Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta

Golden aspen leaves with frosty edges
Frosty aspen leaves

NPS/David Krueger

 

With elk bugling during misty mornings and aspen leaves turning shades of gold, fall is a magical time in the Jemez Mountains. Come celebrate the season at the Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta. The 2025 event will run daily from Saturday, October 4, through Sunday, October 12, from 9 am to 5 pm. Each day will have different ways for you to connect with this volcanic landscape.

This year, we will be hosting the events in the Cabin District, which is located about 4 miles down the park's gravel entrance road. Activities will include:

  • Artisan village and educational booths on Oct. 4-5
  • Cultural demonstrations on Oct. 4-5
  • Guest speakers on Oct. 4-5
  • Eruption simulations every hour on the half hour in the Volcano Discovery Center
  • Ranger-guided programs every day
  • Self-guided after-hours access of Valle Grande every night from 5-8 pm
  • Evening, reservation-based programs October 4, 5, 10, and 11 from 6:30-9:45 pm
    • Silent discos
    • Stargazing
    • Astrophotography

As activities are confirmed, details will be shared in the daily schedule below and on our Calendar of Events. We look forward to seeing you at Valles Caldera National Preserve!

NOTE: Leashed and well-behaved pets are welcome at Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta. They may accompany their humans on the Cabin District Trail, in picnic areas, and at the artisan village. However, pets are not permitted inside of the Volcano Discovery Center or in the park's backcountry. Thank you for understanding!

 

Daily Schedule

Click on the dates below to view the daily event schedule. This calendar will continue to be populated as our team confirms guests speakers, cultural demonstrations, and other activities.

 

 

Cultural Demonstrators, Artisans, and Educational Exhibitors

On October 4th and 5th—from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm—visitors to the Fall Fiesta Artisan and Education Village will have opportunities to interact with artists from regional Tribes and Pueblos and a variety of organizations, non-profits, and government agencies. The Artisan and Education Village will be set up in front of the Volcano Discovery Center in the Cabin District.

Are you interested in participating as an artist or education exhibitor? Please read the information below.

 
 
 

Last updated: September 18, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

090 Villa Louis Martin Dr.
Jemez Springs, NM 87025

Phone:

505-670-1612
Ranger Station (for general park information)

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