Santa Fe Plaza Attractions -
Central Plaza -
The Plaza is the cultural center of Santa Fe, New Mexico, a historic district that combines the best of yesterday with the innovation of today. Visitors will find historic adobe dwellings, art galleries, restaurants, and more. During the Great Depression the Pueblo Revival Movement preserved the area. It's the sight of the Palace of the Governors as well as a variety of fairs and festivals throughout the year.
Inn At Santa Fe Hotel near the Santa Fe Plaza -
Located just minutes from downtown Santa Fe and the historic Santa Fe Plaza, the Inn at Santa Fe offers newly renovated accommodations in aboutique setting.
All of our guestrooms are equipped with the latest in amenities, including complimentary high-speed Internet access, 32-inch flat screen televisions (HDTV) with premium cable channels, and in-room safe boxes. You'll also find an onsite fitness center, heated outdoor swimming pool, spa, sauna and a complimentary full American breakfast as well as ample free parking.
Fiesta de Santa Fe -
This annual event in early September 2013 is one of the oldest continuous celebrations in the United States, commemorates General de Vargas' reentry into the City of Santa Fe on September 14, 1692 following the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. In 1712, eight years after de Vargas' death, a proclamation was signed to establish an annual commemoration by the Santa Fe City Council. What a wonderful way to learn about the political and religious roots of the celebration.Kicking off the 301st Fiesta de Santa Fe at Fort March Park is the Burning of Old Man Gloom, or Will Shuster's Zozobra to dispel hardships and travails of the past year. For ticket information to this September 2013 event call 505.988.1233. After the event, the streets leading from Fort March Park to the Plaza are closed to traffic so spectators can walk to the Plaza where they can socialize and purchase food and drink.
Other Santa Fe Plaza Events -
There is a Labor Day Fine Arts and Crafts Market and Pre-Fiesta Show as well as a number of other events throughout the City prior to the official opening of Fiesta. A Mariachi Extravaganza de Santa Fe is scheduled at the Santa Fe Opera, Historical Lectures at St. Francis Auditorium, and Mariachi Matinee at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. For a complete schedule of events including entertainment -- mariachi music and Spanish dancing, Desfile De Los Ninos -- the Pet Parade, Ceremonies -- Deon Diego De Vargas, the Historical / Hysterical Parade with floats and marching bands, arts and crafts, food vendors, etc. www.santafefiesta.org
2013 Spring / Summer Events -
Santa Fe, New Mexico's capital city, is a fun-filled destination with great mountain scenery, low humidity, 325 days of sun and clear cool evenings with star filled skies and there's no better time than now to relax and experience the beauty of Santa Fe and the surrounding area while creating wonderful summertime memories, a time for friends and families to connect with each other and with pristine nature.
With its blend of international style, historic uniqueness and old-world charm Santa Fe enchants visitors of all ages. Exercise your spirit of adventure, discover a new skill or simply find your best self. The Inn At Santa Fe is the perfect hotel from which to base your stay whether your time away means hitting the links, lounging poolside or exploring trails in the New Mexico wilderness. Santa Fe is one of the nation's top cultural destinations with festivals, operas, concerts, and plays, a thriving artist community with world-class museums, art studios and galleries and exceptional culinary experiences. If you are interested in meeting local artists and purchasing their work you may want to plan your visit around one of Santa Fe's festivals, fiesta or markets. Check venues to confirm date and time; fees may apply.
May / June / July 2013
until 9/2 - Plain Geometry : Amish Quilts at the International Folk Art Museum
5/3 - The Fifth Annual Folk Art Flea Market (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) at the Museum of International Folk Art
5/4-5 - Battlefield New Mexico at Rancho de las Golondrinas
5/11 - Passport to the Arts -- weekend events, art openings, exhibitions, and special shows on Canyon Road
5/12 - The Durango Collection at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
5/16 - The Santa Fe Culinary Academy -- Feasts of San Pasqual and San Ysidro Dinner
5/17-19 - Eldorado Studio Tour
5/18-19 - The 25th Annual Celtic Festival at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque
5/19 - Santa Fe Century Road cyclist's competition
5/22-26 - Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center
5/25-27 - Northern New Mexico Arts & Crafts Guild at Cathedral Park
5/29-6/2 - The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center
6/1 - Spring Festival & Children's Fair at Rancho de las Golondrinas
6/14-15 - Greek Festival at the Santa Fe Community Conventon Center
6/19-22 - Rodeo de Santa Fe
6/21-8/23 - Santa Fe Bandstand - nine weeks of live music, four nights a week on the Santa Fe Plaza
6/28-8/24 - Santa Fe Opera season
7/12-14 Santa Fe International Folk Art Market - Museum Hill
7/27-28 - Spanish Market
7/27-28 - Contemporary Hispanic Market
Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival - May 25-26, 2013
Over 200 Native American artists showcase museum-quality Indian art at this annual event which is begins with Native Treasures' opening night Friday, May 24, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. During this unique weekend you will have an opportunity to enjoy hors d'oeuvres and an open wine and champagne bar while mingling with the artists. The best and brightest of the Indian art world are represented at this is event which benefits the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Tickets are required for admission on Saturday, May 25 (Early Bird - 9-10 a.m.) and General Admission (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) with tickets available at the entrance. On Sunday, May 26, 2013 General Admission (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) is free. See nativetreasures.org for additional information.
Santa Fe International Folk Art Market - July 12-14, 2013
Held at Milner Plaza, next to Santa Fe's Museum of International Folk Art, the International Folk Art Market showcases impressive wares from more than 190 artists from 60 countries. These artists are chosen through a rigorous selection process led by a committee of art experts from museums like the Smithsonian. Shoppers are able to purchase unique handmade items including a wide selection of handmade jewelry, bright silks, high-end rugs, woven baskets and more while enjoying foods from around the world. Live music provides a pleasant soundtrack to the shopping experience. Produced by a non-profit organization, the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market is the largest international folk art market in the world showcasing master craftsmanship passed down through generations which enables the artists to preserve their artistic traditions while gaining the financial ability to improve their lives and their communities. Founded in 2004, the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market is a one-of-a-kind event that most recently had over 20,000 attendees including representatives from UNESCO, the Clinton Global Initiative, Peace Corps volunteers, ambassadors and designers. Ticket prices vary. For details go to FolkArtMarket.org or call 505.992.7600.
Traditional Spanish Market and Contemporary Hispanic Market - July 27 and 28, 2013
The Spanish Market is one of three Heritage Events held annually in Santa Fe. The 62nd Spanish Market with more than 350 artists from the region who work in handmade traditional Spanish Colonial art forms showcase their weavings, carvings, jewelry, furniture, tinwork and more out-of-doors on the Plaza while the 27th Annual Contemporary Hispanic Market showcases original contemporary work and individual expression. Live music and dance, art demonstrations and regional food sales enhance this popular event on the Santa Fe Plaza. There is also a preview night at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. For additional information go to SpanishColonialBlog.org and ContemporaryHispanicMarket.com
Annual Santa Fe Indian Market - August 12-18, 2013
This year we celebrate the 92nd Santa Fe Indian Market which is held each year on the third Thursday in August over a long weekend. This prestigious annual event brings together 1,100 of the most gifted Native American artists from about 100 tribes who compete for prizes, displaying and selling their work in over 600 booths.
The Santa Fe Indian Market is coordinated by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts and is a place where established and emerging Indian artists come forward and celebrate their craft and hard work. The juried event attracts over 150,000 visitors, buyers, collectors and gallery owners to Santa Fe from all over the world for this rare opportunity to meet and purchase 10 kinds of art, in both traditional and contemporary, directly from the artists.
While there are a number of events associated with the market including the Native Film Festival and Music on the Plaza, the centerpiece of Indian Market Week is held on the eve of the Indian Market (Friday, August 16, 2013) where a work of art is selected from the submissions. The Sneak and General Preview of the Award Winning Art and the SWAIA Live Auction Gala Dinner. Indian Market Week precedes the Indian Market with other events including the Native Film Festival, music on the Plaza, a Native American clothing contest, lectures and symposia. Quality is the hallmark of the Santa Fe Indian Market and there is no other venue that consistently brings so many fine artists together.
The Santa Fe Indian Market is coordinated by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts and is a place where established and emerging Indian artists come forward and celebrate their craft and hard work. The juried event attracts over 150,000 visitors, buyers, collectors and gallery owners to Santa Fe from all over the world for this rare opportunity to meet and purchase 10 kinds of art, in both traditional and contemporary, directly from the artists.
While there are a number of events associated with the market including the Native Film Festival and Music on the Plaza, the centerpiece of Indian Market Week is held on the eve of the Indian Market (Friday, August 16, 2013) where a work of art is selected from the submissions. The Sneak and General Preview of the Award Winning Art and the SWAIA Live Auction Gala Dinner. Indian Market Week precedes the Indian Market with other events including the Native Film Festival, music on the Plaza, a Native American clothing contest, lectures and symposia. Quality is the hallmark of the Santa Fe Indian Market and there is no other venue that consistently brings so many fine artists together.
Fiesta de Santa Fe - September 6-8, 2013
includes a street festival, historical processions, parades -- including the Children's Pet Parade and the Historical / Hysterical Parade, and religious services. Not to be missed is the burning of Zozobra, a 40-foot-tall marionette on September 5. As he burns he carries away attendees' gloom. See SantaFeFiesta.org and ZoZobra.com for additional information.The
SWAIA Winter Indian Market - November 23-24, 2013
is held during Thanksgiving weekend at the Santa Fe Convention Center. Only a select group of artists are invited to participate in the Winter Indian Market which like its summer counterpart provides an opportunity to purchase authentic artwork directly from the artists. This year the Winter Indian Market will also host incredible demonstrations by award-winning artists. All events will take place at the Santa Fe Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM. See SWAIA.com for updates.Winter Spanish Market and Contemporary Hispanic Market- December 7-8, 2013
The more intimate 25th annual Winter Spanish Market is one of the more popular events with the same strict standards upheld for the Summer Market. This market, so near the holidays provide a wonderful opportunity to purchase fabulous holiday gifts and visit with the artists who practice traditional arts. Among the offerings are Spanish Colonia jewelry, tin work, pottery, textiles and many other works. Live music and entertainment as well as regional food sales enhance this event.