At Santa Fe Wine & Chile, the well-being and safety of our guests, participants, staff, and volunteers are of utmost importance. We are dedicated to ensuring a secure and enjoyable environment for everyone involved. The fiesta regulations, policies and procedures are continually being reviewed, fully subject to change and revised in accordance with the most current public health information and direction from local governance.

This year to assure your safety and everyone’s security, we will have metal detectors / scanner screening at the entrances to Magers Field.  After presentation of your ticket and prior to event entry you will need to pass through the scanner.

All guests are subject to security wand and bag search.

The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta encourages guests to leave all bags at home to speed up the entry process into the Fiesta premises. At Chile Friday & The Grand Tasting a commemorative bag will be available for each guest once you have entered the event, provided by our Sponsor, Market Street. 

If you do decide to bring a bag, all attendees must adhere to the Fiesta’s Bag Policy: Each ticket holder may carry one approved item. The following bags will be permitted inside Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta events and are subject to search:

• ALL BAGS MUST BE CLEAR (Maximum Size 12”x 6”x 12”)
• Except for small purse, wallet or fanny pack (no larger than 6”x 8”x 3”)
• Bags within bags will not be permitted — all items must be clearly visible within one acceptable/approved bag.
• For guests with medical needs such as insulin, or medications those items may be brought in a separate non-clear medical bag,     and those bags are subject to search upon entry into the event. Medical items may be carried inside of these bags, all other   personal items must be carried in an approved bag.

The following items are NOT permitted inside Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta:

• Large purses, coolers, briefcases, or backpacks.
• NO weapons concealed or open carry (including pocketknives), weapons found during search must be returned to vehicle or home.
• NO outside alcohol may be brought into the event.
• NO recreational drugs

All guests are subject to security wand and bag search.

 This event is a NON-SMOKING event.

PLEASE NOTE:

Any bags not meeting these requirements will not be allowed inside the event’s facilities. The SFWCF does not provide a bag check or storage

There is no all-access pass to events.  Events are sold a la carte and ticketed individually.

The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta Hospitality Desk will be located in the lobby of the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street starting Wednesday, September 27th through Friday, September 29th from 9am-5pm.

For the majority of our events (cooking demos, lunches, seminars and special events) we recommend arriving 15 minutes prior to the event start time so your ticket may be scanned and you can secure seating.

Because of the large number of people arriving for our events at Fort Marcy Park and new security measures, guests should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes for select events. Specific details on those events are below:

Please note the following check in times for The Grand Tasting & Chile Friday – note there is no on-site parking at Ft. Marcy Park / Magers Field.

Chile Friday:

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET HOLDERS

• Shuttles will depart from the Cathedral Lot (131 Cathedral Place – Entrance on E. Alameda at 11:30AM
• Check in and Security will begin at 11:30AM at Magers Field

The Grand Tasting:

GOLD PASS TICKET HOLDERS

• Shuttles will depart from the Lamy Building at 413 Old Santa Fe Trail, old PERA lot at 10:45AM
• Check in and Security will begin at 11:00AM at Magers Field
• Event access to the tents will begin at 11:30 AM

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET HOLDERS

• Shuttles will depart from the Lamy Building at 413 Old Santa Fe Trail, old PERA lot at 11:15AM
• Check in and Security will begin at 11:30AM at Magers Field
• Event access to the tents will begin at 12:00 PM

Take it easy. Santa Fe’s high altitude (7,198 feet above sea level) means air is thinner – with less oxygen. It usually takes about 48 hours to adjust and staying hydrated helps.
The high altitude in Santa Fe affects everyone to a certain degree. You may find yourself a little short of breath or slightly more fatigued than usual. Please bring sunscreen and/or a hat since the sun’s rays are stronger at the higher altitude. It is wise to drink plenty of water when you arrive in Santa fe until your body has adjusted. (We suggest at least 8 glasses of water a day.).  Alcohol can & does affect people more quickly at this altitude so please be responsible and consider this as you consume throughout the various events.

Use sunscreen and wear a hat. There are no beaches, but Santa Fe is closer to the sun, and the sun shines 300 days of the year.

As we invite restaurants to participate in SFWCF we encourage them to provide an item that highlights their signature style and showcases their cuisine.

At this point many of our restaurants are in the early stages of planning their Fiesta offering but have likely not settled on an menu item and/or its ingredients.

The participating restaurants are listed on our website but what they are serving is subject to variables that often change as they plan for the event and which we unfortunately cannot control.

Tickets can be purchased online at our website at santafewineandchile.org. All tickets are e-tickets and will be sent to you via email.  Ticket purchases are non-refundable.

No, all ticket purchased are non-refundable.

Although all tickets purchased are non-refundable, you are free to transfer your ticket to another individual if you wish.

You will not receive tickets in the mail. All events will have electronic tickets and were sent to the email or phone you used at time of purchase.

One person per E-Ticket. Each E-Ticket will only scan one time!

Please email us at info@santafewineandchile.org and we can re-send your confirmation email with link to download tickets.

Tickets can either be printed and brought to the event or we can scan from your phone.  For larger events like Reserve, Chile Friday and Grand Tasting we recommend printing your ticket at-home to expedite entry.

Located at 201 W. Marcy St. (505-955-6200), The Santa Fe Community Convention Center is the home base for the SFWCF from Wednesday through Friday during the week of the Fiesta.  From 9am – 5pm, SFWCF staff is available here to help & answer your questions.

Many of the seminars featured throughout the week take place here as does Thursday’s Reserve Wine Tasting & Auction.  SFWCF posters and  branded retail merchandise are available here for purchase throughout the week.

Located at 490 Bishops Lodge Rd, The grassy open space of historic Magers Field at Ft. Marcy Park has become the new home for Saturday’s The Grand Tasting & Chile Friday.  There is no parking for these events at Magers Field, but it is an short walk from the Plaza where transportation and parking are plentiful.

Located at 125 N. Guadalupe St. (505-983-4511), The Santa Fe School of Cooking is home to the Guest Chef demos & tastings featured throughout the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta.  Located downtown in the heart of beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Santa Fe School of Cooking is an internationally acclaimed, recreational culinary school and Market, specializing in foods of the American Southwest for over 33 years.

Located at 309 W San Francisco St. (505-988-4455), The Eldorado Hotel & Spa is the featured location for the Live Auction & Guest Chef’s Luncheon.  The Eldorado Hotel & Spa is a luxury Santa Fe hotel that celebrates Southwestern design with bold new expression of creativity and New Mexican culture.

Located at 100 E San Francisco St,. (505-982-5511), The Terraza at La Fonda is the spectacular location of the Guest Chef Luncheon & Master Sommelier Throwdown.  The La Fonda Hotel on the Plaza is one of the oldest & finest hotels in Santa Fe.

Located at 112 W San Francisco St. (505-690-0738), this is the location for the Phenomenal Femmes Luncheon. The Sunset Terrace showcases historical Santa Fe architecture and one of the best sunset views the city has to offer—not to mention the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

The Sunset Terrace is located at 112 W. San Francisco; across the street from Coyote Cafe on the top floor of the Plaza Mercado over Boxcar.

There is no on-site parking at this venue.  There is ample street parking, public and private lots nearby.  As always, the Fiesta recommends Ride Share whenever possible and for our guests to enjoy responsibly.

Located at 1297 Bishops Lodge Rd. (505-390-2323), this is the location for Sunday’s Rosé All Day event. Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Collection Resort is set against the vast magnificence of Santa Fe National Forest and is just a short drive from the city’s historic plaza.

Located at 198 NM State Rd. 592. (505-946-5700), this is the location for Sunday’s Champagne & Dirty Boots brunch. Set on 57 rolling acres in the Sangre de Cristo foothills and just 10 minutes from downtown’s shops and galleries, Rancho Encantado is the perfect place to pop a cork.

Located at 4360 Country Club Rd. (505-471-2626), this is the location for Sunday’s Gruet Golf Classic. The Santa Fe Country Club is a semi-private golf facility that lies on acres of scenic country in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The public course gives the golfer an experience as unique as the City itself. Our championship golf course invites players of all skill levels to enjoy our fabulous New Mexico climate and our legendary Southwestern hospitality.

For the safety of our guests, SFWCF recommends taking a taxi or ride share whenever possible.  If you are staying downtown, many of our event locations are walkable.  Events such as Chile Friday and the Grand Tasting have shuttle service available.

• City parking is located under the Santa Fe Community Convention Center (201 W. Marcy St.). Enter on Federal Place across from the post office (one way westbound, come in from Washington or Lincoln). Additional parking is available at the Sandoval St @ San Francisco St lot.
• Parking Fees: $1 for the first hour, $2 for the second hour and each hour thereafter, $12 maximum per day. $6 from 4pm until close on Wednesday and Friday. The garage is open from 7AM to 10PM daily.

There is NO parking at Ft. Marcy Park / Magers Field

Shuttles

• For Chile Friday – Shuttles will run from the Cathedral Basilica Parking Lot (131 Cathedral Place- Entrance on E Alameda).
• For The Grand Tasting – Shuttles will run from Lamy Building at 413 Old Santa Fe Trail – (the old PERA lot).

Yes, Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta provides shuttle transportation from many downtown locations to Fort Marcy Park Magers Field.

There is no parking at Ft. Marcy Park / Magers Field

• Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta provides shuttle transportation from many downtown locations to Fort Marcy Park Magers Field. Depending on the type of ticket you purchased shuttle departure times will vary.

GOLD PASS TICKET HOLDERS

• Shuttles will depart from the Lamy Building at 413 Old Santa Fe Trail, old PERA lot at 10:45AM
• Check in and Security will begin at 11:00AM at Magers Field
• Event access to the tents will begin at 11:30 AM

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET HOLDERS

• Shuttles will depart from the Lamy Building at 413 Old Santa Fe Trail, old PERA lot at 11:15AM
• Check in and Security will begin at 11:30AM at Magers Field
• Event access to the tents will begin at 12:00 PM

Covered parking is available for $3-$12 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center (201 W Marcy Street).

Yes, Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta provides shuttle transportation from many downtown locations to Fort Marcy Park Magers Field.

There is NO parking on-site at Fort Marcy Park/Magers Field.   Parking / Shuttle Service is available from:

Cathedral Basilica Parking (131 Cathedral Place – Entrance on East Alameda)

• A limited amount of parking is available for FREE at the Cathedral Basilica Parking Lot (131 Cathedral Place- Entrance on E Alameda). Please let the attendant know you are a Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta guest when you pull in.
• Santa Fe Valet will be providing shuttle service from the Cathedral Lot starting at 11:30 AM and will run continuous loops to Fort Marcy Park- Magers Field until 4:00 PM.

Santa Fe Community Convention Center (201 W. Marcy St.)

• There will also be one shuttle that runs between Santa Fe Community Convention Center (Grant Street Side) and the following hotels: Eldorado (Johnson Street), La Fonda, Anasazi starting at 11:30 AM until 4:00 PM

Covered parking is available for $3-$12 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center (201 W Marcy Street)