WAGON MOUND BEAN DAY ASSOCIATION

WAGON MOUND, NM

The Wagon Mound Bean Day Association is a non-profit organization located in Wagon Mound, New Mexico. Founded in 1909, the association is dedicated to hosting the annual Bean Day celebration, which takes place on the first Saturday of every October. The event is a celebration of the town's history and culture, and its most famous crop, the Wagon Mound bean.

The Bean Day celebration features a parade, music, dancing, food, and games for all ages. Attendees can sample various bean dishes, including bean soup, chili, and baked beans, and purchase crafts and other goods from local vendors. Visitors can also participate in a bean cook-off, with prizes awarded for the best bean dishes.

In addition to hosting the Bean Day celebration, the association also promotes the history and culture of Wagon Mound through various educational programs and events. It also maintains the Bean Day Museum, which houses artifacts and exhibits related to the town's history and the Bean Day celebration.

The Wagon Mound Bean Day Association is run entirely by volunteers and relies on donations and fundraising efforts to support its activities. Its mission is to preserve and promote the unique heritage of Wagon Mound and to provide a fun and educational experience for visitors to the town.

WAGON MOUND BEAN DAY ASSOCIATION is a History Museum in WAGON MOUND NM. US MID #8403500142

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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WAGON MOUND
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