Friday, August 21st, 2026
Fall 2026 Youth Volleyball Registration is Open – Regular Registration through August 22nd – Belen Rec Center – Registration is now open for Youth Volleyball through the City of Belen Parks & Recreation Department! This is a great opportunity for kids to learn teamwork, build skills, and have fun on the court. [More Info]
Tome Gallery Pottery Show – 11am-5pm – Tome Art Gallery – Put your gardening gear on and come visit the Tome Gallery’s “All Around the Garden” Pottery show!!! The show opens on July 26th through September 5th! The opening and activities are August 8th from 9:30am – 4pm. It’ll be fun!!
Rio Communities Students FREE Back to School Dinner Celebration – 4-7pm – Rio Communities Fire House – On August 21, 2026, from 4-7pm students in Rio Communities can come and enjoy a free dinner and a movie! Sponsored by City of Rio Communities Fire Department, City of Rio Communities Police, and the Rio Communities Fire Department Auxiliary.
Belen Farmers’ Market – 4:30-7pm – The 2026 Belen Farmer’s Market opens June 12, 2026 through October 30 2026.
Market day and time: Friday 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Anna Becker Park.
Summer Nights – Dancing on the Patio – 7-10pm – Fat Sat’s Bar & Grill – Join DJ Brandon every Friday night dancing on the patio at Fat Sat’s!
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
2026 Valencia County Fair – 7am – 7pm – Valencia County Fairgrounds – We’re proud to bring our community together each year to celebrate tradition, agriculture, and good old-fashioned fun. From livestock shows and indoor exhibits, live music, and mouthwatering fair food—there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong fairgoer, we can’t wait to make new memories with you at this year’s fair! 2026 Schedule of Events
Fall 2026 Youth Volleyball Registration is Open – Regular Registration through August 22nd – Belen Rec Center – Registration is now open for Youth Volleyball through the City of Belen Parks & Recreation Department! This is a great opportunity for kids to learn teamwork, build skills, and have fun on the court. [More Info]
Tomé Farmers Market – 9am-12pm – Tomé Dominguez Community Center – The Tomé Farmers Market is held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday until October at the Tomé Dominguez Community Center and Museum, 2933 N.M. 47 in Tomé.
Valencia County Fair BBQ Competition 2026! – 10am-3pm – Valencia County Fairgrounds – BBQ ENTRIES EXTENDED UNTIL Friday, 8/21! Don’t miss out! Reserve your team today! You do not need a 4-man team. Competition takes place at the Valencia County Fairgrounds, 14 I-25 Bypass, Belen, NM 87002.
Tome Gallery Pottery Show – 11am-5pm – Tome Art Gallery – Put your gardening gear on and come visit the Tome Gallery’s “All Around the Garden” Pottery show!!! The show opens on July 26th through September 5th! The opening and activities are August 8th from 9:30am – 4pm. It’ll be fun!!
Neon Nights Cowboy Prom Youth Dance – 8-11pm – Valencia County Fairgrounds – Saddle up for a night of music, dancing, and neon fun at the Valencia County Fair! The Neon Nights Cowboy Prom Youth Dance will be held August 22 from 8:00–11:00 PM at the Valencia County Fairgrounds. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Wear your brightest, most fun colors and enjoy a mechanical bull on site!
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
A Crash Course for the Motorcylist – 9am-5pm – Belen Moose Lodge 1680 – Instructor-led ASM Basic 100 series class. Lead Instructor: Peter Brown, EMT-P. Location and Host: Belen Moose Lodge. This class is OPEN to the general public. Class limit is 20. Thanks to our sponsor Husband & Wife Law Team, the cost per class per student is only $50 (value $175). This includes all course materials, certificate, patch, breakfast, lunch, and swag provided by our generous sponsor Husband & Wife Law Team. A $5 discount is also available to Road Guardian members. To get the code, sign in to the secure Road Guardian member area at www.roadguardians.org. If you need help with registration, email: info@roadguardians.org or call 262-706-3278.
Historic Tomé Jail and Casita Open to the Public – 11am-3pm – The town of Tomé Land Grant invites the public to visit the historic jail and casita at the Tomé Church Plaza, 18 Church Loop. Visitors are welcomed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday.
2026 Valencia County Fair – 12-8pm – Valencia County Fairgrounds – We’re proud to bring our community together each year to celebrate tradition, agriculture, and good old-fashioned fun. From livestock shows and indoor exhibits, live music, and mouthwatering fair food—there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong fairgoer, we can’t wait to make new memories with you at this year’s fair! 2026 Schedule of Events
