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New Mexico State Fair
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The fair is the biggest show in New Mexico, with fun to spare; come be a part of it and join in on the greatest celebration in the Land of Enchantment.
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2009 Events |
January 13 -31 - 9th Annual Revolutions International Theatre Festival, Albuquerque - Featuring two-weeks of cutting-edge international performances hosted by Tricklock Company. Various venues throughout Albuquerque. (505) 254-8393 (3635) February 14 - 15 - Sierra County Longhorn Show, - The show includes both youth exhibitors and teams in the Open Halter and Non Halter categories and has more than 70 different class competitions. 505-824-2931 Sierra County Fairgrounds (3625) February 28 - Cuchillo Pecan Festival, Cuchillo - A celebration of the pecan harvest featuring pecan pie, music, pecan candy, arts and crafts, flavored pecans, BBQ, pecans, and more pecans. Proceeds go to NM Boys and Girls Ranches. Cuchillo is located on Hwy 52 about 15 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences. 575-743-3201 Ritch's Pecan Orchard (3399) April 24 - 26 - Fiesta Fiddlers Competition, - A wonderful weekend of fun and fiddling, food and dancing. Admission for each event is $3. 575-894-8752 Ralph Edwards Civic Auditorium (3627) April 25 - Park N The Park Car Show, Rio Rancho - Over 200 Custom cars and Hotrods on Display/ FREE ADMISSION / GAMES / FOOD VENDORS/ MUSIC 505-615-8496 (4778) May 1 - 3 - 60th Annual Fiesta, Truth or Consequences - Held annually since 1950, Truth or Consequences comes together to celebrate with a parade,rodeo, music, a carnival, Fiesta Karaoke Idol sing-off, a junk boat race, games in the park, and much more! 575-894-5555 (3401) May 9 - 2nd Annual Railroad Days, Las Cruces - Las Cruces Railroad Museum - Celebration of Las Cruces' railroading past, present and future. 10-4pm 575-647-4480 (4134) May 16 - Hillsboro Heritage Day, Hillsboro - The third annual Heritage Music Festival and Home and Garden Tour invites music lovers and history buffs to visit this historic community. The Festival showcases regional bands that express a diversity of traditional musical styles, including country-western, bluegrass, folk, and gospel. 575-895-5385 (3629) June 6 - Winston Spring Fiesta, Winston - Line-up for the parade starts at 9 am; parade begins around 10. Games, events and vendor booths all day, and a dance in the evening. 575-743-0187 Winston Community Center (3630) June 19 - 20 - Albuquerque Folk Festival, Albuquerque - The Albuquerque Folk Festival is a non-profit event held with the goal of increasing the public's participation in music, dance and other folk activities. (505) 294-6909 (5576) July 4 - 29th Smokey Bear Fun Run, Captain - 7:30am, 10-K, 2-Mile Fun Run Men & Women 9 age groups T-shirts, hats or bandannas. (575) 354 -7021 (5483) July 4 - 4th of July Fireworks Display, - Come and see the largest fireworks display in the state, reflecting off the largest lake in New Mexico! Park fees are waived from 6 - 9pm for this event. 575-744-5923 Rattlesnake Island off of Lion's Beach, Elephant Butte Lake State Park (3631) July 19 - August 24 - Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Santa Fe - Since it started in 1972, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival has become one of the world's preeminent music festivals, guided by a visionary spirit and dedicated to artistic excellence and innovation. Contributing to its magic is the Festival's unique Santa Fe setting, nestled amid timeless splendors of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. 1-888-221-9836 (5504) August 10 - 15 - Curry County Fair, Clovis - Don't miss all the fun and excitement! 505-762-8827 (3801) August 22 - 23 - SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET, Santa Fe - Every August, the Santa Fe Indian Market brings over a thousand of the most gifted Native American artists from across the United States together with visitors and collectors from around the world to Santa Fe, New Mexico's historic downtown plaza. (505)983-5220 (3624) September 11 - 27 - New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque - 2009 marks the 71th anniversary of the New Mexico State Fair. (505) 222-9700 (3623) September 26 - 27 - Corrales Harvest Festival, Corrales - Events include the celebrated Corrales Growers Market, juried Arts and Crafts show, live entertainment, hay rides throughout the village, Wagner's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, many children's activities including a petting zoo and rides, as well as the Food Court. (505) 792-8912 (3408) October 2 - 4 - Hot Springs / Cool Art Festival, TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES - This event, formerly known as Destination Sierra County, showcases the artistic and cultural diversity of Sierra County. 575-740-4526 (3404) October 3 - 11 - Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque - 888-422-7277 (3405) October 8 - 11 - Guadalupe County Fair, - 830-379-6477 (3802) October 9 - 11 - Sierra County Fair, - Sierra County Fair Barn. Arts, crafts, livestock, food vendors, community groups and fun. 575-894-2375 (3403) October 30 - November 1 - Old-Time Fiddlers State Competition, Truth or Consequences - A wonderful weekend of fun and fiddling, food and dancing. 575-894-8752 Ralph Edwards Civic Auditorium (3634) |
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2010 Events |
January 28 - 30 - Riofest Environmental Film Festival, Socorro - Riofest Environmental Film Festival was created by people who have an interest in promoting environmental awareness. Riofest uses film media as a vehicle to spotlight environmental issues. It is a non competitive event open to all filmmakers. 575-312-1730 (5701) February 5 - Silver City's Folk Series Performance III, Silver City - The third event in the Mimbres Region Arts Council Folk Series, Round Mountain will present original Roots music for the 21st Century. Sometimes raucous (imagine trumpet and accordion played simultaneously by one person), sometimes subtle (the harp-like sound of the West African kora), Round Mountain touches their audiences with great songs, emotional honesty, and an engaging live show. 575-538-2505 (5702) March 5 - Mimbres Region Arts Council Folk Series Performance IV, Silver City - The fourth in the Mimbres Region Arts Council's Folk Series, Boulder Acoustic Society will wow listeners once again. Old school but never old, Boulder Acoustic Society is the new wave of American roots music. It's what happens when four songwriters get together to mash up blues, folk, gospel, indie and world music to soothe their musical curiosity. Whether it's a festival stage, performing arts center, dive bar or a late night campground set, B.A.S. delivers musical diversity throughout their set as if it's normal. 575-538-2505 (5703) March 11 - 14 - 45th Annual Rockhound Roundup - Gem & Mineral Show, Deming - The Rockhound Roundup Gem & Mineral Show includes Jewelry, Rock Related Items, Buyers Market, Lapidary Equipment, Displays & Demos, Guided field Trips, Auctions, Fossil Digging for Kids, something for everyone! 575-267-4399 SW New Mexico Fairgrounds (5704) May 7 - 8 - Smokey Bear Days, Capitan - Smokey Bear DaysStarted in 2004 to celebrate Smokey's 60th birthday, Smokey Bear Days has become a annual 2-day event held the first Friday and Saturday of May. The Smokey Bear Days' mission is to promote the fire prevention message and educate visitors to the Capitan area about the dangers of unwanted, human-caused wildfires. Smokey Bear's first appearance was in a 1944 CFFP poster. The history of Smokey's Fire Prevention campaign and the cub found in the Capitan Mountains has international impact. Come discover the story at Smokey 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM (575)354-2748 Bear Historical Park (5705) June 17 - 19 - The 2010 Buckaroo Ball, Santa Fe - "The 2010 Buckaroo Ball", lasting 3 days. This weekend of affairs in Santa Fe County, serves to raise money for granting to other non-profit organizations that serve youth at-risk through a combination of evening receptions, a Saturday Night Gala and Auction, a Home and Garden tour in Santa Fe, and a Gallery and Shopping tour. The event takes place in various venues in and around Santa Fe, in partnership with local hotels, restaurants, galleries and stores, and it leverages and promotes Santa Fe's well-known reputation as one of the most desirable and unusual travel spots in the world. The event is highly publicized regionally and nationally, and is open to anybody who wishes to purchase a ticket. The Buckaroo Ball has over 1000 attendees, and draws a significant percentage of clientele from outside of Santa Fe County. (505) 992-3700 (5707) June 11-13 - Thirsty Ear Festival, Santa Fe - 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM 505-473-5723 (5706) |