EVENTS IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF TAOS
Aug 20 - 21, 2008
R.C. Gorman Estate Auction
Southwestern pottery, jewelry, rugs and fine furnishings from famed Navajo artist R.C. Gorman’s home, along with artwork by some of the most well known artists living and working in Taos. Silent auction Aug 20-21; live auction Aug 21 at 1:30pm.
Location: Taos Convention Center
Aug 22 - 24, 2008
Taos County Fair
Come see prize-winning livestock and sample local blue ribbon recipes. Pie eating contest.
Location: Taos County Fair Grounds
Sept 20 - 21, 2008
Old Taos Trade Fair
Experience the historic traditions of Northern New Mexico - celebrating cultural diversity through food, music and art. Ongoing folk art demonstrations, mountain man encampment. For more info, call 575.758.4250.
Location: Martinez Hacienda, Ranchos de Taos
Sept 26, 2008 - Oct 13, 2008
34th Annual Taos Fall Arts Festival
Open daily 10-5, featuring two prestigious shows - Taos Invites Taos, and The Taos Open, with the Special Exhibition: The Taos Living Masters Invitational.
Location: 121 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos
Sept 28, 2008
Quick Draw and Art Round Up
At high noon artists will start their draw: painting en plein air from 12-3pm. Preview of the freshly created work begins at 3pm; live auction starting at 4pm.
Location: Taos Center for the Arts
Sept 29 - 30, 2008
Taos Pueblo San Geronimo Day
Experience this centuries-old trading event and shop for authentic American Indian arts and crafts. Ceremonial pole climbing. (No cameras.)
Location: Taos Pueblo plaza
Oct 04 - 05, 2008
Taos Wool Festival
A look at traditional and contemporary fiber artistry, an opportunity to get up close and personal with sheep, goats, rabbits, alpacas and llamas, and an invitation for kids to try their hand at a fiber project.
Location: Kit Carson Park
Oct 17 - 18, 2008
Taos Storytelling Festival
Don’t you love attending an event that stirs your imagination, evokes deep laughter and perhaps tears? Welcome to storytelling, an art form that fills your mind, body and heart. For more info, call 575-758-0081.
Location: Taos Community Auditorium
Oct 24 - 26, 2008
26th Annual Taos Mountain Balloon Rally
Mass hot air balloon accesions, parade and picnic, balloomenshine (hot air balloon shine at dusk).
Location: Taos
Dec 13, 2008
Lighting of Ledoux
Join the museums, galleries, studios and merchants of Ledoux Street usher in the holiday season. The historic street is lined with luminarias and homes/businesses boast farolitos, music and refreshments. 5-7:30pm.
Location: Ledoux Street (next to Taos Plaza)
Dec 24, 2008
Christmas Eve Procession
No where else on Earth can you experience this magical event. A stunning contrast between bonfires and the Procession of the Virgin is a pagaent of beauty, heritage and awe inspiring imagery. Sundown.
Location: Taos Pueblo
Dec 25, 2008
Taos Pueblo Deer or Matachines Dance
Traditional Christmas Day dances. Dances begin at 2pm. No cameras or cell phones allowed.
Location: the plaza at Taos Pueblo
Jan 06, 2009
Buffalo Dance
A symbol of abundance during the winter months, traditional Buffalo Dances begin at 2pm.
Location: Taos Pueblo
Jan 31, 2009
Winter Wine Festival
Because you love to ski and you love fine wine...enjoy spectacular wine and food events throughout Taos and Taos Ski Valley. Don't miss the Grand Tasting at Taos Ski Valley on Jan 31st.
May 03, 2009
Santa Cruz Feast Day Dances
Blessing of the fields and corn dance. no cameras or cell phones
Location: Taos Pueblo
July 04, 2009
Arroyo Seco Parade
You never know what you'll see at Arroyo Seco's annual Independence Day parade - festivities begin at noon.
Location: Arroyo Seco