El Paso Kermés Season Starts This Month And Here’s The Full List
I hate to say it but… Summer vacation is almost over. *cries in spanish* However, tor many El Paso families, the end of summer means one thing: kermés season is back!!
From delicious homemade Mexican food and live entertainment to carnival rides, games, raffles, and community celebrations, kermeses are one of the Borderland's most beloved traditions.
Beginning at the end of July and continuing through October, Catholic parishes across the Diocese of El Paso will welcome thousands of visitors for weekends full of food, fun, and fundraising.
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What Is a Kermés?
A kermés is a community festival traditionally hosted by a Catholic church or parish. While each church puts its own spin on the event, visitors can usually expect carnival rides, live music, folklórico performances, bingo, games, raffles, and plenty of authentic homemade favorites like enchiladas, tacos, gorditas, menudo, tamales, aguas frescas, and delicious desserts.
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More Than Just a Festival
While kermeses are known for being fun-filled weekends, they also serve an important purpose. The events act as major fundraisers that help local parishes support church ministries, youth programs, religious education, building maintenance, outreach efforts, and other community services throughout the year.
By attending a kermés, visitors are not only enjoying great food and entertainment. They're also helping support local churches and the communities they serve.
2026 El Paso Diocese Kermés Schedule
The Catholic Diocese of El Paso has officially released its 2026 Kermess schedule so mark your calendar to attend a Kermes this year!
- July 31–August 2: Our Lady of the Light
- August 7–10: San Lorenzo (Clint)
- August 8: Santa Teresita Mission
- August 14–16: Little Flower
- August 21–23: St. Pius X
- August 28–30: El Buen Pastor
September
- September 4–6: St. Mark
- September 4–6: Immaculate Heart of Mary (Canutillo)
- September 5–7: St. Anthony Seminary
- September 11–13: Holy Spirit
- September 11–13: Santa Rosa de Lima (Pecos)
- September 18–19: Our Lady of Fatima (Van Horn)
- September 18–19: San Pedro de Jesus Maldonado
- September 19–20: San Judas Tadeo
- September 19–20: St. Paul the Apostle
- September 19–20: St. Patrick's (Canutillo)
- September 25–26: St. Raphael Parish
- September 25–27: La Purísima Catholic Church (Socorro)
- September 26: San Antonio de Padua
- September 26–27: Our Lady of Guadalupe (Fabens)
October
- October 2–3: Cristo Rey
- October 2–3: St. Thomas and St. Joseph Church (Kermit)
- October 2–4: Blessed Sacrament
- October 3: Our Lady of Peace (Alpine)
- October 3–4: Our Lady of Sorrows
- October 9–10: Our Lady of the Valley
- October 10: Our Lady of Miracles (Sierra Blanca)
- October 16–17: Santa Teresita de Jesus (Presidio)
- October 24: St. Charles Seminary
What You’ll Always Find at a Kermés
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