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DENNIS HOPPER DAY 2026


“GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNIN’”

May 16 & 17th is Dennis Hopper Day, an annual free event proclaimed by Taos Pueblo, the Town and County of Taos, and the State of New Mexico.

EASY RIDER RIDE

  • 11 AM - Rally, Ranchos Plaza Grill, St. Francis Plaza, Ranchos De Taos

  • 1 PM - Kick Stands Up! Ride The Enchanted Circle

HOPPER HAPPY HOUR

  • 5-7 PM - The Historic Taos Inn, 125 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

HOPPER BIRTHDAY COMMEMORATION

  • 9 PM - The Alley Cantina, 121 Teresina Ln, Taos Plaza

FEATURING BEES & LOCUSTS

“From the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Bees & Locusts bring a sound that's as unique as their roots. This seven-piece, Indigenous-led band from Taos Pueblo fuses organic hip-hop, R&B, soul, funk, and traditional Native rhythms into a high-energy groove that fills the dance floor.”
— Taos Live

SUNSET CEREMONY

  • 5 PM - Gathering, St. Francis Plaza, Ranchos De Taos

  • 6 PM - Kick Stands Up! Ride to Jesus Nazareno Cemetery, Ranchos De Taos

If you are joining the Easy Rider Ride, be sure to register below! All registered riders will receive a 2026 custom-embroidered Easy Rider Ride patch. For further details, including dates, times, and event updates, please visit Dennis Hopper Day.