September 2016
Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo
The first week after the official beginning of fall delivering cooler days, pleasant evenings, pumpkin harvests, and the annual Southern New Mexico State Fair. Bringing with it five full days of music, food, and the sounds of elated screams and cheers rising into the cool air. A fun filled event featuring livestock shows, a rodeo, petting zoo, a "Cycle Circus" that can't be missed, and (of course) carnival rides. So don't miss out on the festivities and join us at this years…
Find out more »Mesilla Jazz Happening
The 16th annual Mesilla Jazz Happening will fill the plaza with three days of live jazz music from some of the area’s finest players Friday through Sunday, Sept. 30th - Oct 2nd.
Find out more »Mesilla Valley Corn Maze
Duck races, face painting, gem mining, giant slides, hamster wheels, hayrides, hi-strikers, pedal carts, photo opportunities, corn maze, and a pumpkin patch...
Find out more »October 2016
The 8th Annual DLCP SalsaFest
Downtown Las Cruces will be heating up for the 8th Annual SalsaFest! Come enjoy a 2-day festival of everything salsa, October 1 and 2, on Main Street.
Find out more »La Viña Fall Harvest Wine Festival
This wine festival is one of the oldest in New Mexico. It features food, entertainment and of course, wine produced by one of New Mexico’s native wineries.
Find out more »White Sands National Monument, Full Moon Nights: University of the Wilderness
In this performance by the Chance Ensemble, John Muir's writings are celebrated, reflected upon, and reinforced by an accompanying score of nature-forged new music.
Find out more »Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico typically November 1st & 2nd coinciding with the Catholic holiday "All Soul's" or "All Saint's Day". It is traditionally a celebration meant to bring together friends and family members so they may honor the departed and support their spiritual journey through offerings and prayer.
Find out more »February 2017
March 2017
The Great American Pizza Festival
The Great American Pizza Festival is coming to Las Cruces! This event will feature over 250 craft beers and wines, and of course, a whole bunch of local and regional pizza vendors to choose from! If you have a strong love in your heart for delicious, hot pizza paired with an ice-cold beer or glass of wine, then grab some tickets today! Available at www.gapizzafest.com
Find out more »April 2017
Las Cruces Country Music Festival 2017
The Las Cruces Country Music Festival has brought us some pretty exciting lineups since their beginning four years ago. Long time favorites like Little Texas, Charlie Daniels, Kenny Rogers, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band have all visited the The City of The Crosses. These chart toppers accompanied by an extensive list of up-and-comers has guaranteed a little bit of something for every country fan. This year's festival is shaping up to be a schedule filled with award winning country stars. Performers…
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