This month Linda’s column focused on wedding entertainment, and we even coined a new term, “weddingtainment.” The focus of this blog is to dig into New Mexico-focused entertainment options that you might not find elsewhere.

The first uniquely New Mexico entertainment group that comes to mind is Wise Fool. Wise Fool is a longstanding Santa Fe-based circus company that also has an event entertainment-for-hire division of the non-profit. Over the years, we have been at events that feature ariel aerial silk dancers, stilt walkers, giant puppeteers, and jugglers. In today’s ever-over-the-top event culture, why not create a stunning spectacle at your wedding?

Wise Fool is an award-winning non-profit organization at the center of Santa Fe’s community arts scene. Wise Fool serves 2,000 youth and adults with hands-on activities and 14,000 audience members annually with high-quality experiences built upon our core values of community, arts accessibility, and social justice.

Another beloved form of entertainment in New Mexico is flamenco. While not everyone can perform flamenco, a dramatic flamenco guitarist and band can create quite a mood. If you are already planning to have a dance floor, why not consider hiring a flamenco dancer to get the party started?

Absolute Entertainment Santa Fe, a husband-and-wife team who offers music design for weddings and corporate events is an excellent resource. Not only can they help you book a flamenco band and show, but they also book mariachi, country, classical, and many more musical styles from New Mexico’s great musical talents.

Kid-friendly Fun for Kids of all Ages

If you are not familiar with the S’more Pit, a female-owned organic and handmade s’more pop-up company, you are missing out. The S’More Pit creates pop-up s’more experiences for weddings, events, and parties. With handmade marshmallows in flavors like lemon lavender and rose cardamom—these marshmallows are beautiful and chic. The handmade graham crackers are gluten and grain-free so you can feel zero guilt. Get in touch with the S’More Pit to craft something sweet and personal. On Instagram at @thesmorepit.