Annual Events in Red River

Torchlight parades date so far back in skiing history no one can quite place when the tradition first began. Most old timers recall wrapping pipe insulation around an old ski pole, dipping it in diesel fuel and lighting it before descending the slopes in the dark. Participants had to be extra careful or their clothes could catch on fire!

It is a New Mexican Christmas tradition to place luminarias or farolitos (paper bags with sand and a lighted candle inside) around houses and along streets. It is also a tradition to place luminaries along a one-way three-kilometer loop at Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area.

Guests and locals can find New Year’s Eve Celebrations for all ages beginning with the annual New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Display at Red River Ski Area on December 30th. On New Year's Eve, take the kids to the Red River Community House for an Old Fashioned New Year's Eve Party to enjoy pizza, music and games! 

Race to the top of The Face at the Red River Ski & Summer Area during the Winter Carnival Snowmobile Hill Climb! The snowmobile races will feature stock, modified, and pro modified machines. Contestants are timed and compete for cash prizes and bragging rights.

Well, if you've ever wanted to spend a few days in the beautiful mountains of northern New Mexico, hanging out with some of your favorite songwriters, doing a little eating, drinking, and perhaps skiing... then this event is for you.

Picture this: You’re cross country skiing or snowshoeing through a snowy forest when suddenly you come upon a group of people with chocolate on their faces licking their fingers and eating from a table laden with delectable goodies.

An ever increasing number of Cajuns and Creoles have fled the overgrown chaos of other locales in order to come to this quaint community for a much more intimate celebration.

Join us in kicking off the summer with the 1st annual Bacon & Brews event! On Saturday, May 19th, come to Brandenburg Park for bacon, beer, games, music, and more!

Get ready for the rumble as 20,000 bikers from all different backgrounds line Main Street for one crazy party. Live music can be found all over town, along with vendors carrying everything from leather and lace, to food and fun.

Classic, hot rod, and show cars cruise into Red River for this exciting Car Show. Browse all types of vehicles including classic trucks, restored antique cars, American muscle cars, low riders, hot rods and much more.

The annual Art & Wine Festival is presented by the Red River Chamber of Commerce every Father’s Day weekend in Brandenburg Park. 

Red River is the perfect place for families and no time is this more obvious than during the annual 4th of July Parade & Celebration! The day begins at 10 a.m. with the largest parade in northern New Mexico, followed by a full day of family-friendly activities all over town.

Pull out your finest Western duds for a night of food, festivities and fundraising! The Red River Valley Buckaroo Ball hosts an evening of cocktails, delicious food, live music, dancing and silent and live auctions.

The Red River High Mountain Half Marathon and 5k is a challenging, high altitude race hosted in the scenic mountain town of Red River, New Mexico.

Red Rivers rousing music scene can trace it's roots back to Texas, mostly centered around Austin's "red dirt rock."  This means visitors to this small mountain community can find some of the best music anywhere, anytime!

Southwest Pickers & Red River Bluegrass present the 44th Annual Southwest Pickers Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival.

Cyclists take on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway for one of the most challenging tours in the southwest. The tour is a 100-mile ride around the Enchanted Circle that includes a short trip through Angel Fire to Black Lake and back.

Browse through booths of hand-crafted items, jewelry, home furnishings, food, art, pottery, and specialty goods while you enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and the crisp air and changing colors of fall in Red River.

The annual Oktoberfest at Brandenburg Park includes microbreweries (with voting for the best brews), food and craft vendors, German “OOMPAH” Polka music, activities for kids, and contests like Miss & Mr. Oktoberfest, stein holding, chicken dance, yodeling and brat eating!