Continental Divide Trail Days
SAVE THE DATE
April 23-26, 2026
Silver City, New Mexico
It’s an adventure you won’t want to miss! Join us for a celebration of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the communities and landscape stewardship efforts along the Divide.
Trail Days 2026 Schedule of Events
Thursday, Apr. 23 | Trail Days Kickoff Party at Open Space Brewery, 430-8pm
We’re back at Open Space Brewery again this year to start Trail Days off right–with a CDT-inspired draft! Stop by for a pour and some trail talk with the CDTC team and friends.
Friday, Apr. 24 | CDT Culture & Landscape Speaker Series, 9am-4pm
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9:00 am- Trail Days Kick off CDTC Welcome & Mini-film fest
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9:30 am- Panel 1- Indigenous Voices of the Continental Divide Trail Panel
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10:45 am- Birds and Bats of the Night Skies
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Noon- Lunch in Silver City
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1:00 pm- Thru Hiker Panel
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2:30 pm- Heather “Anish” Anderson- World Book Release and talk
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4:00 pm- that’s a wrap! See you at Little Toad Creek Brewery for the Friday Night Fiesta!
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Friday, Apr. 24 | Friday Night Fiesta at Little Toad Creek Distillery, 5-9pm
The fun doesn’t stop after the Friday speaker series; join us at The Toad for a fiesta! The Zonora Band will provide the music, and hikers and locals can stock up on tacos at the Hiker Buffet.
Plus, CDTC’s amazing sponsors are loading us down with lots of goodies to give away. Whether you’re out on the trail or just visiting for Trail Days, the raffle is a great way to support the CDT and restock your gear.
Come around 5pm for the festivities, and stay as long as you like!
Saturday, Apr. 25 | Trail Days Adventure Fest at Gough Park, 9am-3pm
Team CDTC knows the way to a hiker’s heart: free pancakes! The Trail Days Adventure Festival is a great way to delve into the local cutlure, visit with vendors, and lay back in the grass at Gough Park with a belly full of pancakes. Plus, we’ll have some fun activities for all ages.
- Free pancake breakfast – starts 9:00am and goes while supplies last!
- Vendor Registration is open until March 24! Learn more and register
Saturday, Apr. 25 | Trail Days Afterparty at Whiskey Creek Zócalo, 5pm on!
Wind down with us after AdventureFest! Grab a CDT token throughout the festival (before the event from CDT staff) to gain free access to Zocalo for some live music!
(*Cover charge otherwise)
Sunday, Apr. 26 | Outdoor Community Events (in and around Silver City)
Outdoor Community Events in Around Silver City
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Historic Walking Tour with Silver City Museum (9:00-10:30am)
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Led by Museum Curator Javier Marrufo
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Meet at Silver City Museum for tour
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Community Hike
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Led by Oboz
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Community Cleanup with Toss No Mas
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Location: TBD
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Community Stewardship Event
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Location: Neglected Mine
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Notes:
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Meet at Silver City Visitor Center – park cars, use bathrooms & carpool
Vendor Booth Details
Become a Vendor at the 2026 Trail Days Adventure Festival!
Kick off the 2026 CDT season with CDTC in Silver City, NM — and showcase your goods, services, or mission to hikers, outdoor lovers, and the entire Trail Days community.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Where: Gough Park · Silver City, NM
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome a variety of vendors — whether you’re here for thru-hiking culture, outdoor recreation, or just love connecting with an adventurous crowd. If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you!
New This Year: Interactive Booth Activities
Bring your booth to life with an activity!
We have 6 featured activity slots that will be highlighted on our official Trail Days Festival Schedule to help draw festival-goers straight to you.
These slots are first-come, first-served.
To apply for a featured activity:
Indicate your interest on your application and then email Becca Olson ([email protected]) with a brief outline of your proposed activity.
*We encourage all vendors to have an ongoing activity at their booth during the festival
Deadline: February 10, 2026, or until all 6 slots are filled.
Examples include:
• Mini drawing workshop
• Cornhole competition + prizes
• Relay race or mini challenge
• Skill demos
Vendor Details
Vendor Fees
- Commercial Booth: $75
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Nonprofit Booth: $25
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Local Silver City Vendors: Free (To support our local community, booth fees are waived for Silver City residents and organizations.)
Booth Sizes
- 10×10
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10×20
Booth Placement & Setup
Booth placement is first-come-first-served in designated sections along the Gough Park walkway. Vendors will be guided to their setup area based on booth type.
Setup for the festival will be available from 7:45-8:45AM on April 25, 2026.
Please note: Vendors must bring their own tent, table, and chairs.
Electricity
Limited electrical hookups are available and assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. Be sure to indicate any electrical needs on your registration form.
Registration Deadline: March 24, 2026
We’ll try our best to accommodate late registrations, but space and resources may be limited. After registration closes, vendors will receive detailed setup and festival information.
Questions?
Reach out to Becca Olson – [email protected]
Ready to register?
What makes Trail Days so amazing?
Get a glimpse of the Trail Days experience!
An event for trail enthusiasts far and wide: Trail days is an annual celebration of the Continental Divide National scenic trail and the communities and trail maintenance efforts along the CDT. “People come from all over now to participate, and it’s a big support for the community.” – Teresa Martinez
Questions about Trail Days 2026?
Contact us! Are you interested in being involved in Trail Days as a vendor, volunteer, speaker, or supporter?! We want to hear from you!
Contact Us About Trail Days 2026 Sponsorship
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