Monuments to Main Street is finally here! The event-packed month of September kicks off this weekend with festivals, excursions and more. Read on for events coming up this weekend, and make sure to keep an eye on our Visit Las Cruces blog for more information on the events you’re most excited about.
Monuments to Main Street Kick-Off Event
Get the month started off right with our kick-off event bash! Join us at Plaza de Las Cruces for a Gun and Rope Show with Johnny Hotshot, Mariachi and live band, free food and more.
Dates:
September 1
Time:
TBD
Location:
Plaza de Las Cruces, Las Cruces
Hatch Chile Festival
Labor Day weekend means the annual Hatch Chile Festival, a two-day celebration of New Mexico’s world-famous crop. Sample famed chile recipes, watch the crowning of the chile festival queen or toss a horseshoe in celebration. The event also features chile ristra contests, artisan and food booths and a carnival.
Dates:
September 2 – 3
Time:
Starts at 11am both days
Location:
Hatch Municipal Airport, Hatch, NM
More Info:
New Mexico Wine Harvest Festival
Labor Day weekend is all about wine in Las Cruces! The Harvest Wine Festival celebrates America’s first wine country, offering tastings from various local wineries and vineyards.
Dates:
September 2 – 4
Time:
12pm – 6pm daily
Location:
Southern New Mexico State Fairground
12125 Robert Larson Blvd., Las Cruces
Cost:
$15 advance general admission; $20 at the door
Location:
River Rafting Trip on the Rio Grande
Cool down and enjoy the sites of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument on this relaxing, sights-packed river rafting trip! This Rio Grande floating adventure starts at Leasburg Dam State Park and includes sights throughout the National Monument like the Robledo Mountains and Billy the Kid’s Outlaw Rock.
Dates:
September 2-3
Time:
9am – 11am
Location:
Leasburg Dam State Park
12712 State Park Rd., Radium Springs
Cost:
$25/person
More Info:
swexpeditions.com | (877) 808-6877
Organ Mountains City to Sky Aerial Tour
This September, experience New Mexico’s most iconic mountain range, the Organ Mountains, as never before! Every Saturday in September, explore the range in this stunning, once-in-a-lifetime aerial tour.
Dates:
September 9 & 16
Time:
Every 30 minutes, 7am – 5pm
Must arrive at the airport 30 minutes prior to flight time
Location:
Las Cruces Airport, 8990 Zia Blvd, Las Cruces
Cost:
Starting at $149/person
More Info:
swexpeditions.com | (877) 808-6877
Free Guided Hikes
Every Saturday and Sunday during September, the Bureau of Land Management – Las Cruces District and Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks are offering free guided hikes for the public to experience and enjoy our National Conservation Lands!
Dates:
September 2-3
Time:
TBD
Cost:
FREE
WWII Bombardier Targets Helicopter Tour
Want some local history with a dash of adventure? WWII Bombardier Targets Tours take you back in time to get an up-close view of World War II bombardier training missions, last seen over 70 years ago.
Dates:
September 3
Dates:
swexpeditions.com | (877) 808-6877
Dates:
Flights leave every 30 minutes, 7am – 5pm
Must arrive at the airport 30 minutes prior to flight time
Dates:
Las Cruces Airport, 8990 Zia Blvd, Las Cruces
Dates:
Starting at $149/person
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