Our 2nd Annual RANCHFEST

Placitas, New Mexico at Elk Ridge Ranch

772 NM-165, Placitas, NM 87043 • Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 11 AM – 4 PM

RANCHFEST is a one-of-a-kind high desert gathering set on beautiful Elk Ridge Ranch in Placitas, New Mexico. Guests are invited to spend the day surrounded by open skies, mountain views, live music, local art, and the unmistakable spirit of ranch life.

This year’s event will feature 60 vendors, 3 live bands, elk tours, bison tours in a separate pasture, a food truck, and a build-your-own bison burger station offering a grilled burger, chips, and a drink for $15. Whether visitors come to shop, eat, explore, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, RANCHFEST offers an unforgettable day rooted in community, creativity, and the landscape of New Mexico.

With affordable admission, family-friendly energy, and a setting unlike any other, RANCHFEST is more than a market. It is a destination experience where makers, music, food, and ranch culture come together for one special day.

What to Expect

At RANCHFEST, guests can explore a carefully curated mix of artists, makers, food, and entertainment while enjoying the beauty of Elk Ridge Ranch.

Expect:

  • 60 local and regional vendors

  • 3 live bands throughout the day

  • Elk ranch tours

  • Bison tours in a separate pasture

  • Food truck offerings

  • Build-your-own bison burger station

  • Scenic photo moments and open-air ranch atmosphere

Admission

Walk-In Admission: $5
Advance Parking Pass: $10
Day-Of Parking: $15

Become a Vendor at RANCHFEST

RANCHFEST is looking for artists, makers, specialty goods vendors, food producers, and distinctive New Mexico brands that will help create an exceptional guest experience.

Because the event is designed to feel curated, welcoming, and visually appealing, vendor space is limited and selection is intentional. We are looking for businesses and creators whose work brings quality, originality, and strong presentation to the day.

RANCHFEST is a great fit for:

  • Artists and artisans

  • Handmade goods

  • Jewelry and wearable art

  • Home goods and décor

  • Specialty foods and packaged products

  • Wellness and lifestyle brands

  • Ranch, Western, and New Mexico-inspired businesses

Vendors benefit from:

  • Exposure to a large, engaged audience

  • A memorable destination setting

  • Strong event branding and promotion

  • A community-centered atmosphere

  • The opportunity to be part of a signature Placitas event

If you want to showcase your work at RANCHFEST, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply to become a vendor today.

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Spend the Day on the Ranch

From shopping with local makers to hearing live music under the New Mexico sky, from seeing elk and bison to enjoying a ranch-style meal, RANCHFEST is built to give guests something they cannot get anywhere else.

Come experience the creativity, flavor, and spirit of Placitas at Elk Ridge Ranch.

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Calling All Vendors

Are you an artist, maker, food brand, or small business with something special to share? RANCHFEST is now accepting vendor applications for our June 20, 2026 event at Elk Ridge Ranch in Placitas, New Mexico.

With 60 vendor spaces, live music, ranch tours, and a strong community draw, RANCHFEST gives vendors the chance to sell in a setting that feels elevated, memorable, and distinctly New Mexican. We are especially interested in handmade, artistic, story-driven, and visually strong businesses that align with the spirit of the event.

If your brand belongs in a beautiful ranch setting alongside music, makers, elk, bison, and high desert energy, apply now.

Spaces are limited and fill quickly.

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