Big Annual Markets

The power of New Mexico is, and has always been, its people, living together in a lovely, yet challenging environment, influenced by a blend of languages, traditions and lifestyles.

Indeed, the beauty of New Mexico – emerging from her history, architecture, art forms and community festivals – is unlike any other place. Rural life has been a defining aspect of the history of New Mexico, which today celebrates that history and heritage through farmers’ markets, Indian markets, Spanish markets and fiestas staged in nearly every corner of the state.

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Big Annual Markets

Folk Art

Santa Fe International Folk Art Market

The largest international folk art market in the world, the annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market on Museum Hill in Santa Fe, connects international cultures as established traditional artists from across the globe come together to display, demonstrate, and sell their work.  The market features over 150 artists from 41 countries selected by a panel of expert jurors. Including craftspeople from Hungary, South Sudan, Uganda, and Vanuatu. In coordination with the festival, Santa Fe celebrates Folk Arts Week with festivities including an international film festival and public events at both the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the Museum of International Folk Art. 


Jemez Pueblo

Santa Fe Indian Market & Native American Events

Celebrate this heritage at annual events that attract patrons and visitors alike from around the world – from the traditional, like the Navajo Nation Fair and arts and crafts fairs at Zuni Pueblo and Ohkay Owingeh; to the ceremonial, like community Pueblo feast days and dances and the annual Mescalero Apache Ceremonial; to the world famous Santa Fe Indian Market, Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in Albuquerque and the Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial.


Traditional Spanish Market

Traditional Spanish Market

The rich Hispanic culture of New Mexico is celebrated at the Traditional Spanish Market, every July on the Santa Fe Plaza. A popular event for residents and visitors alike, Spanish Market features handmade traditional art from over 350 local Hispanic artists, as well as on-going live music and dance, art demonstrations, and regional foods throughout each day. This famous Market is the oldest and largest juried Spanish Market in the United States. All the festivities are focused on and around the Santa Fe Plaza, which is surrounded by history-filled museums, shops and restaurants. Come meet the artists and their families as they share the experience of their living Hispanic heritage, as it has existed in New Mexico for more than 400 years.


Contemporary Spanish Market

Contemporary Spanish Market

Contemporary Hispanic Market is the world's largest contemporary hispanic market. It takes place in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico every July. Art collectors travel from all over the United States for this diverse art show/market to add to their private art collections.


Folk Art Flea

Folk Art Flea

Friends of Folk Art, Museum of International Folk Art

The Museum of International Folk Art present the 11th Annual Folk Art Flea! This year's Flea will be the largest and most diverse in its history and will be in a spacious new location to accommodate folk art from around the world. The Flea will take place at the Santa Fe Fairgrounds, 3229 Rodeo Drive. Although admission is free, members of Friends of Folk Art enjoy early admission to the Flea from 9 to 10 a.m. Public admission is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.


Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festivals

The Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festivals, taking place three times a year, have been featuring vibrant collections of fine artists and craftsmen from all over the map for over 25 years. Be sure to mark you calendar for the Balloon Fiesta Show in October, the Thanksgiving Holiday show and the Spring Show in March. In addition to a fantastic artist lineup, the festivals feature great entertainment, a culinary arts tent with samples of New Mexican fare, artist demonstrations, horse races, a Kids’ Creation Station, and more! 


A piece of traditional native pottery

Native Treasures

Join us for the Annual Native Treasures - Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) Art Market. The multi-day event takes place Memorial Day weekend. Events include an in-person art market at the Santa Fe Convention Center showcasing jewelry, pottery, sculpture, two-dimensional art, fashion, carvings, basketry, beadwork and textiles. 100% of art sales go directly to the artists.


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