Third-Annual Taos Lilac Festival

Lilac_home_gardenThe Taos Lilac Festival is blooming around town this weekend, with activities ranging from live entertainment to a taco cook-off (Saturday at 3pm). It’s all happening in Kit Carson Park, so you’ll see lots of action all weekend long if you’re traversing through downtown Taos.

Don’t miss the Lilac 5K (Sunday at 9am), the New Mexico Wine Beer and Food Garden (Friday and Saturday, 11am – 7pm; Sunday 10am – 5pm), the Arts and Crafts Fair (Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 10am – 5pm), the Classic Car and Truck Show (Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm) and so much more!

You can find all the details at www.taoslilacfestival.com, but here’s a quick glance at the Taos Lilac Festival schedule:

FRIDAY, MAY 15

  • Lilac Garden Tour: 11 am-6 pm
  • Arts and Crafts Fair: 11 am-6 pm
  • New Mexico Beer, Wine and Food Garden: 11 am-7 pm
  • Opening Ceremony: 4 pm
  • Entertainment: Max Gomez: 4:30-6:30 pm

SATURDAY, MAY 16

  • Lilac Garden Center: 10 am-6 pm
  • Lilac Seminars: 10 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
  • Arts and Crafts Fair: 10 am-6 pm
  • Tio Vivo Carousel: 10 am-6 pm
  • New Mexico Beer, Wine and Food Garden: 11 am-7 pm
  • Pet Parade and Pet Blessing: Gather at Guadalupe Church 10:30 am, Parade at 11 am
  • Vintage Car and Truck Show: 10 am-5 pm
  • Taos Taco Cook Off: 3-5 pm
  • Fashion Show: 4-5 pm
  • Entertainment: D.J. Oliver 11 am-1 pm, Lonesome Town 1-4 pm, Vanilla Pop 5-7 pm

SUNDAY, MAY 17

  • Lilac 5K: Start by Guadalupe Church Gym, end at Kit Carson Park. Race starts at 9 am. (REGISTER ONLINE)
  • Lilac Garden Center: 10 am-6 pm
  • Lilac Seminars: 10 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm
  • Arts and Crafts Fair: 10 am-5 pm
  • Tio Vivo Carousel: 10 am.-5 pm
  • New Mexico Beer, Wine and Food Garden: 10 am-5 pm
  • Vintage Car and Truck Show: 10 am-5 pm
  • Entertainment: Big Swing Theory 2-5 pm
  • Window Decorating Contest Awards: 3 pm