Indian Market (Santa Fe: to buy, price, mall)

[cynanthus]

I've never been before, so it was a real treat today to attend Indian Market. We arrived about 8am and stayed until 10:30. There were crowds of people, but it wasn't packed and we were able to get up close to most of the artist displays and even watch a few demonstrations. When I drove back past the Plaza around 1pm, there were people everywhere! I'm very glad I went early.

If anyone plans to attend tomorrow, bring a hat because it was very sunny and the angle of the sun made it hard to see into some of the booths.

[Towanda]

We also went to the Indian Market for the first time today. It was wonderful!!! We bought two beautiful pieces of art, plus got to talk to many really neat people.

I agree with Cynanthus -- going early is the best option, before the crowds arrive. We got there at about 9:30 a.m. and left at noon. It was just beginning to get crowded when we left.

For anyone who is concerned about parking, this is a good option: We parked at Santa Fe Place Mall and took the shuttle into the Plaza for $1.00 per person. That's the senior discount - regular price is $2.00 per person. The shuttle bus drops you off at Sandoval and Alameda, about two blocks from the Plaza, and eliminates all the hassle of parking. There is also a shuttle from DeVargas Mall.

[GreatSantaFe]

I volunteered for SWAIA on Friday and Saturday, and recommend my fellow locals do the same next year. It's a great way to help the organization, meet others interested in Indian arts, meet artists and be among the first to see a lot of pieces. Oh, you get a free tee shirt too!

This is the second year I've volunteered and it looked to me like the crowds were down some. It'll be interesting to read the papers and find out how successful this year's event was. At one event I was at you would never know there was a recession as patrons were lining up to buy a number of fairly expensive artwork and jewelry - but that's certainly no indication of this year's overall success.

Anyhow it's a great time in Santa Fe. The weather is beautiful (maybe a bit too warm), the plaza area looks great and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. Last night I walked around the plaza after everyone had gone and it was just so peaceful and pretty. Makes me long for Fall to arrive and the throngs to leave....

[Santa Fe]

Originally Posted by GreatSantaFe

Anyhow it's a great time in Santa Fe. The weather is beautiful (maybe a bit too warm), the plaza area looks great and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. Last night I walked around the plaza after everyone had gone and it was just so peaceful and pretty. Makes me long for Fall to arrive and the throngs to leave....

Agreed. Fall is my favorite season -- tourism is off and weather is perfect.

[Towanda]

Originally Posted by GreatSantaFe

Anyhow it's a great time in Santa Fe. The weather is beautiful (maybe a bit too warm), the plaza area looks great and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. Last night I walked around the plaza after everyone had gone and it was just so peaceful and pretty. Makes me long for Fall to arrive and the throngs to leave....

I hear ya.