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Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 at 8:30am
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Las Cruces, NM
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Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 7:00am
El Paso, TX
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Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
Field of Dreams Football Stadium
Las Cruces, NM
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El Paso Downtown Art and Farmers Market

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:00am
El Paso, TX
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Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 4:00pm
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Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 at 5:00pm
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Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 at 5:30pm
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