by New Mexico’s highly anticipated 2025 fair season is set to begin this July, bringing a mix of tradition, education, and entertainment to communities across the state. Spanning from county to regional to state fairs, these events offer something for everyone—from livestock shows and agricultural showcases to music, rides, games, food, and family fun.
While many attend for the excitement and festivities, the heart of these fairs remains rooted in agriculture and education.
“Most of our county fairs started with an agricultural emphasis so that people could really take and showcase the agricultural side of things,” said Tom Dean, Southwest District department head for the Cooperative Extension Service. “That’s why we’ve got the livestock shows—to showcase breeding, genetics, and improvements in livestock.”
Fairs also serve as an important platform for educational outreach through programs like 4-H and FFA, giving young people hands-on experience in agriculture and leadership. According to Dean, fairs provide a crucial opportunity to reconnect communities with the origins of their food and the processes that sustain daily life.
In addition to agriculture and education, fairs help boost local economies, drawing visitors who contribute to hotels, restaurants, and other businesses.
The 2025 fair season runs July through October, and below is a list of fairs scheduled for July:
July County Fair Schedule:
- Chaves County Fair
July 21 – 26, 2025 - Colfax County Fair
July 21 – 27, 2025 - Eddy County Fair
July 22 – 26, 2025 - Eastern Navajo Fair (Crownpoint)
July 24 – 25, 2025 - Bernalillo County Fair
July 25 – August 1, 2025 - Sandoval County Fair
July 28 – August 3, 2025 - Rio Arriba County Fair
July 29 – August 3, 2025 - De Baca County Fair
July 31 – August 3, 2025 - Santa Fe County Fair
July 27 – August 2, 2025
As the season unfolds, these fairs will provide both entertainment and meaningful engagement, connecting urban and rural communities while celebrating New Mexico’s agricultural heritage.
