15th Annual Santa Fe Renaissance Faire
Here ye! Here ye! My lords and ladies! Visit the Kingdom of Golondrinas and take a majestic journey back in time. The faire features music, arts and crafts, food, knights and more, at El Rancho de las Golondrinas in Santa Fe.
Sept. 16-17
Freedom 4th
Fun, fireworks and music by Linsday Ell at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.
July 4
Silver City Clay Festival
Dig into clay, mud and earth at the Silver City Clay Festival. Artists, collectors and educators explore clay and its impact on New Mexico’s culture and history.
July 10-16
Mountain West Brew Fest
Many New Mexico breweries take part in annual event at Loretto Park in Bernalillo. Music and food are also part of event.
Aug. 26
44th Annual Great American Duck Races
Deming has gone to the ducks for the Great American Duck Races at McKinley Duck Downs at Courthouse Park.
Aug. 24-27
71st Traditional Spanish Market
Juried artists sell their traditional Spanish art at the Santa Fe Plaza.
July 29-30
Roswell UFO Festival
I want to believe … that intersteller fun can be found at the Roswell UFO Festival which celebrates the city’s ties to the Roswell Incident.
June 30-July 2
Contemporary Hispanic Market
Art collectors travel from all over the United States for the diverse art show/market held in Santa Fe. Market is one of the largest Hispanic art events.
July 29-30
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18th Annual Santa Fe Spring Festival
Experience traditional ranch activities like sheep shearing, wool dyeing, spinning and weaving, plus a fiber arts marketplace, bread baking and crafts for children at El Rancho de las Golondrinas in Santa Fe.
June 3-4
New Mexico State Fair
The New Mexico State Fair has something for everyone with competitions, performances, livestock, baby animals, a midway of games and rides, art shows and food … oh the food.
Sept. 7-17
99th Burning of Zozobra
Zozobra — New Mexico’s beloved marionette — is back to get rid of New Mexico’s glooms for the 99th time. This year’s Decades Project marks the 2000s and 2010s era.
Sept. 1
International Folk Art Market
Santa Fe Railyard Park goes global this year with the International Folk Art Market. Artists and artisans from around the world will bring their textiles, jewelry, baskets and more.
July 6-9
29th Annual Santa Fe Wine Festival
Sample wines from vintners around the state at El Rancho de las Golondrinas in Santa Fe. Food, live music, arts and crafts.
July 1-2
Festival Flamenco de Alburquerque
This year’s event turns 36 and will take place over nine events in one of North America’s biggest flamenco festivals.
June 9-17
