Santa Fe, New Mexico is a special city at any time of year. The areas' legendary history and culture will captivate even the most seasoned travelers. Here's a short list of events happening this May.
PUEBLO FEAST DAYS AND DANCES
Various Locations
WHEN: Seasonal throughout the year
New Mexico is home to 19 pueblos, including the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos located north of Santa Fe. One of the top reasons many people visit Santa Fe is to respectfully attend a Native American celebration and learn more about this important part of our culture. View the schedule of Pueblo Feast Days and Tribal Celebrations and see when you want to plan your visit.
SANTA FE MARGARITA TRAIL
WHEN: Ongoing
There are 31 amazing margaritas on the Trail to tantalize your taste buds so you’re sure to find multiple favorites. The Santa Fe Margarita Trail promises to be one of your most memorable Santa Fe adventures.
CANYON ROAD SPRING ART FESTIVAL
Historic Canyon Road
WHEN: May 12, 2018
Dozens of artists working in every imaginable media will provide an unprecedented view of their creative processes at the seventh annual Canyon Road Spring Art Festival. Canyon Road galleries will present an unparalleled array of new art in virtually every medium.
SANTA FE JAPANESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Community Convention Center
WHEN: May 19, 2018
It's a family day featuring stage performances and activities in the court yard reminiscent of the festivals of Japan. Visit many specialty vendors and taste festival street food and bento for sale. Admission is ＄5 for adults, and free for children under 12.
ELDORADO STUDIO TOUR
Various Studios
WHEN: May 19 - 20, 2018
The Eldorado Arts and Crafts Association proudly presents the 27th annual Eldorado Studio Tour. Artist genres encompass painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, glass, jewelry, paper and printmaking, photography, digital art, fiber and wearable art. Also included are woodworking, mixed media, and recycled art.
SANTA FE CENTURY RIDE
Santa Fe Community College
WHEN: May 20, 2018
A hundred miles of history pass under your wheels as you bicycle down the ancient Turquoise Trail through the old mining towns of Madrid and Golden, villages and mountain passes and 100 miles after you start, wheel back into Old Santa Fe.
NATIVE TREASURES
Community Convention Center
WHEN: May 25 - 27, 2018
Join us for Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival, one of Santa Fe’s museum-quality Indian art shows and sales. Over 200 Native American artists participate, each of whom is specially invited by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, to represent the best and brightest of the Indian art world. In fact, many of the artists at Native Treasures are included in the Museum’s permanent collection.
BIG MOUNTAIN ENDURO
Various Locations
WHEN: May 26, 2018
The Big Mountain Enduro 2018 season opener will kick off in Santa Fe, NM with a one-day backcountry race entailing upwards of 6’000 feet of long rocky descents. Expect the raw terrain this event is known for, including new trail additions and non-shuttle pedal transfers the entire day. Amongst this venue, BME will offer its standard world-class Enduro racing with an added weekend festival taking place at Glorieta Camps.
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS GUILD
Cathedral Park
WHEN: May 26 - 28, 2018
Artists from both Santa Fe and the serene villages scattered across the countryside come to Cathedral Park to sell their handcrafted works.