A black, white, and yellow handmade pueblo drum.

Pueblo of Cochiti Drum Making Demonstration

Valles Caldera National Preserve

Special Event
  • Oct 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
  • Fees apply
Join third-generation drum maker Carlos Herrera on Saturday, October 4, at 4:00 pm for a demonstration of how traditional Cochiti-style drums are made! Herrera will showcase his methods and materials, including tools and processes, at the Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta tent in the Cabin District.
 
This cultural demonstration is part of 9 days of special programming during Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta! Learn more on the Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta webpage: https://www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/fall-fiesta.htm

Fees

Park entrance fees apply.

Location

This demonstration takes place in the Fall Fiesta tent in the Cabin District.

Latitude and Longitude 35.864791, -106.518766

Schedule

Date:

Oct 4, 2025

Time:

4:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Exhibition/Show
  • Festival
  • Living History
  • Talk
Tags: pueblo of cochiti, drum making, cultural demonstration, valles caldera, fall fiesta