September is when autumn gives way to the great outdoors that awakens your spirit, and and the rich cultural experiences that nourish the soul. Throw in the hustle of festivities that sets the town in motion, then add a dash of delicious dining to feed that urge for authentic New Mexican taste.
That's right; it's Las Cruces: Monuments to Main Street! Your destination for incredible adventures in nature tours, fascinating history, and city life that lights up with music and culture, and the best wine festival ever. Choose and enjoy the flavors of autumn.[minti_divider style="3" margin="30px 0 30px 0"]
2018 Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Get wild and involved with the Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks as they host the Wild and Scenic Film Festival on September 14 at the historic Rio Grande Theater in downtown Las Cruces.
Enjoy the great line-up of films that is sure to entertain, inspire, educate and move you, your family and friends. A Monuments to Main Street Festival partner, the Film Festival will make nature conservation a living part of our community. Our Wild and Scenic Friends will also host a silent auction, so ready your bids and your mind for a great night at the movies.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]September 14, Friday Doors open at 6:00 PM, movies start at 7:00 PM[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]Historic Rio Grande Theater[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]$15[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][ult_buttons btn_title="Get Tickets Now" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Forganmountainsdesertpeaks.org%2Fwild-and-scenic-film-festival-on-tour%2F|title:Get%20Tickets%20Now|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ec2b21" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_shadow="shd-bottom" btn_shadow_size="5" btn_shadow_click="enable" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:18px;"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_divider style="3" margin="30px 0 30px 0"]
Flagship POPS Under the Stars
POPS Under the Stars - Beloved and well-known pop songs beautifully arranged to classical music is one of the most-awaited Monuments to Main Street Festival events this 2018.
Enjoy great music, good food, beer and wine, under the starlit skies of Plaza de Las Cruces on September 14 as the spectacular NMSU Masterworks Chorus performs with the LCSO! 180 Talented musicians will fill the night sky with music.
This signature outdoor concert features table-seating for an upgraded and special experience.
With family or friends, savor the crisp autumn night with a New Mexican flair. Let a magical night of music weave for you an evening of culture, joy, and celebration.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]September 14, Friday Doors open at 5:30 PM, Concert from 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]Plaza de Las Cruces[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]General Admission Open Seating : $16 Single Table Seat: $51 Table of Ten: $510[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][ult_buttons btn_title="Get Tickets Now" btn_link="url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lascrucessymphony.com%2Fpops-concert%2F|title:Pictures|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ec2b21" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_shadow="shd-bottom" btn_shadow_size="5" btn_shadow_click="enable" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:18px;"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_divider style="3" margin="30px 0 30px 0"]
Harvest Wine Festival
Viva El Vino!
Chill with the best of New Mexico's wineries as the harvest season brings in the best of the reds, the whites, and the sparklings. With over 150 wines, new vendors, fantastic local cuisine and award-winning musicians the Harvest Wine Festival is one event you won’t want to miss. With music ranging from Country to Indie and from Reggae to Jazz, there will be sounds for all to enjoy. Join in the grape stomping competition for a chance to be crowned grape king or queen.
An annual Labor Day weekend tradition, you can also bring home a case or two, or just a bottle if you prefer. Sample a few, and bring back the best. Cheers, and drink up! (Safely, please.)[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]September 1 to 3 12:00 PM[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 12125 Robert Larson Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88007[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]General Admission from $25 VIP, special and designated driver discounts available[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][ult_buttons btn_title="Get Tickets Now" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fholdmyticket.com%2Fevent%2F316416|title:Pictures|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ec2b21" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_shadow="shd-bottom" btn_shadow_size="5" btn_shadow_click="enable" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:18px;"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_divider style="3" margin="30px 0 30px 0"]
Are You Ready for Some Football?
New Mexico State University (NMSU) Aggies vs. New Mexico Lobos - “Battle of I-25”
Get loud and geared up for a gridiron showdown!
This college football rivalry is set to combust with another scintillating match with the I-25 rivals as New Mexico State University Aggies and host University of New Mexico Lobos. They go head-to-head on September 15 at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces.
Enjoy your green chile hot dogs, burgers, and beer amidst sports fanfare in an age old state rivalry.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]September 15, Saturday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]Aggie Memorial Stadium, 1810 E University Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88003[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]$12 - $30, depending on seating[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][ult_buttons btn_title="Get Tickets Now" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsearch%3Ftm_link%3Dtm_header_search%26%3D%26user_input%3Dnmsu%2520football%26q%3Dnmsu%2520football|title:Pictures|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ec2b21" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_shadow="shd-bottom" btn_shadow_size="5" btn_shadow_click="enable" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:18px;"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_divider style="3" margin="30px 0 30px 0"]
SNM State Fair and Rodeo
Double up on the fun, rides, and games in the last week of September with a jam packed week of horses, rodeo and ridin', carnival, crafts, stunts, and cookouts for the best in entertainment, food, and brews.
Bring the kids, go with the gang or your special someone for a load of activities and events designed for everyone - toys and tractors for the big boys, a gala for the gals, and everything in between from rides to quilts and foot-stompin' music starting with hometown gal Bri Bagwell.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]September 26 to 30, 2018 Opens at 9:00 AM, weekdays close at 10:00 PM Friday & Saturday close at 12:00 AM, Sunday close at 6:00 PM[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]Southern New Mexico State Fair Grounds 12125 Robert Larson Blvd.[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]Children (ages 7 - 14) $10 Adults (15 and up) $14 Children under 6 - Free[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][ult_buttons btn_title="Get Tickets Now" btn_link="url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.snmstatefairgrounds.net%2Ftickets.html|title:Get%20Tickets%20Now|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ec2b21" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_shadow="shd-bottom" btn_shadow_size="5" btn_shadow_click="enable" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:18px;"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_divider style="3" margin="30px 0 30px 0"]
Plein Air Painters of New Mexico
Art comes alive with "en plein air" artists, and hobbyist who paint in the open air, incorporating the light, feel, and textures of the outdoors in their artwork.
Sponsored by the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM), a group of dedicated professional artists, the enchanting landscape of New Mexico breathed into a canvas of russets, roses, blues, and green in numerous paintings and exhibitions.
“Paintouts” are held in public spaces, and the general public is encouraged to mingle and witness for themselves living art. An art community that promotes dialogue between the artists and the public. Watch for more details as the PAPNM comes to Las Cruces this September.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]September 26 to 29 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]TBA[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]TBA[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_divider style="3" margin="30px 0 30px 0"]
White Sands Full Moon Event with Live Music
Enjoy hands-on learning, and experience the desert night with the Island of Misfit Morphs program where education and experience intertwine for a magical night of knowledge. From the desert ecosystem to conservation practices, make moonlight magic and get to know desert flora and fauna. From the ubiquitous desert insects to the frogs and desert lizards of the White Sands, learn “what lies beneath” and delve deeper into what matters most to protect the beauty and life of our planet.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]September 24 7:00 to 8:00 PM[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]White Sands National Monument Amphitheater[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]Free program, Monument entrance fee $5[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_divider style="3" margin="30px 0 30px 0"]
Art Ramble
Stroll and enjoy the pleasure of art with a self-guided tour of Las Cruces' cultural and artistic corridor in the downtown area. With open galleries, shops, and the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Artist in Residences exhibition, feed your soul with this visual feast.
Stop by for a bite at one of our many restaurants, and sip a drink or two before continuing with the vista of art. And there's more with participating art performers from film to theater art.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]September 1 to 2 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]Hatch Valley[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]$10 per carload[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][minti_spacer][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][ult_buttons btn_title="Get Tickets Now" btn_link="url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hatchchilefest.com%2F|title:Get%20Tickets%20Now|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ec2b21" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_shadow="shd-bottom" btn_shadow_size="5" btn_shadow_click="enable" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:18px;"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_divider style="3" margin="30px 0 30px 0"]
Get Roasted! Hatch Chile Festival
Spice up and get fiery with the annual Hatch Chile Festival in the center of the world's chile capital - Mesilla Valley in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
A taste of chile heaven, you’ll enjoy the scent of gastronomical paradise with the scent of roasting chiles, and famous chile recipes from roasts to pizza to burgers and sides.
If that is not enough, bid on the auction, play a few horseshoe tosses, watch a newly-crowned Miss Hatch Chile, or get interviewed by the Food Network with an all-day chile galore. Chill out with the best of ristras, crafts, carnival, and magicians on center stage.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]September 1 to 2 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]Hatch Valley[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ]$10 per carload[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner ][ult_buttons btn_title="Get Tickets Now" btn_link="url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hatchchilefest.com%2F|title:Get%20Tickets%20Now|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ec2b21" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_shadow="shd-bottom" btn_shadow_size="5" btn_shadow_click="enable" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:18px;"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]