The One Spring Festival In New Mexico That's Worthy Of Your Bucket List Every Year
Spencer K. Schneider
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If you only go to one New Mexico festival this spring (why though?), you better make it to the Rio Grande Classic Balloon Competition. This four-day event covers all things hot air balloons, and there may not be a more unique and fun festival in the entire country! This is easily one of the very best spring festivals in New Mexico and a year spent without attending it is a year wasted indeed. Spring in New Mexico is a wonderful time – and this festival simply makes it even better.
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We bet you’ve never been to a hot air balloon festival before, and even if you have, the Rio Grande Classic is not one to be missed. It is, after all, one of the best festivals in New Mexico. Need somewhere to stay while you’re here? No worries – check out all the options on Hotels.com. Stop by the official Rio Grande Classic website for more information on the festival happening every Memorial Day Weekend and be sure to let us know what your favorite part of the festival was and what your favorite hot air balloon design was!
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Spring Festivals in New Mexico
What are some of the best spring festivals in New Mexico?
New Mexico is an amazingly wonderful place all year round – but especially in the spring. Of course, there are plenty of amazing things to do in the Land of Enchantment at this time of year; in fact, we’re host to some of the best spring festivals in the nation. Some of the best spring festivals in New Mexico are ones such as:
- La Vina Spring Vine Festival – The oldest winery in La Union holds an incredible wine festival every spring, and it’s wonderful!
- The Annual Sante Fe Spring Festival – With lavender, herbs, and all the whimsy you’d expect from Santa Fe, this incredible spring festival celebrates the heritage of our beautiful state.
- The Rio Grande Classic Balloon Competition – New Mexico and hot air balloons are pretty synonymous at this time, and this awesome little spring festival is a perfect introduction to it.
Learn more about all our festivals and events in New Mexico.
What is spring in New Mexico like?
Spring in New Mexico is a beautiful time of year, with plenty to do, see, and experience. Temperatures are mild to warm, and as we mentioned above, there’s always something going on. A few highlights of spring in New Mexico include:
- Temperatures are mild; the average high temperature in New Mexico is around 69 degrees and the average low is around 44 degrees.
- There are hundreds – if not more – of amazing hiking trails in New Mexico. Spring brings along wildflowers, so it’s an amazing time to come out and hike.
- Camping! ‘Tis the season to start camping again, and in the spring, campgrounds are less crowded than they are in the summer.
Learn more about some of the best places to visit in New Mexico in the spring.
What are some of the best things to do in New Mexico in spring?
Of course, the list of things to do in New Mexico in spring is long enough that we can’t list everything in one short little list, but we can mention some of the best! Some of our favorite things to do in New Mexico in spring are things like:
- Visit our state parks – Places like City of Rocks State Park, Dripping Springs State Park, and many others are truly at their peak this time of year.
- Check out our amazing campgrounds – Camping in New Mexico is wonderful, but it’s extra awesome in the spring. Campgrounds like Jemez Springs Campground are a gem.
- Check out some awesome farms – Our amazing state has plenty of agri-tourism opportunities and they’re incredibly fun in the spring.
Learn more about all the best things to do in New Mexico in spring.