Ranked one of the best state fairs in America in 2019 by SmartAsset, the New Mexico State Fair is a celebration of our local food, agricultural heritage, culture and creativity. Enjoy fair food favorites 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 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.

Summer Good News About ABQ

Albuquerque has been receiving 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 shine a spotlight on all the reasons to love ABQ!

Breaking Bad Filming Locations

Are you a “Breaking Bad” enthusiast? For all the local ABQ superfans out there, our list of fun facts and lesser-known filming locations will help you relive your favorite moments from the series while supporting a number of local businesses along the way.

Route 66 Street Rod Nationals 

See more than 1,200 specialty automobiles, all 30 years and older, from throughout the Southwest and other areas of the United States and Canada.

New Mexico Prickly Pear Festival 

Discover prickly pear-inspired food and beverage demos, a variety of unique prickly pear products and live music. 

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 this fall.