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Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta 2024 begins Saturday
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JEMEZ SPRINGS — On Oct.5, the 2024 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta will kick off its nine-day event with dozens of tribal artisans, a musical performance from Marlon Magdalena and a special presentation from Valles Caldera Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos.
The Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5-13, and the park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Special guests include Kirt Kempter, Yellowman, Rachel Loehman, Nancy Karraker, Dave Chavarria, Storm Usrey, Andrew Harvier, Bob Parmenter, Matt Martinez, Raffi Andonian, Madeline Naranjo and Elmer Torres.
Events will include ranger-guided programs, tribal artisans, educational booth, an in-depth cultural demonstration, and some guest speakers.
From 5-10 p.m., attendees are invited to listen to elk bugling and watch the stars as long as they don’t pass the entrance station. The entrance station will be the only available visitor service until 7 p.m.
For more details on guests, artisans and activities, visit nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/fall-fiesta.htm
