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With leaves and weather changing in the fall, there’s no better time to check out festivals, events, and Halloween plans in Santa Fe.
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No matter the season, there’s always something going on in Santa Fe – and autumn is no exception. From harvest festivals to centuries-long traditions, Santa Fe has much to celebrate.
Whether you’re a long-time resident or planning a trip to our great city, we’ve curated a list of Santa Fe’s top fall events just for you. Beyond the cosmic adventures and unreality at Meow Wolf Santa Fe, the real world offers so many great events and festivals!
End of summer festivities kick off with the burning of Zozobra and along with him, the worries, gloom, and misfortune of the past. In the following days, Santa Feans can enjoy a fine arts and crafts festival, pet parade, grand ball, and other festivities.
Few foods are as quintessentially Santa Fe as green chile, and there’s no better way to celebrate it than the Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown on September 6th! Chefs across the state toss their spatulas in the ring and you get to decide which burger reigns supreme.
Take it back to ye olden times at the Santa Fe Renaissance Faire, September 13-14. This yearly Santa Fe fall festival transports you to the medieval Kingdom of Golondrinas, featuring a royal court, fairy village, and the sights, sounds, and flavors of the middle ages. The Renaissance Faire is one of Santa Fe’s best weekends, and is sure to leave you saying Huzzah!
Taste the best of Santa Fe’s restaurants and wineries at the 34th Annual Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta, September 24-28. Enjoy bites and sips from 65 of Santa Fe’s best restaurants and 90 world-class wineries at this Santa Fe fall event. Find everyone from beloved mom-and-pop outlets to James Beard award-winning restaurants.
Join El Rancho de las Golondrinas on October 4th and 5th for the Santa Fe Harvest Festival, a celebration of New Mexico’s bountiful harvest season. Immerse yourself in time-honored traditions like stomping grapes, crafting red chile ristras, and exploring historical buildings and cottonwoods. Plus, enjoy some of New Mexico’s best beverages from local spots like Beer Creek Brewing and Sheehan Winery!
At Meow Wolf, we’re all about the mystical and magical. That’s why Santa Fe Spirits of New Mexico is one of our favorite ways to celebrate Halloween in Santa Fe. Transport the whole family to New Mexico’s enchanted past at this event, with lantern-lit paths, ghost tales, and live entertainment. Get spooky at Spirits of New Mexico, October 24-25.
Honor Indigenous People’s Day at the Santa Fe Plaza with the 3rd Annual Honoring Native Nations Powwow on October 13th. Many of New Mexico’s indigenous people will bring culture and community together for dancing, performances, music, and more at this Santa Fe October event. Admission is free and guest drums are welcome.
The Review Santa Fe Portfolio Walk, one of Santa Fe’s premier art events, brings together 100 carefully selected photographers and representatives from museums, media, and more for a one-night event. Engage with some of the world’s best lens-based artists and view their work encompassing social, environmental, and political issues on November 1st.
A truly unique Santa Fe Fall festival, the Recycle Santa Fe Arts Fest is the country’s oldest and biggest recycled art market. Celebrate creativity and sustainability with a weekend full of art made from recycled materials, November 14-16. Catch the Trash Fashion and Costume Show and try your hand at Make-and-Take Art Activities for kids and adults.
Peep those classic fall colors with a walk among the Aspens at Santa Fe’s Aspen Vista Trail. Hike the trails, have a picnic, and bask in golden yellows and burnt oranges against the bright blue Santa Fe skies.
Santa Fe’s gorgeous weather means you can enjoy locally grown produce, farm-fresh meats, and cheeses all Fall long. The Santa Fe Farmers Market features 130 local farmers and producers from Northern New Mexico and is regularly voted among the top ten farmers markets in the country. Shop New Mexican products at the Railyard on Tuesdays and Saturdays all season long.
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