[minti_spacer height="25"]Las Cruces is bringing on a sizzlin’ June, as only Las Cruces can. Country concerts & Taco Eating Contests.
And for our outdoor lovers, we’re bringing you all the best under the stars this month, literally. Check out movies and music in the park, browse the evening Farmer’s Market, and experience a magical White Sands Full Moon Hike.
And if the competitive spirit moves you, pop by the Sombrero Taco Eating Contest and join in the fun. More of an observer? You’ll want to catch the Spaceport America Cup Rocket Engineering competition.
June has it all. Here’s just a sample. See our full calendar to see all events[minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Lucha Libre Photography Exhibit & Downtown Ramble - June 7 - July 26
[minti_spacer height="25"]Calling all art lovers! Lucha Libre is a term used in Mexico for freestyle wrestling. It is characterized by colorful masks and high-flying moves. Jerry Villagrana has been a fan since childhood and has created this collection of images from various areas throughout Mexico. His work has been featured in many media internationally. Stop by and see this stunning exhibit.
June 7 - July 26, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Water Street
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Amador LIVE Country Night - June 8
[minti_spacer height="25"]Live entertainment at Amador LIVE, a new downtown Las Cruces destination. Stop by for a free concert featuring Frankie Ray with Special Guest Frequenza. Three great restaurant choices in this re-constructed city block and a whole lot of fun at this event courtyard.
Saturday, June 8 - 8 pm
Amador LIVE - 302 South Main Street
FREE[minti_spacer height="25"][minti_image img="22798"][minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
El Sombrero Taco Eating Contest - June 11
[minti_spacer height="25"]What would you do with a year’s supply of El Sombrero tacos, a cash prize and trophy, and bragging rights? Think you can be the Taco King (or Queen) of Las Cruces? Join the ultimate Taco Tuesday event at the Second Annual El Sombrero Patio Cafe Taco Eating Contest. This great family event features vendors, food trucks, and a beer tent and chances to win lots of door prizes. Entertainment includes music, a Luchador wrestler demonstration and Ballet Folklorico. Come on by! This event is free and the contest is free to enter.
Tuesday, June 11 - 6pm - 10pm
Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces - 100 Main Street
FREE
575-522-1232[minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Farmers & Crafts Market - June 12
[minti_spacer height="25"]Enjoy live entertainment and shop the goods of hundreds of artisans and vendors under the stars at this Wednesday night Pop Up Market. A perfect Las Cruces evening. Fresh, locally grown produce, local artistry, and handcrafted goods. Food trucks will be on site as well. Come on down!
Wednesday, June 12 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N Main Street, between Las Cruces and Griggs Avenue.
FREE
575-201-3853[minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Metalachi - June 14
[minti_spacer height="25"]Your chance to see one of the “greatest metal bands to ever live.” Coming from Mexico to build a better life Consuela Espinosa followed a long and complicated road to make her way into Rock and Roll history. Concessions served including snacks, beer, wine, and spirits.
Friday, June 14 - 7 pm - 9:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm)
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Main Street
Admission: $15.00[minti_spacer height="25"][minti_image img="22777"][minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Raft the Rio - Pirates of the RioGrande - June 15
[minti_spacer height="25"]“Whatever makes your boat float! “ You‘ll see all kinds of floating devices at this fun 3-mile rafting adventure. Take on the challenge of creating a raft or kayak from any kinds of materials. Take home a prize for the best use of the theme, ”Pirates of the Rio Grande.” The event is open to individuals and teams of all ages as long as you don’t mind getting wet!
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Registration starts at 8 am. The launch is at 10 am.
La Llorona Park, off West Picacho at the Rio Grande River.
Entry is $20.00 for up to 2 sailors in advance. Spectators are FREE.
For rules, entry forms and more information
https://kiwanis-lascruces.org/2019/04/25/all-the-scoop-on-raft-the-rio-2019/[minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Spaceport America Cup - June 18-22
[minti_spacer height="25"]It is Rocket Science!
Join in the third annual Spaceport America Cup. The Cup is designed around the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition for student rocketry teams. Over 120 teams from American and International Colleges and Universities will participate, representing fourteen countries. Watch as students launch solid, liquid and hybrid rockets to altitudes up to 30,000 feet.
June 18-22 Tuesday - Saturday (See website for times, locations and admission)
Las Cruces Convention Center and Spaceport America Vertical Launch Area.
For more information: 575-267-8500
https://www.spaceportamericacup.com/[minti_spacer height="25"][minti_image img="22778"][minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Movies and Moves in the Park - Saturday and Sunday evenings -June through August
[minti_spacer height="25"]Nothing says summer like music and movies in the open air.
Bring the family and enjoy family-friendly movies all summer long. Screenings are at dusk every Saturday night. And keep the fun going as you enjoy the diversity of our musical artists in the Music in the Park Series every Sunday at 7 pm.
Movies: Saturdays at dusk
Music: Sundays at 7 pm
Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Avenue
For more information:
https://www.lascrucescvb.org/music-in-the-park/[minti_spacer height="25"][minti_image img="22572"][minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
White Sands Full Moon Hikes - June 16
[minti_spacer height="25"]What could be more magical than hiking the dunes under the glow of the full moon? Relish in the peace and serenity of this wonderful environment and experience what the local wildlife see and hear at night. A ranger will guide you and you’ll see firsthand how animals survive in the dunes.
Sunday, June 16 at 8 pm
Dune Life Nature Trail for Pre Registered Visitors
Special Program Fee -$8.00pp ($pp for 15 and younger) in addition to monument entrance fees.
For details and safety information:
https://www.nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/full-moon-hike.htm
See our full calendar of events
https://www.lascrucescvb.org/las-cruces-events/
Dates and event details are subject to change.[minti_spacer height="25"][minti_image img="22158"][minti_spacer height="25"][minti_bloglist layout="horizontal"]