Events & Festivals

Events & Festivals in Angel Fire and the Enchanted Circle

Plan your stay around signature festivals, live music, holiday weekends, markets, outdoor events and celebrations in Angel Fire and nearby mountain towns.

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From mountain festivals and live music to holiday traditions and signature events, there is almost always something worth adding to an Angel Fire getaway.

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Events Through the Year

Something to Look Forward to in Every Season

Angel Fire and the surrounding Enchanted Circle host mountain festivals, live music, arts events, holiday traditions and outdoor competitions throughout the year.

Winter & Holidays

December – February

Winter events near Angel Fire combine ski-season traditions, holiday celebrations and some of Northern New Mexico's most unusual mountain competitions.

• Holidays on the Mountain
• New Year's Eve on the Mountain
• World Championship Shovel Races
• Red River Songwriters' Festival
• Mardi Gras in the Mountains
• Taos Winter Wine Festival

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Spring

March – May

Spring brings a quieter side of the mountains along with community celebrations, arts events and the beginning of Northern New Mexico's outdoor-event season.

• Taos Film Festival
• Mother's Day Rio Grande Whitewater Races
• Children's Fishing Derby
• Dennis Hopper Day
• Red River Memorial Day Weekend
• Taos Opera Institute

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Summer

June – August

Summer is the busiest event season in Angel Fire and around the Enchanted Circle, with balloon festivals, live music, markets, July Fourth celebrations and outdoor competitions.

• Balloons Over Angel Fire
• Angel Fire Farmers Market
• Angel Fire Fourth of July Parade
• Kickin' Country Weekend
• Music from Angel Fire
• 8750' BBQ & Music Festival
• Red River Jamboree
• Eagle Nest BalloonFest

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Fall

September – November

Fall events pair crisp mountain weather and changing aspens with art tours, Oktoberfest celebrations, balloon rallies and some of the region's best arts festivals.

• Angel Fire Studio Art Tour
• Angel Fire Oktoberfest
• Aspencade Arts Festival
• Red River Oktoberfest
• Taos Fall Arts Festival
• Taos Mountain Balloon Rally
• Michael Hearne's Big Barn Dance
• San Geronimo Day

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Planning an Angel Fire getaway around a festival or special event? Use the Event Finder above for current dates, then explore more things to do near Aspen Springs before building your stay.

Plan Your Event Weekend

Make the Event Part of the Getaway

Staying at Aspen Springs puts you close to Angel Fire events while keeping Red River, Eagle Nest and Taos within easy reach for festivals, concerts and special weekends across Northern New Mexico.

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Stay Close to the Action

Aspen Springs is about 7–8 minutes from Angel Fire Resort, making it convenient for event weekends in Angel Fire while still giving you a quiet, wooded place to return to afterward. Eagle Nest is about 22 minutes away, while Red River and Taos are about 43 minutes from the property.

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Book Early for Signature Weekends

Popular Angel Fire festivals, holiday weekends, balloon events, music festivals and major summer celebrations can bring more visitors to the Enchanted Circle. If an event is central to your trip, reserving lodging early gives you the best chance of staying close to the activities you came to enjoy.

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Build Out the Rest of Your Stay

An event may be the reason for the trip, but it does not have to be the whole itinerary. Add skiing, hiking, scenic drives, lake time, mountain biking, shopping, dining or a quiet afternoon at Aspen Springs to turn an event weekend into a fuller Northern New Mexico getaway.

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Stay at Aspen Springs

Found an Event Worth Planning Around?

Check cabin availability for your dates and make Aspen Springs your home base for events in Angel Fire and throughout the Enchanted Circle.

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Looking for lodging near Angel Fire events and festivals? Aspen Springs offers private cabins on 12 wooded acres with convenient access to Angel Fire Resort and event destinations throughout the Enchanted Circle.