Truth or Consequences Fiesta
May 5-7 2023
Held annually since 1950, this celebration usually includes a parade, contests, rodeo, and music.
In 2022, expect all of that, plus a street dance, beer garden, rubber duck race, junk boat race, vendors, and more.
2022 Fiesta Events
>>> SATURDAY, APRIL 30 <<<
>>> FRIDAY, MAY 6 <<<
Sierra County Fair Barn
12pm-5pm: Runyan Ranches Petting Zoo – mix of exotics and friendly farm animals including zebra, camel, kangaroo, mini cattle, & even a big tortoise
Downtown Truth or Consequences
5-9pm: Fiesta Alley Party – patio & alley behind 422 Broadway (Ingo’s Art Cafe) – cash bar, German brats & kraut, jam session, and ending with a drum circle from 8pm-9pm
7pm: The Year One – screening @ El Cortez Theater, Foch & Main
9-11:59pm: Fiesta VIP Party @ Broadway Social Club, 420 Broadway, featuring NM DJs – $25 at the door
Sheriff’s Posse Arena
7pm: Renegade Rodeo Tour – bareback riding, bull riding, roping, and much more! $15 adults, $10 kids & seniors, 6 yrs & under get in free
>>> SATURDAY, MAY 7 <<<
Truth or Consequences Municipal Golf Course
Fiesta Fling: 8am-6pm – a PDGA-sanctioned singles disc golf tournament
Ralph Edwards Park
8:30am: Studio de la Luz Fiesta Wellness Day kicks off with a half-hour mobility work-out led by CJ Baroli
9:15-10am: gentle yoga (Susie Veglia)
Geronimo Springs Museum
9am-5pm: open house / free admission – the museum celebrates their 50th anniversary!
Downtown Truth or Consequences
T or C Fiesta Parade! 10am
Ralph Edwards Park
right after the parade – 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney, Volleyball Tourney
12-1pm: Ear Acupuncture (Kathie Beasley)
1-4pm: Wellness Massages (Zephyr, Abigail, Shelby, and Kathy)
4-5pm: Partner Stretches (Abigail Nace)
5-6pm: Yoga Basics (Patty Kearney)
6-7pm: Dancing through the Ages (Abigail Nace)
7-8pm: Yoga & Meditation (John Kulpa)
LIVE MUSIC & BEER GARDEN, HEALING WATERS PLAZA & BANK OF THE SOUTHWEST PARKING LOT
> 12pm-12:45pm Pint & a Half
> 1pm-2pm Sawmill Canyon
> 3pm-3:45pm Hieronymus Bogs
> 4pm-5:15pm 24/7 Band
> 6pm-6:45pm Rotnae
> 7pm-7:50pm Tudy and the Silver Bullet Band
> 8pm-8:45pm Rooster
> 9-11pm Tudy and the Silver Bullet Band
El Cortez Theater
3pm: Red Carpet Reception – El Cortez Theater, Foch & Main
3:30pm: No More Goodbyes film screening – El Cortez Theater, Foch & Main
Downtown T or C
7-11:59pm: ACT Fiesta – NM DJs, drinks for donation – $15 at the door
Sheriff’s Posse Arena
7pm: Renegade Rodeo Tour – bareback riding, bull riding, roping, and much more! $15 adults, $10 kids & seniors, 6 yrs & under get in free
>>> SUNDAY, MAY 8 <<<
Ralph Edwards Park
10am: Kids Fishing Derby
10am: Skateboard Contest
12pm: Junk Boat Race
2pm: The Club Rubber Duck Race
LIVE MUSIC DOWNTOWN
> 10am-10:45pm Prickly Pair
> 11pm-11:45pm Cayote Lunch
> 12:30pm-1:30pm Chocolate George
> 2pm-3pm Stevie Blue Tone
El Cortez Theater
1pm: Shorts Program – El Cortez Theater, Foch & Main
3:30pm: Being Rose – El Cortez Theater, Foch & Main
6pm: Lewis & Clark & George – El Cortez Theater, Foch & Main
















