Small towns are the heart and soul of any state. Many small towns are charming and quaint and operate at a slower pace than, say, a city. There’s also a grander sense of community in the tiniest of towns across the country and we should all make it a point to visit these places when we need an escape. One way to really get a sense of a town’s community is by attending a local festival. And there’s one small-town harvest festival in New Mexico you may want to visit this fall.

For a small-town harvest festival like no other in New Mexico, head to the community of Mimbres, home to just over 400 people. The annual Mimbres Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the grounds of the San Lorenzo Elementary School.
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Hosted by the Mimbres Valley Health Action League (MVHAL), this small-town festival brings the entire community together. to celebrate the bountiful supply of crops grown in the area.
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Throughout the event, you can enjoy arts and crafts from local vendors, locally-grown food, food vendors, live music, children's activities, and a health fair.
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As strange as it may seem, you can check out a solar cook-off. During the cook-off, contestants will cook a dish in the sun. A special device is used to achieve this feat and it's a highlight of this festival!
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Another highlight is the pie contest. Community members compete to see who makes the best pie. Sounds like a delicious event to me!
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This one-of-a-kind festival is fun for the whole family and supports the local community.
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There's no other event quite like it in the state!
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Will you attend this small-town harvest festival in New Mexico this year? What are some of your favorite fall activities around the state? Let us know in the comments, or feel free to send your suggestions to us via our handy nomination page. To learn more about the Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival, head to the Silver City Chamber of Commerce website and give the Mimbres Valley Health Action League Facebook page a follow.

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