Enjoy The 50th Annual New Mexico Hatch Chile Fest This Weekend

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Hatch Chile Festival in New Mexico this Labor Day weekend.

El Paso is a little over an hour away from the Hatch, New Mexico village where it will soon be bustling with fans who love all things chile during the 50th anniversary of the Hatch Chile Festival.

New Mexico, the Chile Capitol of the World, is preparing to welcome fans from all over the region to enjoy three days and nights of family-friendly fun at this year's Hatch Chile Festival beginning on Friday, September 2, 2022.

The Hatch Chile Festival will feature a carnival, parade, artisan and food vendors, Chile roasting, entertainment, chile eating and watermelon eating contests, a kid's zone, and much more.

What To Know Before You Go:

Carnival

The Carnival will take place behind Village Market  (School Street and W Hill Street). The hours will be:

• Friday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Sunday 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Ticket prices are $30 per child or adult - including all rides

Parade

• Saturday, September 3 at 9 a.m.
• The route begins near the Hatch High School and continues through the Village.

Entertainment-Pecan Orchard-Vendor Area

Saturday - September 3:

• 12 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies
• 1 p.m. - Chile Queen Auction
• 2-3 p.m. - Ballet Folklorico Korimi
• 3-4 p.m. - Jamie O'Hara Magic
• 3-4 p.m. - Ballet Folklorico Korimi
• 3-4 p.m. - Hatch Chile Hat Competition
• 5-6 p.m. - Jamie O'Hara Magic
• 6-8 p.m. - DJ Music

Sunday - September 4:

• 11-12 p.m. - Jamie O'Hara Magic
• 12 - 1 p.m. - DJ Music
• 1-3 p.m. Mariachi Aguilas
• 3-4 p.m. - Jamie O'Hara Magic
• 4-6 p.m. - DJ Music

Beer & Wine Garden

The new Ice Box Brewery will be located at the corner of Price & Hall near the old Busby Drug Store. Admission: $10 pp.

Friday - September 2

• 6-10 p.m. -  Satisfied Band (outside)

Saturday - September 3

• 11 - 1:30 p.m. - Dave Olguin (outside)
• 2 - 5 p.m. -  575 Band (outside)
• 5:30 - 10 p.m. Yarbrough Band (outside)
• 6 - 9 p.m. - CW Band (inside)

Sunday - September 4

• 11 - 2 p.m. - Jessica Flores (inside)
• 11 - 2 p.m. - CW Band (outside)
• 2 - 6 p.m. - Chris Baker Band (inside)
• 2:30 - 6 p.m.  Triple Jack (outside)

Village Market

Saturday - September 3

• 10 - 1 p.m. - Chile, Ice Cream, Watermelon eating contests
• Noon - 10 p.m. - Live Music, Food, and Brewery

Sunday - September 4

• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Chile, Ice Cream, Watermelon eating contests

Parking

• Parking will be available in and around Hatch High School with a $10 contribution fee.

This Labor Day weekend getaway and enjoy a change of scenery while taking the smell of roasting chiles, and go old-fashioned family fun while celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Hatch Chile Festival in New Mexico.

• Hatch Chile Festival
• 133 Franklin Street, Hatch, New Mexico 87937
• Friday - Sunday / September 2-4, 2022