August 7-9, 2026
Historic Lincoln
Highway 380 Mm 97.5 Lincoln, NM 88338
Step into the Old West during Old Lincoln Days, one of southern New Mexico’s most beloved annual traditions. Held in the historic village of Lincoln, this three-day celebration commemorates the legendary events of the Lincoln County War with living history, reenactments, music, lectures, vendors, and the iconic Last Escape of Billy the Kid Pageant.
Throughout the weekend, Historic Lincoln comes alive with:
Gunfight reenactments
Living history demonstrations
Historic lectures and presentations
Children’s activities
Local artisans and vendors
Live music and entertainment
Food vendors
Historic site tours
The highlight of the weekend is The Last Escape of Billy the Kid, an outdoor folk pageant first performed in 1940 and still presented by local volunteers—many of them descendants of the original cast. The production brings the Lincoln County War to life with horses, live-action scenes, authentic costumes, and Billy the Kid’s famous courthouse escape.
Performances begin at 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a pre-show concert starting at 7:00 p.m.
Event Website: https://www.billyslastescape.org/
Visitors can also explore the museums and historic buildings of the Lincoln Historic Site, stroll the preserved 19th-century streets where the Lincoln County War unfolded, and experience one of the most authentic Old West celebrations in the Southwest.
Event Website: https://nmhistoricsites.org/lincoln/old-lincoln-days
