Volunteer Center Common Wednesday: Open Garden Workshop
2017-04-12 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | Volunteer Center, 501 E 13th St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesday’s theme of the month for April is Air. On April 12th will be an Open Garden Workshop. Learn why, how and when to aerate with a hands on lesson on aeration in the garden beds. Call 388-2988

First Presbyterian Easter Brunch
2017-04-16 09:30 - 12:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 1915 North Swan Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
First Presbyterian Church will hold an Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 16th at 9:30 am. A worship service with new pastor John Cheek will follow, and the public is invited to attend. Call 519-9278

Volunteer Center Common Wednesday: Family Cook Night
2017-04-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Volunteer Center, 501 E 13th St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesday’s theme of the month for April is Air. On April 19th, there will be an air-inspired Family Cook Night with fluffy menu items like omelets, no-knead bread, and meringue for desert. Call 388-2988

Copper Cowbelles Bunkhouse Bash
2017-04-22 18:00 - 21:00 | The Flame Convention Center, 2800 North Pinos Altos Road, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Copper Cowbelles Annual Shindig, the Bunkhouse Bash, will be held Saturday, April 22nd at the Flame Convention Center beginning at 6 pm. Join them for an evening of dinner, dancing, silent auction, and fun with friends. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door.

Copper Cowbelles' Bunkhouse Bash
2017-04-22 18:00 - 22:00 | The Flame Convention Center, 2800 North Pinos Altos Road, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Copper Cowbelles Annual Shindig, the Bunkhouse Bash, will be held Saturday, April 22nd at the Flame Convention Center beginning at 6 pm. Join them for an evening of dinner, dancing, silent auction, and fun with friends. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door

American Legion Fundraiser for Lena and Carolyn Holguin
2017-04-28 08:00 - 2017-04-29 16:00 | American Legion Post 18, 409 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The American Legion Post 18 is having a breakfast and BBQ lunch fundraiser on Friday, April 28th and Saturday, April 29th from 8 am to 4 pm at the American Legion Post. Proceeds benefit Lena and Carolyn Holguin to help cover medical expenses from the women’s terrible car accident earlier this year. Call 623-293-1639

Upper Mimbres VFD Pancake Breakfast
2017-04-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Upper Mimbres VFD, 3072 Highway 35, Mimbres, NM, 88049, United States
The Upper Mimbres Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host its annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 29th from 8 to 11 am at the Main Station at Mile 5 on Highway 35. $5 breakfast includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice. Call 536-3683

Independence Day Celebration in Glenwood
2017-07-01 09:30 - 2017-07-02 21:00 | Glenwood Community Center, Mengas Lane, Glenwood, NM, 88039, United States
Glenwood’s Independence Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza will be held July 1st and 2nd beginning at 9:30 on Saturday and concluding with fireworks on Sunday at dark. Events include live music and dancing, a Doo Dah Parade, Cowbelles BBQ, and more

Silver City Museum Ice Cream Social
2017-07-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Silver City Museum will host its 34th Annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 1st from 11 am to 4 pm. The Social is held in conjunction with the City’s Fourth of July Parade and features a cakewalk, historic children’s games, ice cream cones, root beer floats, and more. Call 538-5921

Independence Day Celebration in Silver City
2017-07-04 | Gough Park
Heroes: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is the theme for this year’s Independence Day Celebration in Silver City. Join your friends and neighbors in Gough Park Downtown Silver City for the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, live music, vendors, fundraisers and more all day long – and don’t miss the parade beginning at 10 am and the First American Bank Fireworks Show when it gets dark. Call 538-3785

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and BBQ Lunch at Gough Park
2017-07-04 07:00 - 14:00 | Gough Park
Kiwanis will be serving an all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast and BBQ Lunch at Gough Park during the 4th of July Festivities. Also get into the Cobre Key Club drawing for a new Grill. This is an annual fundraiser for Kiwanis and proceeds benefit Kiwanis mission to aid youth in our community

Great American Deming Duck Race
2017-08-24 18:30 - 2017-08-27 17:00 | Deming Courthouse, United States
The pageant is the signature kick-off event for the 38th annual Great American Duck Race weekend, Aug. 24-27 in Deming. This year’s theme is “Race the Rails,” a tribute to the history of Deming as a “Tank Town” when the railroad came through in the late 1800s. For further information go to demingduckrace.com

Hidalgo County Fair and Rodeo
2017-08-25 - 2017-08-27 | Lordsburg, United States
The Hidalgo County Fair and Rodeo will be held August 25th through the 27th in Lordsburg. Highlights include the Iron Cowgirl Rodeo, Junior Livestock Show, Open Ranch Rodeo, a parade and Junior Rodeo, and so much more! Call 534-5010. For more information go to the facebook @hidalgocountyfairrodeos

34th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
2017-09-02 09:00 - 2017-09-04 17:00 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Conference Center, 3031 Hwy 180 E., Silver City, 88061, United States
Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society will hold their 34th Annual Gem & Mineral Show this Labor Day weekend, September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. This year the event is returning to the newly remodeled Grant County Veterans’ Memorial Conference Center located at 3031 Highway 180 East) in Silver City. Saturday September 2nd -9 am -5 pm, Sunday September 3rd – 10 am – 5 pm, Monday September 4th – 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is free for this great family event! Large assortment of vendors, Wheel of Fortune, Silent Auction, and Daily Field trips for Collecting & for Geology – Educational Displays. Special displays – New Mexico State University, Zuhl Collection of Petrified Wood and the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

The 2017 Red Hot Children's Fiesta
2017-09-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Penny Park, North Grant Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Red Hot Children’s Fiesta will be held at Penny Park on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. The event is a resource fair for children and families with booth participants providing services to families and activities for kids. This is a free event.

Grant County Fair/2nd Annual Baking Contest
2017-09-13 08:00 - 17:00

LGBTQ/PFLAG Pride Festival 2017
2017-09-16 12:00 - 18:00 | Gough Park
LGBTQ Grant County, PFLAG Silver City and WNMU’s Center for Gender Equity will host Pride Festival 2017 at Gough Park from 12 noon to 6:00. There will be a dance featuring the Illusion Band from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m at the Old Elk’s Lodge Building. Celebrate diversity with music, dancing, community and craft booths, and much more. Call 575-654-3851 for more information.

LGBTQ/PFLAG Pride Fest 2017 Dance
2017-09-16 20:00 | Old Elks Lodge Building, 303 N Texas Street, Silver City, United States
LGBTQ Grant County, PFLAG Silver City and the WNMU Center for Gender Equity will be celebrating diversity with music provided by the Illusion Band from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at the Old Elk’s Lodge Building located at 303 N Texas St, Silver City.

Low Riders, Hoppers & Hot Rods Car Show
2017-09-17 12:00 - 17:00 | WNMU Juan Chacon Building, Silver City, NM, United States
Western New Mexico University will be hosting a “Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot Rods” competition held on Sunday, September 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Juan Chacon Parking lot on the WNMU campus. This free event will feature vintage automobiles in competition to win trophies in several categories. The exhibit, funded in part by the New Mexico History Museum, will feature photos chronicling the beauty of these classic cars spanning several decades.

Gila/Cliff-Grant County Fair 2017
2017-09-20 - 2017-09-23 | Grant County Fairgrounds, Arena Road, Cliff, NM, 88028, United States
The 2017 Grant County Fair will be taking place at the Cliff Fairgrounds from Wednesday through Saturday. In addition to livestock exhibits and competitions and junior and adults rodoes, there will be musical entertainment, dances on the slab, and a carnival complete with rides and food. The 2nd Annual Baking Contest will take place during the fair on Saturday the 23rd from 11:00 to noon, followed by the junior livestock sale. For additional information and schedules, go to grantcountyfairnm.com.

Grant County Fair 2017
2017-09-20 - 2017-09-23 | Grant County Fairgrounds, Arena Road, Cliff, NM, 88028, United States

Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair
2017-09-20 - 2017-09-24 | Grant County Fairgrounds, Arena Road, Cliff, NM, 88028, United States
Grab your boots and let’s go to the Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair in Cliff New Mexico, September 20th through 24th. The fair highlights the exhibition and competition of the best domestic products of the area. Ribbons, plaques and trophies are awarded in a wide variety of categories such as livestock, jams and jellies, handicrafts and baked goods. The Rodeo and musical entertainment along with other attractions are also part of the week-long celebration. There is something for everyone. Fair attractions include, 4H and FFA livestock shows, a carnival on Tuesday through Saturday, various food booths, dances on the slab, a pancake breakfast and the 2nd annual baking contest. For event schedules go to grantcountyfairnm.com.

Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair
2017-09-20 - 2017-09-24 | Grant County Fairgrounds, Arena Road, Cliff, NM, 88028, United States
The Grant County Fair is happening Wed. through Sun.

WNMU Homecoming 2017
2017-09-21 - 2017-09-23
Western New Mexico University will be celebrating Homecoming 2017 from September 21st to 23rd with activities on campus and the University Golf Course at Scott Park. The event will kick off on Thursday September 21st at Scott Park with a welcome reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by The Alumni Association Annual General Membership Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Festivities will finish up on Saturday with a Homecoming Parade, Tailgate Party, and Homecoming Football fame against the University of Texas Permian Basin at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit alumni.wnmu.edu.

13th Annual Gila River Festival
2017-09-21 00:00 - 2017-09-24 00:00 | Silver City
You won’t want to miss the 13th annual Gila River Festival: “GATHERING THE GILA,” September 21ST through the 24th in Silver City, the Gila National Forest and along the Gila River. Featuring Conservationist Winona LaDuke, storytelling with Denise Chavez, native foods brunch, the Fort Sill Apache Fire Dancers, and much more. Be sure to register for workshops and field trips such as birding, fly-fishing, and foraging for native plants and medicines. Check out Saturday afternoon’s downtown Gila River Extravaganza in Big Ditch Park, with music, food tastings, kid’s activities, the Monsoon Puppet Parade, and a downtown art walk! Schedule and registration at gilariverfestival.org or call 575-538-8078.

The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair
2017-10-04 - 2017-10-08 | Southwestern New Mexico Fairgrounds, 4300 Raymond Reed Blvd, Deming, NM, United States
The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair is in Deming Wednesday through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Deming! This year’s theme is “Remember When, Celebrating the Present by Honoring our Past.” Come out and support the Jr. Livestock shows, Fair Queen Contest, Ranch Rodeo, Fairground Showdown Superior Boxing, followed by team roping, a fun carnival and a Fair Dance. For additional information, go to the Southwestern New Mexico State Fair page on Facebook.

14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
2017-11-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Convention and Conference Center, 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
W & N Enterprises 14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, themed “A Time for Sharing”, will be taking place on Sunday, November 19th starting at 12 noon at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. This is a free event and there will be live music and a visit from Santa for the children. Anyone wishing to volunteer at this event should call 575-388-1551.

Silver City Museum's 33rd Annual Victorian Christmas
2017-12-14 17:00 - 20:00
the Silver City Museum’s 33rd Annual Victorian Christmas open house on Thursday, December 14, 2017, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The event will feature live music performed by: Gleemaiden from 5:30 to 6:00 PM, Amos Torres from 6:00 to 6:30 PM, Silver Chorale from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, Gila Highlanders from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, and The Concert Band of the Southwest brass section from 7:30 to 8:00 PM. Children of all ages will be delighted by a special visit from Father Christmas, teamed up with Literacy Link-Leamos to share gifts and books, and are invited to participate in hands-on activities. This year, holiday goers will be able to create their own cornucopia Christmas ornament to take home. Delicious cookies and cider will be available for your enjoyment, while staff in period clothing would be happy to take a picture with you.

Silver City's Territorial Charter Day
2018-02-17 09:00 - 17:00
Come celebrate Silver City’s Territorial Charter Day on Saturday, February 17th from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Planned activities include: current and past local officials in period costume; 5K Fun Run and Children’s Run; Charter Day deals at local merchants; and period actors and tours at Fort Bayard. In addition there will be live music, mining activities, and historic tours. Visit SCTerritorialCharter on Facebook for a full schedule.

SWNM Food Hub and Growers Guide Launch
2018-04-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Volunteer Center, 501 E 13th St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Join the National Center for Frontier Communities and Grant County Cooperative Extension Service at the Volunteer Center of Grant County on Monday, April 2nd from 12 :00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. to for the launch of new projects aimed at building the local food system. The food hub is a new market outlet for regional growers to reach both local and statewide markets that offers training, coordination, aggregation and good pricing. The growers guide is a regionally specific resource for growers of all stages and sizes to access locally appropriate information on production, marketing, planning and running a food or farm business in SWNM. Come and learn how to use this guide and how to tap into the food hub to make your food or farm business grow successful. Every attendee will get a free copy of the growers guide.
