Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Las Cruces, New Mexico

In its fourth year, ¡mira! Las Cruces returned in April with an expanded, two-day festival celebrating the culture, creativity, and community of downtown Las Cruces—featuring local arts and crafts vendors, a car show, on-stage live performances, an artist alley, and plenty of food and drink. The free spring festival also brought back popular Lucha Libre matches and a nighttime drone show. The Las Cruces Farmer's and Crafts Market relocates the weekend after the festival; however, many vendors attend ¡mira! as part of the arts and crafts vendor lineup.

Held in Las Cruces at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, Cowboy Days is now in its 22nd year—a two-day Western heritage festival built around living history demonstrations, livestock programs, and family activities. Friday features museum galleries with historical characters (Buckshot Roberts, Fray Lorenzo, rancher Charles Martin, and others) plus a presentation on Billy the Kid's trial. Saturday is the vendor-heavy day: demonstrations include blacksmithing, horseshoeing, wool spinning, sheep shearing, and herding dogs; livestock programs showcase seven beef cattle breeds; live music and line dancing fill the courtyard; food trucks operate south of the Bruce King Building. Strong foot traffic from families and heritage enthusiasts drawn to hands-on activities and educational programming.

Held in Las Cruces each early November, this free community Día de los Muertos celebration features a vendor mercadito showcasing local artisans, juried art exhibits, live music, community-built altars (audience-judged), a silent auction, and food offerings. The event draws hundreds and positions itself as both culturally rooted and contemporary — a strong fit if you're looking to reach a community-engaged audience during a meaningful celebration.

County fair centered on 4-H/FFA exhibits and livestock; commercial/food booth space typical of county fairs but outside-vendor recruitment not explicitly documented on site.

Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces is a year-round Wednesday and Saturday market on Main Street drawing 200+ vendors — produce and meat grown in-state, prepackaged and prepared food, local crafts, and nonprofits. All artisan/craft items must be made by the seller; resale is prohibited. Craft vendors must reside in Dona Ana, Otero, Luna, Sierra, Grant, or Lincoln counties. Prepared food vendors must be Dona Ana County residents; prepackaged food vendors can come from the six-county region. All vendors require tax ID, business registration, and proof of residency.

Annual Labor Day wine and music festival by Viva Vino (NM Vine & Wine Society) with wine sampling, live music, and local food/craft vendors.

Held each November in Las Cruces at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, HomeGrown is the ninth-annual showcase for New Mexico's award-winning food producers and artisans. Expect about 60 vendors — the majority food and beverage companies, many NMDA "Taste the Tradition®" members — plus crafts, art, Native American pottery and jewelry, and select regional wineries offering samples and bottle sales. NMDA's Taste the Tradition Chef Ambassadors conduct cooking demonstrations both days. Doña Ana County 4-H members sell decorated mini-Christmas trees and wreaths. Museum admission and exhibits are included with entry.

Held in Las Cruces, the 33rd Annual La Casa Holiday Bazaar is a three-day shopping event featuring 100+ vendors — fine art, handmade gifts, jewelry, woodwork, photography, glass, edible goods, and holiday décor. Proceeds benefit La Casa, Inc., supporting survivors of domestic violence. Gift wrapping and raffle on-site.

Held each May in Las Cruces at the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, New Mexico Wine Festival draws wine lovers across the region for tastings from 12+ local wineries, live music, food trucks, and an artisan market. Vendor mix spans food, crafts, jewelry, fashion, and specialty goods — 50+ vendors per edition. Strong foot traffic and an established crowd of wine tourists and locals looking to support regional producers and makers.

Long-running juried arts-and-crafts faire (Renaissance/medieval theme) presented by the Doña Ana Arts Council; artists apply via ZAPP to display and sell original work.

Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo, held in Las Cruces, recruits commercial and food vendors for its September event. Vendors must obtain a Doña Ana County vendor license and complete temporary food service and special events permit applications before submitting to the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office. Propane tank regulations apply; review the fair's rules before applying.