Annual Events in Red River

Here are Red River's annual highlights, events that happen pretty much every year. To find specific times and dates for this year's events, and for a complete list of all events, go the Full Calendar.

Upcoming Events At A Glance

Red River Songwriter’s Festival

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.

Jan 23-25, 2020 Lost Love Saloon and Motherlode Saloon

400 E Main St Red River, NM 87558 Telephone: 1-800-91-LODGE Email: info@drewkennedymusic.com Visit Website » Full Event Details »

Mardi Gras in the Mountains

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.

Feb 20-25, 2020 Red River Chamber of Commerce

But make no mistake: Red River knows how to celebrate Mardi Gras! Nothing is left out. The week is filled with costume balls, bead tossing, singing and dancing, Cajun and Creole gourmet delights, parades, kids costume contest, cajun cook-off, burning of the Loup-garu, crawfish boils, downhill gator race, and more!

101 West River Street Telephone: (575)754-2366 Email: rrinfo@redriverchamber.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »

Just Desserts Eat & Ski

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.

Feb 22, 2020 Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area

This is no fantasy, it’s “Just Desserts” Eat & Ski Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area’s most popular event. The theme is simple: Enchanted Forest puts homemade desserts out on a five kilometer course and skiers ski out to the different sites and indulge in delicious concoctions like the popular 18-Layer Chocolate Cinnamon Torte, Fudge, Wild Blueberry Pie, Triple Chocolate Kahlua Espresso Cake, gluten-free delights, and much more!

29 Sangre De Cristo Drive Telephone: (575) 754-6112 Email: info@enchantedforestxc.com Visit Website » Full Event Details »

Red River Mountain Brew Bash

Join us in kicking off the summer with Red River's Mountain Brew Bash! On Saturday May 15-16. Come to Brandenburg Park for beer, games, music, and more!

May 15-16, 2020 Brandenburg Park

101 West Main Telephone: 575-754-2366 Email: shelby@redriverchamber.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »

38th Annual Red River Memorial Motorcycle Rally

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.

May 21-25, 2020 Brandenburg Park and Red River Conference Center

While you’re here, make sure you ride the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, an 83 mile loop through northern New Mexico's most beautiful scenery!

101 West River Street, Red River NM 87558 Telephone: (575) 754-3030 Email: visitorcenter@redriver.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »

Red River Classic Car Show

Over 150 of the most awesome classic, hot rod, and modern cars cruise into Red River for this exciting Car Show. The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the Meet and Greet on Friday night. It's a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and enjoy great food!

Jun 6, 2020 Brandenburg Park

101 West River Street Telephone: (575)754-3030 Email: visitorcenter@redriver.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »

Art & Wine Festival

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

Jun 19-21, 2020 Brandenburg Park

This event features art, pottery, photography, wine sampling, silent auction, and live music.

101 West Main Street, Red River NM 87558 Telephone: (575) 754-2366 Email: rrinfo@redriverchamber.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »

4th of July Parade & Celebration

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.

Jul 4, 2020 Main Street

After the parade stroll down to Brandenburg Park where you can enjoy live music and good old fashioned family fun, then head to the Red River Community House for its annual July 4th Egg Toss & Family Games.

101 West Main Street, Red River NM 87558 Telephone: (575) 754-2366 Email: rrinfo@redriverchamber.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »

Hot Chili Days Cool Mountain Nights

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!

Aug 12-15, 2020 Brandenburg Park

True to this tradition, "Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights" features live music all over town, as well as multiple cook offs in Brandenburg Park like the CASI "Red River Red" cook off, the New Mexico State Green Chile Championship, and the Lone Star BBQ Society cook off.

101 West River Street, Red River NM 87558 Visit Website » Full Event Details »

46th Annual Southwest Pickers Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival

Southwest Pickers & Red River Bluegrass present the 46th Annual Southwest Pickers Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival.

Aug 20-23, 2020 Brandenburg Park & Red River Conference Center

101 W. River St. Visit Website » Full Event Details »

Red River Folk Festival at Aspencade

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.

Sep 25-27, 2020 Brandenburg Park

This year features the 5th annual Red River Folk Festival at Aspencade. Talented folk artists from all over the US converge in Red River to delight and entertain guests at Aspencade.

101 West River Street Telephone: (575)754-2366 Email: rrinfo@redriverchamber.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »

Past Annual Events

Red River Ski & Summer Area Torchlight and Fireworks Parade

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!

Dec 23, 2018 Red River Ski & Summer Area

Dulcimer Festival

A day filled with workshops, concerts, singing, and jamming! Don’t know what a dulcimer is? Sign up for a workshop and you’ll be playing in no time. Fun for all!

(575) 754-2349

Aug 2-4, 2019 Red River Community House

Buckaroo Ball

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.

Aug 2, 2019 Red River Conference Center

Red River High Mountain Run

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.

Aug 3, 2019 Brandenburg Park

Enchanted Circle Century Bike Tour

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.

Sep 8, 2019 Red River Conference Center

Oktoberfest

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!

Oct 11-13, 2019 Brandenburg Park

Switch on the Holidays

Thanksgiving kicks off the Christmas holiday for so many people but nowhere is this done with more style than Red River!

Nov 28, 2019 Brandenburg Park

Breakfast with Santa

Join the Red River Chamber of Commerce in celebrating Christmas in the mountains at Breakfast with Santa!

Dec 21, 2019 Red River Conference Center

Christmas Luminaria Tour

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.

Dec 25, 2019 Enchanted Forest Ski Area

Old Fashioned New Year’s Eve

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 31st. 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!

Dec 31, 2019 Red River Community House

Race the Face Snowmobile Hill Climb

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.

Jan 18, 2020 Red River Ski & Summer Area

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