Event: Lincoln County Fair

Place: Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Capitan, N.M.

Date: August 3 to 8

Time: Gates open at 8 a.m

Description: Enjoy the cool mountains of the southern Rockies at this traditional county fair. For more information, call the Lincoln County Extension Office at 1.575.648.2311.

Event: Santa Fe County Fair

Place: 3229 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, N.M.

Date: August 3 to 9

Time: Gates open at 8 a.m. daily

Description: An abundance of exhibits featuring local artisans, gardeners and bakers plus traditional livestock shows, exhibits, entertainment and a New Mexico favorite –– the Chile Challenge. For more information, call the Santa Fe County Extension Office at 1.505.471.4711.

Event: Harding County Fair

Place: Harding County Fairgrounds, Roy, N.M.

Date: August 6 to 8

Time: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Description: The Harding County Fair has plenty to see and hear with exhibits, livestock shows, great food, Little Wrangler Rodeo and dancing. For more information, call the Harding County Extension Office at 1.575.673.2341.

Event: San Miguel/Mora County Fair

Place: San Miguel County Fairgrounds, Las Vegas, N.M.

Date: August 6 to 9

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Description: Promoted as a fun-filled time for the entire family, the San Miguel/Mora County Fair combines the talents of residents of two counties. Traditional livestock shows and exhibits, a mud volleyball tournament, a chile cook-off, plus so much more. For more information, call 1.505.454.1497.

Event: Old Lincoln Days

Place: Various locations in Lincoln, N.M.

Date: August 7 to 9

Time: Shops, museums, vendors - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., perfor

Description: The history of Lincoln County, N.M. comes alive during this three-day weekend with history demonstrations, museum tours, and the “Last Escape of Billy the Kid” Pageant. Street vendors, live music and lots of family fun turn this event into a must attend attraction. For more information, visit http://www.billythekidpageant.org.

Event: “Udderly Fun Run”

Place: Jaycee Park, Artesia, N.M.

Date: August 8

Time: Late registration 7 to 7:30 a.m. Races begin at 8

Description: The Southwest Dairy Farmers put on a 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk. For more information, call 1.575.746.4551 or visit http://www.artesiachamber.com.

Event: Torrance County Fair

Place: Torrance County Fairgrounds, Estancia, N.M.

Date: August 9 to 15

Time: Various times

Description: The normally quiet fairgrounds in Estancia come alive with activity during the Torrance County Fair. For more information, contact the Torrance County Extension office at 505-246-4745, or 505-384-2272.

Event: Curry County Fair

Place: Curry County Fairgrounds, Clovis, N.M.

Date: August 10 to 15

Time: Various times throughout the week

Description: The largest event in Curry County, the fair annually draws over 20,000 people during the week. In addition to the traditional fair venues of food, booths, carnival and the junior livestock show, the Curry County Fair adds special events that fill the entertainment desires of just about everyone - motocross, the Great American Turtle Race, Youth Day, demolition derby, a talent show, Little Buckaroo Rodeo, live music performances, and so much more. For more information, call 1.575.762.8827, or visit http://www.currycountyfair.com.

Event: Colfax County Fair

Place: Colfax County Fairgrounds, Springer, N.M.

Date: August 10 to 16

Time: Various times

Description: Plenty for the young and old alike to enjoy at the Colfax County Fair with a parade, livestock show, rodeo, and more. For more information, contact the Colfax County Extension Office at 575-445-8071.

Event: Union County Fair

Place: Union County Fairgrounds, Clayton, N.M.

Date: August 12 to 15

Time: Various times.

Description: The Union County Fairgrounds in Clayton plays host to hundreds of junior livestock show exhibitors and more. For a schedule of events, call 1.575.374.9361.

Event: Quay County Fair

Place: Quay County Fairgrounds, Tucumcari, N.M.

Date: August 12 to 15

Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Description: A full week of family fun with junior livestock shows and many traditional fair activities. For more information, contact the Quay County Extension Office at 1.575.461.0562.

Event: De Baca County Fair

Place: De Baca County Fairgrounds, Fort Sumner, N.M.

Date: August 13 to 15

Time: Various times

Description: Come out and enjoy the junior livestock show, booths and so much more. For more information, call 1.575.355.2281.

Event: Roosevelt County Fair

Place: Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, Portales, N.M.

Date: August 17 to 22

Time: Various times

Description: The good folks in Roosevelt County finish the county fair season in Portales with traditional fair fun. For more information, call 1.575.356.4417.

Event: New Mexico Championship Ranch Rodeo

Place: Bob Crosby Rodeo Arena, Eastern New Mexico Fairgrounds, Roswell, N.M.

Date: August 21 and 22

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Description: The best ranch rodeo teams from across the state compete for the opportunity to go on to the World Championships in November. For more information, call 575.623.9411, or 575.626.4909.

Event: Solano Starlight Ballroom

Place: Wagon Mound Ranch Supply, Solano, N.M.

Date: August 29

Time: Food service starts at 6 p.m. with music and danci

Description: The popular summer dance series in Solano, N.M. continues with music by Lonny Cox and Night Life, featuring Jimmy Young on the fiddle, with cooking from Martha’s Café serving up your choice of crazy tacos or enchiladas. For more information, call 1.800.526.0482, or visit http://www.wagonmound.com.

Event: The People’s Faire

Place: Carnegie Park, Las Vegas, N.M.

Date: August 29 and 30

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Description: The Las Vegas Arts Council presents this faire with vendors from all over the state offering their wares of arts and crafts, jewelry, baked and canned goods plus live music, traditional Spanish dances, face painting and children’s games. For more information, call 1.505.425.1085.