VIP Patio

Get exclusive access to the action! 

Tickets include Collectors Caps, 3-Drinks, a Meal, and the best tables on the patio for your live music enjoyment!

Purchase tickets by contacting Rebecca at       575-543-8222

Tanner Lane Music


Join us for an afternoon with Tanner Lane!
 

Tanner Lane will be rocking the patio with Southern Rock, Americana, and Texas Country music! Grab your hat, get your VIP access ticket, and we’ll see you there.

Complete Music Line Up!

Saturday through Sunday.

BBQ Cook-Off

Prep the BBQ, and join us for a competitive Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS)  Sanctioned competition!

As the world’s largest BBQ organization, a sanctioned competition is a professional "food sport" event that follows a standardized structure and rigorous scoring system to ensure fairness and integrity. 

Back In The Saddle, 90's Country


An eight-piece band from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Back In the Saddle will be performing for you on Saturday, May 16. This high-energy group will bring you a line up of 90’s country music vibes. 

Ranch Rodeo

Join us for the ranch rodeo, a traditional type of rodeo in which teams of cowboys and cowgirls from different ranches compete against each other in events based on the type of work they do every day.

Cowpoke Paint Party

All necessary supplies will be provided.

Just $35 per person - This awesome party will take place Friday and Saturday.

Click here to register

 

More to Come

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Speakers 

Join us for an informative afternoon of facts, stories, and of course memories, recorded for prosperity sake!

If you would like to participate as a speaker, email for an application.

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Chicken Sh*t Bingo, Say What?

Chicken Sh*t Bingo is a famous, offbeat game. It is a literal game of chance where participants bet on which numbered square a chicken will poop on!  If the chicken poops on your number, you win a prize!

Tickets will be resold at the Deming Visitor Center.

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2027 Poster Contest; Enter to Win a Fantastic Prize

Your submission may just be next seasons poster! Submit your entry and include:

  • Luna County Old West Heritage Days

  • May 14-16, 2027

  • Original Art

  • Any Medium

  • Depict an old west theme

Bring your completed poster to the Deming Arts Center during normal business hours by May 15, 2026.

Team Roping

Team roping is a fast-paced rodeo event where a "header" ropes a steer’s horns/neck and a "heeler" ropes its hind legs, aiming for the fastest time

. The team must work in unison, with the header turning the steer and both horses facing each other with tight ropes to stop the clock. Join us at the fairgrounds and lets support them all.

Kids Rodeo

Kids rodeos and junior rodeo circuits provide opportunities for children ages 3–18 to learn skills like mutton bustin' (sheep riding), barrel racing, goat tying, and steer riding. These events, often divided by age, focus on safety and building confidence. Come out and support our future rodeo stars!

Give-A-Way

Prep the BBQ, and join us for a competitive Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS)  Sanctioned competition!

As the world’s largest BBQ organization, a sanctioned competition is a professional "food sport" event that follows a standardized structure and rigorous scoring system to ensure fairness and integrity. 

La Zia Norteña

Get ready for a night of dancing and lively music with local favorite La Zia Norteña!

Mark your calendars for Friday, May 15, 2026, from 7 PM to 11 PM. Don’t forget to wear your boots and let’s make this a night to remember!  

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Horizon Band

Mark your calendars for May 16, 2026, at 8 PM! We’ve got an incredible Country/Rock show lined up with Deming’s favorite band, Horizon Band. Get ready to boogie down and have a blast! Don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes!  

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Barrel Race

Join us for this fast paced and exciting event! Barrel racing is a fast-paced rodeo speed event where a horse and rider complete a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels in an arena. It is a timed sport focusing on precision, speed, and agility, where the fastest time wins!

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Saddle Club 

This club has a long history of serving the Deming community, including supporting youth riding and hosting events, sometimes operating with the help of community, such as through fundraisers. A dedicated local organization focused on promoting Western horsemanship.

The club historically engaged in community events, youth horse shows, and, as far back as the 1970s!

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Performance by July McClure

July McClure is a prominent singer-songwriter, actress, and theater owner based in Columbus, New Mexico, known for her contributions to local arts and community culture. She operates the Tumbleweed Theater in Columbus and has been a staple performer in Luna County for many years, acting in numerous productions and organizing local events. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions answered about Old West Heritage Days!

What is Old West Heritage Days?

Old West Heritage Days celebrates the pioneers of Luna County, highlighting the rich history and culture of Deming, NM.

When does the event take place?

Old West Heritage Days takes place annually in May, celebrating the completion of the transcontinental railroad on March 8, 1881.

Where is the event located?

333 Country Club Road. Deming serves as the primary venue for events. However, Luna County Old West Heritage Days Festival and BBQ  will be held throughout town!

How can I contact you for more information?

For inquiries, call 575-543-8222

Contact Us

Get in touch with us for more information about Old West Heritage Days.

PO Box 775, Deming NM 8803

575-543-8222

crhughes04@msn.com

Monday - Thursday 9AM-5PM, Friday 9AM-1PM

Join Us to Celebrate History!

Experience the spirit of the Old West at Old West Heritage Days! Visit us in Deming, NM for an unforgettable journey into our storied past.