MERCADO ARTIST INFORMATION

MERCADO DETAILS:

Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th,
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Alumni Hall, Northern New Mexico College, El Rito Campus

Participation and Guidelines:

Artists and artisans who live in Rio Arriba County are welcome to apply, as well as those with family ties to El Rito and NNMC students and alumni.  Participation is limited to those selling handmade arts and crafts, and you may sell only what you make yourself. Space is limited, and each vendor will be allotted one space. Special requests will be accommodated wherever possible. Vendors are expected to participate both days of the festival.

Details on set-up and take-down times and parking will be sent out before the event.

Fees and Deadlines:

The fee for participation is $25

Free for Students of Mesa Vista School district and NNMC Students and Alumni

Ways to Apply:

• Complete the online application below and pay online

• Mail your application form and check by July 15 to the address below.

  • Applications for the Mercado

    • May be downloaded here

    • May be picked up at the El Rito Post Office

    • May be picked up at the El Rito Library

ERAA
P.O. Box 143
El Rito, NM 87530

Questions:

Please send us an email at elritoartassociation@gmail.com.

MERCADO APPLICATION

Deadline is July 15th, 2026.
Submit below or click here to print the application.

If you elected to pay online, please add the application fee below to your cart! Thank you!