19th Annual Mimbres Harvest Festival, OCTOBER 03, 2026
Since 2006, the Harvest Festival has been the fall gathering of growers, artists, and businesses in the Mimbres Valley.
Annual Gathering
In pursuit of our mission, we annually celebrate the Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival to bring our community together, encourage local agriculture through education and development of markets, showcase locally grown food and handmade products, and promote tourism to the Mimbres Valley, located in the southwest corner of New Mexico on the south/western edge of the Gila National Forest.
The 1st annual Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival took place on October 14, 2006, at the San Lorenzo Elementary School. This event will continue to bring the Mimbres Valley community together with community-enriching activities that offer education and resources that are available in our local environment. Economic development is demonstrated through the selling of local products grown within Grant County. Children’s activities focus on fitness. Local musicians provide music along with local storytellers telling of the Valley’s heritage past and present.
If you have any questions or requests, please email us!
2026 Mimbres Harvest Festival Schedule, 10/03/2026
Saturday Morning
- 10:00am – Festival Opens
- 10:00am – Health Fair Opens
- 10:00am – Solar Cook-off Starts
- 10:00am – Music Starts
- 11:00am – Empanada Contest Judging
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- Submissions must be made by 10:00am
- Empanda contest rules
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Saturday Afternoon
- 2:00pm Health Fair Closes
- 3:00pm Solar Cook-off Potluck
- 4:00pm – Festival Closes
Growers
Art Fair Vendors
Non-Profit Vendors
Jehovah's Witness
Free Bible based literature
Imogen F. Wilson Education Foundation
T-shirts, books, hats, information
Mimbres, Grant County, Farm and Livestock Bureau
Information about Mimbres Farm and Livestock Bureau and the importance of agriculture.
Rio Mimbres Baptist Church
Bibles and Water
Upper Mimbres Volunteer Fire Department
Recruitment effort for Lower Mimbres Volunteer Fire Department
USFS Wilderness Ranger District Gila National Forest
Information about the Gila National Forest and Wilderness Ranger District
TOPS#0288 Silver City
Distributing information on getting healthy with support from our members.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument information booth
Gila Native Plant Society
Selling our Gila Native Plant Society publications.
Lower Mimbres Volunteer Fire Department
Recruitment effort for Lower Mimbres Volunteer Fire Department
Mimbres United Methodist Church
Mimbres United Methodist Church lovingly serves the Mimbres Valley and surrounding area. We are a small congregation with a caring heart. You are welcome to join us for worship.
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.
New Mexico Legal Aid
Food Vendors
OLUV Restaurant
At OLUV Restaurant, savor the heart and soul of our culinary heritage with every bite, where the rich flavors of Shrimp Jambalaya, hearty Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, and the iconic Philly Cheesesteak come together to create a dining experience that tells a story. Whether you’re refreshing yourself with our homemade Lemonade or enjoying a classic Iced Tea, each dish is crafted with love and dedication, promising to transport you straight to the heart of comfort food. Join us as we celebrate not just food, but community, culture, and unforgettable moments, making every visit to OLUV a delightful adventure for your taste buds.
TGI Frybread
Frybread, Indian Taco, Carne & Green Chile Taco, Bad Hunter Taco, Rez Dogs
Taste of the Philippines
Music
Health Fair
Health Fair
“The 2025 Mimbres Health Fair will be held in the San Lorenzo gym on Saturday October 4 from 10am-2pm and offer many health screenings and great resource and education information!
Empanada Contest
Empanada Contest
Once the Judges have made their decision after 11am, empanadas will be sold for $2.00 each.
Empanada Contest Prizes
Empanada Contest Information and Rules
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Provide a list of the main ingredients
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No cream or custard (or ice cream) pies because of the heat
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Empanadas must be submitted by 10am, at the Harvest Festival.
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Empanadas will be evaluated by a team of three judges from 10 AM until 11:00 AM
- Judges will select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
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The judging criteria are:
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- Presentation
- Taste
- Crust
- Each of these criteria will receive a score of 1-10 from each judge and then the judges scores will be averaged
- The scores for each criterion will be added for the final score with the highest possible score being 30
- Bonus points (3) will be added for the:
- Healthiest Empanada
- Most unusual Empanada
- Bonus points (3) will be added for the:
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Winners will be announced after the judging is completed at 11:00 AM