rooted in art, music, land, and community.

Every ticket purchased helps us hire local workshop leaders, musicians, and collaborators - supporting things like adobe building workshops, cyanotype experimentals, fusion concerts, and fireside gatherings.

If you believe festivals should invest in the places that host them, this is one way to be part of that story!

🎟️ Get your passes here: https://getsunshine.ticketspice.com/sunshine-festival

02/10/2026

Some partnerships change everything. Rob Swan, owner of Swan Realty, is one of them.

From the earliest stages of planning, Rob stepped forward as a Presenting Partner, generously providing the land that makes the Sunshine Festival possible. When it mattered most - when infrastructure, timelines, and funding requirements were on the line - he showed up, offering critical support that allowed the festival to move forward with confidence and credibility.

This kind of partnership goes beyond sponsorship. It reflects a genuine belief in the value of community-driven events, creative placemaking, and long-term investment in the region we all care about.

We are deeply grateful to Rob & Swan Realty for their trust, generosity, and leadership. The Sunshine Festival quite literally has a place to happen because of them.



2026 Sunshine Festival is funded in part by: Taos County Lodger's Tax Grant, and Swan Realty
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Presented With Support from Our Sponsors: Claire Coté Fine Art, Beanalog Studio, QuestAdobe, Enchanted Circle Auto Lock and Key, CAPO's.

02/07/2026

With Questa del Rio News – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/06/2026

There are moments when it’s important to say this clearly and without exaggeration: without DJ Luisa Houseworks 🎧 and DJ Ray 🎨, there would no Sunshine Festival.

From the very beginning, they believed in the vision before it was proven, polished, or safe. They helped launch Sunshine Festival by curating our artist list and playing at our very first festival, laying the sonic and energetic foundation that made the entire experience possible. They are doing the same again this year - with the same care, professionalism, and creative integrity.

Through Beanalog Studios, Luisa and Ray bring more than music. They bring structure, trust, rhythm, and an understanding of how sound shapes community. Their work transforms space, anchors people in the moment, and turns an idea into something you can feel.

We are profoundly grateful for their partnership, their artistry, and their unwavering commitment. This festival exists in large part because of them - and it is better, stronger, and more grounded because they continue to walk alongside us.



2026 Sunshine Festival is funded in part by: Taos County Lodger's Tax Grant, and Swan Realty
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Presented With Support from Our Sponsors: Claire Coté Fine Art, Beanalog Studio, QuestAdobe, Enchanted Circle Auto Lock and Key, CAPO's.

02/05/2026

Some supporters don’t just back the festival, they help build it. Claire Coté is one of those people.

A supporter from the very beginning, Claire was also a workshop leader at our very first Sunshine Festival and will return as a workshop leader in 2026! Beyond that, she has been instrumental in connecting us with many of this year’s workshop leaders, helping shape the festival's depth, quality, and heart. 💙

Claire’s work as a fine artist is thoughtful, grounded, and deeply connected to place, and her generosity toward this community reflects those same values. We are profoundly grateful for her continued belief in this festival and the many ways she helps it grow.

Check out Claire's work here: https://www.clairecote.com/



2026 Sunshine Festival is funded in part by: Taos County Lodger's Tax Grant, and Swan Realty
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Presented With Support from Our Sponsors: Claire Coté Fine Art, Beanalog Studio, QuestAdobe, Enchanted Circle Auto Lock and Key, CAPO's.