Santa Fe's Winter Wonderland: Top Events, Soups, Brews, Art, and Snowy Adventures
While the holiday jingle bells have faded, Santa Fe's winter season is in full swing. As a longtime local, I'm excited to embrace the snow, make snow angels, and ring in the New Year. The advantage of living here is planning ahead for a season of enchanting activities. Bundle up and join me for the best winter experiences Santa Fe has to offer!
Soup’s on in Santa Fe: Fill your belly and treat your tastebuds—and those of New Mexico’s most needy, too—at this beloved charity event (Photo Credit: The Food Depot)
Santa Fe is All Souped Up This Winter
Super Bowl XLVIII may capture national attention, but Santa Fe's Souper Bowl XXI on January 17 offers an irresistible prelude. This annual soup competition, a January staple benefiting the Food Depot, features creative concoctions from top local chefs. Last year’s winner, Winter Squash and Chorizo Soup from Terra at Four Seasons Rancho Encantado, was a crowd favorite. Categories include best cream, savory, seafood, and vegetarian soups—guaranteed to inspire your own recipes and satisfy every palate.
Cheers to you at the Santa Fe Winter Brew Fest (Photo Credit: New Mexico Brewers’ Guild)
Brewing Up the Best of Santa Fe
Santa Fe is renowned for craft beer, recently hailed by Thrillist.com as one of the nation's top brew cities. The Santa Fe Winter Brew Fest on January 23 showcases why, with 16 breweries and food vendors at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Pavilion. New additions include Red Door Brewing and Ponderosa Brewing from Albuquerque. Favorites like Duel Brewery, Santa Fe Brewing Company (2014 Great American Beer Festival winner for best American-style Sour Ale), Bosque Brewing (Fresh Hop Ale award), and Marble Brewery (Imperial Red Ale) pour seasonal and signature brews. Tickets sell out quickly—secure yours early.
Combining fine art and festive dinners is a Santa Fe specialty.
Feasting on Art is a Santa Fe Tradition
Santa Fe ArtFeast blends culinary delights with artistic inspiration. While the Edible ArtTour has shifted to June, February offers gems like the February 20 'It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere' event (with food pairings) benefiting arts in schools, and the February 21 Step Up to the Plate. The Art of Home tour showcases stunning Santa Fe design—prepare to dream of your own adobe casita.
Head to Santa Fe during Restaurant Week!
It’s Time to Eat and Save in Santa Fe
Santa Fe Restaurant Week, starting February 22, features prix-fixe deals at over 57 top spots using unique regional ingredients. Pair it with hotel packages, grab your best foodie friend, and enjoy lunches, dinners, prizes, and giveaways that make every visit a win.
A Santa Fe mountain snowshoe hike with Outspire will inspire you! (Photo Credit: Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing)
Escape to Santa Fe’s Winter Wonderland
Balance indulgence with adventure at Ski Santa Fe. Rent gear on-site, ski or snowboard in the morning, then relax at Beats on the Basin from noon to 3 p.m. For a gentler pace, join an Outspire snowshoe hike through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to savor Santa Fe’s serene beauty.
Ring in the New Year Santa Fe Style
Santa Fe’s winter delivers blue skies, fresh snow, and unforgettable events. My calendar is marked—come experience it yourself and start the year right.
