September 2017
Hatch Valley Chile Festival
Every year at the tail end of summer, the Village of Hatch New Mexico celebrates their chile harvest with a two day festival over labor day weekend. The Hatch Valley Chile Festival treats visitors by offering samples of chile recipes, horseshoe games, chile ristra contests, artisan foods, and a carnival.
Find out more »1st Annual Rescue Brew Festival – Benefiting New Mexico Pets Alive
Join the New Mexico Pets Alive organization for their first every Rescue Brew Festival. Come and enjoy some of the best craft beer and coffee in New Mexico along with music, food, and FUN! all for a GREAT CAUSE: Saving At-Risk Pets & Changing Lives! (This is a 21 and over event. Friendly dogs on a leash may come with you!)
Find out more »October 2017
Oktoberfest at Brandenburg Park
The annual Oktoberfest at Brandenburg Park is Red River, New Mexico's main event of the fall season. Featuring microbreweries (with voting for the best brews), food and craft vendors, German “OOMPAH” Polka music, activities for kids, and contests like Miss & Mr. Oktoberfest, stein holding, chicken dance, yodeling and brat eating. Come out and experience craft brews & local food with a German flair.
Find out more »Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium
Come to this year's addition of the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack on October 13-15. If you like concerts, food, and horses this is an event you don't want to miss. We highly recommend going to the Chuckwagon cooking competition, which is divided up into several categories and has been featured on Food Network. Plates must be reserved in advance, so we highly recommend doing so as soon as possible! To purchase tickets, call (575) 378-4140. Click…
Find out more »8th Annual New Mexico Brew Fest & Music Showcase
Held during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico Brew Fest is in its 8th year and is expecting thousands of thirsty craft beer lovers. This year promises to deliver another round of great live music and the biggest selection of New Mexico craft beer along with some of the finest local food trucks and specialty food producers.
Find out more »Santa Fe Independent Film Festival 2017
The Santa Fe Independent Film Festival advances independent, innovative, and cutting-edge cinema and brings 5 days of excellence in filmmaking to the inclusive and diverse community of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Find out more »Santa Fe Comic Con 2017
The Santa Fe Comic Con New Mexico's most anticipated Horror, Sci-Fi, and Comic, event. A weekend of Films, signings, actors, entertainers, comic book artists and more! Held at the beautiful Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino, this year's con promises to have something for everybody by bringing 17 actors/actresses from several different genres of entertainment, 11 famous cosplayers and propmakers, and 11 comic book artist and writers. All of which are scheduled for panels, photo opportunities, and signings.
Find out more »Albuquerque Tango Festival 2017
This event is likely the most widely-praised and well-attended tango festival in the U.S. Join them for the eighth annual Albuquerque Tango Festival. With an average attendance of over 600 dancers, they are often the largest Argentine tango festival in the U.S., and without a doubt, the friendliest.
Find out more »Dia de Los Muertos – Mesilla, NM
Come to the Dia de Los Muertos celebration on October 27th through the 29th and the Dia de Los Muertos procession on November 2nd starting at 6pm. This age old tradition has deep roots in the Las Cruces community and is one known for its Calavera (or "Sugar Skull") costumes, dance performances, and traditional procession. The event is free to all ages and has several famous restaurants within a few minutes walking distance.
Find out more »Heart of the Desert – 4th Annual Art & Wine Walk
The 4th Annual Art and Wine Walk offers a day of shopping local artisans, sipping on your favorite Heart of the Desert wine or craft brew, while listening to live music and having an afternoon snack from your choice of food vendors. It's a great time to get in some early holiday shopping while supporting the local community. Entertainment 10am - 1pm Rudy Wood & Julia Cozby Country, Blues, and Southwestern-flavored songs 1pm - 4pm Dale Young Alternative Rock meets…
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