What is Pancakes on the Plaza?
Pancakes on the Plaza is the Rotary Club of Santa Fe’s largest annual fundraiser. In 2023, the Rotary Club of Santa Fe is celebrating its Centennial Year, “100 Years of Service to the Santa Fe Community,” by providing the Santa Fe Children’s Museum with the Van of Enchantment, a mobile museum for the children of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico. They have also committed to rebuilding the amphitheater at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum to create a performance venue for the youth of the community. In addition, they are working with YouthWorks to provide residential and vocational training. In total, the group has committed $500,000 to these two organizations as part of the Centennial Celebration.
Over the years, Pancakes on the Plaza has raised $750,000. That’s a lot of pancakes!
You can expect vendors, live music, vintage cars, and, of course, pancakes! Tickets are $12 with a family pack of four for $40. Tickets can be purchased in advance at pancakesontheplaza.com and on the plaza on July 4th.
Pancakes on the Plaza Schedule of Events
- Tickets sales begin n July 4 at 6:30 am.
- Breakfast will be served beginning at 7 am
- 8 am – Presentation of the Flags & Pledge of Allegiance
- 8 am – Lisa Lashley, Pipe Major, The Order of The Thistle Pipes and Drums
- 8 am – Honor Guard – Santa Fe Police Department
- 8 am – National Anthem – Santa Fe Concert Band
- 8:30 am – Santa Fe Concert Band on the bandstand
- 9:30 am – Rotary Club of Santa Fe and Rotary Club of Santa Fe Foundation
- 9:30 am – Flap Jack Pancakes on the Plaza mascot
- 10 am – 44th Army Band New Mexico National Guard
- 11 am – Shaggy Peak String Band
- 11:30 am – Santa Fe Vintage Car Club – Awards Presentation
- Noon – Santa Fe Harmonizers
- 12:30 pm – Una Y Mas Cha Cha
- 1:30 pm – Santa Fe Men’s Camerata
There are more than just pancakes! What’s on the menu?
Everyone gets a plate of two pancakes, butter, maple syrup, sausage, and your choice of milk, orange juice, or coffee. This year’s sausage sponsors are the Flying Tortilla, Pantry Rio, and Santa Fe Capitol Grill. Coffee is sponsored by Aroma Coffee. Milk and butter are courtesy of Sarah Farms, and Trader Joe’s will be providing the orange juice. Pancake service ends at noon.
Who makes the batter?
Volunteers meet at the Hilton Hotel to mix up five-gallon buckets of batter to be transported to the plaza for the big day.
How many pancakes are served in an average year?
16,000 – 20,000 pancakes are served at Pancakes on the Plaza every year.
How many people attend Pancakes on the Plaza?
15,000 – 20,000 people attend Pancakes on the Plaza annually.
What are other festivities that can be enjoyed?
A pancake breakfast isn’t the only thing to look forward to. Another huge attraction is the vintage car show. Enjoy local vendors and live music. The Santa Fe Children’s Museum will offer a Kids Crafts Area, too.
How many volunteers work on Pancakes on the Plaza?
300 to 400 people volunteer their time cooking and serving pancakes, selling tickets, answering questions, and so much more.
What’s your tip for first-time attendees?
Get there early! The lines are shorter, and the weather is cooler.
Good things to know if you’re attending the event.
There are public restrooms at 123 Water Street.
You can become a volunteer, too!
If you’re interested in volunteering at the 2024 Pancakes on the Plaza, there is still room. To inquire and find out more, visit pancakesontheplaza.com and go to the volunteer tab.
What is the Rotary Club of Santa Fe?
The Rotary Club of Santa Fe is a group of 80+ members who are strongly committed and focused on doing good and giving back to the community.
Rotary International was founded in 1905 and established in Santa Fe in 1924.
Rotary International is a global service organization of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who work toward a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in their communities, and in themselves.
Rotarians are people of action using their passion, energy, and intelligence to create sustainable projects that have had a lasting impact on their communities for more than 115 years. From literacy and peace to water and health, including the major effort to erradicate polio throughout the world, Rotarians are always working together to better our world!
Rotary’s mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through their fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. If you have a passion for doing good in your community and want to become a Rotarian, visit santaferotary.org for more information
Rotary Club of Santa Fe will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024 but started its centennial project at the 2022 Pancakes on the Plaza.
What is the Rotary Club of Santa Fe’s Centennial Project?
Historically, local youth programs apply to be selected for support from the funds raised by Pancakes on the Plaza. In 2022, 2023, and 2024, the focus is on the centennial project. The first goal of the project is to fund a mobile museum, the Van of Enchantment, for the Santa Fe Children’s Museum and repair their amphitheater. The second goal is to help YouthWorks with transitional housing for the youth they help. YouthWorks provides a continuum of services designed to reconnect at-risk and disadvantaged youth with the community through education, employment training, and job placement.
Who are the sponsors?
There are more than 100 sponsors supporting this year’s event, including:
Platinum Sponsors:
- Capitol Ford
- Santa Fe New Mexican*
Gold Sponsors:
- Century Bank
- Cervantes (Buddy) and Irene Roybal
- Del Norte Credit Union
- Hilton Santa Fe/Historic Plaza*
- Kansas Philanthropies, Inc.
- Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center
- Pro-Move Logistics*
Silver Sponsors:
- John Adams-Masonic Lodge
- Nusenda Credit Union
- Santa Fe Capitol Grill/Flying Tortilla/The Pantry Rio
Keep up on the latest news on social media.
Instagram: @rotary_santafe
Facebook: Rotary Club of Santa Fe
Get the details on the 2024 Pancakes on the Plaza celebration here. Get more ideas for celebrating the Fourth of July weekend here.
This article was posted by Jesse Williams
