National Forest Week
Celebrate National Forest Week at Open Space Brewing
The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the official nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service, proudly announces the 7th annual National Forest Week taking place June 9–15, 2025. This nationwide celebration invites all Americans to explore, appreciate, and support the 193 million acres of National Forests and Grasslands where we come alive.
As the NFF’s program of work expands across the New Mexico, we have exciting events planned in both Santa Fe and Silver City.
“National Forest Week celebrates the unmatched outdoor experiences found in our National Forests. From hiking, biking, and hunting to fishing, paddling and camping, these 193 million acres offer something for everyone. This summer, we invite all Americans to get outside, explore their public lands, and join the National Forest Foundation in caring for them.” Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl, President & CEO, National Forest Foundation
Experience the Forests: Events Across the Nation
Throughout National Forest Week™, the NFF and local partners are hosting a variety of community events to engage the public in outdoor recreation and stewardship.
Silver City, NM
June 7 | Black Fire Recovery Trail Stewardship project at Emory Pass
June 10 | Group Hike with Gila NF Trail Crew at the Catwalk
June 12 | Open Space Brewing- NFF Collab Beer Release, Group Mountain Bike Ride, Group Sunset Hike
June 13 | Group Hike at Allie Canyon with Simon Sotelo
June 14 | National Forest Week celebration at Open Space Brewing with films from the Gila Film School and live music with the Silver City String Beans
Capture the Beauty: National Forest Week™ Photo Contest
Nature lovers nationwide are invited to enter the National Forest Week™ Photo Contest for a
chance to win prizes from RVshare, Southwest Airlines, Big Agnes, and other top outdoor
brands.
● Entry Dates: May 19 – June 15, 2025
● Eligibility: Open to all; photos must be taken in a U.S. National Forest or Grassland
● Submission and prize details HERE
Build Your Own Adventure: Find A Forest
Visit your local National Forest or plan a trip and find a new favorite adventure spot.
● There are 154 National Forests and 20 National Grasslands across 193 million acres
● In most cases, National Forests and Grasslands are free to access and far less crowded
than National Parks
● 7 in 10 Americans live within a two-hour drive of a National Forest or Grassland
● Find a specific National Forest and Grassland HERE
National Forest Images
● Images link with descriptions HERE
● Photo credit: U.S. Forest Service
About the National Forest Foundation (NFF)
As the congressionally chartered nonprofit partner to the U.S. Forest Service, NFF works on
154 National Forests and 20 National Grasslands across 193 million acres to support healthy
forests and recreation access for all.
Cornhole Tournament
SLVRBAKS Cornhole Tournament
May 24th, 2025
@ Open Space Brewing
Registration started at 12 PM
Bags fly at 1 PM
Pint & Paint Night!
Join us this Friday, May 2nd from 5-7pm for our very first Pint & Paint Night at Open Space Brewing! Come sip, relax, and get creative with AnneLiese Nachman, our featured taproom artist. It’s a laid-back, “pay what you can” event — we’ll provide the materials, you bring the good vibes!
Spots are limited, so please RSVP by emailing openspacebrewing@gmail.com or send us a message on Facebook or Instagram. Hope to see you there!
Trail Days Kickoff Party
Celebrate the CDT and Silver City’s 10th Anniversary as a Gateway Community at Open Space Brewing's Trail Days Kickoff Party
SANTA CLARA, NM — April 17, 2025 — Join Open Space Brewing on Thursday, April 17th for our Trail Days Kickoff Party that celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Silver City as a Continental Divide Trail (CDT) Gateway Community and honors the hikers, advocates, and partners who make it all possible.
In collaboration with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC), the event will feature our fan-favorite Trail Days Haze Hazy IPA, brewed with Bru-1 and Citra hops—a juicy and refreshing Hazy IPA that appears only once a year.
Doors open at 2 PM with first pours of Trail Days Haze, and continues into the evening with live music from the Enchanted Valley Trio playing smooth tunes from 5–7 PM.
We're also excited to host TumbleOn Outfitters for a special week-long pop-up shop featuring trail-ready gear, and Fire & Ice Pizza will be slinging pizzas on the patio throughout the event.
As part of the festivities, we'll share a special short film about floating the Gila River featuring Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, CDTC Executive Director Teresa Martinez, and Congressman Gabe Vasquez.
Whether you're a thru-hiker or local trail lover, come cheers to a decade of Silver City on the Continental Divide!
Event Details:
Open Space Brewing, Santa Clara, NM
Thursday, April 17th
Beer Pours Begin: 2 PM
Live Music: Enchanted Valley Trio 5–7 PM
Special Pop-up Shop by Tumble On Outfitters
Pizza by Fire & Ice on the Patio
Float Trip Film Screening throughout the event
Tommy Knocker 10 Beer Garden
Open Space Brewing Pop-up Beer Garden! Fort Bayard Theater
SLVRBAKS Cornhole Tournament
SLVRBACKS Cornhole Tournament
February 22, 2025
$12 entry free / Register here: https://share.scoreholio.com/CNiclfJzNQb
Registration starts @ 12pm
Bags fly @ 1pm
Family-friendly event!
BYO Chair!
Chef Wise Pop-Up at Open Space Brewing
We’re excited to welcome the amazing Chef Meggon Wise to Open Space Brewing for an exclusive pop-up food experience! For three days, enjoy bold flavors and craft beer pairings within the cozy, laid-back atmosphere of Open Space Brewing.
Dates: December 19th, 20th, & 21st
Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Don’t miss out on this limited-time culinary collaboration! Follow us for sneak peeks of Chef Wise’s menu and other exciting updates.
Save the date!
7th Annual Tamal Fiesta
Hey Tamale Enthusiasts,
We're thrilled to announce that Open Space Brewing is taking part in the upcoming Tamal Fiesta in Fort Bayard! Get ready for a fantastic time filled with delicious tamales, good vibes, and, of course, our special release – the Chancla Porter!
Join us at the Open Space Brewing Beer Garden for a flavorful experience where you can savor our Chancla Porter while indulging in mouthwatering tamales. As if that's not enough, brace yourselves for some fun as watch the Chancla Toss – a hilarious and spirited game that's sure to add a playful twist to the festivities.
Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family to Fort Bayard for a day of great beer, tasty treats, and a whole lot of laughter. Open Space Brewing can't wait to share this memorable experience with you!
Cheers,
The Team at Open Space Brewing
Please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/220214144080695 for more information.
Line Dancing: Día de los Muertos
Open Space Brewing presents LINE DANCING on Día de los Muertos! Shake a boot and celebrate this life and dance in remembrance of those who’ve passed.
Line dance lessons offered at 5:30, 6:30, & 7:30
Requests for music accepted!
FREE!!!
Halloween Pitch-n-Putt!
Come throw a round on our very own spooky 7-basket disc golf course!
DJ Ronnie Foxwit sets the vibes starting at 3pm
Prizes
Candy
& a special Jerky Pop-up from our new friends!
Throw a round, if you dare!!
One-Year Anniversary Party!
We’re so excited to announce our One-Year Anniversary Party week is almost here! Open Space Brewing turns ONE-YEAR-OLD and we’re celebrating all week! Each day we will release a special small-batch beer and new merch items! Live music, games, activities, and more!
BEER RELEASES & LIVE MUSIC!
THURSDAY:
“The Waterworks” Fresh Hop IPA 6% ABV
Illusion Band 5:30-8pm
T-shirt & First Anniversary Tulip Glass release!
FRIDAY:
“NM-15” Hazy IPA 7.5% ABV
SATURDAY:
“Meet Me on the Mountain” Barleywine 11% ABV
Silver City String Beans 5-7pm
Roktoberfest! 39th Gem & Mineral Show
Open Space Brewing is excited to partner with The Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society for the 39th Gem Mineral Show: Saturday & Sunday, October 19th & 20th
NEW LOCATION! Santa Clara Armory 11990 US-180 Santa Clara, NM 88026
Open Space Brewing will be OPEN during both days of the Gem & Mineral Show Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm
The Nurturing Nature of Rattlesnakes
The Nurturing Nature of Rattlesnakes
Ready to explore the surprising world of rattlesnake families? Through engaging vignettes and videos, you’ll experience a day in the life of these remarkable reptiles and learn how they care for and protect their young. We’ll also discuss lesser-known aspects of rattlesnake behavior, such as drinking and babysitting.
Join us on a fascinating journey that challenges common misconceptions and fosters a deeper understanding of our scaley neighbors.
You have snake questions — ASP has answers.
What do I do if I encounter a rattlesnake while hiking? What about snakes in my yard?
Melissa and Jeff from Advocates for Snake Preservation will be available before and after the presentation to answer these and other snakey questions. Have a photo of a snake you’d like identified? Bring it along!
Advocates for Snake Preservation (ASP) is a Silver City charity that changes how people view and treat snakes. We make snakes more familiar and less scary by busting myths, illustrating lesser-known behaviors like parental care, and sharing stories of individual snakes to show what they’re really like. We also provide solutions to human-snake conflicts that sometimes end badly for people and often prove fatal for snakes.
Gila 100
Gila 100
Saturday, October 12, 2024
50 mile, 100 mile & Half Marathon Distances
Trail races on Continental Divide and Gila National Forest trails starting just outside of Silver City, New Mexico. Check out the Gila 100 tab for all race information (Half Marathon, 50 miler, and 100 miler distances) for October 12 weekend.
The first annual Gila 100 will be in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the Gila wilderness, the oldest and second largest wilderness in the country. We hope with this race to draw runners who will feel at home in the community that honors and promotes the preservation and enjoyment of this pristine forest.
Starting a few miles east of Silver City in historic Ft. Bayard, the race will cross rugged yet runnable terrain from rolling hills of the high desert to ponderosa pine peaks reaching 9,000 ft on the Continental Divide Trail.
For more information and registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=114697
Southwest Print Fiesta + Print & Pint Night + Beer Garden!
In collaboration with the Southwest Print Fiesta
Line Dancing
Open Space Brewing presents LINE DANCING!
First Friday of each month!
Line dance lessons offered at 5:30, 6:30, & 7:30
Requests for music accepted!
FREE!!!
Gila River Festival Beer Garden Pop-up
Open Space Brewing is excited to partner with the Gila River Festival this year for a pop-up beer garden in Silver City! Join us September 26th to kick off the festival at the Seedboat Center for the Arts for a reception featuring “The Gila River Project: Water is Power with L&J Ranch”
Open Space Brewing Beer Garden Pop-up!
When: Thursday, September 26th 12-5:30pm
Where: Seedboat Center for the Arts 214 W Yankie Street Silver City, NM 88061
Avalon presents VINYL NIGHT
Avalon Books & Music (located at 810 N. Bullard Street Silver City, NM 88061) presents VINYL NIGHT! Showcasing their amazing vinyl collection for your listening pleasure. Records available for purchase.
Spinning starts at 6pm
Live Music: Brandon Perrault
Join us for live music with local musician Brandon Perrault!
Starting at 6pm
Outdoors on the patio
FREE SHOW!
Line Dancing
Open Space Brewing presents LINE DANCING!
First Friday of each month!
Line dance lessons offered at 5:30, 6:30, & 7:30
Requests for music accepted!
FREE!!!
Jim & Harry's Trivia Showdown
Join us for Jim & Harry’s Trivia Showdown!
When: Thursday, August 22, 2024, 6:30pm
Details: No cover! This is a paper-and-pen-based game, no phones! Teams limited to six players or ineligible for prizes. Starts promptly at 6:30pm ( by NM standards) and finishes by 8pm.
PRIZES: 1st place = $20 Open Space e-gift card, 2nd place = $10 Open Space e-gift card
Alex Wilkerson
Join us for a night of live music and original songs by Alex Wilkerson on August 8th starting at 6pm
Free show!
EV3: Enchanted Valley Trio
EV3 is thrilled to return to Open Space Brewing to play music that stands the test of time. Songs of love, loss, winning and longing explore the depths of the human condition. Torch songs, Standards, and Folk remixes, this Guitar, bass and cello trio is sure to please.
Featuring:
Elliot Price: Vocals, Guitar
Eric Head: Bass Guitar, Trombone
Brendon Lamoreaux: Cello
Gala in the Garden
Open Space Brewing is happy to announce we will be pouring a special beer to celebrate this years’ Gala in the Garden! Releasing at the event, July 20, 24.
From The Commons: Center for Food Security and Sustainability:
Join us Saturday, July 20th from 6-10pm for our third annual Gala in the Garden fundraiser. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased in-person at our office or online. It will sure be a fun event with lots of good food, music, auction items, and people! Musical artists include the Smooth Silver Jazz Band and the Gila Lobsters!
Hogan & Moss
Open Space Brewing presents Hogan & Moss, a dynamic duo traveling through the southwest bringing all the Country Americana vibes to Grant County. Join us for two nights, July 19th for Country vibes and July 20th for Blues. Free show! Music starts at 6pm.
Outside food welcome.
Closed for Open Space Staff Retreat!
1st Annual Open Space Staff Retreat is almost here!Open Space Brewing will be closed from July 11-13. We will resume normal hours July 18th. Our annual week-off is inspired by the owners anniversary day or meeting day on the Continental Divide Trail on July 11, 2019. Even though we’re currently a small staff of two, we hope to offer this annual paid week off as an opportunity to connect with the outdoors and have some adventures! It can be a hard choice to close, yet taking the time to reflect on the journey and support adventure outside of work is very much part of the culture here at Open Space Brewing. Thank you for your relentless and loving support of your local brewery! Happy Trails!
Normal hours resume July 18th, thank you!
Live Music: Colt Stragoon
Bluegrass | Folk | Silver City
June 28, 6 PM
Sneak a listen, or be surprised: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6R8MnJx5oV7gqxtaKMNzXi?si=HrN-E0DjSji4-IP4rFqQTg
All donations support the artists, thank you for your presence and contributions. Cheers!
Jim & Harry's Trivia Showdown
Join us for Jim & Harry’s Trivia Showdown!
When: Thursday, June 27, 2024, 6:30pm
Details: No cover! This is a paper-and-pen-based game, no phones! Teams limited to six players or ineligible for prizes. Starts promptly at 6:30pm ( by NM standards) and finishes by 8pm.
PRIZES: 1st place = $20 Open Space e-gift card, 2nd place = $10 Open Space e-gift card