OCTOBER 10, 2026
1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Socorro Mission
328 S Nevarez Road, Socrro, TX 79927
Destination El Paso, in partnership with El Paso County, proudly announces the first Mission Trail Music Festival, taking place Saturday, October 10, 2026, throughout the historic nine-mile El Paso Mission Trail. Created to celebrate the heritage, history and unique character of one of the region’s most treasured cultural corridors, the new festival will invite residents and visitors to experience the Mission Trail through a full day of music, local vendors, family-friendly activities, cultural programming and more.
Music, Culture & History Come
Together
Experience the history, traditions and communities of El Paso’s Mission Valley at the inaugural Mission Trail Music Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Spend the day exploring El Paso’s historic Mission Trail with festival experiences at Ysleta Mission, Socorro Mission and San Elizario Presidio Chapel. Each stop along the trail will feature its own activities and entertainment, giving you even more to discover throughout the day.
Enjoy live music, dance and cultural performances, local vendors, interactive activities, family-friendly fun and more. From one stop to the next, experience the traditions, stories and communities that make the Mission Trail such a special part of El Paso.
Make a Day of the Mission Trail
There’s even more to experience beyond the festival. As you travel along the Mission Trail, explore local restaurants, shops, galleries, historic sites, attractions and businesses throughout the area.
Spanning approximately nine miles through El Paso’s Mission Valley, the Mission Trail connects centuries of history with the people and communities keeping its traditions alive today.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Festival Locations:
Mission Trail Visitor Center | 9065 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX 79907
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Cultural Center | 305 Yaya Lane, El Paso, TX 79907
Socorro Mission | 328 S Nevarez Road, Socorro, TX 79927
Licon Dairy | 11951 Glorietta Road, San Elizario, TX 79849
San Elizario Placita | 1521 San Elizario Road, 79849
Festival Hours:
Mission Valley Visitor Center 2:00-5:00PM
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Cultural Center 1:00-3:30PM
Socorro Mission 3:00-10:00PM
Licon Dairy 1:00-3:30PM
San Elizario Placita 2:00-6:00PM
Entertainment Schedule:
Mission Valley Visitor Center
2:00-3:00PM Ysleta Mission Tours
3:00-3:45PM Mariachi Corazon de San Jose
3:45-4:00PM Orator Joseph Longo
4:00-5:00PM Josh Lucero
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Cultural Center
1:00-1:30PM Social Dances
1:45-2:00PM Orator Rick Quezada
2:00-3:00PM Music
3:00-3:30PM Social Dances
Socorro Mission
3:00-4:00PM Socorro Mission Tours
5:00-6:00PM Aztec Dancers
6:00-7:00PM Azucar
7:15-8:15PM Freddy Hernandez & Piel Kanela
8:30-9:30PM Headliner
Licon Dairy
1:00-1:45PM Line Dancing Classes
2:00-3:30PM Dusty Low
San Elizario Placita
2:00-3:00PM San Elizario Walking Tours
3:00-3:45PM Sangre Gitana
3:45-4:00PM Orator San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society
4:00-4:45PM Eden Performing Arts presents Viva San Elizario! Honoring Hector Serrano’s Legacy
5:00-6:00PM Headliner
For more information: https://visitelpaso.com/mission-trail-music-festival
