13 Fun Events in September in New Mexico

Summer is on its way out, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still a lot of fun to be had! There are plenty of fun events in September in New Mexico, so start making your plans today!

1 Fiesta de Santa Fe in September in New Mexico

For more than 300 years, Santa Fe has celebrated the reoccupation of the city by Don Diego De Vargas in 1692. Fiesta de Santa Fe is actually the oldest civic celebration in the whole United States! It starts on September 1, 2017, with the Burning of Zozobra from 2pm to 11pm. The following day will see Fiesta Fine Arts and Crafts Market for Labor Day Weekend. The festival lasts until September 10, with lots of fun activities and events.

2 Hatch Valley Chile Festival in September in New Mexico

Who doesn’t want to celebrate chile in New Mexico? Labor Day weekend, on September 2^nd and 3^rd, you can celebrate chile, participate in contests, enjoy a chile carnival, and get (and sample) chile recipes in Hatch, New Mexico. It’s a great way to start September in New Mexico.

3 New Mexico State Fair in September in New Mexico

The New Mexico State Fair starts on September 7^th in Albuquerque and goes all the way to the 17^th. There will be a large parade, lots of great food, horse and livestock shows, and concerts.

4 Old Town Salsa Fiesta in September in New Mexico

Another Albuquerque event in September is going to be the Old Town Salsa Fiesta on the 9th. It’s been a fun and exciting event for lovers of salsa and salsa dancing for more than a decade.

5 Santa Fe Renaissance Fair in September in New Mexico

Enjoy the ‘Renaissance Festival with a Spanish Flair’ at the Santa Fe Renaissance Fair! The event will include games, belly dancing, sword fighting, and lots of live entertainment. It starts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at 10am on September 16^th and continues into the 17^th.

6 Pojoaque River Art Tour in September in New Mexico

Another event taking place in September in New Mexico on the 16^th and 17^th is the annual Pojoaque River Art Tour in Jaconita, New Mexico. It is a river tour with 16 stops along the way to see the cultural art of over 20 different artists. There will also be a silent auction.

7 Taos Ski Valley Oktoberfest in September in New Mexico

If you’re going to be closer to Taos, New Mexico on the 16^th and 17^th, then you can enjoy September in New Mexico at the Taos Ski Valley Oktoberfest. It is free and will include lots of German food, beer, music, and contests!

8 Gila River Festival in September in New Mexico

The Gila River Festival will take place from September 21^st to 24^th in Sliver City. It’s a great opportunity to learn about native medicine, plants, and foods near the Gila River.

9 Globalquerque in September in New Mexico

Globalquerque is an exciting festival in Albuquerque that takes place on the 22^nd and 23^rd of September. You can celebrate culture, art, crafts, food, and music at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.

10 Taos Fall Arts Festival in September in New Mexico

You can experience the oldest of art festivals in Taos, New Mexico from September 22^nd to October 1^st. There will be hundreds of artists from the county, plenty of demonstrations, a film festival, and a youth art show. You are sure to be inspired by this event.

11 Santa Fe Wine and Chile Festival in September in New Mexico

The Santa Fe Wine and Chile Festival will take place between September 27^th and October 1^st. It’s going to include cooking demonstrations and tastings, wine seminars, and some sports activities, too.

12 Corrales Harvest Festival in September in New Mexico

As September comes to an end, you’ll be able to enjoy the Corrales Harvest Festival in Corrales, New Mexico. It starts on September 30^th and ends on October 1^st. It will include a pet parade, music and dancing, and a fun run. The proceeds of the event will go towards children’s programs.

13 Harvest Festival at El Rancho de Las Golongdrinas

Those closer to Santa Fe on September 30^th and October 1^st can enjoy the Harvest Festival at El Rancho de Las Golongdrinas. There will be tortilla making and a grape stomp among other activities.

Let us know what you’re doing in September in New Mexico!