May 23rd - 25th, 2009
Hours 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm daily
tickets available online now!
Admission:
$13 adult. All adults MUST have a valid photo ID with them, regardless of age, per New Mexico Law. All adults, consuming or not, pay $13.
Anyone Under 21 is FREE, but MUST be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. For more information see FAQs below
Military Monday - $3 discount for active duty and retired Military. Discount does not apply to spouse or dependents. You must bring valid photo ID.
Can I bring my pet?
No, pets are NOT allowed at the fairgrounds.
Not even my iddy-biddy Chihuahua in my purse?
The fairgrounds policy is no pets. You'll have to leave them at home.
Can I bring in something to drink?
You may bring in closed (sealed) bottles of water or soda ONLY. No outside alcohol is allowed into the fairgrounds, and no open containers are allowed out the gate. This wine festival is under a Public Celebration Permit for wineries only and no other type of alcohol may be consumed on site as per NM State law.
Can I bring my children?
Is there anything for them to do? You may bring YOUR children and those for whom you are the legal guardian, but not those that aren't your own. You MAY NOT bring your niece/nephew/neighbor/friend of your child. There are activities for children including slides, face painting and toys for sale.
What if it rains?
Please visit www.weather.com and enter the zip code 88005. This is the zip code for the Fairgrounds and often you will find it is raining in Las Cruces or El Paso or Deming, but not at the fairgrounds. Our summer storms are sporadic and pass quickly. The festival will not close unless weather is extreme or dangerous. Otherwise, we appreciate the cooling effect of the rain and continue the celebration. There will be no refunds for weather-related reasons.
What sort of payment do you accept?
We take cash and credit cards. Credit card transactions are on the two lines to the east side of the entrance gate. Look for signs.
Can I get tickets in advance?
Yes and we encourage that, especially for Sunday! Click the link below to purchase tickets online. Print your unique ticket and bring it to the festival to be scanned in. When you arrive with a pre-purchased ticket, proceed directly to the front of the line, to the entrance labeled "Online Tickets and Press." You do not need to wait in the long lines. This is especially beneficial on Sunday, our busiest day.
Can I bring my own cooler?
No coolers are allowed at the wine festival.
Interested in working at the Wine Festival?
Do you have an alcohol servers' license? Most wineries do their own hiring, but the Festival maintains lists of those interested in working to put in touch with the wineries. We also need servers for our University of Wine tent. If you have a license, and would like to work, email Dawn@HelpingHandsEvents.com.
Avoid the lines - |
New Mexico Wine Growers Association • www.nmwine.com |
Saturday May 23, 2009: Baby Boomer, Good Ol Rock N Roll Day
12:15 - Cadillac Kings
3:15 - Daddy Os
www.daddyosband.com
Sunday, May 24, 2009: Country Day
12:15 - Moonshiners
www.myspace.com/themoonshinersnm
3:15 - The Josh Grider Trio
www.joshgrider.com/
Monday May 25, 2009: Cover Bands - From the 70s to Today - Our favorite hits.
12:15 - 3+3 Trio
3:15 - Undiskovered
www.undiskovered.com
University of Wine
School was never so much fun! Sessions at 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 each day teach attendees how to enjoy wine, how to pair with food, simple entertaining and summer cooking.
Schedule of Classes |
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Saturday, May 23 |
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2:30 – 3:15 |
25 Things You Need to Know About Wine
Bobby Lee Lawrence |
3:30 – 4:15 |
Secrets to Food & Wine Pairing Bobby Lee Lawrence |
4:30 – 5:15 |
Meet the Winemaker Gordon Steele, Rio Grande Winery |
Sunday, May 24 |
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2:30 – 3:15 |
Meet the Winemaker Paolo d’Adrea Luna Rossa
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3:30 – 4:15 |
25 Things You Need to Know About Wine Bobby Lee Lawrence |
4:30 – 5:15 |
Secrets to Food & Wine Pairing Bobby Lee Lawrence |
Monday, May 25 |
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2:30 – 3:15 |
If Tannins Cure Leather, What are They Doing in my Wine? Ed Linderman |
3:30 – 4:15 |
If Tannins Cure Leather, What are They Doing in my Wine? Ed Linderman |
4:30 – 5:15 |
Secrets to Food & Wine Pairing Bobby Lee Lawrence |
Food: grape and cheese platters, quesadillas, bratwurst, gorditas, hamburgers, sandwiches, ice cream, fries and onion rings, corn dogs, tacos, funnel cakes, sausage, nachos, roasted corn, and more.
Arts and crafts vendors sell jewelry, pottery, melted wine bottle trivets, cooking and entertaining wares, and local agricultural products such as goat cheese, salsa and spices.
Hotel Partner.
The Spring Hill Suites is our official Festival hotel.
Call 575-541-8887 and mention the wine festival for a special $70 rate for wineries and vendors and $80 for attendees.
For more festival information:
Call Helping Hands Event Planning at 575-522-1232.
