Ranked one of the best state fairs in America in 2019 by SmartAsset, the New Mexico State Fair is a celebration of local food, agricultural heritage, culture and creativity. Enjoy unique fair foods like green chile-battered corn dogs, cultural performances, expos, competitions, rodeos and more!

Best Places to Watch Balloon Fiesta

Nothing compares to experiencing Balloon Fiesta from the field itself, where you can be part of the action. But while you are in town, you might want to see the most-photographed event in the world from other spots around the city. Check out our roundup of some of the best places to watch Balloon Fiesta.

#TrueABQ Packing List

Planning a vacation to Albuquerque? The city’s sunny weather, beautiful scenery and variety of unique activities will create a one-of-a-kind itinerary that everyone will enjoy. To help get the travel planning started, we’ve created a list of #TrueABQ essentials you’ll want to add to your packing list. 

Reasons to Visit Albuquerque

Albuquerque has been receiving some major shoutouts from some of travel and tourism’s most prominent and influential publications. With highlights on everything from themed road trips to our area’s most unique hot springs, these notable media mentions provide more than enough reasons to visit.

Harvest Wine Festival

Over Labor Day weekend, enjoy great New Mexico wines, music, food and art at Balloon Fiesta Park.

¡Globalquerque! World Music Festival

Feed your sense of exploration and curiosity with musical performances, workshops, dance lessons, film, food demos and more.

Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest

The nation’s largest festival dedicated to chocolate, coffee and gourmet foods returns to Albuquerque.

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