Saturday, August TBD, 2012
10 am to 4 pm
Dr. Saul Community Center
111 West Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, New Mexico
The Manzano Mountain Art Council (MMAC) is pleased to again sponsor the annual Mountainair Sunflower Festival. This event will feature local and regional artists and craftspeople. There will be live music as well as food vendors.
The Mountainair Sunflower Festival is a major cultural and festive event for the community and surrounding area. The event is sponsored by the Manzano Mountain Art Council, a non-profit organization which is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Advertising is extensive (e.g., New Mexico Magazine, regional newspapers, arts weeklies, radio), and each year attendance grows. This year MMAC is again pleased to announce a Best of Show Award of $100 and two Awards of Mention of $50 each.
Los Amigos
Authentic Mexican, Latin-American, & Classical Music
performed at the 2011 Sunflower Festival.
Rye Creek
Bluegrass, Celtic, & Folk Music ensemble from Albuquerque
performed at the 2011 Sunflower Festival
Celebrating Sunflowers
Enjoy a drive to historic Mountainair for the town’s annual end-of-summer celebration, the Sunflower Festival.
This free event features:
• Arts and crafts show featuring local and regional artists;
• Live entertainment;
• Art raffle;
• Silent Auction;
• Sunflower hat competition with prizes awarded;
• Street vendors;
• Fun things for kids.
And of course, there will be sunflowers everywhere—both at the festival and along the town’s main streets and back-country roads.
While in Mountainair visitors may want to round out the day with a side trip to the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, comprising ruins at three sites: Quarai, Abó, and Gran Quivira. Because of its close proximity to the ruins, Mountainair is also known as the “Gateway to Ancient Cities.”
ARTISTS & CRAFTSPERSONS:
Show and sell your arts and crafts at the 2012 Sunflower Festival. The registration form will be available in early 2012. Please apply early as space sells out quickly.
Make a weekend of it!
Come for the Sunflower Festival and stay for the weekend! Mountainair offers the best access to the ancient pueblo ruins and 17th century churches of the Salinas Pueblo National Monuments at Abó, Quarai, and Gran Quivira. Visit our interesting shops and enjoy a stroll down main street.
Mountainair has several lovely accommodations to make your visit comfortable:
Turner Inn & RV Park
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Turner Inn is a privately owned (non franchise), 1950's style motel reminiscent of those made famous by Route 66. Mountainair and Turner's are at the geographic center of New Mexico, at an elevation of 6500'. The inn is situated on historic US Highway 60, one of the earliest (1926) US coast-to-coast highways. Reservations and Rates: 1-888-847-0170; local 505-847-0248.
The Rock Motel
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Dave & Pam Pettingill have redone the old El Rancho, and made it into a comfortable and welcoming place to stay. The motel is located on historic US Highway 60, on the west end of Mountainair. Lodging is comfortable and affordable, and is perfect for business or leisure travel. Enjoy consistently clean, comfortable, spacious guest rooms maintained by a dedicated staff. Reservations and Rates: 505-847-2577.
The Shaffer Hotel
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The Shaffer Hotel is widely recognized for its striking Pueblo Deco (Southwest Art Deco) and original Folk Art décor. The hotel was built in 1923 by Clem “Pop” Shaffer, who moved to Mountainair in 1908. The landmark Hotel has recently been remodeled, preserving its traditional charm and historical importance while combining contemporary accommodations and a family restaurant with old fashioned elegance. Mountainair’s historic, and haunted, Pueblo Deco inn. Reservations and Rates: 505-847-2888.
Stonehouse B & B
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The “Casita at Limit", a 2 bedroom Territorial-style cottage furnished with art and antiques in Mountainair’s historic Silk Stocking district, has covered parking, satellite TV, washer/dryer, fully outfitted kitchen, and high speed internet. Short or long term. Reservations & Rates: 619.995.3600.
Two Ponyz Ranch
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Owner Karen Smith can arrange for horses to ride or provide boarding for your horses.
Two Ponyz Ranch is a spacious 40-acre ranch adjacent to the Cibola National Forest. Situated among plentiful pinion and juniper on red colored land that rolls and climbs towards the Manzano Mountains, Two Ponyz offers a real taste of New Mexico’s best — brilliant blue skies, freshly fragrant dry air, and stunning views that stretch for miles. She has a beautiful guest casita. Remote & peaceful! Reservations and Rates: 505-847-0245.
Casa Manzano Bed & Breakfast
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Casa Manzano Bed & Breakfast is located on a foothill overlooking the Manzano Mountains. Accommodations open onto a central garden courtyard. The design synthesizes environmentally sound construction, traditional Southwest materials, and innovative contemporary features. Owner Bert Herrmann will happily welcome you to his lovely retreat. Reservations and Rates: 505-384-9767.
Blue House
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Blue House is a furnished double wide mobile home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Amenities include whirlpool tub, full size washer and dryer, fully equipped kitchen, local television stations, land line phone for local calls (calling card needed for long distance), linens and towels provided. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood; convenient to Highways US 60 and NM 55; close to Mountainair central core — within easy walking for shopping and dining. Reservations and Rates: 505-847-2359.