Santa Fe's Ultimate May Weekend: Biking Adventures, Craft Beer, Blues & Crawfish Fest
If you love cycling, blues music, and crawfish, mark your calendar for May in Santa Fe—The City Different. This biking paradise hosts three premier events alongside a lively Blues Fest in nearby Madrid. Explore world-class trails during your visit and celebrate National Bike Month with these must-attend experiences.
Outside Bike & Brew Festival
One of the country's top cycling and craft beer festivals. (Photo courtesy of Santa Fe County)
The Outside Bike & Brew Festival returns for its third year on May 18–21, 2017, blending cycling, craft beer, and cuisine in a quintessential Santa Fe weekend. Enjoy adventure bike films, guided tours, concerts, and tastings under sunny skies. Suitable for all ages and skill levels, from casual riders to pros.
On Saturday, join the Ladies Allride clinic led by pro Lindsey Richter, empowering women to conquer mountain bikes. Tackle the new Caja del Rio Gravel Grinder: 30- or 50-mile loops on dirt paths and singletrack.
Even kids love Santa Fe cycling. (Photo courtesy of Santa Fe County)
Prefer more brew than bike? Try the Tour de Brewer, a relaxed Railyard cruise visiting three local breweries for brewer chats and samples. Or browse the Handcrafted Bike & Beer Show, featuring custom frames and craft pours.
Santa Fe: One of America's Top Mountain Bike Towns by USA Today. (Photo courtesy of Outside Bike & Brew Festival)
Live music heats up with DJ Spinnex (electronic/indie/funk) and soul trio Hello Dollface. Savor beer dinners and tap takeovers at six restaurants, pairing Santa Fe's renowned cuisine with U.S. and international brews—Wednesday through Sunday.
Fall in love with Santa Fe cuisine. (Photo courtesy of Santa Fe County)
Santa Fe Century
Cap the weekend with the 32nd annual Santa Fe Century on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Cycle through historic Wild West mining towns on the scenic Turquoise Trail. Choose 20-, 50-, or 100-mile routes. Competitive riders: Enter the timed Gran Fondo or Medio Fondo for cash prizes.
Refuel at Cowgirl Hall of Fame Restaurant and recover with massages from licensed therapists.
CrawDaddy Blues Fest
Wind down at the 10th Annual CrawDaddy Blues Fest in Madrid, May 20–21, 2017, at Mineshaft Tavern. Feast on Gulf Coast crawfish, BBQ, Cajun specialties, and green chile crab across three stages with 18 live blues acts.
Crawfish and blues heaven! (Photo courtesy of Santa Fe County)
Plan your trip: Download the 2017 Santa Fe Travel Guide and check Deals and Specials for lodging, dining, and shopping offers.
This article is produced in partnership with TOURISM Santa Fe and Santa Fe County.
