Entrance to the yearly International Folk Art Market.
Must-See Events
Santa Fe has a significant amount of interesting annual events, many of which draw participants and attendees from around the world -many of which the whole family would enjoy. The following is a partial list of some of the most popular events. Each month we have a wide variety of festivals, feasts, openings, concerts and lectures.
Please be advised all events, performances, venues, dates and times are subject to change. Persons wishing to verify the details of an event should contact the organizer.
Visit our Monthly Calendar to see what’s coming up right now.
JANUARY
Winter Pueblo Feast Days and Dances [Various Fall & Winter Dates]
Winter Pueblo feast days and dances held at Indian pueblos surrounding Santa Fe are open to visitors.
FEBRUARY
Souper Bowl [February 1, 2014]
Sample amazing soups prepared by several dozen of Santa Fe’s finest chefs, then cast your vote for your favorites. This annual soup competition also includes a silent auction and benefits the Food Depot. Purchase tickets in advance by visiting their website.
ARTFeast [February 21 - 23, 2014
]
Fine art meets fine dining in this one-of-a-kind event. There are fashion shows, an auction, home tours, and the Edible Art Tour—an evening of gallery hopping with art-inspired nibbles prepared by the area’s finest chefs. ArtFeast benefits art programs for kids.
Santa Fe Restaurant Week [February 23 - March 2, 2014]
Feast on delicious, three-course meals at a fraction of the cost, $25 for two for casual-dining restaurants, and $20, $30 or $40 per person, depending on the restaurant.
MARCH
Santa Fe Japanese Cultural Festival [March 22, 2014]
Featuring stage performances throughout the day, 10am - 5pm, Santa Fe Community Convention
Center.
APRIL
Santa Fe Artists Market [Saturdays]
Saturdays, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Railyard next to the Farmer’s Market. Enjoy fine art and crafts from local, juried artists. Find pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculpture, furniture, textiles and more! $1.00 underground parking next to REI. 505-310-1555.
Ski Season – End of Ski Season [April 20, 2014]
Final weekend fun. End of Ski Season-Tentative, dependent on weather.
MAY
Santa Fe Society of Artists Annual Summer Market [Opens in May]
Santa Fe Century Ride [May 18, 2014
]
A hundred miles of history pass under your wheels as you bicycle down the ancient Turquoise Trail through the old mining towns of Madrid and Golden, villages and mountain passes and 100 miles after you start, wheel back into Old Santa Fe.
Santa Fe Film Festival [May 1 - 4, 2014
]
In its 14th year, this four-day film buff’s dream screens films from around the globe and hosts panels, workshops and other festivities. Various venues.
Battlefield New Mexico:The Civil War and More [May 3 - 4, 2014]
Learn about the role New Mexico played in the U.S. Civil War during re-enactments of battles at Glorieta Pass and Apache Canyon near Santa Fe. This annual weekend includes military drills, cannon firings and more.
Passport to the Arts [May 9 - 11, 2014]
Experience the World of Art on Canyon Road during a day filled with music, food and fine art. The day begins with the Artist Quick Draw and continues with silent auctions, artistic demonstrations and live music.
Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival [May 24 - 25, 2014]
More than 180 Native American artists sell their museum-quality work in this weekend festival. Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
JUNE
Spring Festival & Children’s Fair [June 7 - 8, 2014]
Costumed villagers shearing sheep, baking bread and more, plus animals, games and hands-on activities for kids.
Santa Fe Pride [June 28, 2014]
Santa Fe celebrates gay pride with a series of parties, dances, fundraisers and soirees throughout the city, as well as a parade and festival that winds its way to Railyard Park.
Rodeo de Santa Fe [June 18 - 21, 2014
]
From barrel racing to bareback and bull riding, this rodeo has it all and it’s been roping the hearts of cowboys and rodeo fans since it began in 1949.
Herb & Lavendar Fair [June 21 - 22, 2014
]
Herb garden tours, lavender and herb product vendors, lectures on cultivating lavender and hands-on activities!
JULY
Santa Fe Wine Festival [July 5 - 6, 2014]
Sample delicious New Mexico wines, buy directly from the vintners and enjoy food, music and arts & crafts.
Santa Fe International Folk Art Market [July 10 - 13, 2014]
The largest of its kind in the world, this annual market showcases the work of more than 100 artisans from 40 countries. Museum Hill, 710 Camino Lejo.
“¡Viva Mexico!” Celebration [July 19 - 20, 2014]
Enjoy música, arte and màs at this celebration of the culture, cuisine and crafts of our colorful neighbor. Cultural events rarely experienced outside of Mexico!
Traditional Spanish Market [July 26 - 27, 2014
]
A popular event for residents and visitors alike, Spanish Market features handmade traditional art from hundreds of local Hispanic artists, as well as on-going live music and dance, art demonstrations, and regional foods throughout each day.
Contemporary Hispanic Market Arts & Crafts [July 26 - 28, 2014]
Contemporary arts & crafts made by Hispanic artists living in New Mexico.
AUGUST
Summer Festival, Frontier Days & Horses of the West
WHEN: August 2 - 3, 2014 Mountain men and women demonstrationg their skills and spinning tales of the past; Peruvian Paso horses from La Estancia alegre.
The Santa Fe Show [August 14 - 17, 2014]
Featuring more than 60 exhibitors, with material ranging from contemporary to historic. The show will include paintings, sculpture, and fine art of all kinds, furniture, books, fashion, jewelry, textiles, and tribal, folk, American Indian, African, and Asian art.
Santa Fe Indian Market [August 18 - 24, 2014
]
This spectacular festival is celebrating its 92nd year. Santa Fe Indian Market attracts international visitors from all walks of life. For many visitors, this is a rare opportunity to meet the artists and learn about contemporary Indian arts and cultures.
Survival: New Mexico [August 23 - 24, 2014
]
Could you survive life in Colonial and Territorial New Mexico? Stop by this weekend to practice outdoor survival techniques including creating fire, building shelters, using an atlatl, making adobe and much more.
The Santa Fe Show [August 14 - 17, 2014]
Featuring more than 60 exhibitors, with material ranging from contemporary to historic. The show will include paintings, sculpture, and fine art of all kinds, furniture, books, fashion, jewelry, textiles, and tribal, folk, American Indian, African, and Asian art.
Santa Fe Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival [August 22 - 24, 2014]
“Local and national acts on three stages,” plus a barn dance and other events are featured in this 39th annual event, Santa Fe County Fair Grounds.
SEPTEMBER
Burning of Zozobra [September 4, 2014]
Fiestas de Santa Fe [September 5 - 7, 2014
]
Nearly 300 years old, Santa Fe’s biggest celebration is a ten-day series of bailles, processions, parades, and musical performances, various venues.
Santa Fe Wine & Chili Festival [September 24 - 28, 2014
]
Various venues. Chefs from Santa Fe’s most celebrated restaurants pair dishes, from appetizers to desserts, with wines from this region and beyond. Santa Fe Opera, exit 168, Highway 84/285.
Pojoaque River Arts Tour
Pojoaque River Valley, 16 miles north of Santa Fe via US 84/285, in Pojoaque Pueblo and along County Road 84 . The annual Pojoaque River Art Tour takes place in the picturesque Pojoaque River Valley, an old farming community 16 miles north of Santa Fe
OCTOBER
Santa Fe Independent Film Festival [October 15-19, 2014]
Warehouse 21, The Lensic Performing Arts Center
The festival will present five days of independent film screenings, community events and educational workshops. Currently venues include the Lensic Performance Arts Center and Warehouse 21 at the Santa Fe Railyard.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta [October 4 – 12, 2014
]
5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway, Albuquerque
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.
Historic Canyon Road Paint Out [October 6, 2014]
Paint Out continues a tradition of painting “en plein air” that began a century ago, on fabled Canyon Road, when artists first arrived with early settlers.
Abiquiu Studio Tour
Abiquiú, US Highway 84/285, 18 miles northwest of Española
More than 70 artists welcome visitors to their studios in this annual tour. You’ll see paintings, weavings, furniture, traditional Spanish Colonial art and much more as you explore the gorgeous place where Georgia O’Keeffe once lived and worked.
NOVEMBER
Ski Santa Fe Open [Exact date dependent on snowfall]
Christmas Tree Lighting on the Plaza [Friday after Thanksgiving]
Festivities include live entertainment, a speech from the Mayor, and a special visit from Santa Claus. The tree lighting will be around 6:00 pm at the Santa Fe Plaza.
DECEMBER
Las Posados
Join Mary and Joseph in this reenactment of their search for lodging to give birth to baby Jesus. The procession ends at the Palace of the Governors courtyard with carols and refreshments.
Canyon Road Faralito Walk [Starts around dusk December 24, 2014]
This beloved Christmas Eve tradition lights up the heart and soul, as thousands of people stroll this famous road, which is decorated with farolitos (small, sand-filled bags with votive candles) and luminarias (bonfires). The joyous sounds of carols and friends and families greeting each other fills the air.