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 2nd Annual Bacon & Brews event! On Saturday, May 17-18, 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.