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Photo by E. Wilde Vendor sign at Brendenburgh Park, Red River New Mexico

Red River Gears Up For Mayfest In The Mountains

Red River is set to welcome residents and visitors alike for its second annual Mayfest in the Mountains celebration, a four-day Memorial Day weekend event, filled with music, family activities, and a heartfelt tribute to veterans.

The festivities begin Friday, May 23, with the 9 a.m. opening ceremony of the Wall of Honor at the Red River Conference Center. The tribute will remain open through Monday, offering guests a space to reflect and honor those who have served.

Carnival rides, bounce houses, food vendors, recreational booths, and daily games will take place in Brandenburg Park through Sunday, at the heart of the celebration. The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ Wonders on Wheels Mobile Exhibit will also be featured from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The full schedule of events is as follows

Friday, May 23

  • 9 – 10 a.m.: Opening Ceremony for veterans’ Wall of Honor, Red River Conference Center
  • 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Wall of Honor open to the public, Red River Conference Center
  • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: in Brandenburg Park
    • Bounce houses
    • Cornhole game
    • Recreational booths
    • Food vendors
    • Carnival rides
    • Other family fun activities
    • Wonders on Wheels Mobile Exhibit by NM Dept. of Cultural Affairs
    • Live music by Michael Smith

Saturday, May 24

  • 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Wall of Honor, Red River Conference Center
  • 10 a.m.: Cornhole tournament, Brandenburg Park
  • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: in Brandenburg Park
    • Bounce houses
    • Recreational booths
    • Food vendors
    • Carnival rides
    • Other family fun activities
    • Wonders on Wheels Mobile Exhibit by NM Dept. of Cultural Affairs
  • Noon – 1:30 p.m.: Live music by Garry Blackchild, Brandenburg Park
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Live music by HWY 38 Houndogs, Brandenburg Park
  • 4 – 5:30 p.m.: Live music by Casey James, Brandenburg Park

Sunday, May 25

  • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Wall of Honor, Red River Conference Center
  • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: in Brandenburg Park
    • Bounce houses
    • Cornhole game
    • Recreational booths
    • Food vendors
    • Other family fun activities
    • Wonders on Wheels Mobile Exhibit by NM Dept. of Cultural Affairs
  • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Carnival rides, Brandenburg Park
  • 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Live music by Michael Smith, Brandenburg Park


Monday, May 26

  • 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Wall of Honor, Red River Conference Center
    Mayfest in the Mountains offers a festive way to kick off summer while honoring those who have served—a celebration of community, culture, and remembrance in the scenic heart of Red River.

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