Category: Summer Events

 May 27-31, 2021: This motorized family reunion sees 20,000+ Harley riders in town to enjoy the scenery and each other’s company. There’s live music and specialty vendors with everything from pins, tattoos, parts and repairs, to biker fashions from T-shirts to leathers, and of course food. 

June 5, 2021: If you have enjoyed the auto auction shows on TV, don’t miss the annual Classic Car Show in downtown Brandenburg Park. See the historical icons of America’s love affair with the automobile and also get a glimpse of the fabulous art of our nomadic culture, especially the Golden Oldie hot rods!

  July 4: It’s a Red River tradition that continues to be a crowd pleaser for the thousands of people who line Main Street to observe the birthday of the USA. Decorated floats, equestrian units, car clubs, vintage jeeps and more delight those who have come to see neighbors entertaining neighbors. The main event is…

July 21, 2021: This challenging high altitude run through the Enchanted Forest has replaced the traditional High Mountain 5K and Half Marathon Run from the town of Red River along Highway 578 through Red River’s Upper Valley. The 12+ mile Half Marathon will begin at the Enchanted Forest starting line where runners will be transported…

August 6-8: Enjoy fine art, photography, pottery, sampling from New Mexico wineries, a silent auction, music and more at this annual event held in Brandenburg Park.

August 6-8, 2021: The Red River Dulcimer Festivals offers workshops for all manner of stringed instruments at the Red River Community House. The event is free, although a donation is requested for lunch provided. There will be concerts throughout the festival as well.

August 13-15, 2021: Head out to the Red River for this 3-day music event featuring Bluegrass and Americana musicians from all over the region. 

Aug 20-23, 2021:  The 8750′ Festival, replacing “Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights” will fill the town with live music by regional singer-songwriters including Hayes Carll, Jason Boland, Dave Beck’s Tejano Weekend and  more to come at several venues. There will be multiple cook-offs in Brandenburg Park: CASI “Red River Red” cook-off, New Mexico State…

August 28, 2021: Hundreds of cyclists take on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway for one of the most challenging tours in the southwest. The event has recently been acquired by Roll Massif, a prestigious Colorado promoter of cycling events and has a new name and date. The tour is still a 100-mile ride around the…

September 24-26, 2021: The festival debuted in 2015 in conjunction with Aspencade. The lineup is expected to include well-known Americana, Country, Bluegrass and Folk musicians performing in a beautiful alpine setting where the autumn gold of the aspens should just be reaching its peak. The action will take place in Brandenburg Park, the Lost Love…