DEMING \u2014 The Hatch Chile Festival continues Sunday with another full day celebrating the world-famous crop and the agricultural heritage of the Hatch Valley.<\/p>\n
Sunday\u2019s entertainment begins on the main stage at 11 a.m. with Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico, followed by mariachi music from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico returns from 12:30 to 1 p.m., followed by Mood Swing from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. The Suthern Blend Band will perform from 3:30 until 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Activities on the second stage include music and a friendship-bracelet craft beginning at 11:30 a.m. Free watermelon, chile and ice-cream eating contests begin at 1 p.m. Book readings are scheduled from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., followed by a hat-decorating activity from 3 to 5 p.m. Additional music is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Visitors can also enjoy fresh chile roasting, food and merchandise vendors, a festival rock hunt and the Hatch Carnival. The carnival is located behind Village Market at 101 School Street.<\/p>\n
Admission to the Hatch Chile Festival is free. Carnival rides and some parking may require additional fees.<\/p>\n
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