Sierra County’s Annual Events
Kayak Fishing Tournament
This catch-photo-release tournament is open to anglers in any kind of water craft that isn’t gas-powered — canoes, kayaks, rowboats, etc. Electric-powered watercraft is allowed.
Junior Open Fishing Tournament
Fireworks Show at Elephant Butte Lake
Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta
Events begin bright and early, starting with mass ascensions every day of the event.
Pickamania
A regional music festival featuring Americana music at an outdoor pavilion in historic Kingston.
Sierra County Fair
Fair exhibits are normally open to the general public Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
Chile Challenge 4-Wheel Drive Trail Event
Open to 4WD vehicle operators of any experience level. Drive trails in a supervised, nationally recognized, 4-wheeling event.
Elephant Days
A parade, live music, vendors, beer garden, chile cooking contest, baking contest, and more!
Veterans Day Car Show
Christmas in the Foothills
Visit scenic Hillsboro and stop in to the Black Range Museum for locally-made gifts and the Community Center for vendors and more.
T or C’s Old-Fashioned Christmas
Tree lighting, bonfires, parade of lights, and holiday refreshments at downtown businesses.
Elephant Butte Luminaria Beachwalk & Floating Lights Parade
Luminarias, campfires serving posole and cocoa, and a lighted boat parade on the water near Marina del Sur.
Gathering of Quilts
Fiesta Golf Tournament
One day only, 4 person scramble, beginners to advanced players welcome.
Truth or Consequences Fiesta
Held annually since 1950, this celebration includes all kinds of festivities including a parade, contests, parties, roping & barrel racing, and live music and vendors downtown.