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Festivals and Events

Here is a list of some family-friendly events taking place in and around Taos over the next couple of months. Visit www.taosguide.com for a comprehensive guide on what’s on in the region.

Jan 23 - 24, 2010 Big Ol' Texas Weekend. Visit Angel Fire Resort for their 5th Annual Big Ol' Texas Weekend as they celebrate the people of Texas! Texas-themed events and live music are just a couple of the things in store for this weekend.

Jan 20 - 24, 2010 Winter Wine Festival Because you love to ski and you love fine wine...enjoy spectacular wine and food events throughout Taos and Taos Ski Valley. For more info or tickets, call 505-438.8060

Feb 6 2010 Free Valentine Workshop for Families at the Harwood to create hand-made, artful valentines for all your loved ones. 10 -11:30am. No reservations needed, for more information please call 575 758-9826 x 105 or lperera@aol.com

February 07, 2010 Family Play Date; A free drop-in studio art experience for families of all ages. Sundays 1 – 4pm. Explore different modes of creativity with a weekly focus to encourage family collaboration and expression. This program promotes the use of recyclable, sustainable art materials, challenging families to expand their capacity to create. In the Harwood Museum of Art’s Fern Hogue Mitchell Education Center. For more information call 575 758-9826 x 105.

Feb 11 - 16, 2010 Mardi Gras in the Mountains. Red River knows how to celebrate Mardi Gras! Daily parades with colorful floats, complete with krewes in costume tossing Mardi Gras beads. Creole music and spicy Cajun cooking. Laisse le bon temps roule!

Feb 20, 2010 Subaru Master the Mountain Event. Free ski lessons, ski patrol demonstrations and lots of giveaways at the Taos Ski Valley throughout the weekend!

Feb 27, 2010 Just Desserts 'Eat and Ski'. Cross country ski on groomed trails through the Enchanted Forest Cross-Country Ski Area to arrive at a smorgasbord of delicious desserts!

Feb 27, 2010 USASA Slalom & Giant Slalom Races. Watch skiers and snowboarders in action at Angel Fire Resort

Mar 11 - 13, 2010 Salomon Extreme Freeride Championship. Top extreme skiers from across the Rocky Mountain region compete for a cash purse and prizes in this IFSA sanctioned event at the Taos Ski Valley. Snowboarding division just added!

March 13 - 14, 2010 Fiesta del Sol Spring Break Weekend at Angel Fire Resort. Grand Slalom competitions, live music, wild parties & free tacos! Enjoy Spring Break New Mexico style!

March 13 - 20, 2010 Beach Week at Red River Ski Area. Tank tops and hula skirts zip down the slopes - grab your coconut oil and get ready for the snow! For more info, call 575.754.2223.

Mar 20, 2010 Ernie Blake Birthday Celebration.  Celebrate the birthday of Taos Ski Valley’s founder, Ernie Blake. A fireworks display and torchlight parade begins at 7pm and can be seen from anywhere in the base area of Taos Ski Valley. Festivities to follow in the Martini Tree Bar.

Mar 20, 2010 Cardboard Derby. Get out your cardboard, duct tape & paint - and join the fun in this wild & crazy winter event at Sipapu Ski Area! 1-800-587-2240

March 21, 2010 Taos Chamber Music Group presents Equinox at the TCA.
TCMG joins forces with choreographer Amber Vasquez for a music & dance program featuring works by Beethoven, Mozart, Ropartz and Laupheimer. Show begins at 5:30pm.

Apr 02 - 04, 2010 Easter Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo. Thousands walk, crawl, and drive to the little church of many miracles in Chimayo, for Easter services. A unique Northern New Mexico experience at the Santuario de Chimayo

Apr 04, 2010 Easter Egg Hunt A bright and fun event at Kit Carson Park! Children welcome to hunt for hidden Easter Eggs. Starts at 1pm. For more info, call 575-758-8398.

May 01 - 31, 2010 27th Annual Taos Spring Arts Celebration. Taos celebrates all the arts that have made it a famous destination - museum exhibitions, gallery openings, musical events, stage performances and dining delights. Info: 575-751-8800.

May 08 - 09, 2010 Mother's Day Celebration in the Park. Enjoy the great entertainment and traditional foods at this prestigious event in Filemon Sanchez Park, Taos as we honor  beloved Mothers everywhere.  " Que Viva Nuestra Musica, Cultura, Y Tradicion!