More than 70 different class competitions, plus vendors, arts & crafts.
Sierra County Fairgrounds
Truth or Consequences
February 14 & 15, 2009
annually: President’s Day Weekend
CUCHILLO PECAN FESTIVAL
A celebration of the pecan harvest,
featuring pecan pie, music, pecan candy,
arts and crafts, flavored pecans,
a barbecue, pecans, and more pecans.
Proceeds go to NM Boys' and Girls' ranches.
Ritch’s Pecan Orchard, Cuchillo
Cuchillo is located on Hwy 52 about
15 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences.
February 28, 2009
annually: the last Saturday in February
GATHERING OF QUILTS
Beautiful work by local quilters
as well as historic quilts are displayed.
Demonstrations, vendors,
and quilt appraisals are available
throughout the weekend.
Held annually since 1950, Truth or Consequences comes together to celebrate Fiesta with a parade, performances, contests, rodeo, arts and crafts, and vendors.
Downtown Truth or Consequences
and Ralph Edwards Park
Home Tours in the morning, and in the afternoon, a Music Festival showcasing
local and regional musicians that reflect and express New Mexico's diverse musical roots.
A tournament that has featured LPGA members Nancy Lopez, Rosie Jones, Kristi Albers, Natalie Gulbis, and Alena Sharp, with a golf workshop taught by Kathy Whitworth.
Formerly known as "Destination Sierra County New Mexico," this event has showcased Sierra County art (and other and cultural assets) annually since 2004.
Truth or Consequences
October 2-4, 2009 (tentative)
annually: varies
SIERRA COUNTY FAIR
Arts, crafts, livestock, food vendors, community groups, and fun. Enter your hand-made (or home-grown) goods, or just come and browse the booths.
Sierra County Fairgrounds
Truth or Consequences
October 9 - 11, 2009
annually: the second weekend in October
CITY OF ELEPHANT BUTTE
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Three days of fun!
A parade, golf tournament, boat and car shows, music, vendors, a pumpkin carving contest, costumes, and the crowd-pleasing "Crawlin' at the Butte" obstacle course.
Elephant Butte
October 16 - 18, 2009
NEW MEXICO OLD-TIME FIDDLERS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Jams on the lawn, competition on the stage in the Ralph Edwards Auditorium, a gospel sing on Sunday, and plenty of floorspace for the dancers in the house.
Supporting the Truth or Consequences Veteran's Memorial Park & Museum, this festive event includes a Bike Run & Bike Rodeo plus vendors, team tug-of-war and other games, a car show, food, belly dancers and drummers - a guaranteed good time!
A pre-Christmas celebration with open houses at studios, galleries, and historic homes in Hillsboro. Events at the Hillsboro Community Center include a silent auction and vendors selling their holiday wares.
BEACHWALK LUMINARIA FESTIVAL
& FLOATING LIGHTS PARADE OF BOATS
Thousands of luminarias line paths on the beach that lead to bonfires with cocoa, posole, and caroling. The Floating Lights Parade begins at dusk, with a special Grand Marshall each year (2008 Grand Marshall is KRQE-TV's meteorologist Mike Hernandez).
