Santa Fe Spanish Market

Every July, more than 350 of New Mexico’s best artists show their work at the Santa Fe Spanish Market—the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. Held in the Santa Fe Plaza, here you’ll find traditional handmade art and enjoy music and food from throughout the state. This is where to meet the likes of furniture maker Andrew Garcia, musicians Trio Los Primos, and metalwork artist Felipe Rivera. Also worth a visit are the excellent New Mexico Museum of Art and Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, just off the plaza. Good to know: The main Spanish Market takes place in July, but there’s also a smaller winter market in late November in Albuquerque.