EVENTS IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF TAOS
June 24, 2012
San Juan Feast Day
Sunrise mass at San Geronimo church, traditional Corn Dance. No cameras.
Location: Taos Pueblo plaza
June 30, 2012 - July 01, 2012
Taos Solar Music Festival
Showcasing renewable energy through the universal language of music and art. Featuring Lyle Lovett and others.
Location: Kit Carson Park, Taos
July 04, 2012
Arroyo Seco Parade
You never know what you'll see at Arroyo Seco's annual Independence Day parade - festivities begin at 1pm.
Location: Arroyo Seco
July 06, 2012 - Oct 14, 2012
On Exhibit at The Harwood: Bea Mandelman Centennial
In celebration of Beatrice Mandelman's 100th birthday, the Harwood presents many works from her illustrious career as a modern artistst.
Location: Harwood Museum
July 13 - 15, 2012
Taos Pueblo Pow Wow
Taos Pueblo is famous for its pow-wow. Competition American Indian dances, arts and crafts, food & music. Events begin Friday evening with a grand procession. Join Taos Pueblo as they dance, sing, and share the beauty of their ancestral home.
Location: Taos Pueblo
July 15 - 22, 2012
Taos Summer Writer's Conference
Now in its 14th year, this event attracts writers from across the U.S. and around the world for weeklong and weekend workshops, master classes, and special community events. Most evening events during the conference, including the keynote reading and faculty readings, are free and open to the public.
Location: Sagebrush Inn, Taos
July 25 - 26, 2012
Feast Days of Santiago and Santa Ana
Taos Pueblo patron saints' are celebrated with traditional Corn Dances. Experience this ancient American Indian ceremonial dance representing fertility and summer abundance. Gates open at 8am; dance performed between 1-2pm, shops close at noon. (Cameras not allowed.)
Location: Taos Pueblo Plaza
Aug 25 - 27, 2012
Gay Pride Taos
A rainbow filled weekend - dance party, comedy show, all day Saturday celebration in Kit Carson Park, drag show, and Sunday recovery brunch.
Location: Throughout Taos
Sept 15 - 16, 2012
Old Taos Trade Fair
Experience the historic traditions of Northern New Mexico. Mountain men, blacksmithing, potters, weavers and quilters - demonstrations and booths. Traditional New Mexican foods for sale. Storytelling. Sat-10-5; Sun-noon to 5.
Location: Martinez Hacienda in Ranchos de Taos
Sept 28, 2012 - Oct 07, 2012
Taos Fall Arts Festival
Featuring Taos' most prestigious art shows of the year - Taos Select and Taos Open. Open daily 10-5,
Location: Taos Convention Center
Sept 29, 2012
Quick Draw and Live Art Auction
Here's your chance to see many notable Taos artists paint plein air and buy the painting that speaks to you. Painting starts at 11am. Preview of the freshly created work begins at the live auction at 3pm. Open & free to the public.
Location: Taos Center for the Arts
Sept 29 - 30, 2012
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 06 - 07, 2012
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
Dec 08, 2012
Lighting 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. 5-7pm.
Location: Ledoux Street, Taos
Dec 24, 2012
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 pageant of beauty, heritage and awe inspiring imagery. Sundown.
Location: Taos Pueblo
Dec 25, 2012
Taos Pueblo Deer or Matachines Dance
Traditional Christmas Day dances. Dances begin at 2pm. No cameras or cell phones allowed.
Location: Taos Pueblo plaza
Jan 06, 2013
Buffalo Dance
A symbol of abundance during the winter months, traditional Buffalo Dances begin about 1pm. No photography allowed.
Location: Taos Pueblo
Mar 31, 2013
Easter Egg Hunt
A bright and fun event! Children welcome to hunt for hidden Easter Eggs. Starts at 1pm.
Location: Kit Carson Park, Taos