Burning of Zozobra
- ★ 4.6
- 3 September 2027Expected
- Santa Fe, United States
- Ticketed
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser. The dates below follow a previous edition and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.
Old Man Gloom has burned annually since 1924; the 50-foot marionette goes up at Fort Marcy with food vendors lining the field and 60,000 watching live.
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Dates and details checked May 31, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
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Burning of Zozobra is expected 3 Sep 2027, dates not yet confirmed by the organiser. These are the food tours and tastings in Santa Fe to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
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