Be inspired, engaged, and entertained at the Third Annual Santa Fe River Festival and Fishing Derby. The festival is a community event in celebration of the river, presented by the Santa Fe Watershed Association and sponsored by the City of Santa Fe, Santa Fe County and local businesses. The Santa Fe River has traditionally been the heart of the community, though often neglected and abused in the past years. A festival celebrating the river is a great way to reconnect with and create awareness of this rich resource.

The Festival will be from 10:00 am– 3:00 pm at De Vargas Park in downtown Santa Fe. With river activities, live animals, games, crafts for youth and adults, river walks, music, and watershed-related booths by non-profit groups, community organizations and local government there will be something for the whole family.

Children 11 years and under are also invited to participate in the Fishing Derby in the Santa Fe River from 6:00 am - 12:00 pm. The City of Santa Fe and New Mexico Game and Fish will be stocking the river with rainbow trout. Children can try and catch one of the specially tagged trout to win a prize.

Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food to enjoy on the grass while listening to great live music. A bike valet service will allow everyone to ride their bikes and safely park them while they are at the festival. Keep Santa Fe Beautiful will be providing recycling bins.