Every year, there are a variety of fun family events at El Rancho de las Golondrinas . Visiting Las Golondrinas is one of the top things to do in Santa Fe for the June to October season. This wonderful living history museum serves as a valuable reminder of the area’s Native American and Spanish cultures, the settlers' traditions, and their staunch perseverance in the face of tumultuous times. Join Las Golondrinas Living History Museum as it comes to life this summer.

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Mark your calendars and plan to be here for the following fun, family-friendly events.

2025 Schedule of Events

June 7th & 8th - Spring Festival. 10am - 4pm

Come see what life was like on the Camino Real, Santa Fe Trail and Spanish Trail.  Learn about the people, goods and livestock that came and went on the arteries of the Southwest.  Also, experience traditional ranch activities like sheep shearing, wool dyeing, spinning and weaving. Plus a fiber arts marketplace, bread baking and crafts for children!

July 5th & 6th: Annual Santa Fe Wine Festival. Noon - 6pm

Celebrate summer with handmade wines from the New Mexico Wine and Grape Growers Association. Taste mouthwatering food, dance to live music, buy unique arts and crafts, and explore New Mexico’s history at Santa Fe’s longest running wine festival.

July 19th: 22nd Annual Fiesta de Los Niños 10am - 4pm

Step into a living, breathing journey through New Mexico’s vibrant past as we invite you to be our guest at this immersive celebration. From tin stamping to rope making, tortilla making to constructing mini adobe houses, every corner offers an opportunity to get your hands on history.

August 9th & 10th - Santa Fe Beer & Food Festival 12pm - 6pm

Get ready to raise a glass and toast to the rich brewing heritage of New Mexico as we celebrate the best in local craft beer and culinary delights. Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with the finest brews from New Mexican breweries, perfectly paired with mouthwatering local cuisine.

Browse through the eclectic arts & crafts on display, each piece reflecting the unique spirit of Santa Fe. Tap your feet to the rhythm of live music and dance the day away at this historic site.

September 13^th & 14^th - The Annual Santa Fe Renaissance Fair 10am - 5pm.

Hear ye, hear ye! Welcome, lords and ladies, to the 17th Annual Santa Fe Renaissance Faire!

Prepare to be transported to a realm of enchantment and adventure as we journey to the Kingdom of Golondrinas. Explore the whimsical Fairy Village, witness the chivalrous feats of the Knights of Epona, and be amazed by the juggling clown magic of Clan Tynker.

Step into the presence of royalty as you meet the esteemed Royal Court of the Kingdom of Golondrinas, and witness the thrilling spectacle of real combat at the Armored Combat tournament.

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Middle Ages with live medieval music, spirited dancing, and a costume contest fit for kings and queens. Marvel at the craftsmanship of medieval arts & crafts and sample the finest libations from New Mexico Hard Cider, Beer Creek Brewing, and Sheehan Winery.

Oct TBA Harvest Festival

Ranked in the top 3 Harvest Festivals in the U.S. Autumn is a vibrant time to visit El Rancho! Taste syrup from the burro driven sorghum mill, help make cider by cranking a traditional apple press, and pick a pumpkin from our scarecrow-guarded patch. Children can stomp grapes by foot, make cornhusk dolls or roll their own delicious tortillas by hand. There’s a lot to do at this long-running and acclaimed event!

Oct TBA - 5 - 9pm Halloween Event "Spirits of New Mexico’s Past”: Meet the ghosts of history who lived and died in the land of enchantment! Step back in time and encounter a diverse assortment of characters from New Mexico’s illustrious and often little known past. Listen to their amazing stories and experience intriguing bygone events. Lit by lantern light and campfires, our wondrous historic site takes on a family-friendly but spooky Halloween atmosphere.

There's something for everyone at El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Pick your fun and plan ahead.To book your lodging at special discounted rates, or for help with planning the ideal vacation in Santa Fe, go to SantaFeSelection.com or call (505)470-2991.To receive your FREE MINI GUIDE MAP, within the U.S., please send me an email with your name and complete address to [email protected]