The first public round of the Brewers Guild's flagship blind-tasting competition, with the 16 finalist IPAs poured side by side at Second Street Brewery's Rufina taproom in Santa Fe. Details from public listings, checked October 8, 2026. Dates, prices and age rules can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

The IPA Challenge heads south: round two of the blind tasting at Icebox Brewing on Picacho in Las Cruces. Details from public listings, checked October 8, 2026. Dates, prices and age rules can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

The final round of the New Mexico IPA Challenge, hosted by the reigning champions at Boxing Bear Brewing's Firestone location in Albuquerque. The final sells out every year. Details from public listings, checked October 8, 2026. Dates, prices and age rules can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

A two-day Oktoberfest collaboration between Las Cruces neighbors Icebox Brewing and Downshift Brewing, held at Icebox on Picacho. Free entry. Details from public listings, checked October 8, 2026. Dates, prices and age rules can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

A family-friendly city Oktoberfest pouring Brew Lab 101 and Turtle Mountain, at the Sandoval County Administration Park. Children get in free. Details from public listings, checked October 8, 2026. Dates, prices and age rules can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

A street festival on W. Mermod Street in downtown Carlsbad, right outside Milton's Brewing. Details from public listings, checked October 8, 2026. Dates, prices and age rules can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

Beer tents across the upper and lower plazas at Taos Ski Valley, with steins, tokens and plenty for kids to do. Tickets usually go on sale in spring with an early-bird price through May 31. Details from public listings, checked October 8, 2026. Dates, prices and age rules can change, so confirm with the organizer […]

Second Street Brewery's tuba-friendly Oktoberfest: Saturday at the Rufina taproom, Sunday at the Railyard. Free entry. Details from public listings, checked October 8, 2026. Dates, prices and age rules can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

Angel Fire Resort's Oktoberfest weekend at the Mountain View Event Center. Free entry. Details from public listings, checked October 8, 2026. Dates, prices and age rules can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

The city's Oktoberfest on Healing Waters Plaza in downtown T or C. Free entry. Details from public listings, checked October 8, 2026. Dates, prices and age rules can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.