(Truth or Consequences NM)
The Wild Wild West Fiesta is an annual town celebration. It starts with a parade through downtown. Years ago, I’m told it was a much bigger affair with floats and celebrities. It was still pretty decent.
Wild Wild West Fiesta – Parade Colors Guard
Museums in town were free for the weekend and most shops had Fiesta Specials. Crafts and food vendors, a car and motorcycle show, basketball, volleyball, skateboard and horseshoe contests, junk boat race and duck race on the Río Grande, kids fishing derby, were all on the schedule.
Longhorn Float
Sheriff’s Riders
Junk Boat Racers
Probably most popular were the free live music performances throughout the weekend. There were bands for rock-n-roll, cowboy, bluegrass, country, mariachi, and native styles. On Saturday night was a paid Mark Chesnutt concert followed by a dance.
Food Venders Row
Traditional Mexican Dancers
Mariachi Singer Antonio Reyna
I had to choose just a few photos to show various activities. The horses, wacky boat race, and mariachi singer were my favorites. It was a fun time for all.
Camp: Elephant Butte Lake SP-Lions Beach Rd drycamp
Scene: Festival
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