Calendar of Events Northern New Mexico has plenty going on: festivals, rodeos, barn dances, concerts, film screenings, children's programs - something for each member of the family.
Get ready for the rumble... of thousands of motorcycles, and live music. Vendors, food, fun! Monday morning, join in the Memorial Day 25-mile parade to the Vietnam Memorial. Location: Red River Live music on the Plaza every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Free! Location: Taos Plaza The rivers are celebrated with a festival of music, fine arts, food, entertainment, a 10K and 5K run and walk, riverside trail walks and river raft rides. Location: Animas Park, Farmington Flag March, service & speakers. Location: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Angel Fire Built in 1880 and little changed since, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is the finest example of steam era mountain railroading in North America. Location: Chama, NM & Antonito, CO Traditional dances will be performed at 11am, 12pm, 1:15pm and last performance at 2pm at the Sky City Cultural Center plaza. Come and enjoy the performances! Location: Acoma Celebrate the arrival of summer with live music, dancers, entertainment, games, food, arts & crafts, parades, the Frazier Carnival and special sprint car races at Aztec Speedway. Friday evening features the carnival, a pet parade, mini-princess contest, live music in Minium Park and the 40+ year tradition of the candlelight parade and burning of Old Man Gloom. Location: Minium Park, Aztec NM May 30, 2013 - June 02, 2013Fiesta Days Bring the family to enjoy parades, a carnival, food vendors, product vendors, and arts and crafts. Location: Aztec, NM Annual car show features all years, makes and models. Night parades, hula hoop contests, bubble gum blowing contests, cake walks, pancake breakfast, and road rally. Location: Brandenburg Park, Red River June 01, 2013Free Fishing Day in NM Free fishing on public waters in NM. No one needs a license or habitat stamp, all other fishing rules apply. Location: Public Waters in New Mexico XTERRA has been recognized as the consummate individual challenge for outdoor adventure athletes, attracting competitors from triathlon, mountain biking trail running and adventure racing. Location: Farmington Music for flute, strings and piano, including David Amram’s jazzy Conversations, will be followed by a champagne reception that celebrates TCMG’s twentieth year. Also on the program are Mozart’s Duo in G Major for violin and viola and William Walton’s Piano Quartet in D Major. Location: Des Montes Bike raffle, games, poker run and great music make this a Northern NM event you won't want to miss. Location: Tucumcari Taos Solar Music Festival proudly presents Grammy Award Winning Mumford & Sons at Kit Carson Park. Location: Kit Carson Park, Taos Enjoy New Mexico's finest microbreweries, finger-lickin' good BBQ, and fantastic musical entertainment. Location: Red River Second largest mountain bike race in the United States returns to Angel Fire Resort. Exciting changes are coming to the bike park! Location: Angel Fire Resort This will be a big event with the car show outside and the craft fair inside. It will also include a day full of activities for the entire family with food vendors, games for kids, live music by the Jokers Wild, a burn out contest, car smashing, pie eating contest and a jalapeno eating contest. Location: Sycamore Park, Farmington Make that special card and gift for your Dad and Grandpa from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Materials and examples will be provided, just bring your imagination. Location: Taos Youth & Family Center Traditional corn dance. No cameras. Location: Taos Pueblo Come to historic downtown from 5pm to 9pm and celebrate the summer with art receptions and open houses at many Downtown locations. Location: Farmington Three days of excitement IN Bloomfield, NM! Up to 12 balloons will take flight from the Bloomfield Soccer fields and fly down the San Juan River. Location: San Juan Wine tasting, fine art, music, silent auction, and the Progressive Dinner on Saturday night. Location: Red River Come meet Thomas and enjoy a day full of fun and entertainment! Thomas the Tank Engine will be merrily chugging his passenger cars full of children throughout the day. Location: Chama June 22 - 23, 2013Annual Rodeo de Taos Experience the fun of the rodeo! Barrel racing, roping, bull riding, and more! Location: Taos Rodeo Grounds This is the 2nd annual event beginning and ending at the Lodge at Angel Fire Reosrt. The course is 12.5 miles out-n-back of trails, jeep roads and hills. Runners have the option of a 50 km, 50 mile or 100 mile race. The cutoff time for the event is 30 hours. Awards will follow the event. Location: http://www.angelfirefun.com/events/view/2040 Sunrise mass at San Geronimo church, traditional Corn Dance. No cameras. Location: Taos Pueblo plaza "Step back into the 1800's
Living History reenactments"
Everyone is invited to Dress for the Era. Location: Chama 9am Golf Tournament followed by Wine Festival from 2-5pm. Location: Taos Country Club Ride one day or both. When 100 miles just isn't enough of cycling fun, you can enjoy two days of hundreds in the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Location: Angel Fire Rodeo, ranch rodeo - true cowboy fun! For more info, call 575-374-9323. Location: Clayton, Union Co Fairgrounds The Longest Running Open Rodeo in the West Featuring: Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Wild Cow Milking and More!!! Parade at 9am; rodeo follows. Location: Cimmaron, NM The Fourth of July is celebrated with a variety of special events including auction, parade, brass band concert, triathlon, gem show, electric light parade!
Location: Farmington The classic cars and motorcycles will be rolling into Angel Fire throughout the weekend. The bulk of the festivities will take place at the Angel Fire Resort Country Club. Location: Angel Fire Country Club Celebrate The Great American Holiday in Red River. Location: Downtown Red River Old-fashioned family picnic setting, food booths and entertainment. Location: Park Lake, Santa Rosa July 04, 20134th of July Activities in Eagle Nest 11am-5pm Fireman's BBQ
2pm Parade down Main Street
Location: Eagle Nest Enjoy a good old-fashioned 4th of July - complete with parade and summer food. For more info, call 575-756-2184. Location: Gallegos Park, Chama Come celebrate Independence Day and the Village's Birthday in small town fashion. Parade, rubber duck race, fun games & live music. Kids can ride on the firetruck! Parade starts at 2pm; music & events follow the parade. Free. Location: Village of Taos Ski Valley July 04, 2013Arroyo Seco Parade You never know what you'll see at Arroyo Seco's annual Independence Day parade - festivities begin at 1pm. Location: Arroyo Seco Parade starts at 10am; BBQ from noon-2pm at the Union County Fairgrounds. Location: Downtown Clayton July 04, 2013July 4th Celebration! The fun kicks off at 6PM with hay rides, barbeque, an Independence Day coloring contest, and a rousing medley of patriotic songs led by the Raton High School chorus! Location: Raton July 04, 2013Hour Long Professional Fireworks Display Starts at dark, approx 9 pm. Sponsored by the Taos Volunteer Fire Department. Location: Visible throughout Taos July 05 - 26, 2013Movies Under the Stars Every Friday night in July - bring a friend, blanket and picnic treats, and enjoy a movie outdoors under the stars. 8:30pm Location: Angel Fire Resort Get away to the cool mountains and enjoy arts & crafts by some of the Southwest's best! Location: Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort 105 mile / 84 mile / 46 mile cycling race beginning in Taos and passing through scenic and beautiful parts of Northern New Mexico including Sipapu, Mora and Angel Fire. Location: Taos, Mora & Angel Fire The Sky City Cultural Center/Haak'u Museum will be closed and no Pueblo tours will be conducted. On July 14, the Cultural Center will re-open and pueblo tours will resume. Location: Acoma Taos Pueblo is famous for its pow-wow. Competition American Indian dances, arts and crafts, food & music. Events begin Friday evening with a grand procession. Join Taos Pueblo as they dance, sing, and share the beauty of their ancestral home. Location: Taos Pueblo ArtsFest is a juried Fine Art Show featuring local and regional artists. Location: Angel Fire Community Center Fabulous local and national talent comes together to provide you with great live blues music. Bring a blanket or outdoor chair and enjoy the music under the trees bordering the Animas River. Location: Riverside Park in Aztec, NM Feast Day celebration of Taos Patron Saints, Santiago and Santa Ana, food, music, vendors, parades, dancers and more. Location: Taos Plaza Northern New Mexico Street Rodders Association invite hot rods to join in run through desert mesas and red canyons. Location: Farmington area This annual tour is of some of the finest mountain gardens in the Angel Fire area. Location: Angel Fire Taos Pueblo patron saints' are celebrated with traditional Corn Dances. Experience this ancient American Indian ceremonial dance representing fertility and summer abundance. Gates open at 8am; dance performed between 1-2pm, shops close at noon. (Cameras not allowed.) Location: Taos Pueblo Plaza July 26 - 27, 2013Indian Market and Festival It is the world's most prestigious Native American arts show with more than 1100 artists, food and demonstration booths, entertainment and more. Location: Santa Fe Benefit car show from 10am to 4pm at the Super Save parking lot. Location: Super Save, Taos Aug 02 - 09, 2013Connie Mack World Series Enjoy the best amateur baseball in the country. Teams from the U.S. and Puerto Rico play in front of pro-scouts and college officials. For ticket info, call 505- 327-9673. Location: Rickett Park, Farmington Angel Fire Bike Park has been chosen for the site of the 2013 Gravity Nationals MTB races. Come watch the best in the country compete for national honors on some of the finest bike trails in the nation.
Location: Angel Fire Resort Come watch the best in the country compete for national honors on some of the finest bike trails in the nation. Location: Angel Fire Resort A challenging 10k trail run up and over the ski hill. High altitude race for the serious mountain trail runner! Location: Village of Taos Ski Valley Tour some of Taos' most beautiful gardens and homes. Brought to you by Los Jardineros, the Garden Club of Taos. 9am to 4pm. Location: Various gardens in the Taos area Largest county fair in New Mexico! Live concert, livestock shows, exhibits, fiddlers contest, parade, and arts & crafts booths. Location: McGee Park, Farmington Dinner, dancing, and tons of fun! All proceeds to benefit the Red River Community Fund. Tickets only $25 and are available at the Red River Conference Center. Location: Red River Come to Chama and enjoy Chama Days. Location: Chama Admission for the horse show is free and begins at 7:00 a.m. and usually ends by 3:00 p.m. 4H-ers from around the state come to compete for saddles, buckles and points. Concessions will be available. There will be a calf roping rodeo each night beginning at 6:00 p.m. Location: Tucumcari - Quay County Fair Grounds Music Festival and Chili cook-off; venues throughout town. Location: Brandenburg Park, Red River The 30th season of world-class, internationally known musicians performing chamber and classical music. Call 888-377-3300 for locations and times. Location: Throughout Northern New Mexico The tournament is strictly catch and release. Professional guides score all catches and release all fish. Two flyers per day (Mulligan Fly available). Prizes are awarded. Location: Farmington A 5 mile cross-country (XC) race and a 1 mile sprint up and around the Red River Ski Area. Begin at the base of the Platinum chair lift and race through some of New Mexico's most beautiful scenery. Location: Red River This all-day event features some of the best local and regional artists, along with a beer garden, funky-cool artist booths and amazing food and beverages, all in one of the most spectacular festival settings. Location: Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort Mountain Bike clinics, beer, food and an outdoor movie! Location: Angel Fire Over 30 artists showing their work at their home studios and at several locations in downtown Chama. Sculpture, glass, weaving, quilts, photography, wood-working - experience the creativity at the source. Location: Chama Native American Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Show and Marketplace with an Indian Rug Auction and contest Pow Wow. Location: Farmington Civic Center Wind your way through the backroads of Taos County and meet artists in their diverse studio settings. Location: Throughout Taos County Great outdoor fun with live music, beer sampling and games! Location: Angel Fire Resort Feast day celebrations at Acoma Pueblo in honor of their patron saint, San Esteban. No tours provided on this day, but the village is open to the public free of charge. Location: Acoma Zozobra centers around the ritual burning in effigy of Old Man Gloom, or Zozobra, to dispel the hardships and travails of the past year. Gates open at 3pm, burning at dusk. Location: Fort Marcy Park, Santa Fe A world class music festival where you can experience some of the most diverse and well-respected names in Traditional Country, Americana and Folk music Location: Taos Ski Valley Hosted by the Land of Enchantment BMW Riders, this rally is considered one of the finest BMW motorcycle rallies in the West. Registration for the rally is required. Location: Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort Country music festival held at Riverside Park in Aztec. A full day of Country music featuring five national bands, food, brews, wine and vendors. Free admission for kids 12 and under. Location: Aztec This 100 mile bicycle tour trails through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in beautiful Northern New Mexico. Location: Red River Come enjoy a weekend of activities for car enthusiast! Location: Farmington A small town celebration complete with 13-piece Oompah Band, German food, beer, German dancers, Costume, Alphorn and Yodeling Contests! Sidewalk Sale at Village shops. Fun for the entire family! Location: Village of Taos Ski Valley Show held at Riverside Park in Aztec. Friday & Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Activities for the whole family: parade, Fishing Derby for children, live music, arts & crafts and more. Location: Riverside Park in Aztec, NM This is the tournament for the entire family to enjoy. Mixed softball teams compete for the Classic Championship in the high, cool mountains of Northern New Mexico. Location: Angel Fire Exhibits come to life at Farmington Museum at Gateway Park. A fun family event for all ages. Location: Farmington Museum at Gateway Park Your opportunity to ride through the Acoma and Laguna reservations returns with the 12th Annual Tour de Acoma on Sunday, September 22nd. The annual event takes riders on a 25, 50 or 100-mile trek and offers the chance to ride through scenic valleys not usually open to the general public. Location: Acoma & Laguna Reservations Over 40 artists open their studios to visitors during two fall weekends. Ask questions, buy direct, and enjoy the autumn scenery. Weekends of 22-23 & 29-30. Location: High Road to Taos The air is crisp and the golden aspens are in their glory. Browse along booths of hand-crafted items while you enjoy delicious food and live entertainment. Location: Red River Conference Center Featuring Taos' most prestigious art shows of the year - Taos Select and Taos Open. Open daily 10-5, Location: Taos Convention Center Here's your chance to see many notable Taos artists paint plein air and buy the painting that speaks to you. Painting starts at 11am. Preview of the freshly created work begins at the live auction at 3pm. Open & free to the public. Location: Taos Center for the Arts Experience the historic traditions of Northern New Mexico. Mountain men, blacksmithing, potters, weavers and quilters - demonstrations and booths. Traditional New Mexican foods for sale. Storytelling. Sat-10-5; Sun-noon to 5. Location: Martinez Hacienda in Ranchos de Taos Two fun filled days of live music, art, food, children's activities and of course your favorite wines from Wines of the San Juan. Fun for the whole family. Location: Blanco, NM Experience this centuries-old trading event and shop for authentic American Indian arts and crafts. Ceremonial pole climbing. (No cameras.) Location: Taos Pueblo plaza Showcasing an impressive lineup of tellers spinning their weave in concerts, children stories, a workshop, a story swap and in visits to our locals schools. An all-day event, from 9:30am-10pm. Location: Taos Center for the Arts A look at traditional and contemporary fiber artistry, an opportunity to get up close and personal with sheep, goats, rabbits, alpacas and llamas, and an invitation for kids to try their hand at a fiber project.
Location: Kit Carson Park Celebrate the culture of the Scottish Highlands with an American Southwest twist at Riverside Park in Aztec. Enjoy 2 days of live Celtic music, physical competitions by professional athletes (Caber Toss, Hammer Throw, Foot Race). There will also be Sheep Dog Trials, Scottish Dance Exhibitions, Bagpipe Band Exhibitions, children's activities, Clan Tents, food, merchandise vendors, and local beer and wine. Location: Riverside Park Annual mountain bike race and tour offers pro/experts, veterans and beginners a test of skill on a 30-mile single and double loop course through canyons and arroyos. Location: Farmington Join us for microbreweries, German food, "Oompa" Music, and lots of fun! Location: Brandenburg Park, Red River Slow down the pace, kick back, and listen to traditional tales of the Navajo, Hispanic cuentos (stories), great cowboy poetry, and a few tall tales, as told by some of the very best national and local storytellers. Free admission. Location: Various locations throughout Farmington Come walk through historic downtown, from 5pm to 9pm, and enjoy the fall with art receptions and open houses at many Downtown locations. Location: Farmington Feast your eyes on intricate juggling, equestrians, belly dancing as the sweet sound of the dulcimer fills your ears. Sword fighters battle in front of lords and ladies while bagpipes play in the background. Admission is FREE! 10am to 7pm Location: Rocky Reach Landing, Farmington Herb gardens were a Renaissance development, featuring edible and useful herbs from many parts of the known world. Many of these herbs are still grown as useful, ornamental and drought-resistant landscaping plants. Location: Farmington Mass hot air balloon accesions, parade and picnic, balloomenshine (hot air balloon shine at dusk). Location: Taos The merchants on Main Street invite the community to Trick or Treat along Main Street from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Main Street, Farmington Everyone is invited! Join us as we ring in another great snow season with a fun filled evening around the bonfire. Enjoy food, drinks, music and snow ceremony festivities! Admission is FREE. Location: Angel Fire Resort Ceremonies honoring all vets, begin at 11am. Location: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Angel Fire This family friendly event will include activities such as children’s carnival, games, face painting, a kids gobble contest, music and more. Participate in a Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble costume contest! Enter individually or as a group. Location: Farmington Luminarias light up the river and the evening sky. Celebrate the holiday season with a stroll along the river’s edge with carolers and bell choirs as well as hot chocolate and food. 6-8pm Location: Berg Park, Farmington Display illuminates the campus with 50,000 candlelit bags. This is the largest luminaria display of a non-profit entity in New Mexico. Location: San Juan College, Farmington Salmon Ruins brings together artisans from throughout the Four Corners to display and sell their wares at McGee Park. Location: McGee Park, Between Farmington & Bloomfield Dec 14, 2013Audobon Christmas Bird Count From 8am – 2pm, spend part or all of the day with other birders counting all the birds, common or rare, abundant or scarce, in their wintering grounds in the Farmington area. Location: Animas Park, Farmington Annual living nativity with native Navajo costumes and live animals. Presented by children at Four Corners Home for Children. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Farmington Angel Fire Ski Area will light up on Christmas Eve a festive evening of torchlight parade and fireworks before capping off the evening with night skiing at the only ski area in New Mexico to offer skiing under the stars. Location: Angel Fire Resort No where else on Earth can you experience this magical event. A stunning contrast between bonfires and the Procession of the Virgin is a pageant of beauty, heritage and awe inspiring imagery. Sundown. Location: Taos Pueblo Join us for snacks, cookie decorating and tree trimming in the main lodge. Free! Location: Sipapu Ski Resort Dec 24, 2013Christmas Eve at Picuris Pueblo For information, call 505-587-1099. Location: Picuris Pueblo Celebrate Christmas Eve at the Lift House with the magical play of lights from the Torchlight Parade and Fireworks! 7pm. Location: Red River Ski Area After dusk, revel in the beauty of 3,000 luminarias lining the road to Acoma Pueblo. Luminarias will be displayed from 6-10pm. What a beautiful way to welcome Christmas. Location: Acoma Traditional Christmas Day dances. Dances begin at 2pm. No cameras or cell phones allowed.
Location: Taos Pueblo plaza Dec 25, 2013Picuris Pueblo Ceremonial Dance Location: Picuris Pueblo
Come and watch the Dances in the San Esteban del Rey Mission (1629 - 1641) celebrating the birth of the Christ Child. 10am - 3pm Location: Acoma Start your New Year's Eve celebration with the torchlight parade and fireworks display beginning at 6 p.m. followed by festivities throughout the valley. Location: On Slope at Taos Ski Valley Celebrate New Year's on the slopes with a Torchlight Parade; begins at 7pm. Location: Red River ski area Ring in the New Year with a torchlight parade and fireworks display over Angel Fire Ski Resort. Parties abound to celebrate the passing of the old year and the beginning of a new year. Location: Angel Fire Resort Celebrate New Year's Eve with a cake walk, pizza walk, hula hoop contest, and more! Admission is free, and food and refreshments are available! Location: Red River Community House Traditional Taos Pueblo Turtle Dance marks the beginning of a new year. 8am-1pm. Location: Taos Pueblo Jan 01, 2014Polar Bear Plunge Join in on this New Year Day tradition! What a way to bring in the New Year! We remove the ice long enough for all you adventurous jumpers to christen yourselves in our beautiful waters! Location: Eagle Nest Lake A symbol of abundance during the winter months, traditional Buffalo Dances begin about 1pm. No photography allowed. Location: Taos Pueblo Jan 06, 2014King's Day Celebration This is a ceremonial dance. Extend the same respect you would in your church at home. No photography is allowed. But you won't need pictures to remember this day. Location: Picuris Pueblo Thousands walk, crawl, and drive to the little church of many miracles in Chimayo, for Easter services. A unique Northern New Mexico experience. Location: Santuario de Chimayo Apr 20, 2014Easter Egg Hunt A bright and fun event! Children welcome to hunt for hidden Easter Eggs. Starts at 1pm. Location: Kit Carson Park, Taos |  | Featured Events  May 22 - 27, 2013 Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally/RunGet ready for the rumble... of thousands of motorcycles, and live music. Vendors, food, fun! Monday morning, join in the Memorial Day 25-mile parade to the Vietnam Memorial. Location: Red River  May 25, 2013 Cumbres Toltec Railroad Season BeginsBuilt in 1880 and little changed since, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is the finest example of steam era mountain railroading in North America. Location: Chama, NM & Antonito, CO  May 30, 2013 - June 02, 2013 Aztec Fiesta DaysCelebrate the arrival of summer with live music, dancers, entertainment, games, food, arts & crafts, parades, the Frazier Carnival and special sprint car races at Aztec Speedway. Friday evening features the carnival, a pet parade, mini-princess contest, live music in Minium Park and the 40+ year tradition of the candlelight parade and burning of Old Man Gloom. Location: Minium Park, Aztec NM  May 31, 2013 - June 02, 2013 Red River Classic Car ShowAnnual car show features all years, makes and models. Night parades, hula hoop contests, bubble gum blowing contests, cake walks, pancake breakfast, and road rally. Location: Brandenburg Park, Red River  June 01, 2013 Free Fishing Day in NMFree fishing on public waters in NM. No one needs a license or habitat stamp, all other fishing rules apply. Location: Public Waters in New Mexico  June 06, 2013 Taos Solar Music FestivalTaos Solar Music Festival proudly presents Grammy Award Winning Mumford & Sons at Kit Carson Park. Location: Kit Carson Park, Taos  June 07 - 09, 2013 Chile Challenge Mountain Bike FestivalSecond largest mountain bike race in the United States returns to Angel Fire Resort. Exciting changes are coming to the bike park! Location: Angel Fire Resort  June 15 - 16, 2013 Day Out with ThomasCome meet Thomas and enjoy a day full of fun and entertainment! Thomas the Tank Engine will be merrily chugging his passenger cars full of children throughout the day. Location: Chama  June 22 - 23, 2013 Annual Rodeo de TaosExperience the fun of the rodeo! Barrel racing, roping, bull riding, and more! Location: Taos Rodeo Grounds  June 24, 2013 San Juan Feast DaySunrise mass at San Geronimo church, traditional Corn Dance. No cameras. Location: Taos Pueblo plaza  July 03 - 04, 2013 91st Annual Maverick Club Parade and RodeoThe Longest Running Open Rodeo in the West Featuring: Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Wild Cow Milking and More!!! Parade at 9am; rodeo follows. Location: Cimmaron, NM  July 03 - 07, 2013 27th Annual Freedom DaysThe Fourth of July is celebrated with a variety of special events including auction, parade, brass band concert, triathlon, gem show, electric light parade!
Location: Farmington  July 04, 2013 4th of July Celebration Come celebrate Independence Day and the Village's Birthday in small town fashion. Parade, rubber duck race, fun games & live music. Kids can ride on the firetruck! Parade starts at 2pm; music & events follow the parade. Free. Location: Village of Taos Ski Valley  July 04, 2013 Arroyo Seco ParadeYou never know what you'll see at Arroyo Seco's annual Independence Day parade - festivities begin at 1pm. Location: Arroyo Seco  July 04, 2013 July 4th Celebration!The fun kicks off at 6PM with hay rides, barbeque, an Independence Day coloring contest, and a rousing medley of patriotic songs led by the Raton High School chorus! Location: Raton  July 12 - 14, 2013 Taos Pueblo Pow WowTaos Pueblo is famous for its pow-wow. Competition American Indian dances, arts and crafts, food & music. Events begin Friday evening with a grand procession. Join Taos Pueblo as they dance, sing, and share the beauty of their ancestral home. Location: Taos Pueblo  July 13 - 14, 2013 Angel Fire ArtsFestArtsFest is a juried Fine Art Show featuring local and regional artists. Location: Angel Fire Community Center  July 19 - 21, 2013 Las Fiestas de TaosFeast Day celebration of Taos Patron Saints, Santiago and Santa Ana, food, music, vendors, parades, dancers and more. Location: Taos Plaza  July 20, 2013 Angel Fire Garden Club TourThis annual tour is of some of the finest mountain gardens in the Angel Fire area. Location: Angel Fire  July 25 - 26, 2013 Feast Days of Santiago and Santa AnaTaos Pueblo patron saints' are celebrated with traditional Corn Dances. Experience this ancient American Indian ceremonial dance representing fertility and summer abundance. Gates open at 8am; dance performed between 1-2pm, shops close at noon. (Cameras not allowed.) Location: Taos Pueblo Plaza  Aug 02 - 09, 2013 Connie Mack World SeriesEnjoy the best amateur baseball in the country. Teams from the U.S. and Puerto Rico play in front of pro-scouts and college officials. For ticket info, call 505- 327-9673. Location: Rickett Park, Farmington  Aug 03, 2013 Taos Garden & Home TourTour some of Taos' most beautiful gardens and homes. Brought to you by Los Jardineros, the Garden Club of Taos. 9am to 4pm. Location: Various gardens in the Taos area  Aug 06 - 11, 2013 San Juan County FairLargest county fair in New Mexico! Live concert, livestock shows, exhibits, fiddlers contest, parade, and arts & crafts booths. Location: McGee Park, Farmington  Aug 16, 2013 - Sept 01, 2013 Music From Angel FireThe 30th season of world-class, internationally known musicians performing chamber and classical music. Call 888-377-3300 for locations and times. Location: Throughout Northern New Mexico  Aug 31, 2013 - Sept 01, 2013 Totah FestivalNative American Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Show and Marketplace with an Indian Rug Auction and contest Pow Wow. Location: Farmington Civic Center  Aug 31, 2013 - Sept 02, 2013 TAO Fall Studio TourWind your way through the backroads of Taos County and meet artists in their diverse studio settings. Location: Throughout Taos County  Sept 02, 2013 St Esteban Feast DayFeast day celebrations at Acoma Pueblo in honor of their patron saint, San Esteban. No tours provided on this day, but the village is open to the public free of charge. Location: Acoma  Sept 05, 2013 Burning of ZozobraZozobra centers around the ritual burning in effigy of Old Man Gloom, or Zozobra, to dispel the hardships and travails of the past year. Gates open at 3pm, burning at dusk. Location: Fort Marcy Park, Santa Fe  Sept 08, 2013 Enchanted Circle Century Bike TourThis 100 mile bicycle tour trails through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in beautiful Northern New Mexico. Location: Red River  Sept 22 - 30, 2013 High Road Art TourOver 40 artists open their studios to visitors during two fall weekends. Ask questions, buy direct, and enjoy the autumn scenery. Weekends of 22-23 & 29-30. Location: High Road to Taos  Sept 27 - 29, 2013 Aspencade Performing Arts and Crafts FairThe air is crisp and the golden aspens are in their glory. Browse along booths of hand-crafted items while you enjoy delicious food and live entertainment. Location: Red River Conference Center  Sept 27, 2013 - Oct 06, 2013 Taos Fall Arts FestivalFeaturing Taos' most prestigious art shows of the year - Taos Select and Taos Open. Open daily 10-5, Location: Taos Convention Center  Sept 28, 2013 Quick Draw and Live Art AuctionHere's your chance to see many notable Taos artists paint plein air and buy the painting that speaks to you. Painting starts at 11am. Preview of the freshly created work begins at the live auction at 3pm. Open & free to the public. Location: Taos Center for the Arts  Sept 28 - 29, 2013 Old Taos Trade FairExperience the historic traditions of Northern New Mexico. Mountain men, blacksmithing, potters, weavers and quilters - demonstrations and booths. Traditional New Mexican foods for sale. Storytelling. Sat-10-5; Sun-noon to 5. Location: Martinez Hacienda in Ranchos de Taos  Sept 29 - 30, 2013 Taos Pueblo San Geronimo DayExperience this centuries-old trading event and shop for authentic American Indian arts and crafts. Ceremonial pole climbing. (No cameras.) Location: Taos Pueblo plaza  Oct 04 - 05, 2013 Taos Storytelling Festival Showcasing an impressive lineup of tellers spinning their weave in concerts, children stories, a workshop, a story swap and in visits to our locals schools. An all-day event, from 9:30am-10pm. Location: Taos Center for the Arts  Oct 05 - 06, 2013 Taos Wool FestivalA look at traditional and contemporary fiber artistry, an opportunity to get up close and personal with sheep, goats, rabbits, alpacas and llamas, and an invitation for kids to try their hand at a fiber project.
Location: Kit Carson Park  Oct 05, 2013 Road Apple RallyAnnual mountain bike race and tour offers pro/experts, veterans and beginners a test of skill on a 30-mile single and double loop course through canyons and arroyos. Location: Farmington  Oct 11 - 12, 2013 Oktoberfest in Red RiverJoin us for microbreweries, German food, "Oompa" Music, and lots of fun! Location: Brandenburg Park, Red River  Oct 19 - 20, 2013 Renaissance FaireFeast your eyes on intricate juggling, equestrians, belly dancing as the sweet sound of the dulcimer fills your ears. Sword fighters battle in front of lords and ladies while bagpipes play in the background. Admission is FREE! 10am to 7pm Location: Rocky Reach Landing, Farmington  Oct 25 - 27, 2013 Taos Mountain Balloon RallyMass hot air balloon accesions, parade and picnic, balloomenshine (hot air balloon shine at dusk). Location: Taos  Nov 11, 2013 Veterans Day CeremoniesCeremonies honoring all vets, begin at 11am. Location: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Angel Fire  Dec 07, 2013 San Juan College LuminariasDisplay illuminates the campus with 50,000 candlelit bags. This is the largest luminaria display of a non-profit entity in New Mexico. Location: San Juan College, Farmington  Dec 07, 2013 Salmon Ruins Holiday Arts and Crafts FairSalmon Ruins brings together artisans from throughout the Four Corners to display and sell their wares at McGee Park. Location: McGee Park, Between Farmington & Bloomfield  Dec 24, 2013 Christmas Eve ProcessionNo where else on Earth can you experience this magical event. A stunning contrast between bonfires and the Procession of the Virgin is a pageant of beauty, heritage and awe inspiring imagery. Sundown. Location: Taos Pueblo  Dec 31, 2013 New Year's Eve CelebrationStart your New Year's Eve celebration with the torchlight parade and fireworks display beginning at 6 p.m. followed by festivities throughout the valley. Location: On Slope at Taos Ski Valley  Jan 01, 2014 Polar Bear PlungeJoin in on this New Year Day tradition! What a way to bring in the New Year! We remove the ice long enough for all you adventurous jumpers to christen yourselves in our beautiful waters! Location: Eagle Nest Lake  Jan 06, 2014 Buffalo DanceA symbol of abundance during the winter months, traditional Buffalo Dances begin about 1pm. No photography allowed. Location: Taos Pueblo  Apr 18 - 20, 2014 Easter Pilgrimage to Santuario de ChimayoThousands walk, crawl, and drive to the little church of many miracles in Chimayo, for Easter services. A unique Northern New Mexico experience. Location: Santuario de Chimayo  Apr 20, 2014 Easter Egg HuntA bright and fun event! Children welcome to hunt for hidden Easter Eggs. Starts at 1pm. Location: Kit Carson Park, Taos |