What’s Happening in Madrid

CrawDaddy Blues Fest
May 19-20, 2012
The Mine Shaft Tavern will be hosting the 5th Annual – CrawDaddy Blues Fest. The event will be for 2 days in May, Sat 19 and Sun 20 Noon -7pm next to Madrid’s Old Coal Town Museum in Madrid (adjacent to The Mine Shaft Tavern) under the Big Tent. The event will feature local and national acts, featuring headliner Junior Brown.

The music is fantastic and the food will match the music. The Mine Shaft Tavern has the freshest crawfish driven up from SE Texas and cooks it right in front of guests. If you love crawfish, do not miss this event. In addition, shrimp, hamburgers, brisket, gumbo and many other foods will be available. There will be a full bar and plenty of shade. Kids under 12 are free, no coolers, outside beverages or food allowed.

Sat MAY 19th – $15 – Desert SW Blues Band / Stephanie Hatfield & Hot Mess / JUNIOR BROWN http://juniorbrown.net http://www.myspace.com/juniorbrown
Sun MAY 20th – $10 – Todd Tijerina / Broomdust Caravan / FELIX Y LOS GATOS

Madrid’s 4th of July Parade & Baseball Game
July 4th, 2012
Madrid Baseball Game at Oscar Huber Memorial Ballpark 10am
The annual fun and funky Madrid 4th of July Parade! Begins at noon on the north end of town and ends at the ballpark.

Bluegrass Festival? Yet to be determined! Cerrillos History Walk
August 19, 2012
Join the Cerrillos Historical Society for a friendly, easy going group walk through the village of Cerrillos, with periodic stops at the towns main features & houses. 17 houses are plaqued with early Cerrillos history. Time: 10 am – noon. Meet at First & Main Street. Bring a hat, water and comfortable shoes. Great photographic opportunities.
For more information, call Todd Brown (505) 438-3008.