The Pancake Breakfast, held annually on the Fourth of July, brings out the community in support of United Way. Loosely modeled after the Cattle Baron's Ball in Dallas, the Buckaroo Ball is an upscale gala evening with first-rate food, exotic auction items and stunning entertainment. A committee disperses the money as grants to nonprofit groups working with children. The Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society sponsors a day of fun, usually a Saturday in mid-June, as a reunion for the dogs that have gone to good homes thanks to the shelter's work. Dog obedience demonstrations, music, food and face painting add to the mix.
Admission is free.
988-7621 Challenge New Mexico, a group that works with people with disabilities and sponsors a popular and a successful horseback therapy program, benefits from this show. You'll find arts and crafts from all disciplines. Everything is handmade by professional artists. You can chat with the artisans, and food and live music add to the weekend's festivities. The mid-month event attracts artists from throughout the region.