The 21st Annual Santa Fe Fiesta de los Niños

Welcome to the 21st Annual Santa Fe Fiesta de Los Niños!

Step into a living, breathing journey through New Mexico's vibrant past as we invite you to be our guest at this immersive celebration. From tin stamping to rope making, tortilla making to constructing mini adobe houses, every corner offers an opportunity to get your hands on history.

Meet the charming residents of our farmyard, including goats, burros, and sheep, before witnessing the traditional art of wool spinning, weaving, and dyeing. Let your creativity soar as you try your hand at these time-honored crafts, guided by skilled artisans.

Take a break from your adventures to savor the flavors of Santa Fe at our array of food trucks, and peruse the local arts & crafts for unique treasures to take home.

With live entertainment to delight and inspire, the Santa Fe Fiesta de Los Niños promises an unforgettable experience for children of all ages. Come join us and discover the magic of New Mexico's past brought to life before your eyes.

July 20 & 21, 2024

Time: 10am to 4pm

 

Cash is not accepted at the admissions gate. We accept credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Ticket prices increase by $5 on July 12. Save big when you buy your tickets early!

Las Golondrinas Members get free admission to all festivals, but must reserve member tickets online to guarantee entry.

Scheduled

Mini Adobe Casita Making

(Behind #3)

10:00-3:00

 

Indiana Bones Storyteller

(Under the trees near #27)

11:00-12:00 & 1:00-2:00

 

Party Up! Balloon Twisting

(Artist Plazas)

10:30-12:30

 

Craft Corner, Mask Making

(Artist Plazas)

Sat. 12:00-2:00 & Sun. 11:00-1:00

 

Tin Stamp a Medallion

(#18)

12:00-3:00

 

Make a Wooden Whirligig

(#24)

 

Tortilla Making

(#37)

Ongoing Activities

Hawks Aloft

(Education Center)

 

New Mexico Fairy Hair

(Artist Plazas)

 

Dancing Dolphins Face Painting

(Artist Plazas)

 

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails

(Ramilletas at Artist Plazas) 

 

Enchanted Soaps

(Make your owns soap at Artist Plazas)

 

Saturday Only

Wonders on Wheels, Museum on the Move!

(Near "Volunteers Only")

 

Saturday Only

Art to G.O.

(Near "Volunteers Only")

 

Saturday Only

Visit Clyde the Buffalo

(Behind #16)

 

Rio Grande Mule & Donkey Assoc.

(Near #28)

 

Northern NM Horseman's Assoc.

(Behind #27)

 

Horno Baking w/bread samples

(#2)

 

Weaving Demonstrations

(#11)

 

Blacksmith Demonstration

(#27)

 

Hide Tanning Demonstration

(#21)

 

Rope Making 

(#37) - may only be Sunday

 

Wool Dyeing w/Natural Materials 

(#30)

 

Visit the School House & Big Mill

(#29 & #35)

 

Visit the Historic Buildings Around the Site

Performers

Niños de Santa Fe Youth Dancers

(The Stage)

11:00-12:00

 

The New Mexican Marimba Band

(Food Service Area)

12:00-2:00

 

Compañia Mina Fajardo & Chuscales Flamenco

(The Stage)

2:00-3:00

Food Vendors

 

what THE truck café

Jenn's Taste of New Mexico

Steve's Italian Ice

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Thanks to our wonderful sponsors!