Chris Arellano's 8th Annual
Nuevo Americana Music Festival
Experience a magical weekend of music, camping, food & dance surrounded by the breathtaking views of Northern New Mexico
Festival Information
* camping pass can be purchased at park entrance gate on the day of the event
*there is typically no or not very good cell service at rio costilla PARK, if purchasing food/drinks or festival
merchandise from our vendors plese keep in mind that only cash will be accepted.
*Keep in mind, the high desert can be cool in the evenings. We RECOMMEND bringing a warm jacket or blanket for when the sun sets. This is a "bring your own seat" event. Please bring a camping chair or blanket to lay in the grass if you wish. Food and water will be for sale; HOWEVER, it is okay to bring your own beverages.
*Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bike Riding, and just plain Relaxing are among the activities to be enjoyed during warmer months of the year in Rio Costilla. May to September is ideal for experiencing Rio Costilla in it’s splendor. Temperatures are mild, wild flowers are in bloom and wildlife is most active. Deer and Elk inhabit Rio Costilla in vast numbers. Visitors may see smaller game such as: Turkey, Ruffed Grouse or Golden Eagles. One may be fortunate enough to see Bear or Cougar and Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep frolicking in the sunlight.
*kids can enjoy free fishing at the kids pond located next to festival canopy.
*adults can enjoy fishing in the rio costilla stream for an additional $10 per day
* snacks and basic fishing gear available for purchase at rio costilla entrance gate
The Nuevo Americana Music Festival is nestled in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in amalia, New Mexico. I started this festival to bring together some of New Mexico's finest musicians. New Mexico has a rich musical culture; weaving together Spanish, Mexican and ANGLO-AMERICAN styles. I have always been inspired by the music I grew up playing, whether it be Spanish, Southwest Americana or the Cosmic Cowboy scene in Red River. My festival compiles all of this and so much more, right here in my hometown.
- Chris Arellano
The feel of a family reunion filled the air. Most people knew one another and yet this was a family in which one would like to belong, that also welcomed newcomers. The crowd was upbeat, enthusiastic, and filled with joy, this could be the best music festival of the summer. There is great confidence that it will continue to grow, it’s refreshing Spanish American vibe featured music in both languages. |