Sierra County’s Annual Events
The skinny on Annual Events in T or C, Elephant Butte, Hillsboro, Kingston, Monticello, Winston, Chloride, and all of Sierra County New Mexico!
Gathering of Quilts
Fiesta Golf Tournament
One day only, 4 person scramble, beginners to advanced players welcome.
Truth or Consequences Fiesta
Held annually since 1950, this celebration includes a parade, contests, rodeo, and music.
Kayak Fishing Tournament
This catch-photo-release tournament is open to anglers in any kind of motorless water craft: canoe, kayak, rowboat, and etc.
Elephant Butte Chile Cookoff
Red or Green? That’s the question of the day at the Elephant Butte Chile Cook-Off. Enter to win, or just go to taste the chile!
Annual Junior Open Fishing Tournament
July 4 Fireworks Show at Elephant Butte Lake
Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta
Events begin bright and early, starting with mass ascensions every day of the event.
Pickamania
A regional music festival featuring Americana music and Apple Pie
Elephant Day
A parade, car and motorcycle shows, live music, arts & crafts, food vendors, and more!
C.A.S.T. for Kids Fishing Tournament
This fishing tournament unites volunteers who love to fish with disabled and disadvantaged children for a day of fishing in the outdoors.
Sierra County Fair
Fair exhibits are open to the general public Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
Chile Challenge 4-Wheel Drive Trail Event
Open to 4WD vehicle operators of any experience level. Drive trails in a supervised, nationally recognized, 4-wheeling event.
Veterans Day Car Show
Hillsboro’s Christmas In The Foothills
Events at the Hillsboro Community Center include a silent auction, vendors, and the $49.99 sale.
T or C’s Old-Fashioned Christmas
Tree lighting, bonfires, parade of lights, and holiday refreshments at downtown businesses.
Elephant Butte Luminaria Beachwalk & Floating Lights Parade
A beach lit with thousands of luminarias, campfires serving posole and cocoa, and a lighted boat parade.