Cultural Events in New Mexico

Cultural Events

Contemporary Hispanic Market - The annual Contemporary Spanish Market happens in late July on the Plaza in Santa Fe The market showcases contemporary Hispanic artists.

Fiestas de Santa Fe - Fiestas de Santa Fe has been held since 1712 to commemorate the return of the Spanish to the city in 1692, after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. The burning of Zozobra (Old Man Gloom) dates from 1924, when William Howard Shuster, Jr. came up with the idea of creating the effigy.

Santa Fe Indian Market - Each year, the Santa Fe Indian Market includes 1,200 artists from about 100 tribes who show their work in over 600 booths. The event attracts an estimated 100,000 visitors to Santa Fe from all over the world.

Spanish Market - Spanish Market occurs in late July every year on the plaza in Santa Fe and showcases traditional Hispanic artforms and artists.