Santa Fe Events
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May 14 City of Santa Fe community Days: Food entertainment , music, kids' activities, and exhibits from non-profit organizations on the Plaza. 505-995-6933.
May 15 Santa Fe Century Ride/Bike/Run: Twenty-sixth annual 100-mile-long bicycle event along the scenic Turquoise Trail. 25, 50, 75 mile routes also available. 505-982-1282 www.santafecentury.com
May 21-22, Santa Fe Artist Market: Juried market, Cathedral Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; also at Railyard Park every Saturday now through December from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May 28-29 Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival: More than 180 Native American artists sell their museum-quality work in this weekends festival. Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy, 505-476-1250 www.nativetreasuressantafe.org
May 28-30 Model Train Show: The Santa Fe Model Railroad Club's annual Memorial Day weekend train show includes model trains in G, O, and HO scales. At the Santa Fe County fairgrounds, 3229 Rodeo Road,free and open to the public. www.santafemodelrailroadclub.org
May 28-20, Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Craft Guild: Juried market, Cathedral Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All local artists.
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June
June 4-5 Spring Festival and Children's Fair: Costumed viligers bring this Spanish colonial ranch to life, shearing sheep, blacksmithing, baking bread, and much more, with animals, games and hands-on activities for kids. 10AM-4PM, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 505-471-2261, www.golondrinas.org
June 10-12 Thirsty Ear Music Festival: Traditionally held at Eaves Movie Ranch, this year the premier roots-music event will take place at various venues including the Lensic, Santa Fe Brewing Co., Corazon and GiG.and feature folk, blues, Cajun, zydeco, bluegrass, roots rock and world music artists. Tickets through the Tickets Santa Feat the Lensic Performing Arts Center Box Office, 988-1234. www.thirstyearfestival.com
June 11-12 Thirsty Ear Music Festival: The city's biggest roots-music event, now in its 12th year, hosts local and national acts for three days of tunes, microbrews, and relaxing in the sun. For location and details visit www.thirstyearfestival.com
July 16-17, Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Craft Guild: Juried market, Cathedral Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All local artists.
June 17 - August 4 The Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company: Some of flamenco’s most revered musicians, singers and dancers perform traditional and innovative flamenco repertories at the Lodge at Santa Fe. For more information, www.juansiddiflamenco.com or for tickets, the Lensic Performing Arts Box Office, 988-1234. www.ticketssantafe.org
June 18 Rodeo de Santa Fe Parade: The Santa Fe rodeo, regarded as one of the top 100 rodeos in the country, draws professional rodeo riders from across the country. www.rodeodesantafe.org
June 22-25 Rodeo de Santa Fe: Professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls compete in the 62nd annual PRCA event. Santa Fe Rodeo Grounds , 3237 Rodeo Road, 505-471-4300, www.rodeodesantafe.org
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July
July 4 Pancakes on the Plaza: The Rotary Club of Santa Fe Foundation and The Santa FeNew Mexican host this community feast and fundraiser for local community agencies. It includes live music and dance,entertainment, art booths, vintage car show and other activities. Tickets are $7the day of and $6 in advance. They are available at most area banks and credit unions in advance, or by visiting the special event website. Funds raised go to a variety of community groups. www.pancakesontheplaza.com
July 4 Fireworks: Sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club. 6PM-10PM, Santa Fe High School, 505-983-6632
July 7-10 Art of Santa Fe: Exhibitors and visitors from across the country and world come to Santa Fe to see vibrant contemporary art. Held at theSanta Fe Community Convention Center (201 W. Marcy St.),art collectors will be able to view art from galleries across the globe, as well as cutting-edge art installations. It’s the 11th year for this unique show. Gala opening from 5-8 p.m. July 7. www.artsantafe.com
July 9-10 Santa Fe International Folk Art Market: The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market on MuseumHill is expected to attract more than 150 accomplished folk artists from more than 49 countries representing dozen of artistic and cultural styles. Regarded as the largest such event in the world, the festival features ethnic foods, artists’ demonstrations, international performances and educational activities. Opening gala July 8. Tickets are available online or at Museum Shops, Los Alamos National Bank branches beginning May 2. Museum Hill, 710 Camino Lejo, 505-476-1197, www.folkartmarket.org
July 16-17 Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Arts & Crafts Show: at Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan Pueblo). Information: 505-747-1593.
July 30-31 Traditional Spanish Market: The 60th annual Traditional Spanish Market will again feature handmade traditional arts by more than 200 artists as well as live music and dance, art demonstrations and regional foods, all on the Santa Fe Plaza. Admission is free. A members-only preview takes place Friday, July 29 (memberships available at the door) at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Santa Fe Plaza, 505-982-2226. www.spanishcolonial.org
July 30-31 Contempary Hispanic Market: The Contemporary Hispanic Market, on Lincoln Avenue just off the Plaza, offers both the casual and serious collector a rare opportunity to visit with some of the most respected currentHispanic artists. Preview and awards will take place July 29,at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Santa Fe Plaza, 505-438-4367. www.contemporaryhispanicmarket.com
August 4-7 SOFA West: The Third Annual Sculpture Objects & Functional ArtFair returns to the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. New this year, the Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art will share center stage. The Intuit Show brings together leading dealers offering outsider and non-traditional folk art. A general admission ticket of $15 admits visitors to both fairs, a lecture series and special events. Opening night preview is Wednesday, Aug. 3. Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy, 800-563-7632, www.sofaexpo.com
August 6-7 Girls Inc. of Santa Fe Arts & Craft Show: This annual juried show takes place on the Santa Fe Plaza and in the historic downtown area. More than 250 artists and local food vendors participate, display the work of artists and crafts people from New Mexico and throughout the United States. Proceeds benefit Girls Inc. of Santa Fe. www.girlsincofsantafe.org
August 11-14 Mountain Man Trade Fair: At the Palace of the Governors. Highlights include traders in authentic period gear, re-enactments, fur-trade merchandise, and other festivities. www.palaceofthegovernors.org, click events.
August 11-13 & August 14-16 Whitehawk Antique Shows: The annual Antique Ethnographic Art Show at the Santa FeCommunity Convention Center is a popular event for serious collectors and browsers alike. It features ethnographic and tribal art from around the world. The gala preview will be Aug. 11. The annual Invitational Antique Indian Art Show’s gala preview will be Aug. 14. Educational events with tribal art dealers are planned. www.whitehawkshows.com
August 13-14, Santa Fe Artist Market: Juried market, Cathedral Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; also at Railyard Park every Saturday now through December from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
August 13-14 Rag Rug Festival and Design Collective: Handcrafted rag rugs and other home furnishings, fashions and personal adornments, and gifts of every description. Held at the Center for Museum Resources at Museum Hill. Free admission and parking.
August 14-16 Antique Indian Art Show: Thirty-third annual invitational show. 505-992-8929, www.whitehawkshows.com
August 20-21 Santa Fe Indian Market: The 90th annual Santa Fe Indian Market, as always, will be the anchor event of a Santa Fe summer. Native artists from across the nation—and this year, First Nation members from Canada— gather on and around the Plaza to celebrate their cultural heritage. With food, entertainment and the ever-popular Native American Clothing Competition on Sunday, this is the ultimate family event. The sponsoring group, the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, also puts together a competition that attracts the most creative and finest of artists working today. A special preview for SWAIA members (memberships available at the door) takes place Aug. 19 at theSanta Fe Community Convention Center, 505-983-5220. www.swaia.org
September 8 Burning of Zozobra: The 87th annual torching of 50-foot-tall Old Man Gloom, a puppet stuffed with thousands of scraps of paper bearing the citizenry's sad thoughts, is a highlight of Fiesta Time. $5-$10, Fort Marcy Park, 505-660-1965, www.zozobra.com
September 9-11 Fiestas de Santa Fe: Nearly 300 years old, Santa Fe's biggest celebration is a ten-day series of bailes, processions, parades, and musical performances. Various venues, 505-988-7575 or 505-204-1335, www.santafefiesta.org
September 21-25 Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta: Chefs from Santa Fe's most celebrated restaurants pair dishes, from appetizers to deserts, with wines from this region and beyond. Santa Fe Opera , Highway 84/285, exit 168, 505-438-8060, www.santafewineandchile.org
September 24-25, Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Craft Guild: Juried market, Cathedral Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All local artists.
October 1-2, Santa Fe Artist Market: Juried market, Cathedral Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; also at Railyard Park every Saturday now through December from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
October 1-2 Harvest Festival: Crush grapes for wine, string colorful chile ristras, and enjoy local foods like biscochitos, fresh from the horno, and tortillas, hot off the comal. 10AM-4PM El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 505-471-2261 www.golondrinas.org
October 1-9 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: Hundreds of balloons fill the sky at dawn and dusk for nine days, with races, night flights, and more. Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway, Albuquerque, 888-422-7277, www.balloonfiesta.com
October 21-25 Santa Fe Film Festival: In its eleventh year, this four-day film buff's dream screens independent films from around the globe and hosts awards ceremonies and festivities. Various venues, 505-989-1495, www.santafefilmfestival.com
November 25 Lighting of Christmas decorations on the Plaza: Festivities include live entertainment and speeches by the mayor and city councilors. Starts at dusk, with the lighting around 6:30 PM. Santa Fe Plaza
Novermber 26-27 Winter Indian Market: Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy, 505-983-5220 www.swaia.org
Ski Santa Fe Season Opening: November TBA www.skisantafe.com
December 3-4 Winter Spanish Market: Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy, 505-982-2226, www.spanishcolonial.org
December 24 Canyon Road Farolito Walk: For the Christmas Eve community gathering, Canyon Road is lined with glowing farolitos while carolers sings and the street fills with strolling families. Begins at dusk.
January in Santa Fe is a Great time to get out and enjoy Northern New Mexico skiing without the hassle of crowds and lift lines. There are also many trails around Santa Fe great for cross country skiing and snowshoeing as well.
January 29 Souper Bowl XVII: Chefs from Santa Fe's top restaurants serve soup and compete for the “best soup” award to benefit the Food Depot. 201 W Marcy 505-471-1633 www.thefooddepot.org
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February
Choosing to travel to Santa Fe will help spice up your February and your Valentines Day with some of the finest dinning establishments in the country. Santa Fe can be one of the most romantic cities in the world come warm up next to a traditional kiva fireplace with the one you love.
February 18-27 Santa Fe Winter Fiesta: Everything from outdoor activitiesm, live entertainment, parties, art shows, and culinary events at various venues. www.santafewinterfiesta.com
February 25-27 ARTFeast Santa Fe: Now in its fourteenth year, this three day celebration features special dining events, from brunches to the Edible Art Tour, where more that 40 galleries share space with food from top chefs. 505-603-4643, www.artfeast.com
Come spend your next spring break in Santa Fe! Ski Santa Fe is still open with great snow high above the city while the temperatures in town are just starting to warm up enough to get out and enjoy the shopping and galleries around the Plaza and Canyon Road. Come enjoy the great food, culture, and outdoor activities that are available in Santa Fe in March!
March 6-12 Santa Fe Restaurant Week: Santa Fe restaurants and hotels showcase their culinary delights, offering three-course, prix-fixe dinners at greatly reduced prices. 505-847-3333, www.restaurantweeknm.com
April 3 Ski Santa Fe Season Ends: 505-983-9155, www.skisantafe.com
