Poppies Fest 2025!

Poppies Events!

The EPMArch is excited to celebrate our 18th season of Poppies Fest!!! Join us EACH Saturday in March starting March 8th for a different Poppies Fun Experience! Check out each Saturday's theme:

We've provided a full schedule of our performances and activities for you to download.

Download Schedule

3/8, Native American

      Join us for a vibrant day of traditional performances and vendors from our Native American Community. Come learn and support our local Native Americans!

Performance Schedule:

  • 10-10:45 am: Tigua Youth Dancers (Ysleta del Sur Pueblo)
  • 10:50-11:20 am: The Lightning Boy Foundation Hoop Dancers (Santa Fe, NM)
  • 11:30-12:15 pm: Danza Tlaneztica Azteca (El Paso, TX)
  • 12:25-12:55 pm: Pueblo Enchantment Dancers (Acoma Pueblo, NM)
  • 1:10-1:40 pm: The Lightning Boy Foundation Hoop Dancers (Santa Fe, NM)
  • 1:55-2:25 pm: Pueblo Enchantment Dancers (Acoma Pueblo, NM)

Activities:

  • 10-3:00 pm: Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tigua will be in our classroom where you can paint your own pottery. Sessions start on the hour every hour until spots are filled
  • 10-3:00 pm: EPMArch will be hosting hands on Atlatls demos. Please sign up at our EPMArch tent for participation.
  • 10-3:00 pm: Introducing the POPPIES PASS! Grab your Poppies Pass at the EPMArch tent with and participate in an activity each Saturday during Poppies Fest for a limited-edition Poppies Sticker.* (*Show that you have attended 3 or more Poppies events on 3/29 to receive your prize, while supplies last)
  • 12:30-2:30 pm: Native American Story Telling with Alex Mares, located inside the Sun Sparkle Gallery inside EPMArch

 

3/15, Go Local! All things El Paso

This Saturday, we're celebrating everything that makes El Paso bloom! Support local, with vendors, food trucks, performances, live art and music!

Performances:

  • 10:30-11:30 am: Cellist Concert by Rebecca Samaniego (Gazebo)
  • 12:00-1:00 pm: Musical Concert by The Pie Sisters (Gazebo)
  • 1:30-2:30 pm: Musical Performance by Ceiba (Gazebo)

Activities:

  • 9:30-11:30 am: Digital Photography Workshop with Photographer Kyran Adams (1st come basis). Meet at Gazebo
  • 10:00-12:00 pm: Painting with Ms. Gina in the classroom! (Pre-Register Required, email [email protected] to secure your spot)
  • 12:30-3:00 pm: Project Mariposa with Fronter Arts and Education Collaborative in the classroom. (Drop-in)
  • 10:00-3:00 pm: Join EPMArch in the Breezeway for a local animal and plant coloring activity
  • 10:00-3:00 pm: Live Painting by local artist Franciso Delgado
  • 10:00-3:00 pm: Cacao Demo by Cacao Coyatoc
  • 10:00-3:00 pm: La Frontera Print Fest Art installation by Skuishi Press & Art Masters 
  • 10:00-3:00 pm: Introducing the POPPIES PASS! Grab your Poppies Pass at the EPMArch tent with and participate in an activity each Saturday during Poppies Fest for a limited-edition Poppies Sticker.* (*Show that you have attended 3 or more Poppies events on 3/29 to receive your prize, while supplies last)

3/22, Fiesta Time!

Get ready for fun fiesta vibes! Join us for a day filled with local mariachi, lively folklorico dances, delicious food trucks, and amazing vendors!

This Saturday, we're celebrating everything that makes El Paso bloom! Support local, with vendors, food trucks, performances, live art and music!

Performances:

  • 10:30-11:15 am: Ballet Folklorico luz del Mundo
  • 12:00-1:00 pm: Mountain Movement Interpretive Dance Performance
  • 1:30-2:00 pm: Grupo Folklorico

Activities:

  • 10:00-3:00 pm: Marker Magic Watercolor Workshop with artist Ramiro Ordonez in the classroom. (Drop-in)
  • 10:00-3:00 pm: Join EPMArch in creating tissue paper poppies at our booth.
  • 10:00-3:00 pm: Cacao Demo by Cacao Coyatoc at their booth.
  • 10:00-3:00 pm: Introducing the POPPIES PASS! Grab your Poppies Pass at the EPMArch tent with and participate in an activity each Saturday during Poppies Fest for a limited-edition Poppies Sticker.* (*Show that you have attended 3 or more Poppies events on 3/29 to receive your prize, while supplies last)

3/29, Get Active, Get Involved!

This Saturday, it's all about community and connection! Join us for our 3rd Annual Poppies Walk! It's the perfect chance to get involved, explore local initiatives, and enjoy the poppies!

Performances:

  • 10:30-11:30 am: Cardio Class by Live Active in Gazebo (Drop-In)
  • 12:00-1:00 pm: Yoga by Shanti Yoga in Gazebo (Drop-In)
  • 1:30-2:00 pm: Sol Samba Performance in Gazebo

Activities:

  • 10:00-3:00 pm: 3rd Annuals Poppies Walk on the trails. (Drop-in)
  • 10:00-3:00 pm: Join EPMArch in creating animal tracks in our booth.
  • 10:00-3:00 pm: Printmaking Workshop with Skuishi Press (Drop-in)
  • 10:00-3:00 pm: Introducing the POPPIES PASS! Show that you have attended 3 or more Poppies events to receive your limited-edition sticker! *While supplies last
Poppies Events

Poppies Fest!

This month-long celebration of the Mexican Gold Poppies that bloom across the foot of the Franklin Mountains was created to celebrate, educate and protect the land. We are excited to bring this family & dog friendly event, FREE and open to the public.