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 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.Kicking off the annual 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 5, 2012 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
Santa Fe Area Events -
2012 EVENTS! Each season offers a rich experience on many levels and while Santa Fe in the winter is wonderful it is also an ideal location for spring break or a great family vacation during which you can experience Santa Fe's cultural and historic uniqueness and fine dining. The crisp, cool weather is ideal for an unforgettable adventure, for friends and families to connect with each other and with nature. There are concerts and plays to be enjoyed by all. Check venues to confirm dates and times; fees may apply.
February 2012
2/24-26 - ARTfeast -- Fine food and art, a luncheon and fashion show, the Edible Art Tour of local galleries an after party and a home tour. For additional information see ARTfeast.comMarch 2012
2/4 - National Fiery Foods and Barbeque Show, Sandia Resort, Albuquerque
3/4-11 - Santa Fe Restaurant Week.
3/4-11 - Santa Fe Restaurant Week.
3/31 - Santa Fe Japenese Cultural Festival, Santa Fe Convention Center
April 2012
4/28-29 - Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association: Remodelers Showcase & Expo, Shellaberger Tennis Center
May 2012
5/5-6 - Battlefield New Mexico: The Civil War and More, El Rancho de las Golondrinas
5/12 - 19th Annual Community Days - City of Santa Fe
5/20 - The 27th Santa Fe Century Ride/Bike/Run. See santafecentury.com for details.
5/26-27 - Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival, Santa Fe Community Convention Center
TBA - Pequeno Home and Garden Tours by the Santa Fe Garden Club, call 505.984.0022 for information
TBA - Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Crafts Guild juried show at Cathedral Park, call 505.473.5590 for information
TBA - Santa Fe Artists Market, juried show at Cathedral Park, call 505.310.1555 for information.
Annual Santa Fe Indian Market -
The Annual Santa Fe Indian Market is held each year on the third Thursday in August (August 18-19, 2012) over a long weekend. The Annual Santa Fe Indian Market brings together 1200 of the most gifted Native American artists from about 100 tribes who display their work in over 600 booths.
The 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 event attracts over 100,000 visitors, buyers, collectors and gallery owners to Santa Fe from all over the world for this rare opportunity to meet and purchase directly from the artists.
There are a number of events associated with the market including the SWAIA Reception and Dinner, the Native Film Festival, Music on the Plaza, the Best of Show Ceremony and Luncheon with a Sneak and General Preview of the Award Winning Art and the SWAIA Live Auction Gala Dinner. 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 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 event attracts over 100,000 visitors, buyers, collectors and gallery owners to Santa Fe from all over the world for this rare opportunity to meet and purchase directly from the artists.
There are a number of events associated with the market including the SWAIA Reception and Dinner, the Native Film Festival, Music on the Plaza, the Best of Show Ceremony and Luncheon with a Sneak and General Preview of the Award Winning Art and the SWAIA Live Auction Gala Dinner. 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 SWAIA Winter Indian Market 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 six 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.