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Festival/Event
Due to Covid-19 many cities have canceled or changed the typical dates of many festivals. Please confirm the dates on each event’s website.
Festival/Event
Location City
When Is Event
Activities
Phone Number
Website
National Fiery Foods and Barbeque Show
Albuquerque
early March
hottest show on earth with astonishing variety of spicy foods
cooking demos
505/873-8680
Sante Fe International Folk Art Market
Sante Fe
early July
worlds largest folk art market w/750 artists from 91 countries
505/992-7600
Gallup Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial
Gallup
early August
world famous dances
indian rodeo
art show & parade
800/242-4282
Sante Fe Indian Market
Sante Fe
late August
Meet Indian artists and learn about contemporary Indian culture and arts
505/983-5220
Hatch Chile Fest
Hatch
September
great chili cookoff
roasted chiles
parade
fiddling contest
505/267-5050
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque
mid October
worlds largest balloon rally w/more than 750 beautiful balloons
balloon glows
races & contests
888/422-7277
Christmas on the Pecos
Carlsbad
Thanksgiving – January 1
boat tours of festive decorated homes & docks with elaborate light displays
pecos river village displays
santas village
505/628-0952
Ruidoso Valley Festival of Lights Electric Light Parade
Ruidoso
early December
beautiful parade w/lighted floats and bands
505/336-2828