County Fair Guide

Chaves County Spring Fair

Roswell, New Mexico

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2026 Dates

Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2026

Duration

3 days

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Size

small

Planning Your Visit

Roswell is world-famous for its 1947 UFO incident — the International UFO Museum and the alien-themed downtown make it a uniquely fun fair destination.

A Closer Look

Held annually in Roswell, the Chaves County Spring Fair is a three-day Fourth of July celebration in New Mexico's alien capital, serving the ranching and dairy farming communities of the Pecos Valley. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 1947.

Fair Highlights

Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, and the high-desert ranching community spirit of southeastern New Mexico's Pecos River valley.

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