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May 22-24 (12:00 - 6:00 pm)
Silver City Annual Blues Festival
Gough Park in Silver City, NM

Silver City draws thousands of music lovers with the long-running Blues Festival. The open air event features festival, food, vendors and regional artisans displaying and selling unique and often one-of-a-kind items. Local businesses, galleries and restaurants add to the downtown excitement with extended hours and a special Art Walk on Sunday morning.
www.mimbresarts.org
May 23-25 (12:00 - 6:00 pm)
Southern New Mexico Wine Festival
Southern New Mexico Fair Grounds

The Southern New Mexico Wine Festival celebrates and promotes the New Mexico wine industry by showcasing the best of state wines along with regional arts and crafts and fine food. 575.522.1232
www.snmwinefestival.com
June 19-21 (all day)
21st Annual Turtle Festival
Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tortugas Village just south of Las Cruces

Festival includes Tortugas Open Golf Tournament, San Juan Fiesta Tardeada and Tortugas Turtle Races. 575.526.8171
June 20 (6:00 pm)
Taste of the Spencer
Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM

Hosted by the Spencer Guild, fine art auction with local cuisine tastings, music and spirits; special display of Bancroft vintage roadster. Music throughout the theater and dancing is scheduled on the stage. 888.818.7872
www.spencertheater.com
July 2-11 (9:00 am - 11:00 pm)
The Toast of Taos
Throughout the community of Taos

One of the nation's premier wine and food events, The Toast of Taos is an eleven day wine and culinary arts festival. The Toast of Taos features accomplished Southwest wine makers, nationally acclaimed winemakers, great chefs, host restaurants and wine education experiences throughout the entire event. 888.503.0828
www.toastoftaos.com
July 3-4 (4:00 - 7:00 pm)
A Portrait Exhibit by Samantha Odom
Main St. Gallery, 311 N. Downtown Mall

Known for vibrant, colorful murals and unique wall finishes, Samantha will present an exhibit featuring portraits of modern women and children painted in a contemporary style, and lots of bold color. Several pieces are “larger than life” creations, capturing thoughtful glances. Others are commissioned pieces where subjects are traditionally posed and painted in a classical realism style. 575.649.9951
August 1 (2:00 pm and 8:00 pm)
Frankie Avalon
Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM

Former teen idol, the legendary singer/actor Frankie Avalon catches a wave into the Spencer for a night of old time 50s & 60s rock and roll with his six-piece band (guitar, piano, drums, trumpet, saxophone and bass). 888.818.7872
www.spencertheater.com
August 4 (6:00 - 9:00 pm)
America’s Night Out Against Crime
Main Street (Downtown), Las Cruces, NM

The City of Las Cruces proudly presents National Night Out involving over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. Free, fun family event filled with food, games, entertainment and giveaways. 575.541.2288
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