More than 70 different class competitions, plus vendors, arts & crafts.
Sierra County Fairgrounds
Truth or Consequences
February 16 & 17, 2008
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 23, 2008
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 day of fun beginning at 4pm with a program
at Geronimo Springs Museum about the life and times of Sadie, and early Sierra County history. Live music, games and contests (bed race, watermelon seed spitting contest, etc) until dusk, plus barbecue, hot dogs,
and a sarsaparilla bar.
Events include balloon ascension, splash-n-dash over the water teamed with motorboat crews from Southwest Drag Boat Racing Association, Sky Dive New Mexico Water Boogie.
Car and truck show hosted by Gary and Brigitte Sutherland from 10am-1pm.
A regional fair of art and culture including dance, music, theater, local cuisine, a Farmer’s Market, open studios & galleries, workshops, book signings and tours of historic sites throughout the county.
throughout Sierra County
September 19-21, 2009
annually: varies
SIERRA COUNTY FAIR
Arts, crafts, livestock, food vendors, community groups and fun.
Sierra County Fairgrounds
Truth or Consequences
October 10 - 12, 2008
annually: the second weekend in October
CITY OF ELEPHANT BUTTE
10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Events-in-planning for 2008 include a parade, boat show, classic car show, poker run, Pumpkin-Aria, contests for young and old, and more!
Supporting the Truth or Consequences Veteran's Memorial Park & Museum, this fun and festive event includes a Bike Run & Bike Rodeo plusvendors, 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. Sponsored by the Rotary Club.
