Things To Do This Weekend: Wine, Gorditas, Miners, and BBQ
There's a lot to do around town this Labor Day weekend. Some are free, some will cost you a few bucks:
FRIDAY – SAturday:
Movies in the Canyon - Free movies screened at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre at about 8:30 p.m.,weather permitting. Friday, “Puss in Boots,” Saturday, “The Adventures of Tin Tin” More Details
FRIDAY – Sunday:
Fiesta de las Flores - The annual three day festival takes place at El Paso County Coliseum, featuring food, vendors, live music, dances and more. Activities begin at 6 p.m. each day. More Details
FRIDAY – MONday:
El Paso Diablos Baseball – The last home stand of the season. Fireworks Friday night, an appearance by the Zooperstars Saturday. More Details
SATURDAY – MONday:
St. Anthony’s Bazaar - The 49th annual Labor Day weekend festival is noon to 11 p.m. at the seminary on Hastings. Admission is free. 566-2261
Harvest Wine Festival - The New Mexico Wine Growers Association presents its annual Labor Day Weekend festival noon to 6 p.m. at the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, Las Cruces. More Details
SAturday:
UTEP Football - The Miners open their season against the nationally ranked Oklahoma Sooners at 8:30 p.m. at Sun Bowl Stadium. More Details
Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing – The 11th annual “producers only” market, Saturday 7:30 a.m – 12 noon. Features local farmers, backyard gardeners and artisans. More Details
Mercado Mayapán Farmers Market - The indoor farmers’ market and cultural plaza featuring farmers who do not use pesticides and whose small farms are located within 100 miles of El Paso. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Mercado Mayapan, 2101 Myrtle. 887-1520
SUNDAY:
KLAQ BBQ - the one-day food fest barbecue features Hinder at Western Playland. More Details
Note: If you know of an event I missed, feel free to tell us about it in the “leave a comment” box below