Santa Fe Renaissance Fair
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- When: A single weekend in September
- Where:
334 Los Pinos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Revel in the amazing antics of Santa Fe’s own Clan Tynker! * Cheer on the brave pursuits of sword fighting and Celtic games! * Experience aspects of life in a Medieval village! * Kids! Defend the Spanish Galleon from marauding pirates! * Win treasure playing Catapulting Frogs, Jacob’s Ladder and other games of knightly skill! * Indulge in belly dancing, flamenco and other live entertainment on 3 stages! * Dress in your most elegant finery and compete for prizes in the costume contest!
Renaissance Artsfaire
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- When: A single weekend in November
- Where:
Young Park
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Since its inception in 1971, this annual festival has steadily grown and now attracts over 25,000 people to Young Park on the first weekend of November — this year (2010) on Saturday, November 6th and Sunday, November 7th. One of the largest cultural events in Southern New Mexico, this juried art show showcases local and regional artists, crafts-people and entertainers. All proceeds from artist booth fees, food booth fees, non-profit information booth fees and donations at the gates go to support DAAC programs.
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