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JANUARY

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FEBRUARY

CHOCOLATE FANTASIA
​February 9, 2019
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Visit participating “Chocolate Stops” inside various galleries and shops – many decorated for the occasion. A delicious way to spend a day!
TERRITORIAL CHAPTER DAY
February 16, 2019
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MARCH

TOMMYKNOCKER 10
March 9, 2019​
Mountain Bike Festival at Fort Bayard. Camp with your family and enjoy vendors, music and an awesome setting. 10 hour endurance mountain bike race with an emphasis on entertaining the whole family, and Fido too…

APRIL

CDT TRAIL DAYS
​April 26-27, 2019
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Outdoor vendors and recreational opportunities celebrate the opening of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition.

MAY

TOUR OF THE GILA
May 1-5, 2019
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The Tour of the Gila is one of the most challenging and iconic bicycle stage races in the U.S., attracting over 600 professional and amateur racers. The race has the feel of European racing on the winding, narrow mountain roads in the Gila National Forest.
RED DOT SPRING STUDIO TOUR
​May 4-5, 2019
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Silver City Art Association
HURLEY PRIDE FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW
​May 11, 2019
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Cars, food, music, vendors, raffles and demonstrations. ​Town of Hurley, NM
SILVER CITY BLUES FESTIVAL
May 24-26, 2019
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Mimbres Region Arts Council
​One of the Southwest’s premier FREE Blues Festivals featuring not only the brightest rising stars of the Blues, but also classic and well-respected performers that have toured the world over. 

JUNE

WILD WILD WEST PRO RODEO
​June 12-15, 2019
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Silver City Pro Rodeo
This rodeo features high-flying bull riding, fast riding, roping and much more. The annual rodeo competition features some of the nation’s toughest cowboys and toughest bulls.
FIESTA LATINA!
​June 21-23, 2019
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Western New Mexico University
​Experience Latin cultures, rhythms, flavors, artisan crafts, and tequila tasting on the beautiful Western New Mexico University campus set in the mountains of the Southwest.

JULY

INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
July 4, 2019
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Silver City /
Grant County Chamber of Commerce
A classic 4th of July parade winds through downtown Silver City, followed by music and vendors in Gough Park. Weather permitting, fireworks display at dusk.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
July 4, 2019
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Silver City Museum
Enjoy old fashioned ice cream and games for the kids of all ages at the Silver City Museum.
SILVER CITY CLAY FESTIVAL
July 15-21, 2019
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Southwest New Mexico Arts
Culture and Tourism
This week-long celebration offers exhibits, fabulous workshops, youth activities, films and all sorts of mud fun! Also available are free lectures, tours, clay demonstrations and more.

AUGUST

HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL
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Mimbres Culture Heritage Site, Mimbres, NM​
The Hummingbird Festival is a unique opportunity to catch these beautiful birds in action at the height of the season. Festivities include guest speakers and live entertainment.
COPPER COUNTRY CRUIZERS CAR SHOW
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Copper Country Cruizers
​Come stroll down memory lane and enjoy the car show at no charge. Check out the vendor, refreshments (including breakfast, lunch and more), raffles, music and special events.
TASTE OF DOWNTOWN
​August 31, 2019
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Silver City Mainstreet
​The annual Taste of Downtown Silver City restaurant tour offers samples from the best of downtown’s restaurants and coffee houses.

SEPTEMBER

ROLLING STONES GEM & MINERAL SHOW
​August 31 – September 2, 2019
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Grant County Rolling Stones Gem &
​Mineral Society
One of the Southwest’s premier gatherings of rock hounds, geology enthusiasts and the curious. A fun free family event with dozens of booths, geologic samples, and vendors galore.
SIGNAL PEAK CHALLENGE
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Gila Hike and Bike
Bike riding, racing and camping in the Gila National Forest. Fun ride on Saturday, followed by a pit-cooked bbq and party, racing on Sunday, and a group ride on Monday morning.
GILA RIVER FESTIVAL
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Gila Conservation Coalition    
Celebrating the last, free-flowing river in the Southwest, this premier nature festival offers attendees  a variety of expert -guided field trips in the Gila National Forest, the Gila River and in Silver City.
RED HOT CHILDREN'S FIESTA
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Grant County Community Health Council
This is the largest child development and resource fair in southwest New Mexico. Bring your children out for the many free activities.
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FORT BAYARD DAYS
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Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society
​Learn more about Fort Bayard and the settling of the West. The day includes info on the Buffalo Soldiers, military re-enactments, Native American history and so much more; ending the day with the Buckles and Bustles Military Ball.
GRANT COUNTY FAIR
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Celebrate the agricultural heritage of this community with traditional exhibits, livestock competitions, carnival rides, music, food and more!
​MIMBRES HARVEST FESTIVAL
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​Mimbres Valley Health Action League
SOUTHWEST FESTIVAL OF THE WRITTEN WORD
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Held every other year. Writing workshops, readings, panel discussions, a major southwestern author or two as guest speakers, a funky Friday night event with some slam poetry, hometown reading, music, stand-up and performance art, 300-word writing contest and book signings galore!

OCTOBER

​VIRUS THEATER FALL FESTIVAL
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RED DOT WEEKEND AT THE GALLERIES
​October 12-14, 2019 
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