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New Mexico Tamal Fiesta y Mas. Historic Downtown Silver City. Demonstrations at 10am and 1pm. Enjoy some of the best tamales served in the Americas. 575-538-4332, 575-538-1337 newmexicotamalefesta.org Annual Victorian Christmas Evening. 5:30-8pm. An old-fashioned holiday celebration will feature halls decked with traditional decorations, music, hot mulled cider and holiday cookies, all in the spirit of an old-fashioned community celebration. Silver City Museum. 575-538-5921 info@silvercitymuseum.org Black Tie Holiday Benefit Ball. A Holiday favorite. Lawley Toyota Showroom. Live music. 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org
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Indie Folk Series: Mike + Ruthy Ruth Ungar & Mike Mirada are one of acoustic America’s most revered musical duos. Pinos Altos Opera House 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org
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Chocolate Fantasia. Sample delicious, gourmet chocolate confections, handmade and beautifully displayed in local galleries and shops. Historic Downtown. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org
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Hurley Pride Festival & Car Show Cars, food, music, vendors, raffles and demonstrations. 575-538-5555 www.silvercitytourism.org 23-25 Silver City Blues Festival. Free Music in Gough Park. Featuring the hottest rising Blues stars along with veteran performers. Gough Park. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org 10
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Indie Folk Series: Red Molly Americana trio brings audiences to their feet with gorgeous threepart harmonies. Pinos Altos Opera House 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org Indie Folk Series: Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines Blues, folk, story songs and 12 albums under her belt, Terri will perform with Lloyd, a multi-instrumentalist. Pinos Altos Opera House 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org
June 4-7
Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo. Southwest Horseman’s Arena. High-flying bull riding, fast riding and roping and much more! 575-538-3785
July
Jul 4 Independence Day Festivities. 4th of July parade though downtown Silver City, followed by music and vendors in GoughPark. Weather permitting fireworks display at dusk. 1-800-548-9378 www,silvercity.org Jul 18-19 Hummingbird Festival. A unique opportunity to catch these beautiful birds in action at the height of the season. Festivities include guest speakers and live entertainment. Little Toad Creek Inn & Tavern. 575-536-9649 20 Big Ditch Day. Downtown Silver City. Music, educational tours, historical re-enactors, conservation demonstrations, and the Farmers’ Market. Local arts, crafts, and food. Local artists and inventors will display their contraptions, inventions, and innovations in SilverCity’s Makers Fair! silvercitymainstreet.com 26-Aug 3 Silver City CLAY Festival. Celebrates clay at various venues. Offerings will showcase tile, pottery, adobe and natural building processes.CLAYFestival.com
Ongoing Events
April 30- May 4 28th Annual Tour of the Gila The Tour of the Gila is one of the most challenging and iconic bicycle stage races in the U.S. The race has the feel of European racing on the winding, narrow mountain roads in the Gila National Forest. 575-590-2612 www.tourofthegila.com
May April 30-May 4 28th Annual Tour of the Gila. 5-day stage race. 575388-3222. tourofthegila.com
Farmer's Market. Shop for the freshest produce and to stock up on locally grown herbs, plants, and more. 8:30 am - noon, Saturdays May thru October. Main Street Plaza beside Big Ditch Park, Enter at 7th/Bullard. 575-534-1704 San Vicente Art Walk - Self Guided Tours visit the galleries and studios in the area. 575-388-4854. sva@gilanet.com. First Fridays Downtown. On the first Friday of every month, Galleries and shops stay open late in historic downtown Silver City. Enjoy dinner, take an art walk, or explore our eclectic shops. Look for art openings, special offers, family activities, and more. 575-534-1700 silvercitymainstreet.com Walking Tour of Historic Fort Bayard 9:30am. Tours begin at the Commanding Officer's Quarters. Jan-Apr two Saturdays per month and May-Sept Every Saturday. Walking tours last about 2 hours with a suggested donation of $3. 575-536-316 fortbayard.org
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