Everything you need to make the most of your visit to the 2025 International Folk Art Market

Welcome to the world’s largest celebration of folk art, where traditions meet innovation and cultures come alive!

Whether you're visiting for a day or the entire weekend, we have everything you need to plan your perfect market experience.

Plan Your Market Experience

Tips for Your Visit

Maximize your experience with these helpful tips:

  • Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Santa Fe, New Mexico, sits above 7,000 feet above sea level. Our summers can be hot and dry.

  • Stay hydrated, bring a refillable water bottle, and enjoy our local food vendors!

Getting Here

Getting to IFAM at Railyard Park

Get ready to experience the magic of the Market. We welcome you to City Different (Santa Fe, New Mexico).

Ride Your Bike:

Our venue at Railyard Park is located right next to the Santa Fe Rail Trail, this is an extensive 15-mile trail that ends right at the Santa Fe Depot Station. Once you get to Market, you can check your bike in at our FREE Volunteer-run Bike Valet. The Bike Valet will be stationed on Paseo de Peralta near the former Warehouse 21 building. Explore the Rail Trail Map here: https://santafempo.org/resources/bikeways-map/

Shuttles:

There are two shuttles that will be operating to Market.

Santa Fe Regional Transit Division Shuttles will be running to and from Market from South Capitol Rail Runner Station (1301 Alta Vista St, Santa Fe, NM 87502). These are ADA shuttles. Seven shuttles will be running overall, four are ADA. These are free to use. ROUTES BEGIN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE MARKET AND END ONE HOUR AFTER.

A shuttle will run from the Santa Fe Place Mall on the Food Court side, at the bus station already in existence, and drop off in front of Market throughout the duration of Market. ROUTES BEGIN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE MARKET AND END ONE HOUR AFTER. For more information and schedules please call 505-955-2001.

Rideshare Services:

If you choose to utilize rideshare services like (Lyft, Uber, etc.) or a hotel shuttle, you will be dropped off at our designated rideshare location at 1625 Paseo de Peralta (formerly Alvord Elementary).

Parking:

The Railyard area offers numerous metered street parking spaces and municipal and private lots. We’ve identified over 600 parking spaces nearby, including those available in the Railyard Municipal Garage.

State Capitol Parking Facility:

485 Galisteo St. Santa Fe, NM 87501

ADA Parking:

ADA Parking is available at the southeast corner of S. Guadalupe St. and Paseo de Peralta. Please look for IFAM/ADA signage. This lot is first come, first served. There are of course a number of ADA-reserved parking spaces near the Railyard Park.

NOTE: City parking rates vary. IFAM does not validate parking. When parking in private lots, please look for parking attendants.

Walking:

Railyard Park is incredibly accessible if you are staying in the downtown area. If you need a location to plug into your map app use 740 Cerrillos Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505

Respecting the Community:

Please adhere to City rules and respect the surrounding neighborhoods. Do not park where there are “no parking” signs or where residential permits are required. You may be towed at your own expense.

Road Closures:

During Market hours, Paseo de Peralta will be closed between the intersections of S. Guadalupe St. and Camino de la Familia.

As an organization prioritizing sustainability, we are excited about the many opportunities to travel “lightly” to Market this year. Utilizing the Santa Fe Trails bus system, the Rail Runner train, the Santa Fe Rail Trail, IFAM’s Bike Valet, metered street parking, and several municipal lots, you have the opportunity to pick the easiest way for you to arrive at Market. However, if you choose to drive, you should plan some extra time to find parking.

Get to Know Santa Fe’s Railyard Park

IFAM’s Santa Fe Market venue, the 11-acre Railyard Park, is unique among urban greenspaces. Developed after hundreds of hours of public input, it is meant to be a model of environmental sustainability, community engagement and cultural enrichment. It is also one of the few public parks governed by a conservation easement, guaranteeing the area will remain an open gathering space in perpetuity.

As the Park’s official caretakers, the Railyard Park Conservancy (RPC) is committed to upholding the original community vision which created it, and the conservation easement which sustains it. In addition to overseeing all educational programming and public art in the Park, the RPC mobilizes more than 2,500 community volunteer hours annually to provide enhanced horticultural care of its diverse, drought-tolerant landscaping. The RPC also spearheads ongoing conservation efforts like a Healthy Soils Campaign and the Graze Days grassland restoration project to ensure the Park continues to thrive in the face of ongoing drought and climate change.

PATHWAYS PROTECT! The RPC requests that all market visitors stay on designated paths to protect and support the Park's sensitive ecosystem. Remember, if you’re not on the path, you’re probably on a plant or an active restoration area. For more information, visit www.railyardpark.org.

  • Explore Folk Art.

  • Where culture meets.

  • Learn the traditions behind the art.

    Learn the traditions behind the art.

  • Soak up Folk Art magic.

  • Savor every moment.

  • Something for the whole family.

  • Celebrate Folk Art.

  • Fun at every corner.

    Fun at every corner.

Plan Your Day

Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the world of folk art. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Market!

Make your Market experience seamless:

  • Cashless Market: All purchases at the Market are cashless. Be sure to bring a credit or debit card to complete your transactions.

  • ATMs Nearby: Need cash for other activities? ATMs are conveniently located in the Railyard Arts District.

  • Conservation Reminder: The Market is located adjacent to a protected portion of the park managed by the Santa Fe Park Conservancy. Please help us preserve its beauty during your visit.

  • Sales Policy: Artists are exhibitors; all sales are made through IFAM. Your purchases directly support artists and their communities.

The Market

at Rail Yard Park Santa Fe

 

IFAM Entrance at the corner of Paseo De Paralta and S. Guadalupe Street
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505

Hours
Friday: 8am—5pm

Saturday: 10am—6pm

Sunday: 10am—4pm

Phone
(505) 992-7600

FAQs

What does timed entry mean?

  • 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.

Will there be food?

  • 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.

Will there be entertainment?

  • Yes! IFAM is more than just a Market. Enjoy a full entertainment schedule that includes concerts, dance performances, artist demonstrations, children's activities, and more!

Can I bring my dog?

  • While the IFAM staff is an unrepentant group of dog lovers, we ask that you leave your furry companions at home unless they are licensed service animals.

§  NOTE: Please do not leave your dog in a hot car. Folks will be monitoring parking lots and will NOT HESITATE break car windows to preserve the safety of animals.

Which artists are participating in the 2025 Market

Will you offer an art concierge service?

  • Within the IFAM footprint, we will continue to offer our Volunteer-run Art Valet tent. Here, you can drop off your purchases during the Market so you can shop without carrying your bag. You must pick up your items before the Market closes.