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Local Events
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The Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce is again hosting the 4th of July "America the Beautiful" parade and the "Patriotic Freedom Festival" at Gough Park. This will be a FREE community concert with performances by two-time Grammy Winner RUBEN RAMOS and the Mexican Revolution, The Illusion Band, Silver Stompers, and The Silver High School Band.
The flag raising ceremony will start at 9:00 a.m. with the National Anthem sung by Keana Huerta. The "America the Beautiful" parade will start at 10:00 a.m., with Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner serving as the Grand Marshal. The opening performance by The Illusion band will begin at 11:00 am.
Come out, please enjoy and be safe!
TOGETHER WE ARE GRANT COUNTY
See flyer below
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A follow up community town hall addressing questions about Hidalgo Medical Services will take place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2025 at the Grant County Veteran's Memorial Conference Center.
See the full flyer below for details.
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Pictured here from last year, this community celebration features music, food, children's activities, craft vendors and loads of family fun!Annual Fundraising Event Features Local Musicians, Food and Fun!
Silver City -- The Silver City Museum's 41st annual July 4th Ice Cream Social happens on the holiday, Friday, July 4th, 11 am - 3 pm, featuring local musicians, food and craft vendors, free children's activities, the ever-popular cake walk, and more. This annual celebration and fundraising event takes place in the beautifully shady and cool museum courtyard at 312 West Broadway. Admission is free.
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Gough Park - live music all weekend with food vendors and a beer garden. See flyer below for the schedule and events
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Discover birds of the Gila Wilderness. Reserve your spot. See flyer and information below
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Western New Mexico University will host a week-long workshop with ceramic artist Bianka Groves as part of this year's Silver City CLAY Festival. Groves is a New Mexico-based artist whose work has been shown across the United States and Sweden and has been published in Ceramics Monthly and The Studio Potter.
Taking place every July in Silver City, New Mexico, the CLAY Festival gathers artists, collectors, educators, and families for a week-long series of events to explore clay in its many forms as well as its impact on our history, present, and future. Additional information about the festival can be found at this website.
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Silver City Museum Courtyard - 11:00am – 3:00pm
We'd tell you to "Save the Date," but we suspect you already remember this one!
In four weeks, this longstanding community tradition will bring live music, ice cream, hot dogs, an assortment of kids' activities, and the absolutely infamous Cake Walk!
We are currently seeking food and craft vendors!
With more than 1,200 visitors making their way to our courtyard last year, this event is a great way for local vendors to share their creations!
Vendor forms can be picked up at the museum or downloaded from our website:
Deadline for applications is June 23.
For more information and a schedule of live entertainment, visit silvercitymuseum.org
Come hungry, leave happy, and help us make this year's Ice Cream Social the sweetest one yet!
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Workshops · Exhibitions · Demonstrations · Market
Join us this July in beautiful Silver City, NM for a vibrant celebration of ceramic arts! This year's CLAY Festival features hands-on workshops, dynamic exhibitions, artist talks, and a weekend marketplace full of handmade wares. Whether you're a maker, collector, or enthusiast—there's something for everyone.
Workshops
Register early—spaces are limited!
1. Tattooing Fine Lines Into Round Pots
with Bianka Groves
July 14–18 | 10am–5pm daily | $535
@ Western New Mexico University
Upcoming Events
| Mon Jun 30 @12:00PM - 04:00PM Play Pinochle. Each Monday, Scott Park Golf Links - Scott Park Golf Course |
| Mon Jun 30 @ 3:30PM - 05:00PM Classic Gentle Yoga - First Church of Harmony |
| Tue Jul 01 @ 8:30AM - 09:20PM Tai Chi for Older Adults - WNMU Fine Arts Pavilion |
| Tue Jul 01 @10:00AM - Silver City Public Library Baby Time - Silver City Public Library |
| Tue Jul 01 @11:00AM - 12:30PM La Mesa de Espanol (Spanish Conversation Practice) - Miller Library WNMU |
| Wed Jul 02 @10:00AM - Silver City Public Library Story Time - Silver City Public Library |
| Wed Jul 02 @11:00AM - 12:00PM Community Partnership for Children Meeting - WNMU Watts Hall |
| Wed Jul 02 @ 1:00PM - 02:30PM Gin Rummy - Every Wednesday - Little Toad Creek Brewery |
| Wed Jul 02 @ 4:00PM - Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting - GRMC Boardroom |
| Thu Jul 03 @ 8:30AM - 09:20PM Tai Chi for Older Adults - WNMU Fine Arts Pavilion |
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