Find New Mexico Festivals and County Fairs listed below! You will find all types of New Mexico fairs and festivals including events in Sante Fe & Albuquerque, NM. Find information about the New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque Balloon Festival, Local Carnivals, & more. Find used concession equipment for sale on our Concession Trucks & Trailer classifieds.
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Albuquerque Wine Festival
Albuquerque, New Mexico - May Description: Come join us as we celebrate New Mexico's growing wine industry at the Albuquerque Wine Festival. Sample quality wines from 21 of New Mexico's finest wineries, enjoy tasty food, explore the wide array of fabulous arts and crafts vendors, tap your toes to the beat of live music from some of New Mexico's most popular bands, all in a convenient and comfortable, grassy location. Wine for the adults, but plenty of fun for the entire family!
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June New Mexico Festivals
Mountain of Blues Festival
Ruidoso, New Mexico - June Description: The Mountain of Blues Festival features great food, fun and the best live blues around. Enjoy the afternoon with plenty of food and beverage vendors to keep you well-fed as you kick back for a great afternoon of live blues. So leave your brown bag at home! The event is kid friendly.
Albuquerque Pridefest
Albuquerque, New Mexico - June Description: At the Albuquerque Pridefest, there's food, vendors, a pet parade, an art show, pride history archives, Pride theater, car show, plus youth and family areas as well.
Albuquerque Folk Festival
Albuquerque, New Mexico - June Description: The Albuquerque Folk Festival is a non-profit event held with the goal of increasing the public's participation in music, dance and other folk activities. It's a participatory festival where you can learn how to sing, dance and play or just jam with other musicians to your heart's content. Plus, great entertainment! There's square dancing, contra dancing, swing, Irish step and scottish country dance, Israeli, Argentine, Balkan, Hawaiian, Scandinavian, and International Folk Dance throughout the day.
4th of July Parade
Red River, New Mexico - July Description: The Red River has hosted a gala 4th of July Parade since 1941. Marchers and participants in floats and cars parade down Main Street while tossing candy and other surprises to the crowd. Join us for the largest parade in northern New Mexico. Great activities for the entire family on the lawn of the Community House following the parade.
Roswell UFO Festival
Roswell, New Mexico - July Description: Events and activities at the Roswell UFO Festival include a Main St. parade, costume contest, 1947 Western Swing Street Dance, air show, helicopter, balloon and airplane rides, vintage craft and aerial acrobatics. For the family there's games, sporting events, July 4th fireworks, alien motorcycle rally, and more.
Santa Fe International Folk Art Market
Santa Fe, New Mexico - July Description: The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market features artists from all over the world. They are invited to Santa Fe, NM for the largest international folk art market in the country. Textiles from Bhutan, lace from Armenia, ceramics from France and jewelry from Mali are just some of the items on offer. The purpose of the market is to promote the world's folk artists and create new markets for their work.
Santa Fe Music Festival
Santa Fe, New Mexico - July Description: Since it started in 1972, the Santa Fe Music Festival has become one of the world's preeminent music festivals, guided by a visionary spirit and dedicated to artistic excellence and innovation. Contributing to its magic is the Festival's unique Santa Fe setting, nestled amid timeless splendors of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The Festival invites scores of distinguished musicians, along with emerging young talent, during its 6-week season. Thousands of enthusiastic patrons young and old return year after year to enjoy more than 80 concerts, recitals, master classes, youth concerts, and open rehearsals.
Santa Fe Thirsty Ear Festival
Santa Fe, New Mexico - August Description: The Santa Fe Thirsty Ear Festival features folk, blues, bluegrass, Cajun, zydeco, alt-country and roots rock artists on three stages all weekend long. Plus camping, kids' activities, arts & crafts, healthy local food, NM small-batch beers and wines, educational demonstrations, Cajun & zydeco dance lessons, solar & sustainable energy exhibits.
Santa Fe Fiesta
Sante Fe, New Mexico - September Description: Held the weekend following Labor Day, the Santa Fe Fiesta is the oldest continuous community celebration in the United States. Since 1712 the people of Santa Fe have taken pride in both the historical and religious significance that the Santa Fe Fiesta projects. It is a unique blend of rich multicultural heritage commemorating the return of the Spanish colonists. There's a variety of entertainment, including spanish dancing, mariachi music, food booths, craft booths, parades, ceremonies with a costumed Don Diego De Vargas and a court of the Queen and Princesses of the Fiesta, the Fiesta Melodrama, and a carnival at the rodeo fairgrounds.
New Mexico State Fair
Albuquerque, New Mexico - New Mexico Fairgrounds - September Description: You will find something for everyone here at the New Mexico State Fair, the largest in the nation. Start with the Professional Rodeo Association performances in Tingley Coliseum followed by a concert that showcases internationally known entertainers. Stop by the midway and check out the excitement of rides and games of skill. The snacks are plentiful with the classic cotton candy, caramel apples, and snow cones. The exhibit halls are packed with the finest arts, crafts and livestock that New Mexico has to offer. The Spanish and The Indian Villages feature great music, dancing, artwork, demonstrations and traditional food.
The Whole Enchilada Fiesta
Las Cruces, New Mexico - September Details: Downtown Las Cruces hosts one big street party complete with food, dancing, a parade and the making of the official world’s largest enchilada. Come join us this year at the Whole Enchilada Fiesta!
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October New Mexico Festivals
Eastern New Mexico State Fair
Roswell, New Mexico - October Description: At the Eastern New Mexico State Fair, you will be entertained with a great parade, wonderful carnival with some thrilling rides, and week-long junior livestock shows, culminating with our annual sale. In addition, there are various entertainment acts, an educational building, arts and crafts, and a commercial building filled with businesses and their new ideas to share.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque, New Mexico - October Description: The Albuquerque Balloon Festival is an annual event held every fall. Balloon events, balloon rides, concessions, and competitions are all part of the Fiesta. The Balloon Discovery Center draws more than 30,000 visitors of all ages each year and is one of the most popular special attractions during Balloon Fiesta. There's also books, posters, and other merchandise offered during the event.
