[vc_column][minti_spacer height="7"]Monuments to Main Street is finally here! The event-packed month of September kicks off this weekend with festivals, excursions and more. Read on for events coming up this weekend, and make sure to keep an eye on our Visit Las Cruces blog for more information on the events you’re most excited about.[minti_spacer height="7"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
Monuments to Main Street Kick-Off Event
[vc_column][minti_image img="18282"][minti_spacer height="7"]Get the month started off right with our kick-off event bash! Join us at Plaza de Las Cruces for a Gun and Rope Show with Johnny Hotshot, Mariachi and live band, free food and more.[minti_spacer height="7"]Dates:
September 1
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Time:TBD[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:Plaza de Las Cruces, Las Cruces[minti_spacer height="20"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
Hatch Chile Festival
[vc_column][minti_image img="18281"][minti_spacer height="7"]Labor Day weekend means the annual Hatch Chile Festival, a two-day celebration of New Mexico’s world-famous crop. Sample famed chile recipes, watch the crowning of the chile festival queen or toss a horseshoe in celebration. The event also features chile ristra contests, artisan and food booths and a carnival.[minti_spacer height="7"]Dates:
September 2 – 3
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Time:Starts at 11am both days[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:Hatch Municipal Airport, Hatch, NM[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]More Info:[vc_column_text>hatchchilefest.com[minti_spacer height="20"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
New Mexico Wine Harvest Festival
[vc_column][minti_image img="18094"][minti_spacer height="7"]Labor Day weekend is all about wine in Las Cruces! The Harvest Wine Festival celebrates America’s first wine country, offering tastings from various local wineries and vineyards.[minti_spacer height="7"]Dates:
September 2 – 4
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Time:12pm – 6pm daily[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:Southern New Mexico State Fairground
12125 Robert Larson Blvd., Las Cruces[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Cost:$15 advance general admission; $20 at the door[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:[vc_column_text>nmwine.com[minti_spacer height="20"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
River Rafting Trip on the Rio Grande
[vc_column][minti_image img="18024"][minti_spacer height="7"]Cool down and enjoy the sites of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument on this relaxing, sights-packed river rafting trip! This Rio Grande floating adventure starts at Leasburg Dam State Park and includes sights throughout the National Monument like the Robledo Mountains and Billy the Kid’s Outlaw Rock.[minti_spacer height="7"]Dates:
September 2-3
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Time:9am – 11am [vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:Leasburg Dam State Park 12712 State Park Rd., Radium Springs[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Cost:$25/person[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]More Info:swexpeditions.com | (877) 808-6877[minti_spacer height="20"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
Organ Mountains City to Sky Aerial Tour
[vc_column][minti_image img="18202"][minti_spacer height="7"]This September, experience New Mexico’s most iconic mountain range, the Organ Mountains, as never before! Every Saturday in September, explore the range in this stunning, once-in-a-lifetime aerial tour.[minti_spacer height="7"]Dates:
September 9 & 16
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Time:Every 30 minutes, 7am – 5pm Must arrive at the airport 30 minutes prior to flight time[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:Las Cruces Airport, 8990 Zia Blvd, Las Cruces[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Cost:Starting at $149/person[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]More Info:swexpeditions.com | (877) 808-6877[minti_spacer height="20"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
Free Guided Hikes
[vc_column][minti_image img="18284"][minti_spacer height="7"]Every Saturday and Sunday during September, the Bureau of Land Management – Las Cruces District and Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks are offering free guided hikes for the public to experience and enjoy our National Conservation Lands![minti_spacer height="7"]Dates:
September 2-3
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Time:TBD[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Cost:FREE[minti_spacer height="20"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
WWII Bombardier Targets Helicopter Tour
[vc_column][minti_image img="18283"][minti_spacer height="7"]Want some local history with a dash of adventure? WWII Bombardier Targets Tours take you back in time to get an up-close view of World War II bombardier training missions, last seen over 70 years ago.[minti_spacer height="7"][vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Dates:
September 3
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Dates: swexpeditions.com | (877) 808-6877Dates: Flights leave every 30 minutes, 7am – 5pm Must arrive at the airport 30 minutes prior to flight timeDates: Las Cruces Airport, 8990 Zia Blvd, Las CrucesDates: Starting at $149/person[vc_column][minti_divider style="5" margin="15px 0 15px 0"][minti_spacer height="7"]
Monuments to Main Street means you have something to do every weekend all month long. Plan your adventure!
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