Hey! Santa Fe: Season 1 - Iconic Events and Attractions in the City Different
Santa Fe, New Mexico—one of America's oldest cities—thrives as a cultural crossroads where Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo traditions blend seamlessly. This fusion inspires exceptional cuisine, music, and art. Hey, Santa Fe offers an engaging, insider's view of the vibrant happenings in #TheCityDifferent.
Episode 1 - June 1, 2019
Featured in This Episode:
Currents New Media Festival
A visual feast for all ages, featuring interactive video installations, multimedia performances, experimental documentaries, workshops, and more. Experience this citywide showcase of innovative art.
Santa Fe Farmers Market
Recognized as one of the world's largest and most unique farmers markets, offering fresh produce, local goods, and lively fun.
Music on the Hill
Free family-friendly summer concerts by St. John's College. Pack a picnic and enjoy blues, soul, folk, and jazz on Wednesday evenings in June and July, 6-8 p.m., at the athletic field.
Eloisa
In downtown Santa Fe, James Beard-nominated Eloisa blends Latin, Southwestern, and Northern New Mexican flavors using premium local ingredients in 'Modern Southwestern Cuisine.'
Episode 2 - June 8, 2019
Featured in This Episode:
Interplanetary Festival
Free outdoor event with film screenings, scientific panels, concerts, art installations, vendors, food, drinks, and the 'Innovations & Ideas Expo.'
Canyon Road
Santa Fe's art epicenter: a mile-long, tree-lined stroll past 100+ galleries in historic adobes, showcasing diverse fine art indoors and out.
Santa Fe Studio Tour
Free self-guided tour of 60+ artists' studios over two weekends. View paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics; watch demos and learn inspirations.
Music on the Hill
Free summer series: June 12, 19 & 26, July 10, 17 & 24, 6-8 p.m. Picnic-friendly live music.
Episode 3 - June 15, 2019
Featured in This Episode:
Santa Fe Plaza
Downtown's historic heart for 400 years, hosting markets, events, concerts, and gatherings.
Gran Fondo New York Santa Fe
Cycling weekend: 81-mile long course (7,500 ft climbing) or 55-mile medium (3,300 ft), starting downtown amid stunning terrain.
Rodeo de Santa Fe
Since 1949, thrilling PRCA rodeo with barrel racing, bareback, bull riding—big-time action with small-town charm.
Santa Fe Bandstand
Free outdoor summer festival: 100+ rock, country, Native American, jazz, mariachi bands at the Plaza and beyond. Check schedules.
Episode 4 - June 22, 2019
Native American Feast Days
Santa Fe's Pueblo heritage shines in art and architecture. Attend public feast days at nearby pueblos for authentic cultural immersion.
Featured in This Episode:
International Folk Art Market
World's largest: 160 artists from 50+ countries sell handmade pottery, rugs, jewelry, clothing—from villagers to masters.
Margarita Trail
Sample 45 world-class margaritas across Santa Fe—an unforgettable adventure.
Episode 5 - June 29, 2019
Featured in This Episode:
Leonora Curtin Wetlands
Santa Fe Botanical Garden's preserve in La Cienega: a rare marsh teeming with plants and wildlife.
Santa Fe Studio Experience
Visit working artist studios, meet creators, and learn their processes—an extension of the Studio Tour.
Museum Hill
Four world-class museums plus Botanical Gardens—Santa Fe's cultural hub. See our Insider's Guide.
International Folk Art Market
(Repeated highlight) World's largest folk art bazaar with global artisans.
Santa Fe Opera
Since 1957, stunning adobe theater in the mountains stages new, rare, and classic operas amid breathtaking nature.
Episode 6 - July 6, 2019
Featured in This Episode:
Echo Amphitheater
Natural sandstone echo chamber in Carson National Forest—perfect picnic spot to test your voice.
Inn of the Five Graces
Travel + Leisure's top U.S. hotel: luxurious Oriental-Old West fusion, praised by Samantha Brown.
Hipico Santa Fe Summer Series Horse Show
Four weeks of hunter/jumper competitions with craft beer, VIP lounge, performances, wiener races.
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
Prestigious event with 40+ concerts by world-class and emerging musicians.
Episode 7 - July 13, 2019
Featured in This Episode:
Traditional Spanish Market
Hundreds of Hispanic artists showcase handmade traditional art, with live music, dance, demos, and foods.
Historic Los Luceros
Explore this storied site reflecting Santa Fe's rich past.
Episode 8 - July 27, 2019
Featured in This Episode:
SWAIA Indian Market
World's premier intertribal fine art market: 1,000+ top Native artists and designers.
Meow Wolf
Immersive House of Eternal Return: multidimensional mystery with portals, art, learning center, café.
Bandelier National Monument
Ancestral Pueblo dwellings in mesas and canyons, plus 23,000 acres of wilderness.
Episode 9 - August 3, 2019
Featured in This Episode:
Whitehawk Antique Show
40-year Santa Fe tradition at Convention Center: 100+ dealers with rare Native American and ethnographic art.
Rio Grande River
40 minutes away: rafting and fishing for all levels, with Santa Fe's hotels for recovery.
Santa Fe Studio Experience 365
Year-round studio visits via SFSE365.com: watch artists work, buy pieces, plan via calendar.
Episode 10 - August 10, 2019
Featured in This Episode:
White Rock Overlook
Stunning Rio Grande Gorge views: Access via Hwy 4, Rover Blvd, Meadow Lane, Overlook Road.
SWAIA Indian Market
(Highlighted again) Celebrate Native arts with premier intertribal market.
Galisteo Basin
28+ miles of trails for hiking, biking, equestrians—a haven for reflection and adventure.
Episode 11 - August 17, 2019
Featured in This Episode:
Fiestas de Santa Fe
America's oldest continuous celebration: Pet Parade, Mariachi, Zozobra burning, concerts—a sensory feast.
Santa Fe Music Week
Local/national artists at Opera, Lensic, Railyard, Plaza Bandstand—jazz to country, free shows.
Bar Alto
5th-floor Drury Plaza Hotel spot for sunsets, views, Southwest craft cocktails.
Episode 12 - August 24, 2019
Featured in This Episode:
Ghost Ranch
Georgia O'Keeffe's Abiquiu inspiration: tours, museums, accommodations amid dramatic landscapes.
Fiestas de Santa Fe
(Ongoing highlight) Legendary tradition captivating Santa Fe's spirit.
Zozobra
Fiestas kickoff: Burn Old Man Gloom amid fireworks, dances—90-year tradition drawing crowds.
