September 2015
Zozobra
Zozobra is a hideous but harmless fifty-foot bogeyman marionette. He is a toothless, empty-headed facade. He has no guts and doesn’t have a leg to stand on. He is full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. He never wins. He moans and groans, rolls his eyes and twists his head. His mouth gapes and chomps. His arms flail about in frustration. Every year we do him in. We string him up and burn him down in ablaze of fireworks. At…
Find out more »The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta is an annual five-day weekend of events featuring the culinary artistry found in Santa Fe, New Mexico’s many excellent restaurants coupled with the sophistication and wines of national wineries.By bringing 90 national wineries to Santa Fe to partner with 75 of Santa Fe’s best restaurants, a five day schedule of food and wine events is created featuring cooking demos, wine seminars, winery luncheons and dinners. The weekend culminates with the Grand Tasting at…
Find out more »September 2016
92nd Annual Burning of Zozobra
"The Burning of Zozobra is a unique cultural event staged annually by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe on the Friday before Labor Day as an exciting and fiery kick-off to the historic 304 year-old Fiestas de Santa Fe. Zozobra, also known as Old Man Gloom (OMG), is the creation of Will Shuster, one of a group of artists known as the Cinco Pintores, who made their way to New Mexico in the 1920s. Shuster’s creation first appeared in his…
Find out more »March 2017
National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show
There's nothing more New Mexican than the cuisine in this part of the country. The National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show celebrates this aspect of our culture by providing exhibitors from all over the Southwest the outlet to share, showcase, and sell their products.
Find out more »September 2017
Fiesta de Santa Fe
The Santa Fe Fiesta is the oldest civil celebration in the United States, a tradition dating back to 1712 and first appearing in 1716, 60 years before the American Revolution. Celebrating the peaceful reclamation of Santa Fe in 1692 and particularly the use of La Conquistadora, Santa Fe Fiesta is a wonderful event that every New Mexican must see. Especially entertaining is The Burning of Zozobra, a 50 foot tall ghost-monster that is burned every year as a symbol of…
Find out more »October 2017
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 »November 2017
TEDxABQ Women’s Event: Bridges
TEDxABQ Women's Event: Bridges 'Women of NM are strong, valiant, trailblazers who, from their personal bridges, the spine of their backs, and rich stories from their lips- inspire, empower and transform ideas into reality. They build them, they cross them, and sometimes, they even burn them. At TEDxABQ Women 2017, we will explore the many aspects of this year's theme: Bridges, through talks from local leaders, performances, and curated TED Talks. At this time of deep divides and rising global…
Find out more »Santa Fe – Holiday Lighting on the Plaza
Enjoy this year's Holiday Lighting on the Plaza with hot chocolate, cookies, and caroling (all provided by the Santa Fe Girl Scout chapter) as the historic downtown plaza is lit up in Christmas splendor with lights and holiday decor. This year's celebration promises entertainment and music all evening to include a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus at 4:00 pm., farolito (luminaria) lighting, and the main lighting ceremony at 6 pm.
Find out more »January 2018
WinterBrew 2018
Eighteen breweries from around the state converge upon Santa Fe for the 7th annual WinterBrew festival at the Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion. Admission includes sampling, a commemorative pint glass, and a pint fill of your choice. Our breweries will be featuring cold-weather favorites such as stouts, porters, barleywines, winter warmers, and barrel-aged seasonals along with many of their year-round offerings. General Admission includes sampling throughout the event, a commemorative pint glass, and a full pour of your favorite beer.
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