21st Annual International Folk Art Market
July 10-13, 2025
Santa Fe, New Mexico | Railyard Park
The World’s Largest International Folk Art Market
The International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe is an annual celebration that brings together over 100 artists from more than 50 countries. It offers a transformative experience unmatched anywhere else in the world.
The Santa Fe market celebrates folk artists and heritage art from around the globe, honoring humanity in handmade creations. For three days each year, thousands of visitors attend the artist market, creating a ripple effect of economic empowerment for artisans and their communities—supporting cooperatives and community projects that benefit countless individuals.
The International Folk Art Market is more than just a showcase for the beauty of folk art; it is also an opportunity for us to preserve traditional cultural practices and directly support artists.
Building on Tradition:
A World United by Folk Art.
IFAM 2025
Schedule & Ticket Information
All timed-entry tickets are valid for re-entry on the same day. Children 16 and under can enter IFAM FREE any day with a valid youth ticket.
Wednesday, July 9
Community Celebration (FREE)
Santa Fe Railyard | 6 PM–9 PM
Feat. Red Baraat— a fusion of bhangra, hip-hop, jazz, and punk, creating an electrifying sound that sparks joy, unity, and celebration on the Main Stage sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union
Thursday, July 10
Opening Night Celebration | 6 PM–9 PM | Exclusive Early Access
Our supporters of $1,000 and above are invited to the Opening Night Celebration. This is the first opportunity to explore and shop the Market before it opens to the public. You are invited to enjoy an evening with smaller crowds, cooler temperatures, complimentary food, drinks, and live music.
Friday, July 11
Early Bird Market | 8 AM–10 AM | $90
Beat the crowds & enjoy all-day Friday access!
Friday Market | 10 AM–6 PM | $25
Timed entry tickets are required (includes re-entry).
Saturday, July 12
Saturday Market | 10 AM–5 PM | $20
Timed entry tickets are required. (includes re-entry).
Saturday Night Market
6 PM–9 PM | $25
Experience the market under the stars!
Feat. Cuban Poet, Rapper, and Songwriter, Telmary, on the IFAM Main Stage sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union.
Sunday, July 13
Community Day – Sponsored by New Mexico Tourism Department
10 AM–4 PM | FREE | Timed entry tickets are required. (includes re-entry).
All Access.
All Weekend.
All In.
Come and go freely–your pass covers everything from early bird to closing hour.
$300 per person (includes commemorative IFAM t-shirt)
Be the first to shop at the Market!
Join IFAM’s Region Supporters and receive an invitation to the Thursday, July 10, Opening Night Market.
Khumariyaan Sets the Stage at Opening Night
Known for their soulful blend of traditional Pashto instrumentation and contemporary rock energy, Khumariyaan sets the tone for the week ahead.
Their rhythmic, instrumental sound and modern edge make them the perfect kickoff for this exclusive donor evening.
ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS AT IFAM 2025
Friday July, 11
1 am - 12 pm Babaran Segaragunung Culture House (Agus Ismoyo Isnugroho and Family)
Batik demonstration: Drawing and hand stamping with molten wax.
Saturday July, 12
11 am - 12 pm Matin Malikzada | Malikzada Pottery
Wheel throwing demonstration from 7th generation Afghan potter
Sunday July, 13
11 am - 12 pm KwaZulu-Natal Weavers (Ntombifuthi Sibiya)
Zulu weaving approaches to copper wire baskets.
1:00- 2:00 pm Esteban Silva | Taller de Papel DeLirio
Artisanal paper making techniques in Nahuatl made with corn, water lily and black wasp honeycomb.
1 pm - 2 pm Siju Shamji Vishram
Kutch hand weaving technique crafted through an intricate extra weft pattern.
1pm - 2 pm Juana Gomez Ramirez
Handbuilding demonstration of the jaguar from Amatenango del Valle, Chiapas.
3 pm - 4 pm Artemio Poma Gutierrez
Traditional Quinoa pottery techniques using glazes of natural pigments.
3 pm - 4 pm Cirila Aragón Cortés
Morelos poncho dyeing demonstration with natural pigments.
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES AT IFAM 2025
Friday: Textile and Fiber Arts
Exploring Plant-Based Pigments
Textile Center from Minneapolis, Minnesota 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: Ceramics
Hands on with Clay
Paseo Pottery from Santa Fe, New Mexico
10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: Community Folk Art
Celebrating Community Expression
Station 1: Indigo Dye Exploration
Explore the art of indigo dyeing using a variety of surface resist dyeing techniques on cut pieces of cotton fabric. Watch as your fabric transforms from white, to verdant green, and then to deep indigo blue as it oxidizes.
Station 1: Handbuilding with take-home sculptural clay
Learn different hand building methods with clay from sculpting to coiling to slab-building.
Station 2: Wheel throwing
Try your hand at the pottery wheel and learn some techniques to shape clay into round ceramic ware. Use the wheel to spin clay to create other forms you come up with too.
Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) from Santa Fe, New Mexico
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Station 1: Make & Take: Create Your Own Wire Sculpture
Make & Take with the Museum of International Folk Art: Be inspired by the creative expressions of South African telephone wire weavers. Come create your own Wire Sculpture. Hands-on experience led by the Museum of International Folk Art Education Team. MOIFA shapes a humane world by connecting people through creative expression and artistic traditions.
Station 2: Flower Pounding Botanical Printing
Use a pounding technique to extract pigments from seasonal flowers and plants that are native to New Mexico, and then print their impressions onto mordanted cotton fabric. In this communal activity, participants will experience the joy of botanical printing by adding natural colors and floral patterns to a large, collaborative “Global Fiber Art Map”.
Saturday Night Market: Night Market Maker Social
Textile Center | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Paseo Pottery| Santa Fe, New Mexico |6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Textile Center Station 1: Hand Spinning
Explore the tactile process of transforming sheep’s wool roving into thread and fabric. Learn the basics of spinning thread and create your fiber blend using a selection of natural and dyed Churro wool.
Textile Center Station 2: Needle Felting Social
Experience the magic of needle felting by learning how to turn fuzzy wool fiber into fabric through friction. Participants will be invited to create colorful forms, figures, and patterns out of felt, which can be added to the collaborative “Global Fiber Art Map” that was started during the Flower Pounded Botanical Printing activity.
Paseo Pottery Station 1: Handbuilding with take-home sculptural clay
Discover various hand-building techniques with clay, including sculpting, coiling, and slab-building.
Paseo Pottery Station 2: Wheel throwing
Try your hand at the pottery wheel and learn some techniques to shape clay into round ceramic ware. Use the wheel to spin clay and create other forms you come up with as well.
Immersive Experiences at the Artist Demo Circle inside IFAM 2025 are made possible in collaboration with
Add-On Experience: IFAM Insider Talks
Deepen your Market weekend with two powerful conversations led by global changemakers.
Step off the Market path and into thought-provoking dialogue with National Geographic Explorers, sustainability pioneers, and cultural visionaries. From the preservation of endangered cultures to the future of sustainable fashion, IFAM Insider Talks offer an inspiring lens into how art, science, and tradition are shaping a more resilient world.
These talks are ticketed separately, and seating is limited—reserve your spot at checkout!
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Market FAQs
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Timed entry means, that you will purchase a ticket for a firm entry time window. You will be able to arrive during that window and stay inside the market for as long as you like until closing. The only exception is on Saturday. If you purchase a General Admission ticket for any time on Saturday, you may stay until 5:00 PM when we will be closing the Market and reopening for Night Market, a separate ticked event and All Access ticket holders.
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Yes, there will be a limited number of food vendors at the International Folk Art Market. Their focus is providing international food offerings as well as a taste of New Mexico.
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Yes! IFAM is more than just a Market. Enjoy a full entertainment schedule that includes concerts, dance performances, the IFAM speaker series, artist demos, and more!
The full entertainment schedule will be released soon.
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While the IFAM staff is an unrepentant group of dog lovers, we ask that you leave your furry companions at home unless they are a licensed service animal.
NOTE: Please do not leave your dog in a hot car. Folks will be monitoring parking lots and will NOT HESITATE break car windows in order to preserve the safety of animals.
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The 2025 IFAM Artist Application is now LIVE and will close on September 10, 2024.
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Within the IFAM footprint, we will continue to offer our Volunteer-run Art Valet tent, this is where you can drop off your purchases during the duration of Market so you can shop around without having to carry your bag. You must pick up your items before the Market closes.
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Railyard Water Tower
A community concert will follow the IFAM artist community celebration.
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During Market hours, Paseo de Peralta will be closed between the intersections of S. Guadalupe St. and Camino de la Familia
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Relive your favorite past moments from IFAM 2024. Click here to learn more.
Ride the Rails to IFAM 2025!
Skip the Drive, Enjoy the Ride!
New Mexico residents in Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Rio Rancho, Corrales, and Bernalillo—getting to the 21st Annual International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe has never been easier! We’ve partnered with the New Mexico Rail Runner Express to offer an exclusive round-trip IFAM Rail Runner Add-On, bringing you steps away from the Market entrance!
How It Works:
Step 1: Add the Rail Runner Round-Trip Ticket ($8 per passenger) to your IFAM entry ticket purchase.
Step 2: Show your receipt at the nearest Rail Runner station before boarding.
Step 3: Enjoy the ride and arrive just minutes from IFAM’s entrance!
Book Your Rail Runner Add-On Today!
Don’t miss this convenient and affordable way to experience IFAM 2025. Secure your Rail Runner ticket with your IFAM admission and get ready for an unforgettable journey to the world’s premier folk art market in Santa Fe!
Why Take the Rail Runner to IFAM?
Convenient & Hassle-Free – Skip the traffic and parking by boarding the Rail Runner from a station near you.
Scenic New Mexico Views – Relax and take in the stunning landscapes as you travel through the heart of the state.
Eco-Friendly Travel – Support sustainable transportation while heading to the world’s largest folk art market.
Direct Access to IFAM – The Rail Runner drops you just steps away from the entrance, making it the ideal route for Market-goers.