Albuquerque Events

Annual Events

Address: Avenida Cesar Chavez Blvd SE, University of New Mexico Arena, "The Pit", Albuquerque, NM Dates: April 23 - April 25, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

World's largest gathering of American Indians features song and dance competitions, a traders' market with arts and crafts, and the Miss Indian World pageant. An excellent opportunity to learn about the culture, history, and tribal traditions of America's first inhabitants. Held at the University of New Mexico Arena...

Address: 3rd St &Marquette NW, Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Dates: June 20 - August 1, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Cultural celebrations feature entertainment, arts and crafts, and food from a variety of ethnic groups such as Native American, German, Irish/Scottish, Cajun/French, African-American, Caribbean/South American, and Hispanic.

Address: 300 San Pedro Dr NE, Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds, Albuquerque, NM 87198 Dates: June 26 - June 28, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

One of Albuquerque's best attended events, the NM Arts and Crafts Fair features works from over 220 regional artists, in all media, from photography, pastels and oil paintings, to jewelry, furniture, and quilts. The ideal spot to look for gifts.

Address: 300 San Pedro Dr NE, New Mexico State Fairgrounds, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Dates: September 11 - September 27, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

One of the country's top three state fairs, this annual event features rodeo action, carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, horse racing, auto shows, arts and crafts competitions, entertainment at the Indian and Spanish villages, and a wealth of fantastic food. Shoppers will be in their element – there's...

Address: Gold Ave SW, between 2nd and 5th Sts, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Dates: September 25 - September 27, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Honored as Albuquerque's designated fine arts festival, this non-profit organization celebrates performing, literary and visual arts. This celebration is achieved via innovative presentation and educational programs such as a regional juried art exhibit, poetry events, holiday concerts, workshops for the...

Address: 2 locations, Albuquerque, NM Dates: October 2, 2009 - March 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Attracting tens of thousands of buyers from almost every state, as well as New Mexico residents and collectors from around the world, the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festivals are held three times a year. In March and November, at the Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex at the EXPO New Mexico fairgrounds and in October it is...

Address: Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, NM 87125 Dates: October 3 - October 11, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Since its inception the festival has "soared" from 13 balloons and 10,000 spectators to nearly 900 balloons and more than a million spectators. For nine days in October, participants come from around the globe to join in the world's most photographed event. Originally held on a shopping mall parking lot, the festival...

Address: Old Town, Albuquerque, NM Category: Holiday / Seasonal Event - Christmas Dates: December 24, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

One of the city's most cherished holiday traditions. Thousands of brown bags, each with a candle inside and anchored with sand, line sidewalks, homes and buildings in some of Albuquerque's most scenic neighborhoods. The luminarias are said to light the path for the Christ child. The optimum way to appreciate it, of...