Turquoise Party was founded on a simple belief:
Community is built through connection, and brotherhood is one of the most powerful forms of connection we can create.
As New Mexico's first major circuit festival, Turquoise Party was created to provide a home for gay and queer men seeking friendship, celebration, and a sense of belonging while remaining open and welcoming to everyone who supports our mission.
Inspired by the beauty and spirit of New Mexico, we bring together people from across the Southwest and beyond to celebrate music, self-expression, and the power of chosen family.
More than a weekend of events, Turquoise Party is a community where strangers become friends, friends become brothers, and memories become lifelong connections.
Our Story
Mission
To create extraordinary experiences that foster brotherhood, meaningful connection, and community while celebrating authenticity, joy, and the spirit of New Mexico.
Vision
To become the premier circuit festival in the Southwest, known for creating world-class experiences that inspire connection, strengthen community, and build lasting bonds of brotherhood.
Our Values
Brotherhood
We believe in the power of genuine relationships and creating spaces where meaningful connections can flourish.
Community
We foster a sense of belonging and chosen family for all who join us.
Authenticity
We encourage everyone to show up as their true selves and celebrate their individuality.
Respect
We treat every person with dignity, kindness,
and compassion.
Celebration
Music, joy, and shared experiences bring people together and create lasting memories.
Service
We believe our success should positively impact and uplift our community.
New Mexico Pride
We proudly showcase the beauty, diversity, and culture of our home.
At Turquoise Party, we believe that community is built through connection. Everything we do is guided by five core principles that shape our events, our partnerships, and our commitment to the men-loving-men community.
Brotherhood
Brotherhood is the heart of Turquoise Party.
We believe meaningful relationships have the power to change lives. In a world where many men experience loneliness, isolation, or rejection, we strive to create spaces where authentic friendships can grow into chosen family.
Brotherhood means showing up for one another, celebrating each other's successes, offering support during life's challenges, and creating a community where every person knows they belong.
Strangers become friends. Friends become brothers. Brothers become family.
Connection
Human connection is essential to our well-being.
While technology keeps us constantly connected, genuine human connection has become increasingly rare. Turquoise Party creates opportunities for real conversations, shared experiences, and lasting friendships.
We believe that:
Connection creates community.
Community creates belonging.
Belonging creates healing.
Wellness
Wellness is more than physical fitness, it's about living a healthy, balanced, and connected life.
Turquoise Party promotes physical, mental, emotional, sexual, and social well-being by creating environments where men can support one another, grow together, and prioritize their health.
Through our partnership with eVOLVE Strong, we extend this commitment beyond our annual festival by providing year-round opportunities for fitness, personal growth, and community engagement. Together, we're helping build stronger, healthier men and a stronger, healthier community.
Purpose
To us, the circuit is more than music and nightlife.
It is a celebration of freedom, authenticity, friendship, and belonging.
We believe the dance floor is a place where barriers disappear, confidence grows, and lifelong memories are created. Every event is designed with purpose, to bring people together, strengthen our community, and leave every attendee feeling seen, valued, and connected.
Community
Everything we do is rooted in service to our community.
We are committed to celebrating the beauty and diversity of New Mexico, supporting organizations that uplift our community, promoting men's health and wellness, and creating experiences that inspire connection long after the weekend ends.
We believe that when men come together in joy, authenticity, and brotherhood, powerful things happen.
Lives are changed.
Friendships are formed.
Communities are strengthened.
And family is found.
Our Promise
Turquoise Party is more than a festival.
It is a community built on brotherhood, connection, wellness, purpose, and service.
Whether you join us on the dance floor, at a fitness class, volunteering in the community, or simply sharing a conversation with someone new, you are part of something bigger than a single weekend.
You are part of a brotherhood.
Come for the music.
Stay for the brotherhood.
Leave as family.