Traditional Spanish Market

About

Held each July at Santa Fe Plaza, the Traditional Spanish Market brings together more than 160 artists for a weekend of juried Spanish Colonial artwork, live performances, and cultural programming as it celebrates 100 years since its founding in 1926. Artists must meet strict standards for materials, techniques, and historical accuracy to participate. The market features Spanish Colonial art forms such as bultos, retablos, colcha embroidery, tinwork, pottery, and woven textiles, all made using techniques that date back several centuries. Presented by the Atrisco Heritage Foundation, the market continues to center the people doing the work today, with artists on the Plaza sharing their techniques, materials, and the stories behind each piece. Alongside the artwork, the weekend includes live performances, demonstrations, and community programming. Each July, as many as 70,000 people flock to Santa Fe to experience this event.

Details

Type

Artisan

Season / Event Date(s)

Jul 25–26, 2026

Venue

Santa Fe Plaza

Tags

• juried
• hispanic
• historic
• annual