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Events & Entertainment
January
Annual El Paso Chamber Music
Festival
Held in early – mid January
Location: First Baptist Church
on Montana
915-833-9400
Call for additional information
Presented by El Paso Pro-Musica.
World-class chamber music with renowned soloists and chamber musicians.
Miss El Paso & Miss Teen El
Paso
Held in early January
Location: Hanks High School
Theatre
915-592-2254
Call for additional information
February
Southwestern International
Livestock Show & Rodeo
Held in early – mid February
Location: El Paso County
Coliseum and Fairgrounds
915-532-1401
Call for additional information
The annual show and rodeo is
held at the El Paso County Coliseum and Fairgrounds.
Miss Black El Paso Southwest
Scholarship Pageant
Held in early February
Location: Chamizal National
Memorial Theatre
915-566-2407
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The Miss Black El Paso
Southwest Scholarship pageant features young African American ladies exhibiting
their poise, grace and erudition while vying for the coveted title of Miss Black
El Paso.
Race for the Cure
Held in mid February
Location: Biggs Army Airfield
915-566-9745
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The annual Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation's 5K Race and 1 mile fun walk.
Siglo de Oro Drama Festival
Held in late February –
early March
Location: Chamizal National
Memorial Theatre
915-532-7273
Annual celebration of the
dramatic arts from Spain's Golden Age with professional and collegiate
performing groups from Mexico, Spain, South America and the United States in
performances of classic works by Miguel Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Sor Juana Inez
de la Cruz and Pedro Calderón de la Barca. All presentations in Spanish unless
otherwise noted.
Extreme Tuner Car Show
Held in late February
Location: El Paso Convention
Center
915-591-6100
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The annual show showcases
imports and euro cars.
March
Siglo de Oro Drama Festival
Held in late February –
early March
Location: Chamizal National
Memorial Theatre
915-532-7273
Annual celebration of the
dramatic arts from Spain's Golden Age with professional and collegiate
performing groups from Mexico, Spain, South America and the United States in
performances of classic works by Miguel Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Sor Juana Inez
de la Cruz and Pedro Calderón de la Barca. All presentations in Spanish unless
otherwise noted.
El Paso Sports Expo
Held in early March
Location: El Paso Convention
Center
915-544-9550
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An interactive sports venue for
parents and kids.
El Paso Times Spelling Bee
Held in early March
Location: Chamizal National
Memorial Theatre
915-546-6255
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About 150 students from West
Texas and Southern New Mexico compete in the El Paso Times Spelling Bee. The
champion will represent the area at the National Spelling Bee in Washington,
D.C.
Northeaster Parade
Held in late March
Location: Hercules and Diana
915-751-6964
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Annual parade starts at 10 am.
at Hercules and Diana, and continues 1 1/2 miles along Diana to North Park Mall.
April
WinStar Derby
Held in early April
Location: Sunland Park
Racetrack
505-874-5200
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The annual running of the
$500,000 WinStar Derby and $250,000 WinStar Oaks.
World On A String Guitar
Festival
Held in early – mid April
Location: Chamizal National
Memorial Theater
915-541-4481
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The El Paso Arts & Culture
Department presents renowned classical guitar artists from around the world.
Heritage Festival Week
Held in late April – early May
Location: Varies in El Paso
915-533-1555
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The celebration of El Paso's
art, culture, history and natural beauty, featuring dozens of events.
May
Heritage Festival Week
Held in late April – early May
Location: Varies in El Paso
915-533-1555
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The celebration of El Paso's
art, culture, history and natural beauty, featuring dozens of events.
Art in the Park
Held in late May
Location: Memorial Park
915-533-3311
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The City Parks & Recreation
Department's semi-annual arts & crafts fair with continuous entertainment.
Armed Forces Day
Held in late May
Location: Noel Field, Fort
Bliss
915-568-4505
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Military equipment displays,
chili cook-off, live music, historical tours, health fair and more.
KLAQ Balloon Festival
Held in late May
Location: Wet-N-Wild Waterworld
915-544-8864
More than 75 hot air balloons
take flight during the annual festival. Event includes three full days of rides,
vendors, balloon glows and live concerts.
June
Car Show
Held in early June
Location: El Paso County
Coliseum
915-920-0997
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Big Daddy Car Show and Concert
Held in late June
Location: Sunland Park
Racetrack
505-874-5200
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Chili Cook-off
Held in late June
Location: El Paso County
Coliseum
915-534-4229
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Food booths and entertainment
July
Independence Day Parade
Held on July 3
Location: Thunderbird and
Shadow Mountain
915-581-5179
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West Side parade starts at 9
am. July 3 at Thunderbird and Shadow Mountain; East Side parade starts at 9 am.
July 4, at Hanks High School.
Downtown Street Festival
Held in early July
Location: Various Downtown
Locations
915-544-8864
Call for additional information
The annual 4th of July
celebration in downtown El Paso features four stages of live entertainment, more
than 100 vendor booths, food and drink, a children's carnival, and July 4
fireworks.
Summer Music Games
Held in early July
Location: Sun Bowl Stadium
Call for additional information
The annual Drum Corps
International "Drums Along the Border" event.
El Paso Aqua Posse
International Swim Meet
Held in early July
Location: Call for exact
location
915-833-0212
Annual swim meet.
Ysleta Mission Festival
Held in early July
Location: Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Church
915-859-0848
Call for additional information
The event includes food, drink,
music, dance, arts & crafts and religious items booths, games.
Chamizal Independent Film
Festival
Held late July – early August
Location: Chamizal National
Memorial Theater, the El Paso Museum of Art, the UTEP Union Cinema and Juarez's
Pronaf Theatres
915-585-0672
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Filmmakers from the United
States and Mexico present feature, documentary and short independent films. The
festival also includes lectures, competitions and other special events.
August
Fiesta de San Lorenzo
Held in early August
Location: San Lorenzo Catholic
Church in Clint
915-851-2255
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The annual celebration includes
plenty of live music, matachines dancers, food booths, and more.
Chamizal Independent Film
Festival
Held late July – early August
Location: Chamizal National
Memorial Theater, the El Paso Museum of Art, the UTEP Union Cinema and Juarez's
Pronaf Theatres
915-585-0672
Call for additional information
Filmmakers from the United
States and Mexico present feature, documentary and short independent films. The
festival also includes lectures, competitions and other special events.
Bodybuilding Championships
Held in mid August
Location: Abraham Chavez
Theatre
505-373-2998
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Sun City Border Regional
Championships.
Seafood and Music Festival
Held in mid August
Location: El Paso County
Coliseum
915-534-4229
Showmanship and judging; food
booths plus music.
KLAQ "Taste of El Paso"
Held in mid August
Location: Western Playland
915-544-8864
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Some of El Paso's best
restaurants offer samples of their food during the annual event. Also features
rides, vendors and live entertainment.
St. Nicholas Greek Festival
Held in late August
Location: Greek Orthodox
Church of St. Nicholas
915-833-0882
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The annual celebration of Greek
food, music and culture is Friday through Sunday,
September
Fiesta de las Flores
Held over Labor Day Weekend
Location: El Paso County
Coliseum
915-542-3464
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The festival includes a variety
of food and game booths, arts and crafts, car show and a Niñoville area for
kids. Fiesta de las Flores Pageant is at 7:10 pm. Friday and Saturday, and Queen
Crowning is at 8:10 pm. Sunday. Karaoke contest 6 to 7 pm. Friday and Saturday,
finals at 6 pm. Monday. World Championship Huacha Tournament begins at noon
Saturday at the Equestrian Center. A Celebrity Huacha Tournament is noon Sunday.
American Heart Walk
Held in early September
Location: Chamizal National
Memorial Walk
915-833-1231
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The annual 5K family fun walk
for the American Heart Association. Walk from the Chamizal through the El Paso
Zoo and return. Includes entertainment, health fair, kid's tent, and exhibits.
Mexican Independence Day
Held in mid September
Location: Chamizal National
Memorial
915-533-6311
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The celebration commemorates
the call Padre Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gave the night of the Sept. 15 that
ignited Mexico's rebellion against Spain. The Mexican Consul General's office
honors Mexico's independence with this ceremony filled with live music and
ballet folklóricos dancing.
El Paso Chopin Music Festival
Held in mid September
Location: Chamizal National
Memorial
915-584-1595
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El Paso County Fair and Junior
Livestock Show
Held in mid September
Location: El Paso County
Coliseum Fairgrounds
915-497-9518
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The annual Bucking on the
Border bull riding competition and livestock show.
El Paso Interior Design &
Remodeling Expo
Held in mid September
Location: El Paso Convention
Center
361-882-2071
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Expo LTD presents the show 10
am to 7 pm. Friday, 10 am to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Art in the Park
Held in late September
Location: Memorial Park
915-533-3311
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information
The City Parks & Recreation
Department's semi-annual arts & crafts fair is Saturday and Sunday at Memorial
Park.
Woman's Club Fall Festival
Held in late September
Location: The Clubhouse 1400
North Mesa
915-532-6131
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'Cars Under the Stars' Car Show
Held in late September
Location: Cohen Stadium
915-755-7637
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More than 300 cars and
motorcycles attend the annual event, sponsored by Rio Grande Wheels Car Club.
October
Celebration of Our Mountains
Held the entire month of
October
Location: Varies throughout El
Paso
915-542-1422
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The annual Celebration of Our
Mountains is a month-long festival of events to encourage appreciation of the El
Paso region's environment. More than 30 hikes, field trips, driving tours,
nature walks, bicycle rides and other activities are offered to the public. Most
events are free
El Paso Wine and Food Festival
Held in early October
Location: Varies
915-751-1181
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The epicurean fundraiser for
the El Paso Tennis Development Foundation is held at various venues, including a
Friday gala at Insights.
Arts International
Held in early October
Location: International Museum
of Art
915-534-7377
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One of the region's most
prestigious juried arts competitions, presented by the El Paso Art Association
is held at the International Museum of Art.
Fall Bash
Held in early October
Location: Westside Community
Church
915-584-0882
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The annual community cookout,
sponsored by Westside Community Church, is held at Francisco Delgado Park, on
Imperial Ridge behind Franklin High School. Free cookout, face painting, jumping
Balloons and live music.
Oktoberfest
Held in early October
Location: Fort Bliss
915-568-8923
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The annual celebration that
brings a taste of Bavaria, especially beer, to El Paso is held on Carter Road at
Fort Bliss.
Chamizal Festival
Held in early – mid October
Location: Chamizal National
Memorial Theater and Grounds
915-532-7273
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The Chamizal's annual tradition
features three days of music, dance, children's programs and demonstrations of
traditional folk crafts.
Hueco Tanks Interpretive Fair
Held in mid October
Location: Hueco Tanks State
Historic Site
915-857-1133
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Traditional Native American
song and dance, pictograph tours, campfire program, cowboy skills
demonstrations, food and gifts for sale.
November
A Christmas Fair
Held in early November
Location: El Paso Convention
Center
915-584-3511
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The Junior League of El Paso's
annual holiday shopping event featuring more than 130 shops and specialty stores
from around the country.
ACTF West Texas Festival
Held in mid November
Location: Studio Theatre and
Wise Family Theatre at UTEP
915-747-5118
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The UTEP Department of Theatre,
Dance and Film host guest colleges performing a variety of plays as part of the
national theater program,
YMCA Turkey Trot
Held in late November
Location: Central YMCA
915-533-3941
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The annual Thanksgiving Day 5K
run and 3K fun walk benefiting YMCA youth and teen programs.
Las Palmas Del Sol Sun Bowl
Parade
Held on Thanksgiving Day
Location: Downtown El Paso
The annual parade begins at 10
am. Thanksgiving Day, downtown El Paso.
December
Season of Lights
Held in early December
Location: UTEP
915-747-8600
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Annual lighting of the UTEP
holiday lights. The 150,000-plus lights stay lit each night through Jan. 1.
Senior All-Star Football
Classic
Held in mid December
Location: UTEP’s Sun Bowl
Stadium
915-478-6904
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Annual high school all-star
football game.
Luminarias/Posadas along the
Mission Trail
Held in mid December
Location: Mission Trail
Churches
915-534-0677
Call for additional information
About 15,000 luminarias line
Socorro Road. Spans Ysleta to San Elizario, with Las Posadas celebrations at the
Mission Trail churches.
Vitalis Sun Bowl
Held on December 31
Location: UTEP Sun Bowl
800-915-BOWL
Call for additional information
The annual football classic
begins at noon on December 31, with teams from the Pac Ten and Big Ten
Conferences.
Entertainment:
The University of Texas at El
Paso Ballet
Fox Fine Arts Center
500 West University Avenue
El Paso, Texas 79968
915-747-5606
Call for performance schedule
and additional information
The University of Texas at El
Paso Ballet is in residence at UTEP. Guest artists
