February 1-28, 2017 – Annual for the Love of Art Month, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Art Exhibits throughout the City of Las Cruces and Old Mesilla Plaza. Which includes book vendors, storytelling and children’s parade highlight week’s events. 575-525-1955. artformsnm.org
March 4 – 5, 2017 – Cowboy Days, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Nothing Says the Old West like the cowboy, and the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum honors the western legend with a weekend festival complete with roping and riding demonstrations, “cowboy food,” dancing, and cowboy poetry. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. (575) 522-4100. www.frhm.org
March 19, 2017 – 28th Annual Bataan Death March, White Sands Missile Range/Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging march through the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, conducted in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health and, in many cases, their very lives. (575) 678-1134. www.bataanmarch.com
April 1, 2017 – Trinity Site Tour, North of Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Trinity site is the location of the first atomic bomb explosion on earth. White Sands Missile Range. (575) 678-1134. www.wsmr.army.mil
April 22 -23, 2017 – La Viña Spring Festival, La Union near Las Cruces, New Mexico
A weekend of good music and good wine hosted by New Mexico’s oldest winery. La Viña Winery, La Union. (575) 882-7632. www.lavinawinery.com
April 28 – 30, 2017 Annual Las Cruces Country Music Festival, Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau presents the Las Cruces Country Music Festival ….a three-day celebration of country music in Las Cruces! The event features up and coming country music acts from Nashville and around the country! The festival showcases the music this city loves and the beautifully restored downtown! 575-541-2444. www.lccountryfest.com
May 6, 2017 – 5th Annual Blazin’ Brew Fest
The New Mexico Brewer’s Guild returns for the 5th Annual Blazin Brew Fest! Each guest receives souvenir pint glass and samples from New Mexico Breweries. Live music, food trucks, games and home brewing demonstrations. Full pints and package beer also available. 5 – 9 pm. $20 at the door, $15 for Early Bird tickets available at Las Cruces Breweries and at nmbeer.org Tickets and more information are available online at www.nmbeer.org (575)-523-RENT (7368).
May 6 – 7, 2017 – Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Old Mesilla near Las Cruces, New Mexico
A traditional Mexican fiesta honoring Mexico’s second revolution. Experience traditional Mexican music, food and dancing on the historic Old Mesilla Plaza. (575) 524-3262. www.mesillanm.gov
May 27 – 29, 2017- Las Cruces Wine Festival, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Visitors can sample wine from the many New Mexico wineries as well as enjoy live entertainment and local vendors. Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. http://www.winecountrynm.com/las-cruces-wine-festival/
June 30 – July 2, 2017 – Red, White and Brew – Wine & Beer Festival
Wine & Beer tasting, VIP parking, exclusive VIP tent, and more! Pre-sale at St. Clair, Las Cruces Event Planning or online. Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Avenue. Friday 5 – 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday Noon – 6 pm. (575) 522-1232. $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. www.RedWhiteAndBrewFestival.com
July 3-4, 2017 – Annual 4th of July Electric Light Parade, Celebration and Fireworks, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, Las Cruces celebrates with a parade of floats decorated with electric lights. Experience live entertainment throughout the day plus a spectacular fireworks display at night. All events are free and open to the public. (575) 541-2550. www.las-cruces.org
September 2 – 3, 2017 – Hatch Chile Festival, Hatch, New Mexico
The Mesilla Valley is the chile capital of the world, and what better way to celebrate than with a chile festival. Sample some of the finest chile while you enjoy food, crafts, an auction, live music and more. Hatch. (575) 267-1095, 575-993-9393. www.hatchchilefest.com
September 2 – 4, 2017 – New Mexico Wine Harvest Festival, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Celebrate New Mexico’s wine harvest with grape stomping, wine tasting, and live entertainment. Festival features arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, hourly wine seminars and a great relaxed atmosphere. Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 11 miles west on I-10 exit 132. 12 noon – 6 pm each day $13 adults 21 and older, under 21 free but must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. $3 discount for active duty military on Monday. (575) 522-1232. www.nmwine.com
September 16 – 17, 2017 – Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta, Old Mesilla, near Las Cruces, New Mexico
Mexican Independence Day! Join the village of Mesilla as they commemorate Mexico’s independence. Be sure to catch folklorico dances, mariachi music, and authentic Mexican cuisine and have a really good time. Old Mesilla Plaza. (575) 524-3262. Learn more…
September 16 – 17, 2017 – White Sands Hot Air Balloon Invitational, White Sands, New Mexico, east of Las Cruces, New Mexico
A collection of colorful balloons filling the air over the white gypsum dunes of White Sands National Monument. (575) 437-6120, 800-826-0294, www.alamogordo.com
September 30 – October 29, 2017 – Mesilla Valley Maze, Las Cruces, New Mexico
It’s the most fun you can have in a corn field. Bring the kids and those that are “kids at heart” to the rural fun of the Mesilla Valley Maze. Take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch to look for the perfect Jack-O-Lantern, then discover the many twists and turns amazingly cut into a corn field. Saturdays and Sundays. 3855 West Picacho Avenue. (575) 526-1919. www.mesillavalleymaze.com
September 27 – October 1, 2017 – Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo, Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Southern New Mexico State Fair has something for everyone; a midway, an auction, food, music, livestock shows and a cowboy rodeo. Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. (575) 524-8602. www.snmstatefair.com
October 7, 2017 – Trinity Site Tour, north of Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Trinity site is the location of the first atomic bomb explosion on earth. White Sands Missile Range. (575) 678-1134. www.wsmr.army.mil
October 7 – 8, 2017 – Mesilla Jazz Happening, Old Mesilla, near Las Cruces, New Mexico
Mesilla Valley Jazz Happening will be swinging into historic Old Mesilla at the Mercado Plaza and on the Historic Plaza. The Plazas will host free live jazz music at two venues. Old Mesilla Plaza. (575) 526-2620. Learn more…
October 14, 2017 – Frontier Days, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Take a trip back in time with a visit to Fort Selden State Monument as they honor the civilians and soldiers who lived at the fort and protected the residents of the Mesilla Valley after the Civil War. Among the groups honored are the Buffalo Soldiers who, were some of the first soldiers assigned to the Fort. Fort Selden State Monument. (575) 526-8911, 800-429-9488. www.nmculture.org
October 14-15, 2017 – La Viña Harvest Wine Festival, La Union, south of Las Cruces, New Mexico
This festival is the oldest wine festival in New Mexico and features food, entertainment and of course, wine produced by New Mexico’s oldest winery. La Viña Winery, La Union. (575) 882-7632. www.nmwine.com
October 28 – 29 – Dia de los Muertos
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with lots of music and food. Join the candlelight procession on November 2nd at 6 pm as the dead are remembered. Homemade altars are on display and a giant piñata is broken open. Old Mesilla Plaza. (575) 524-3262 ex. 116. Learn more…
November 4 – 5, 2017 – Renaissance ArtsFaire, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Spend a weekend with Kings and Queens at the 36th Annual Renaissance ArtsFaire. Local, state and regional artisans gather to participate in a juried art show and exhibition. Only the highest quality arts & crafts are for sale accompanied by live theater, dancing, music and food, all presented with a Renaissance theme. Young Park. (575) 523-6403. www.riograndetheatre.com
November 18 – 19, 2017 – HomeGrown: A New Mexico Food Show & Gift Market
This second-annual event showcases foods and food products grown and produced in New Mexico. As the holiday shopping season arrives, visitors are invited to come and purchase the best that New Mexico has to offer. The event is a partnership between the Museum and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture as more than 50 vendors from around the state will be here. Call (575) 522-4100 for more information. Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. www.frhm.org
December 24, 2017- Christmas Carols and Luminarias on the Plaza, Old Mesilla, near Las Cruces, New Mexico
The historic village of Old Mesilla is aglow with thousands of luminarias and caroling. (575) 524-3262. Learn more…
