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DEMING<\/strong> – The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair is inviting the public to its 2026 Cash Party, set for Saturday, August 8, at the Southwestern New Mexico State Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n

Doors open at 6 p.m. for an evening featuring dinner, live entertainment, contests, raffles and cash prize drawings.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $125 each and include a steak dinner for two along with drinks. Organizers say the event will feature cash prize drawings of $10,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $500 for third place.<\/p>\n

Entertainment will include music by The Horizon Band until midnight, along with a live auction and 50\/50 raffles.<\/p>\n

Guests who purchase a Cash Party ticket will also be eligible to participate in several contests throughout the evening, including a mechanical bull riding competition, an 80s-themed Best Dressed Western Wear contest, and separate male and female dance competitions. Organizers say contestants must have purchased a Cash Party ticket to participate, and winners in each category will receive a commemorative belt buckle.<\/p>\n

Tickets are available by contacting a Southwestern New Mexico State Fair Board member. For ticket information or to purchase tickets, call 575-543-8477<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Cash Party is an annual fundraising event supporting activities and improvements at the Southwestern New Mexico State Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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