El Paso Mission Trail Ongoing Events

Mission Trail Experience – An easy and fun way to visit the Missions and everything in between! This tour and shuttle service offers self-guided explorations to guided adventures.

Speaking Rock Free Concert Series – The hottest names in the music industry put on FREE shows at the Speaking Rock Entertainment Center (Randy Travis, Stone Temple Pilots…just to name a few).

Tigua Cultural Center Performances- Experience the magic of traditional Pueblo dance with special weekend performances every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am and 1:30pm.

Mission Trail Art Markets - With over 50 artisans, the market flaunts the most talented artisans of the area. Enjoy this arts and crafts market every 3rd Sunday.

ANNUAL EVENTS (All FREE)

APRIL
First Thanksgiving Celebration & Conference – Celebrate the First Thanksgiving in the Southwest with a weekend celebration featuring a re-enactment, live music, street food and regional exhibits/art.

MAY
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Pow Wow – Showcasing the rich heritage of American Indians with Native American dance competitions and dozens of art, craft and food booths.

JUNE
St. Anthony Feast Day – The Tiguas of the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo celebrate St. Anthony with a daylong feast featuring Tigua ceremonial dances.

Billy the Kid Festival - Celebrate the legend of Billy the Kid’s historic visit to San Elizario in 1876 with a fun weekend of historic tours, stagecoach rides, food and games.

JULY
Ysleta Mission Festival - Enjoy 3 days of culture, music, food and games at the oldest mission in Texas.

SEPTEMBER
Socorro Mission Festival – This festival features great food and “Matachines” (Mexican religious dancers) dancing and celebrating the church. 

San Elceario Fiesta - The San Elizario Presidio Chapel is the backdrop to this unique festival that features carnival rides, live bands and great food.

San Lorenzo Fiesta - Thousands come together to celebrate San Lorenzo’s feast day.  The Fiesta is known for the area’s best gorditas.

Eagle in the Sun Triathlon - Participate in El Paso’s only USA Triathlon-sanctioned multisport race with a 400m swim, 20K bike ride and 5K run throughout the Mission Trail.

OCTOBER
Mission Valley Red & Green Chile Festival – A two-day celebration with Mariachis, salsa contests and the best chiles in the Southwest.

Native American Arts & Crafts Festival & Overnight Campout – Native American music and storytelling float the air as you shop for authentic arts, crafts and jewelry.

DECEMBER
Mission Trail Luminarias Festival – A holiday arts and crafts festival with a special twist: hundreds of luminarias are all lined along the missions’ pathways.