Unforgettable Santa Fe Memorial Day Weekend: Margarita Trail, Art Festivals & Cocktails
Celebrate the unofficial kickoff to summer with a memorable three-day Memorial Day weekend in Santa Fe, The City Different. Maximize your visit with our expert-curated recommendations to capture the city's vibrant essence—from signature margaritas and craft cocktails to premier art markets and immersive installations. Here's your guide to an unforgettable trip.
Explore the Santa Fe Margarita Trail
Pick up your Margarita Trail passport at Santa Fe Visitor Centers and savor the trail's specialties. (Photo courtesy of TOURISM Santa Fe)
Santa Fe unveils the Santa Fe Margarita Trail, launching publicly on May 5, 2016. This ongoing culinary adventure pairs perfectly with the city's world-class cuisine.
Featuring 31 exceptional margaritas, the trail invites you to craft your own tasting journey with a Margarita Trail Passport, available starting April 29 at participating restaurants or TOURISM Santa Fe Visitor Centers. Adults 21+ enjoy a $1 discount per specialty margarita, plus stamps for prizes (max two stamps daily to promote responsible enjoyment).
Learn more and view participants at santafe.org/MargaritaTrail. Purchase passports at any Santa Fe Visitor Center.
Discover Museum-Quality Native American Art
Exquisite turquoise earrings from Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival showcase premier Native artistry. (Photo courtesy of Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival)
The renowned Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival, Santa Fe's premier museum-quality Indian art show and sale, runs May 27–29 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Over 200 invited artists, selected by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, represent top talents from diverse tribes and pueblos, blending traditional and contemporary works—many featured in the museum's permanent collection.
Immerse in Fine Arts and Crafts
The Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Crafts Guild Juried Show coincides with Memorial Day weekend at Cathedral Park. Showcasing talents from Santa Fe and surrounding scenic villages, this event highlights exceptional regional craftsmanship.
Santa Fe Cocktail Week Launches Exciting Events
New events herald Santa Fe Cocktail Week. (Photo courtesy of La Fonda Hotel © 2013 Jen Judge)
Building on last year's success, New Mexico Cocktails and Culture Week debuts fresh happenings. Santa Fe Cocktail Week starts Memorial Day weekend, running through June 3–6. Enjoy signature cocktails at nearly three dozen restaurants, bars, and hotels—perfect for sipping and dining enthusiasts.
Experience Meow Wolf's Immersive Art World
Encounter surreal wonders like a deep-sea diver at Meow Wolf’s “House of Eternal Return.” (Photo courtesy of TOURISM Santa Fe)
Acclaimed art collective Meow Wolf has opened its anticipated Art Complex featuring the permanent House of Eternal Return installation. Game of Thrones creator and Santa Fe resident George R.R. Martin calls it “like nothing you’ve ever seen before”—and he's spot on.
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