Wildlife West
Nature Park
Edgewood, NM
Phone:
505-281-7655
Toll-Free:
877-981-9453
Info@WildlifeWest.org

Events & Entertainment

[Coming Up] [Chuckwagon Suppers ] [Wind and Green Energy Fair] [Star Parties] [Free Flight Falcon Shows] [Music Festivals ] [Bear Fair] [Harvest Festival] [Special Events ] [Event Calendar] [Lodging]

As part of Wildlife West's continuous program of improvement and enhancement, we have developed an outstanding set of facilities for holding concerts, special events, festivals, catered functions, wildlife presentations, and a variety of festivals. We also host events for local theater companies and other organizations. Our covered amphitheater, fully-enclosed event barn, gazebo, outdoor areas for large events, and catering capabilities make Wildlife West a popular spot for events of all kinds. Special features such as parking lot shuttles and hayrides through the Park make our events not only fun, but accessible to all our visitors. Dry camping is also made available for some of our events.

Coming Up

Our 2009 event schedule includes:

Wind Festival - May 2, 3
Chuckwagon Dinner Shows Saturday nights - June 20 through Sept. 15.
Bear Fair - July 11
7th Annual Music Festival - August 7 to 9
Harvest Festival - August 28 - 30
Melodrama - TBA
Star Parties - TBA

**Syd Masters & The Swing Riders**

Chuckwagon Sunset Suppers and Shows

Wildlife West holds a chuckwagon supper every Saturday night during summer. Next summer, shows will be held weekly from June 20 through September 15, 2009.

The suppers include a traditional chuckwagon show, including a barbecue dinner, wildlife presentation, plus a western music show or bluegrass band. Shows take place rain or shine in our amphitheater. Jackets recommended.

The park, including the zoo, is open to chuckwagon guests at 5:30, hayrides run from 6:00 to 7:00, and dinner is served at 7:00. The bird presentation is conducted at about 7:30. The music starts approximately 8:00 and usually runs for an hour.

For information, including menus, ticket information, and a slide show of last year's Chuckwagon Supper season opener, see our Chuckwagon Suppers page.

Wind Festival and Green Energy Fair

Our Green Energy and Kite Festival (formerly the Wind Festival and Green Energy Fair) is scheduled for May 2 & 3, 2009. Come and enjoy the kites, banners, and renewable energy exhibits! For more information, see our Green Energy and Kite Festival Page.

Star PartIES

Our Star Parties, held in cooperation with the Albuquerque Astronomical Society and other key sponsors, include lectures and exhibits at the Bean Barn and a chance to do some serious stargazing, with several telescopes on hand to allow a look at some impressive celestial features. Check back for dates, which are announced periodically.

Free Flight Falcon Demonstrations

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no wait . . . it IS a bird! Rather, it’s a pair of birds. The duo of Peregrine Falcons – the fastest raptor on earth – appear every summer in free flight demonstrations over Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood, the newest addition to the park’s educational and entertainment repertoire. Demonstrations are held Sundays at 1:30 in July, August, and September. For more information, see our Free Flight Falcon Shows page.

Music Festivals

Wildlife West produces an annual, multifaceted music event on the first weekend of August every year. Nationally recognized performers have appeared at many of Wildlife West's music festivals along with New Mexico favorites like Elliot's Ramblers, Raising Cane, Hot Club of Santa Fe, and Syd Masters and the Swing Riders. Many of our music festivals include workshops, contests, open jams, and other events, providing entertainment and fun for musicians and visitors alike! All our music festivals allow plenty of time to fully enjoy the zoo and other Park features. Bob Gray of Hot Club of Santa Fe calls Wildlife West "the best outdoor venue for bluegrass in New Mexico," and Syd Masters says Wildlife West is "the best outdoor venue in the State!" Come see for yourself! This year's festival is scheduled for August 7 to 9, 2009. For more information, visit our music festival page.

Bear Fair - July 11, 2009, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Fair features bear experts, vendors, wildlife exhibitors, and behind-the-scenes tours.

Harvest Festival, AUGUST 28-30, FRIDAY NIGHT AND 10am to 9pm Saturday & 10am to 4pm Sunday

Each year, Wildlife West holds a Harvest Festival celebrating the area's culture, traditions, and agricultural heritage. The festival features music, vendors, displays, demonstrations, and, of course, a Chuckwagon Supper. To get a feel for the fun, take a look at our Harvest Festvial page.

Special Events

Photo - Girl with Coyote and Raccoon Wildlife West Nature Park hosts and produces a number of special events and festivals every year, including but not limited to, the New Mexico Wind Festival; the Fall Harvest Festival; the Edgewood Run, Rally and Rock; the Annual Route 66 Tractor Drive and Rally; and the Bear Fair. Many of our events include displays of antique cars, trucks, tractors, and associated competitions celebrating the rural heritage of the region and Wildlife West's close proximity to Historic Route 66. Hayrides, musical performances, and a climbing wall have become common features of our events - and, of course, all our special events include full access to the zoo and other features of the Park! For more information, consult our Event Calendar.

Event Calendar

Check our our preliminary 2008 Event Calendar in PDF format to learn about our festivals and other events for next year! Our event calendar will change as we add more detail, so please check back periodically to stay up-to-date!

Photo - Fall Harvest Festival
Fall Harvest Festival 2006

Lodging

Need a place to stay? Nearby Moriarty, New Mexico provides plenty of lodging opportunities. For more information, see our hotels and motels in nearby Moriarty, New Mexico.

Photo - Syd Masters
Syd Masters