Looking for something new to do this year? You might want to check out some of New Mexico’s small towns, which are much more lively than you might think! Here’s a look at a few festivals you can attend throughout this year.
- Beach Weeks (Red River)
Red River Ski & Summer Area/Facebook The temperatures are still a bit chilly and snowy in March but you can still celebrate the return of spring with this week and a half long festival. You’ll find scavenger hunts, parades, fireworks, and plenty of food! Dates: March 11-21, 2018 For details, click this link.
- The Great American Duck Race (Deming)
City of Deming/Facebook This sounds like quite a strange event but Deming’s annual will be in its 39th year in 2018! Here, you’ll get to watch ducks racing in the water and on land, as well as a pageant, carnival, parade, and more! Dates: August 23-26, 2018 For details, click this link.
- Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights (Red River)
LTJ’s Hot Chili Days Cool Mountain Nights/Facebook This two-day festival hosts multiple food cook-offs, including chili and bbq, and live music in the cool Sangre de Cristo mountains. This is the perfect excuse to escape the August heat! Dates: August 16-18, 2018 For details, click this link.
- Hot Springs Festival (Truth or Consequences)
Tom Blackwell/Flickr Centered around the town’s natural hot springs, this festival takes place in May in the little town of Truth or Consequences. You’ll also find workshops, live music, and tours taking place here! Dates: May 12-13, 2018 For details, click this link.
- Smokey Bear Days (Capitan)
Jimmy Emerson DVM/Flickr This annual event celebrates Smokey Bear’s influence on fire prevention. This multi-day festival takes place each year in Capitan with a pancake breakfast, music, a birthday celebration for Smokey, and more! Dates: May 4-5, 2018 For details, visit this link as the event approaches.
Well, those look fun! If you want to find more interesting things to do in our small towns, you might want to head out for a road trip. Read more in our article, Take This Road Trip Through New Mexico’s Most Picturesque Small Towns For An Unforgettable Experience.
Red River Ski & Summer Area/Facebook
The temperatures are still a bit chilly and snowy in March but you can still celebrate the return of spring with this week and a half long festival. You’ll find scavenger hunts, parades, fireworks, and plenty of food! Dates: March 11-21, 2018 For details, click this link.
City of Deming/Facebook
This sounds like quite a strange event but Deming’s annual will be in its 39th year in 2018! Here, you’ll get to watch ducks racing in the water and on land, as well as a pageant, carnival, parade, and more! Dates: August 23-26, 2018 For details, click this link.
LTJ’s Hot Chili Days Cool Mountain Nights/Facebook
This two-day festival hosts multiple food cook-offs, including chili and bbq, and live music in the cool Sangre de Cristo mountains. This is the perfect excuse to escape the August heat! Dates: August 16-18, 2018 For details, click this link.
Tom Blackwell/Flickr
Centered around the town’s natural hot springs, this festival takes place in May in the little town of Truth or Consequences. You’ll also find workshops, live music, and tours taking place here! Dates: May 12-13, 2018 For details, click this link.
Jimmy Emerson DVM/Flickr
This annual event celebrates Smokey Bear’s influence on fire prevention. This multi-day festival takes place each year in Capitan with a pancake breakfast, music, a birthday celebration for Smokey, and more! Dates: May 4-5, 2018 For details, visit this link as the event approaches.
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