Discover What's New in Santa Fe This Summer: Top Events, Venues, and Experiences
Santa Fe's deep-rooted history coexists seamlessly with its embrace of fresh, trendy attractions. As an authoritative guide from the Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau, this overview highlights the newest and most noteworthy additions to The City Different this summer.
New Musical Celebration
The Flatlanders performing live as part of Santa Fe Music Week
Santa Fe's vibrant music scene shines during the inaugural Santa Fe Music Week. Enjoy free afternoon music on the Plaza, plus local and national acts across genres at bars and restaurants citywide from August 24 through September 3, 2018. For full details and tickets, visit www.santafemusicweek.com.
New Brewery & Distillery
Photo: facebook.com/tumblerootsf
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery launched in April 2018 with two Santa Fe locations—the second craft distillery in the city and the first producing both beer and spirits. The Bisbee Court production facility features a tasting room open daily 4:00–8:00 p.m. for viewing and sampling. The Agua Fria taproom hosts live music, a kid-friendly patio with play structure, and rotating food trucks.
New Menu
Sample chocolate drinks from around the globe at the “Food of the Gods” workshop. (Photo courtesy of Cacao Santa Fe)
Cacao Santa Fe's new summer café menu delights with ice cream treats, chocolate-coffee shakes and malts, brownie sundaes with Spanish chocolate toppings, and more. New chocolate bars include a 55% dark goat milk variety and a 90% Ecuador bar with coconut sugar.
Additional Location
Kakawa Chocolate House draws on chocolate’s long history.
Kakawa Chocolate House's second location opens mid-summer near Meow Wolf and Second Street Brewery Rufina Taproom. Renowned internationally for historic elixirs, house-made ice creams and milkshakes, and artisanal chocolates, it's a must for chocolate enthusiasts.
New Culinary Festival
The Whiskey Classic at Bonanza Creek Movie Ranch. (Photo: Inspire People Media)
The Whiskey Classic debuts October 13, 2018, at Bonanza Creek Ranch, a famed Western film site. Celebrate New Mexico craft whiskey, bourbon, scotch, wine, beer, and cider with sessions on pairings, hot mixology, Cigars 101, and bottling comparisons.
New Contemporary Art Exhibition
SITE Santa Fe exhibits top contemporary visual artists (Photo: SITE Santa Fe)
SITE Santa Fe opens its latest biennial, SITElines.2018: Casa tomada, on August 3, 2018, through January 6, 2019. Inspired by Julio Cortázar's Argentinian story, it showcases 23 artists from eight Americas countries.
Hotel Renovation
(Photo courtesy of El Rey Court)
Historic El Rey Court, a 1936 Route 66 motor court, unveils a major renovation blending modern Southwest style with retro flair: hexagon Saltillo tile floors, rustic wood furniture, and Native American textiles. The mid-century pool becomes the “Pool Club”; a lawn transforms into a live music venue. The new La Reina bar in the former breakfast room is now open.
New Young Artist Workshops
Kids Workshops at Lauren Mantecón Studio (Photo Courtesy of Lauren Mantecón Studio)
Art Alchemy and Lauren Mantecón Studio now offer 2.5-hour workshops for ages 5–15, providing specialized art experiences starting at $40 per child.
New Art Gallery
Azade Nia - White Balloon
gallery FRITZ emphasizes experiences over objects with compelling exhibits, site-specific installations, multimedia, video projections, and traditional programming. Owner Deborah Fritz upholds high standards in contemporary art driven by passion and dedication.
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