Friday, September 4, 2026 marks the 102nd Burning of Zozobra! He's a century-plus old! Each year, Santa Fe's original burning man Zozobra, a 50-foot tall, storied marionette, is built anew. And each year he is stuffed with thousands of paper "glooms"––love letters, divorce papers, photos, speeding…
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September in Santa Fe is a magical time. The smell of green chile roasting fills the crisp mountain air, while the aspens turn golden and shimmer with the breeze. Temperatures begin to drop, but the autumn event season really begins to heat up! Here are several of The City Different's can't-miss…
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Join us for the 35th year of the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta (September 22–27), once again celebrating the culinary artistry of Santa Fe’s many excellent and award-winning restaurants (60) and the sophistication of influential wineries (90) from around the world. It's a weeklong celebration of food…
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In many places, Labor Day is considered the end of summer and a time to begin winding down for autumn. In Santa Fe, Labor Day is a time to celebrate the kickoff of our autumn event season. We wash our gloom away in a fiery ritual, embrace the cooler temps as we run to the mountains for recreation…
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Santa Fe nicknamed itself The City Different in the early 1900s, fully aware and proud of its uniqueness, but its story stretches back to the 1600s, which has given this Southwestern hub multiple centuries to grow into its imaginative, artistic self. Today, The City Different continues to be…
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Every August, thousands of visitors arrive in Santa Fe for the annual Santa Fe Indian Market, produced by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA), the largest juried Indian art market in the world. Santa Fe hotels fill to capacity and The City Different begins to buzz with Native…
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Every August, approximately 1,000 Native North American artists from 200 tribal Nations across North America gather on the historic Santa Fe Plaza for Santa Fe Indian Market, a celebration of Native art, heritage, and culture. And this August 2026, Indian Market celebrates its 104th anniversary with…
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In August, Santa Fe continues to celebrate not only its heritage, but its values of artistic expression, inclusivity, and diversity. As you weave your way through several traditions important to the cultural fabric, you will be constantly reminded of the majestic and enriched beauty of The City…
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Santa Fe is a favorite hiking destination for visitors to New Mexico and for good reason! Nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the area has accessible all-season terrain, beautiful views, and varied routes to suit people of all ages. Check out our Foothills Trail map for…
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Santa Fe is well known for annual summer art markets. From folk art to Native American art to contemporary art and even antique art, you can find it all in Santa Fe throughout the summer months. But have you attended the Contemporary Hispanic Market? In 2026, it is scheduled for July 25 and 26 on…
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