Santa Fe Trail Days Festival

"Experience the History"

June 13-15, 2008

Plan a trip to our Scenic Byway for a living history activity that you're sure to remember. Stop at our Byway Booth and play. Three days of fun and excitement, experiencing life as the pioneers did are planned in the El Corazon De Trinidad National Historic District. The annual event is sponsored by the Trinidad/ Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce.

Splendidly costumed strolling Mariachis provide cultural entertainment throughout the day, giving you the feeling that you actually went back in time and to another country. Festivals accommodate more than 100 vendors with booths from Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and from as far away as Alabama. Call the Chamber of Commerce for more information on next years festival, 719-846-9285. Held every year in June every year.

 

 

 

 

Pony Rides and Petting Zoos

 

 

Car & bike show, super slides, carnival games, duck race, river walk tours, living history activities chuck wagons and chili cook offs, to keep you busy for this fun filled three day affair. Every year just gets better!

 

 

 

 

Koshare Dancers

 

Continuous music throughout the 3-day festival is provided. The Koshare Indian dancers provide entertainment with ceremonial street dances. A dazzling display of colorful costuming and skill in dancing delight festival goers. The crowd joined in several dances.

 

 

 

 

Join us next year for the annual Santa Fe Trail Days Festivities to be held in June.

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