11am-4pm MAY 31, 2025 • MESILLA, NM

ADOVADA
de MESILLA

Located at 1840 Avenida de Mesilla
Presented by FARMesilla

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ADOVADA de MESILLA

FARMesilla presents the inaugural ADOVADA de MESILLA, a celebration of Southern New Mexico's most iconic dish. This friendly competition brings together the region's best cooks to showcase their unique takes on traditional adovada.

Whether you're a competitor vying for the grand prize or a food lover ready to taste the best adovada in the Southwest, this is the event you won't want to miss!

New Event

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • SAMPLE ADOVADA FROM COMPETITORS
  • FESTIVE LIVE MUSIC ALL AFTERNOON
  • LOCAL PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
  • GRAND PRIZE AND PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
  • FROZEN COCKTAILS AND LOCAL CRAFT BEER
Adovada dish

Chile peppers
Cooking competition

Event Schedule

Tastings from 11 AM to 4 PM.

10:00 AM

Competitor Check-In

All competing teams must check in and set up their stations.

11:00 AM

Event Opens to Public

Gates open! Live music, Alochol Sampling, Adovada Tastings.

11:30 AM

Sip, Eat and Enjoy!

Explore what our community has to offer—live music, local food, drink samples, and more.

2:30 PM

Judging Begins

Our panel of judges samples each competitor's Adovada.

3:30 PM

Awards Ceremony

Winners announced for both Grand Award and People's Choice.

How to Participate

Join the competition or attend as a guest

For Competitors

Show off your adovada skills and compete for prizes and glory!

1

Register Your Team

Complete the registration form HERE and pay the entry fee by May 1, 2025.

2

Prepare Your Ingredients

All competitors must provide their own ingredients and cooking equipment.

3

Cook On-Site

Prepare your adovada at the event following all competition rules.

4

Serve & Impress

Present your dish to judges and attendees for tasting and voting.

For Attendees

Come taste amazing adovada and enjoy a day of food, music, and fun!

Get Your Tickets

General admission includes all tastings, live music, and alochol sampling (21+).

Taste & Vote

Sample adovada from all competitors and vote for your favorite.

Shop at FARMesilla

Explore our Retail Space and discover our range of beverages and local goods.

Celebrate the Winners

Cheer on your favorites during the awards ceremony.

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Competition Rules

General Requirements

  • All adovada entries must be your original, made-from-scratch recipe featuring New Mexico red chile.
  • Preparation must occur in a Health Department Certified Establishment, adhering to all Food safety Requirements.
  • Each competitor must provide a minimum of 200 tasting-sized servings.

Event Location

ADOVADA de MESILLA will be held at FARMesilla, a charming agricultural and culinary destination perfectly suited for this celebration of local flavors.

Address

FARMesilla
1840 Avenida de Mesilla
Mesilla, NM 88005

Contact

Phone: (575) 652-4626
Email: farmstore@farmesilla.com

Date & Time

Saturday, May 31, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Our Sponsors

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Become a Sponsor

Join us in celebrating New Mexico's culinary heritage by becoming a sponsor of Adovada de Mesilla.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $150 to $500+ and include various marketing benefits.

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ADOVADA
de MESILLA

Whether you want to compete, attend, or sponsor
we'd love to have you be part of this exciting new event!