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Saturday, September 23, 2017
Saturday, September 23, 2017
  • "Gathering the Gila" - 13th Annual Gila River Festival  ::  Social Events

    The 13th annual festival, Gathering the Gila will engage participants in an exploration of the bountiful native foods, plants, and medicines found throughout the Gila River and its watershed. Presented by the Gila Conservation Coalition, the Festival will feature dynamic ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.gilariverfestival.org

  • Grant County Fair  ::  Social Events

    For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/   

    Location  Grant County Fair Grounds

    Contact  https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" (R) 2:30 & 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 08:00am  WNMU Homecoming Day  ::  Social Events

    Homecoming Day will begin with the traditional Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Homecoming Parade at 10:00 a.m. and a VIP tailgate at 11:00 a.m. in the Juan Chacon Building parking lot. Following the Mustang ...   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  575-538-6675 or alumni.wnmu.edu

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Silver City Farmer's Market  ::  Social Events

    Downtown Silver City every Saturday starting on May 6th.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

  • 09:00am - 10:30am  Baking contest at Grant County Fair  ::  Social Events

    The Baking Contest at the Grant County Fair will received baked goods in five categories and two age groups between 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at the Exhibit Hall. Judging to immediately follow.http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/39301-2nd-annual-baking-contest-at-grant-county-fair-on-saturday-sept-23-2019    

    Location  Grant County Fairgrounds

    Contact  575-313-4079

  • 09:30am - 10:45am  A Celebration of Seeds with Miguel Santistevan  ::  Social Events

    Free. Interactive seed presentation with farmer, biologist, and teacher Miguel Santistevan. Miguel will demonstrate seeds of many native crop foods, and talk about their properties and adaptability to fluctuating conditions. “We are working to grow the ingredients of our traditional ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  32nd Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    Purchase Prize Art Show open to the public.   

    Location  Pinos Altos Art Gallery

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Bowl Glazing Workshop for Empty Bowls Community Dinner  ::  Social Events

    Come glaze bowls for the Empty Bowls Community Dinner in October. Free. All materials provided and no experience necessary.   

    Location  Syzygy Tile

  • 10:00am - 11:30pm  Gathering the Ancestors with Food and Story with Denise Chávez  ::  Social Events

    Free. In this lively session, New Mexico author Denise Chávez shares stories with the audience that inform and celebrate the sacred in our own families’ histories. Bring a family recipe to share on a 3x5 card.   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Teen Hangout  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:30pm - 09:00pm  Gila River Extravaganza  ::  Social Events

    Featuring live music, spoken word poetry, tastings of native food products, kids’ activities and the beloved Monsoon Puppet Parade. Caliente will play Latin, Tejano, and R&B dance music, and the Fort Sill Apache Fire Dancers with the Gooday Family from ...   

    Location  Big Ditch Park

    Contact  www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/

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