It has been many years since I last attended the event and this is my first review of the fiesta…read more The event reopened in 2021 after being a Virtual Festival in 2020. This is the 30th annual fiesta and was held September 22 - 25, 2021. In addition to wine dinners at local restaurants, chef luncheons, a golf classic and cooking demonstrations, the Grand Tasting was a 2 day event held in Mager's Field at Marcy Park. The Grand Tasting featured 90 wineries and 35 restaurants serving samples of their cuisine under 8 tents. Entertainment was provided by a live band. There was plenty of shade under two large tents which had tables and chairs. Shuttle service was provided from several locations to the Grand Tasting. This years attendance was limited to half the size of previous fiestas to provide more space and shorter lines. Kudus to the Board of Directors and others that participated in making this a great event.

This is such a good time! Great selection of wines from local vineyards in New Mexico and a few…read moreCalifornia. At the festival, you will find everything from sweet whites to dry reds and ports. There are also an assortment of vendors selling food, clothing, art, and other specialty artifacts. The festival is completely outdoors so pray for good weather and dress comfortably because it will be dusty. Definitely check it out! My only gripe is that the tasting lines do not have a good flow so things don't move very quickly.

I love this museum. Their regular exhibit is a blast (devils in the pit a personal favorite) and…read moretemporary exhibits are interesting too. If you are interested in Mexican arts and culture, in particular, this is a win. Not a massive museum, you likely can see it all in about an hour. Easy parking and it's a nice area to museum hop. Museum shop is excellent. Also you can use reciprocal museum cards here so if you are a member you may get in free.

July 10th from where I live and call home...the awful music from our neighborhood park which we…read morecannot use until IFAM leaves is so loud and awful. I have my windows closed and doors closed but cannot hear my programmed TV. my dog is in need of medication to cope. this is not america! trump might as well have been in charge of this sh-t show, no rights for the residents! this all should have been kept at the museum hill and not a neighborhood where it interferes with tax paying residents. I think this is all political and a lot to do with under table cash pay offs.

This is a tradition in Santa Fe, and it was my first time going with someone that had experienced…read moreit as kid. The idea of the festival is to mark the start of the fiestas, and to do so, they burn this giant marionette. The marionette is called "old man gloom" and inside of him are all the worries and troubles people want to leave behind, forget, and symbolically see them burn when the marionette burns at the end of the festival. The burning of old man gloom is the finale, followed by a show of fireworks that will keep everyone in awe. While the festival gets to this point, there's music, food trucks, and vendors keeping the people entertained. It is a first come event, so if you get there early the better chance you get to be closer to the stage but honestly it doesn't matte much. The main event, as mentioned, is the burning of mad who stands 50 feet tall, so everyone in attendance can see it and celebrate the start of a "new year". I was very impressed with how organized and safe the whole thing was, especially when there was (reported) about 60K people there. Nice to have started my trip to Santa Fe with a local tradition.

First time attending this annual event. Was not thrilled with production- given 250th anniversary…read moreUS. Script didn't make sense. Very long if you go right at 4. Not having been before, I scoured the do's and don't listed on the website. Despite rereading on day of event- there were significant changes made that were not updated on the Zozobra website. No lockers for items not allowed in, bag policy was changed without notification. Once in the venue- certain areas were not clearly marked (beer garden). Lots of security present- multiple items on the not allowed list seen in the venue. Fireworks and burning were good to see. Need to review the website to ensure accurate information- not wait until people arrive. Honestly, wait to enter until 730pm. Still plenty of time to peruse the vendors, buy merch, grab a spot on the lawn (general admission).

Fans of live music and performance DON"T MISS THIS. I didn't understand a word but felt every note…read moreand step deep in my bones. Not a single weak link. Every element worked intimately and collectively together. Simply outstanding. I can't recommend this enough.

The show was so fun. Food was good. The beef and veggie dish are heavy on sauce. My husband liked…read morethe sauce on the Porto dish. Musicians and dancers were amazing!! So talented

* Lovely farmers market with lots of fresh produce offerings and stands…read more *Not a lot of fresh / made to order food stands * There are a couple coffee shop options - didn't try them cause I was already caffeinated- but just in case you find yourself needing some morning joe- options exist at the market area! * Indoor and outdoor space with vendors- and indoor tables to sit and enjoy your purchases * Had a delicious Green Chile sausage from Lotus Farms *Got apricots from the Rancho L Lam stand that were so good and the vendor was so friendly. *Got quiche from Crumppackers and bread from the Intergalactic Bread Co to take back home. * The Santa Fe Farmers City Hall sells pastries and baked goods from various vendors and perfect for a one stop shop! * In addition to food/ produce/ eggs etc, there were artisan stands with artwork/ clothing etc. * Across the street is the el Mercado that opens a hour after the market opens with additional stands that sell beads, jewelry, clothes etc. * Totally a fun thing to do on a Saturday morning when visiting Santa Fe! Highly recommended

The farmers market was much bigger than we expected! I really liked how they split food and…read moreartistry across the train tracks. It helps so there isn't as much crowding while you're trying to go through. I have been to farmers markets in multiple states, but I have never seen one with a gift shop! That was very interesting to see. The market itself had a nice array of fresh produce, food, and artists' work. It was cool getting to see them roasting fresh chile and the band that played was soo much fun! The best booth for us was Dancing Turtle Studio. Absolutely stunning pieces of art and my guy bought me one of the hot air balloon pieces to commemorate our 1st anniversary. It honestly couldn't have been more perfect! The artist herself was incredibly sweet and wonderful to talk with. It was amazing getting to hear about her process as well!

First time at an opera and it was a great experience. I liked it much more than I thought, and I…read morethink the Santa Fe Opera's location and building played a part in that. This is a unique location, right in the mountains outside Santa Fe. It's an open-air theater with a beautiful southwest and modern design. Getting there and parking is easy considering how many people there are. There's shuttles to help get you around or you can walk. There are people to help you find your seat. The seats are comfortable and there's small screens with translations for you. Restrooms, concessions, gift shop were all good too. Overall, a great time and I'll definitely go again.

Impressive open air venue, beautiful and clean. Excellent views throughout. We saw Madame Butterfly…read morehere. I chose Mezzanine seats in the top right and we still had a great view. Parking lot is huge and they have shuttles. There is a gift shop, box office, restrooms, and security. Concessions are on various floors. We were able to order during intermission, mostly snacks and drinks. English and Spanish written translations provided electronically on the back of each seat for viewers. Great service and ushers too!

El Rancho de las Golondrinas Is to New Mexico what Colonial Williamsburg is to Virginia, though a…read morebit smaller in size and historical importance. During the 17th and 18th centuries, this was the last stop on the Santa Fe Trail right before arriving in that city. Visiting this "living museum", you get something of a feel for what it might have been like to live in a time when it took many months for caravans traveling the Santa Fe Trail to reach their destination. The living areas, workshops, farm, and animal pens give visitors a look at the hard lives of those who blazed the trail for the settlement of this part of the American Southwest. If you're traveling with children, you'll find that there are walks (both short and long) through the property with space for children to explore and run. Situated only about 20 minutes South of Santa Fe and accessible from I-25, the site is good to visit year-round, but in the Summer months it's probably best to come in the mornings while the temperature remains below 90+ degrees.

My son from Dallas found this place in his google search & wanted to visit. We have lived here 5…read moreyears & didn't know about this great place. The maps make it easy as long as you understand how to orient the map to where you are. We had no problem. We spent all morning here walking the place. You will do a lot of walking, because it is a distance between exhibits. I saw someone say this place is dusty, well YES it's an historical village. Kids can really get exercise & will love the water mill. We plan to go again during the harvest festival. The historical volunteer experts were outstanding & a wealth of knowledge. There are lots of shade trees If you bring a picnic lunch. This place is very much worth the drive. Tips: good walking shoes, water, hats, suntan lotion, walking sticks (because of rough terrain if needed) Go early to beat the heat....

About ten thousand vendors! Promoters say to arrive early before the art sells out. With about five…read moretrillion dollars of merchandise and 99% looky-lous with a couple buckskins in their shallow pockets, nothing sells out.

Meow Wolf Santa Fe was a WHOLE EXPERIENCE! Every turn was something new--crazy lights, hidden…read morerooms, wild art & BIG energy! Definitely one of those places you have to experience for yourself, and it's fun for ALL ages! Santa Fe, New Mexico 10/10 -- ADD IT TO YOUR BUCKET LIST!

Meow Wolf Santa Fe is definitely shows its age a bit - but in a way that feels more like wear from…read morebeing loved than anything else. You can tell it's the OG location. There's this scrappier, slightly rough-around-the-edges feel compared to the newer installations, and I think that's part of its charm. We actually went out of our way to visit New Mexico just for this, which says a lot - and I'll say it was worth it. However it did leave wishing for a bit more, especially knowing how expansive and polished the newer Meow Wolf locations have become. But in a weird way, it made me appreciate the evolution of the experience even more. You can really see how much the artists and teams have grown across locations, and how much love and intention is going into what they're building now. This location certainly helps you understand the whole Meow Wolf story a little better!