Novena (9th Mass)
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi 131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NMFree Event The ninth and finale day of the novena is held at the home of La Conquistadora. The procession and novena to Our Lady is a tradition that has been carried out by the faithful of Santa Fe for many years. These spiritual events take place in the City of Holy Faith which is […]
Pre-Fiesta Show
Santa Fe PlazaCome witness, hear, and feel the excitement in the air as the 311th Fiesta de Santa Fe approaches. Join us in the Plaza de Santa Fe for music and fun at the Pre-Fiesta Show! This is a free all ages event. See you on the Plaza! Entertainment schedule for this event: TBD
Fiesta Fine Arts and Crafts Market (Labor Day Weekend)
Santa Fe PlazaFree Event The distinctive open-air arts and crafts market features one-of-a-kind treasures from booths that line the historic plaza. Select from unique hand fashioned jewelry, pottery, chic clothing, stylish leather, paintings, photography, handsome wood products, hand blown glass, and countless other items. Meet the artist, discuss their work and take home a treasure. Entertainment Schedule […]
Pregón de La Fiesta
Rosario Chapel 540 Rosario Blvd, Santa Fe, NMRev. Timothy A. Martinez Free Fiesta officially begins at 6 AM at the Pregón de la Fiesta on Fiesta Friday. The faithful of Santa Fe gather to complete the promise made by Governor Don Diego de Vargas in September of 1692 upon his arrival in Santa Fe. The Mayor of Santa Fe issues the formal […]
Food Booths (Fiesta Weekend)
Santa Fe PlazaCruising the historic plaza for your favorite food, whether a chicharrón burrito, green chile cheese burger, fried bread with honey, corn-on-the-cob, candy apples or cotton candy is favorite past time for fiesta participants; it’s a staple of Fiesta weekend. Find your favorite food on the plaza.
Fiesta Fine Arts and Crafts Market (Fiesta Weekend)
Santa Fe PlazaThis event runs from the 8th through the 10th, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Free Event The distinctive open-air arts and crafts market features one-of-a-kind treasures from booths that line the historic plaza. Select from unique hand fashioned jewelry, pottery, chic clothing, stylish leather, paintings, photography, handsome wood products, hand blown glass, and […]
Bandstand on the Plaza (Sept. 8)
Santa Fe PlazaFree Event The Plaza Gazebo is transformed to a concert venue all of fiesta weekend featuring New Mexico’s most popular artiste’ that amuse and entertain guests. Whether it is historic dances by Pueblo Indians, feather and gilded Aztec dancers, vibrant costumes by Mexican folklorico dancers, or the ritual drama performed by Matachine dances, each convey […]
City, County and State Official Opening of Fiesta
Santa Fe PlazaRev. Timothy A. Martinez Free Event Join state, city and county dignitaries at the commencement of the weekend activities commemorating the longest continuous community event in the continental United States of a European kind.
Desfile de Los Niños (Pet Parade)
Santa Fe PlazaFree Event All members of the Santa Fe family are included in our annual commemoration of the Pet Parade. The local favorite, Desfile de Los Niños, or otherwise known as the Pet Parade has been an annual tradition since the early 1920’s. This event is free to children and citizens. About 2,000 children in costumes […]
Bandstand on the Plaza (Sept. 9)
Santa Fe PlazaFree Event The Plaza Gazebo is transformed to a concert venue all of fiesta weekend featuring New Mexico’s most popular artiste’ that amuse and entertain guests. Whether it is historic dances by Pueblo Indians, feather and gilded Aztec dancers, vibrant costumes by Mexican folklorico dancers, or the ritual drama performed by Matachine dances, each convey […]