Events in the
Heart of New Mexico

January

Corrales Winter Market: Corrales.  First Sunday of every month. 10 am - 1 pm. Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos. ( 505 ) 898-7927
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Galeria de Corrales: Corrales. Open House - 10am - 5pm. 3923 Corrales Rd, Suite B. 505-890-4929. 
www.galeriadecorrales.com

Hispano Chamber Matanza: Belen. A day long event with pig roasting contest, horseshoe-pitching contest, tortilla-rolling contest, red chili cook-off and children’s activities. Call Tina Gallegos at 505-306-5912.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082
www.musicincorrales.org

Revolutions International Theatre Festival: Albuquerque. Performers from all over the world come together for this three-week festival. Revolutions, produced by Albuquerque’s own Tricklock Company, highlights the region’s heritage as a cultural crossroad of global exchange and artistic innovation.
www.tricklock.com/revolutions

Speaker Series: Corrales. Speaker series - Old San Ysidro Church.
www.corraleshistory.org

Taste of Rio Rancho: Rio Rancho. Come enjoy the flavors of local Rio Rancho restaurants and stay for the fast paced action of Mustangs Hockey at the Santa Ana Star Center. (505) 891-7258  www.rioranchonm.org

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February

Annual Gala: Albuquerque. La Noche Encanada celebrates the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce at the Albuquerque Convention Center. 505-842-9003.
www.ahcnm.org

Celebration of Gourds: Vendors, an art competition, and classes! Robert Rivera is our featured artist. (505) 892-0124. www.newmexicogourdsociety.org

Corrales Bosque Gallery: Corrales. Food Bank Benefit 10-5 pm. Show runs through mid-May.  4685 Corrales Rd. 505-898-7203.
www.corralesbosquegallery.com

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

New Mexico Italian Film Festival: New Mexico Italian Film Festival: Albuquerque. For more information visit
www.italianfilmfest.org

New Mexico Mustangs: Rio Rancho. Hockey. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7345.
www.NMmustangs.com

New Mexico Thunderbirds: Rio Rancho. Basketball. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-265-3865.
www.NMtbirds.com

NMAA State Wrestling Championships: Rio Rancho. Admission $12/$6 adults, $10/$5 students and seniors. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7258.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Speaker Series: Corrales. Speaker series - Old San Ysidro Church Old San Ysidro Church.
www.corraleshistory.org

Winter Growers' Market: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Organically grown produce, fresh flowers and herbs, handmade soaps and crafts. 505-344-9297.
Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

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March

Albuquerque Restaurant Week: Celebrate Albuquerque's culinary scene when the Duke City’s finest dining establishments offer discounted dinners to please every palate. Reserve now and discover delectable new favorites with three-course dinners for just $25 per person, or in some cases, $25 for two! Various locations. www.newmexicorestaurantweek.com    

Fiery Foods and BBQ Show: Albuquerque. Come see the Fiery Foods and BBQ Show, you won't want to miss it! Sandia Resort & Casino.

For more information call 505-873-8680.
www.fiery-foods.com

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

New Mexico Mustangs: Rio Rancho. Hockey. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7345.
www.NMmustangs.com

New Mexico Thunderbirds: Rio Rancho. Basketball. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-265-3865.
www.NMtbirds.com

NMAA State Basketball Championships: Rio Rancho. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7258
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Spring Show: Albuquerque. For more information visit
www.riograndefestivals.com

Women & Creativity Celebration: Albuquerque. For more information call 505-246-2261.
www.nhccnm.org

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April

Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball: Albuquerque. 505-925-2255.
www.albuquerquebaseball.com

American Indian Week: Albuquerque. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. A celebration of the American Indian Cultures of New Mexico. 505-505-843-7270.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Corrales Growers Market:  Corrales. Last Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos.  (505) 898-7927.
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Fiestas de Albuquerque – Founders Day Celebration: Albuquerque. A two-day birthday fiesta celebrating the founding of the city of Albuquerque. 505-768-3556.
www.cabq.gov/crs/fiestas-de-albuquerque

Galleria de Corrales: Corrales. Open House -10am - 5pm 3923 Corrales Rd, Suite B. 505-890-4929.
www.galeriadecorrales.com

Gathering of Nations Pow Wow: Albuquerque. Experience dancing and singing competitions, the Indian Traders Market, and the crowning of Miss Indian World. UNM PIT. (505) 836-2810.
www.gatheringofnations.com

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Mudding Day Old San Ysidro Church: Corrales.  Every year the Church is plastered with adobe mud as it was when first constructed.
Village of Corrales

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

New Mexico Thunderbirds: Rio Rancho. Basketball. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-265-3865.
www.NMtbirds.com

NMAA State Spirit Championships: Rio Rancho. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7258.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Park N' the Park: Rio Rancho. Open to Street Driven Vehicles 1980 and Earlier. Walk among 300+ awesome cars, classics, customs, street rods, and trucks. Food. Fun. Music. 505-891-7258.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Spring Indian Art Market: Albuquerque. Buy direct from Native American artisans. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. 866-855-7902. www.indianpueblo.org        

Tinkertown: Sandia Park. 28th museum grand opening. Ever a work in progress, Tinkertown is ready to inspire your imagination and awaken your creative spirit. 505-281-5233.
Tinkertown

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May

Albuquerque Annual Wine Festival: Albuquerque. Come to the famous Balloon Fiesta grounds in Albuquerque for a wine festival extraordinaire. You can browse through handcrafted art, listen to upbeat music and taste all the great wines of New Mexico. Balloon Fiesta Park. (866) 494-6366.
www.abqwinefestival.com

Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball: Albuquerque. 505-925-2255.
www.albuquerquebaseball.com

Annual Gypsy Festival: Madrid. Annual Madrid Gypsy Festival at the Oscar Huber Memorial Ballpark on the Turquoise Trail (Hwy 14).  Call (505) 438-4146 for date and info.
Turquoise Trail / Madrid

Art in the Park: Albuquerque. Featuring local and visiting painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, metalworkers, and crafts artisans who have been juried into the society. Live music, food, and art demonstrations in this cool and shady location make these events some of the most unique and enjoyable of their kind in the area. As in past years, there will be a youth tent at each event wherein selected artists will work to teach children the basics of various mediums of art ranging from painting and drawing to bead-making. (505) 768-3555. www.cabq.gov/crs

Art in the Park: Corrales..  May through October.  Outdoor art exhibition.  Paintings, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, metalwork, jewelry. Free children's Art Workshop. 10 am - 4 pm. Admission and parking are free. 
www.corralesartists.org

Corrales Art Studio Tour: Corrales. Over 60 artists open their studios to show and sell their art. 
www.corralesartstudiotour.com

Corrales Bosque Gallery: Corrales. Guest artist show. 5 - 7 pm.  4685 Corrales Rd. 505-898-7203.
www.corralesbosquegallery.com

Corrales Growers Market:  Corrales. Every Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos.  (505) 898-7927.
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Ditch Pony Promenade: Corrales.  Horse show.  Top Form Arena. 505-345-2220. 
www.dansboots.com

Heritage Day:  Corrales. Casa San Ysidro Museum and Old Church. Living history, music, performances and artists demonstrations, hacienda open for viewing. Admission is free. 10 am - 4 pm. (505) 898-3915.
www.cabq.gov/museum

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Salsa/ Jazz/ Blues Under the Stars: Albuquerque. Friday and Saturday nights at the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History.505- 255-9798.
www.nmjazz.org

Summerfest: Albuquerque. An outdoor music festival for families. 822-1662.
www.cabq.gov/crs

Sunday in Corrales: Corrales. Explore this picturesque Village... just short drive from Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Growers Market, in the shade of the Cottonwoods in La Entrada Park is Art in the Park.  Lunch at our restaurants then visit our specialty shops and wineries. 9 am - 5 pm along Corrales Road. (505) 350-3955.
www.corrales-mainstreet.org

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June

ABQ Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Pride: Albuquerque. 505-873-8084.
www.abqpride.com

Albuquerque Century: Albuquerque. Enjoy scenic views of the city and the Sandia Mountains in a 25-50-65 or 100-mile perimeter urban cycling event.
www.abqcentury.com

Albuquerque Folk Festival: Albuquerque. 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! EXPO New Mexico. (505) 294-6909.
www.abqfolkfest.org

Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball: Albuquerque. 505-925-2255.
www.albuquerquebaseball.com

Art in the Park: Albuquerque. Featuring local and visiting painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, metalworkers, and crafts artisans who have been juried into the society. Live music, food, and art demonstrations in this cool and shady location make these events some of the most unique and enjoyable of their kind in the area. As in past years, there will be a youth tent at each event wherein selected artists will work to teach children the basics of various mediums of art ranging from painting and drawing to bead-making. (505) 768-3555. www.cabq.gov/crs

Art in the Park: Corrales.  May through September.  Outdoor art exhibition.  Paintings, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, metalwork, jewelry. Free children's Art Workshop. 10 am - 4 pm. Admission and parking are free. 
www.corralesartists.org

Centennial Summerfest: Albuquerque. Come to Downtown Albuquerque on June 16, 2012 to explore the cultural history of New Mexico's statehood through a free day-long celebration of arts, dance, music, cuisine, science, technology and the exciting atmosphere of Route 66.
www.abqsummerfest.com

Corrales Garden Tour: Corrales.  Tour  a variety of Corrales Gardens from the Bosque to the Sandhills     505-350-3955
http://corrales-gardentour.com

Corrales Growers Market: Corrales. Every Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos.  (505) 898-7927.
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Downtown Growers’ Market & Festival: Albuquerque. Saturdays at Robinson Park. 505-243-2230.
www.downtownabq.com

End of Trail World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting & Wild West Jubilee: Albuquerque. A wild west festival filled with living history, great vendors, food and entertainment for the entire family. 843-1320.
www.sassnet.com

Feast Day: Santa Ana Pueblo. For more information, call 505-843-7270.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Festival Flamenco Internacional: Albuquerque. Celebrate the aestheticism and history of flamenco-the only festival of its kind in the world. National Hispanic Cultural Center. 505-242-7600.
www.nationalinstituteofflamenco.org

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Jemez Red Rocks Arts & Crafts Show: Jemez Pueblo. Call for dates. 505-834-7235.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

Old Church Artfest: Corrales.  Art and craft show and sale, food and entertainment. 505-301-0042. 
www.corraleshistory.org

Salsa/ Jazz/ Blues Under the Stars: Albuquerque. Friday and Saturday nights at the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History.505- 255-9798.
www.nmjazz.org

San Felipe de Neri Church Fiesta: Albuquerque Historic Old Town. 505-243-4628. Entertainment, carnival, arts, crafts and food.
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau

Savor Albuquerque: Albuquerque. This 10-day festival celebrates Albuquerque’s finest arts, culture and cuisine. Spotlight events during Savor Albuquerque include the Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque, “The Seven” at the Cell Theatre, the 6th Annual Duke City Improv Festival and RoofTapas, a culinary showcase at area restaurants.  505-268-1920
www.savorabq.com

Sunday in Corrales: Corrales. Explore this picturesque Village... just short drive from Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Growers Market, in the shade of the Cottonwoods in La Entrada Park is Art in the Park.  Lunch at our restaurants then visit our specialty shops and wineries. 9 am - 5 pm along Corrales Road. (505) 350-3955.
www.corrales-mainstreet.org

Zoo Music: Albuquerque. Zoo Music: Albuquerque. Share live music under the stars with the zoo's inhabitants. 505-764-6200.

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July

Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball: Albuquerque. 505-925-2255.
www.albuquerquebaseball.com

Annual Youth National Arabian & Half Arabian Championship Horse Show: Albuquerque. 1,000 horses from the U.S. and Canada participate in this week of competition.
www.arabianhorses.org

Art in the Park: Albuquerque. Featuring local and visiting painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, metalworkers, and crafts artisans who have been juried into the society. Live music, food, and art demonstrations in this cool and shady location make these events some of the most unique and enjoyable of their kind in the area. As in past years, there will be a youth tent at each event wherein selected artists will work to teach children the basics of various mediums of art ranging from painting and drawing to bead-making. (505) 768-3555. www.cabq.gov/crs

Art in the Park: Corrales..  May through October.  Outdoor art exhibition.  Paintings, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, metalwork, jewelry. Free children's Art Workshop. 10 am - 4 pm. Admission and parking are free. 
www.corralesartists.org

Corrales Growers Market: Corrales. Every Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos.  (505) 898-7927.
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Fourth of July in Madrid: Madrid. Parade at noon.  Call (505) 438-8711 for more info.
Turquoise Trail / Madrid

Fourth of July Parade and Family Fun Day: Corrales. Old fashioned parade with llamas, kazoo band, horses, old cars, costumed pets, etc. starts at 10 a.m. (505) 350-3955 
www.corrales-mainstreet.org

Freedom Fourth: Albuquerque. Independence Day celebration. Balloon Fiesta Park.
www.cabq.gov

Galleria de Corrales: Corrales. Open House -10am - 5pm 3923 Corrales Rd, Suite B. 505-890-4929.
www.galeriadecorrales.com

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Madrid's Fourth of July Parade: Madrid. On the Turquoise Trail at noon on the 4th.  Call (505)438-8711 for more info.
Turquoise Trail / Madrid

Mariachi Spectacular: Albuquerque. Experience a variety of mariachi music featuring the world's finest and most accomplished mariachi musicians. Various locations. (505) 255-1501.
www.mariachispectacular.com

New Mexico Jazz Festival: Albuquerque. This collaborative effort features more than a dozen concerts in Albuquerque and Santa Fe over an exciting 10-day period. 505-268-0044. www.newmexicojazzfestival.org

Pork 'n Brew BBQ State Championship: Fully-sanctioned by the Kansas City Bar be que Society. With more than 30,000 visitors, Pork 'n Brew is one of the largest 2-day events in New Mexico. The event features a carnival, live music, and food of course! Call 888-746-7262 or 505-891-7258.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Salsa/ Jazz/ Blues Under the Stars: Albuquerque. Friday and Saturday nights at the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History.505- 255-9798.
www.nmjazz.org

Summerfest: Albuquerque. An outdoor music festival for families. 822-1662.
www.cabq.gov/crs

Sunday in Corrales: Corrales. Explore this picturesque Village... just short drive from Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Growers Market, in the shade of the Cottonwoods in La Entrada Park is Art in the Park.  Lunch at our restaurants then visit our specialty shops and wineries. 9 am - 5 pm along Corrales Road. (505) 350-3955.
www.corrales-mainstreet.org

Zoo Music: Albuquerque. Zoo Music: Albuquerque. Share live music under the stars with the zoo's inhabitants. 505-764-6200.

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August

Albuquerque Film Festival: Albuquerque. Celebrates not only cinema, but all related arts including painting, performance art, storyboarding, photography, music, tap-dancing, etc. 505-710-9641. www.abqfilmfestival.com

Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball: Albuquerque. 505-925-2255.
www.albuquerquebaseball.com

Art in the Park: Albuquerque. Featuring local and visiting painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, metalworkers, and crafts artisans who have been juried into the society. Live music, food, and art demonstrations in this cool and shady location make these events some of the most unique and enjoyable of their kind in the area. As in past years, there will be a youth tent at each event wherein selected artists will work to teach children the basics of various mediums of art ranging from painting and drawing to bead-making. (505) 768-3555. www.cabq.gov/crs

Art in the Park: Corrales. May through September.  Outdoor art exhibition.  Paintings, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, metalwork, jewelry. Free children's Art Workshop. 10 am - 4 pm. Admission and parking are free. 
www.corralesartists.org

Ballet Pro Musica Festival: International summer festival with ballet and live chamber music. National Hispanic Cultural Center. (505) 352-1281.
Ballet Pro Musica / www.balletpromusica.org

Corrales Bosque Gallery: Corrales. 17th Anniversary show. 5 - 8 pm.  4685 Corrales Rd. 505-898-7203.
www.corralesbosquegallery.com

Corrales Growers Market: Corrales. Every Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos.  (505) 898-7927.
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Feast Day: Zia Pueblo. For more information call 505-867-8687.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

La Fiestas de San Lorenzo: Bernalillo. For more information call 505-867-8687.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Latin Dance Festival: Albuquerque. Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce 505-980-3100.
www.abqlatinfest.com

Lefty Converse Memorial Horse Show: Corrales. 9 am- 5pm. Top Form Arena.  505-345-2220. 
www.dansboots.com

Salsa/ Jazz/ Blues Under the Stars: Albuquerque. Friday and Saturday nights at the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History.505- 255-9798.
www.nmjazz.org

Sandoval County Fair: Sandoval County Fairgrounds - Cuba. For more information call 505-867-8687 or 505-867-2951.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

St. Lawrence Feast Day: Cochiti Pueblo. For more information, call 505-465-2244.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Summer Nights: Albuquerque. Thursday Evenings at the Albuquerque Aquarium/Botanic Garden. 505-764-6200. www.cabq.gov/biopark

Summerfest: Albuquerque. An outdoor music festival for families. 505-822-1662.
www.cabq.gov/crs

Sunday in Corrales: Corrales. Explore this picturesque Village... just short drive from Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Growers Market, in the shade of the Cottonwoods in La Entrada Park is Art in the Park.  Lunch at our restaurants then visit our specialty shops and wineries. 9 am - 5 pm along Corrales Road. (505) 350-3955.
www.corrales-mainstreet.org

Valencia County Fair Parade: Belen. Begins at 10am. For entry information, call 505-864-8091.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Zoo Music: Albuquerque. Zoo Music: Albuquerque. Share live music under the stars with the zoo's inhabitants. 505-764-6200.

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September

Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball: Albuquerque. 505-925-2255.
www.albuquerquebaseball.com

Annual Rio Abajo Days: Belen. Celebrating our farming and ranching heritage with western-style team roping, roughstock rodeo with barrel racing, arts & crafts show, mule & donkey events, petting zoo, chuck wagon BBQ, draft horsepull, dance and family activities. Call 505-864-8091.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Annual Salsa Fiesta: Albuquerque. Taste delicious salsa and enjoy live music and dance entertainment throughout Old Town. 505-822-1662.
www.cabq.gov/crs

Art in the Park: Corrales. May through September.  Outdoor art exhibition.  Paintings, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, metalwork, jewelry. Free children's Art Workshop. 10 am - 4 pm. Admission and parking are free. 
www.corralesartists.org

Art in the Park: Village of San Ysidro. For more information call 505-867-8687.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Corrales Growers Market: Corrales. Every Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos.  (505) 898-7927.
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Corrales Harvest Festival: Corrales. Grower's Market, Arts & Crafts Show, Fun Run, Pet Parade, Hay Rides, Kid Stuff, Mercado Antiguo, Casa San Ysidro Tour, Food Court & continuous Live Entertainment  505-349-3809.
www.corralesharvestfestival.com

!Globalquerque!: Albuquerque. An annual celebration of world music and culture featuring a myriad of international performers, food, crafts, educational workshops, an international film series and more. 505-724-4771.
www.Globalquerque.com

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Mercado Antigua:  Corrales. Traditional Hispanic Artisans—Tinwork, Santos, Straw Inlay, & children’s activities.  www.corraleshistory.org

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

New Mexico Mustangs: Rio Rancho. Hockey. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7345.
www.NMmustangs.com

New Mexico State Fair: Albuquerque. One of the largest fairs in the nation with PRCA rodeo, national known country recording stars, and Indian and Spanish villages. 505-265-3976.
www.exponm.com

New Mexico Wine Festival: Bernalillo. Browse through handcrafted art, listen to upbeat music and taste all the great wines of New Mexico.
www.newmexicowinefestival.com

Rio Grande Community Farm – Maize Maze: Albuquerque. Navigate a community farm corn maze. Weekend & holidays open to the public, weekdays by appointment only. 505-345-4580. www.riograndefarm.org

Rio Rancho Roadrunner Flyball Tournament: Rio Rancho. Call 505-891-5015 or 888-746-7262 for more information.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Santo Domingo Arts & Crafts Fair: Santo Domingo Pueblo. 505-465-2214.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Summer Growers' Market: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Organically grown produce, fresh flowers and herbs, handmade soaps and crafts. 505-344-9297.
Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Sunday in Corrales: Corrales. Explore this picturesque Village... just short drive from Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Growers Market, in the shade of the Cottonwoods in La Entrada Park is Art in the Park.  Lunch at our restaurants then visit our specialty shops and wineries. 9 am - 5 pm along Corrales Road. (505) 350-3955.
www.corrales-mainstreet.org

Taste of the Jemez Valley Celebration: Jemez. Come enjoy our scenery, food, fun and art in the heart of the valley at the park in Jemez Springs. For more information, contact the Jemez Valley Business Association: pnrael@val-comm.com
Sandoval County Tourism Department

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October

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: Albuquerque. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction and destination for kids of all ages. For nine days in October, the New Mexico skies are painted as hundreds of balloons lift off from Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta Park. Balloon Fiesta Park.  505-821-1000.
www.balloonfiesta.com

Annual Fine Art Show: Corrales.  Artist juried show; all work available for purchase. 505-301-0042. 
www.corraleshistory.org

Corrales Growers Market: Corrales. Every Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos.  (505) 898-7927.
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Day of the Tread: Albuquerque. If you like cycling, running and dressing up in costume, put on your face paint and wigs for this fun Halloween fitness event for the whole family. 505-245-7100.
www.dayofthetread.com

Duke City Marathon: Albuquerque. Get your running shoes ready for the annual Duke City Marathon. 3rd and Tijeras. (505) 880-1414. www.dukecitymarathon.com

Fall Festival: Belen. Anna Becker Park 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Music, food, entertainment, games, hay rides, fun! 505-304-5324.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Fall Indian Art Market: Albuquerque. Artists, retailers, wholesalers, museums and collectors at the world's largest Native American trade show. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. (505) 843-7270.
www.indianpueblo.org

From Field to Feast Harvest Celebration: Albuquerque. A festival celebrating the histories of planting, harvesting, cooking and eating of food, while considering issues of health and well-being. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center & National Hispanic Cultural Center. (505) 843-7270.
www.indianpueblo.org / www.nhccnm.org

Galleria de Corrales: Corrales. Open House -10am - 5pm. 3923 Corrales Rd, Suite B. 505-890-4929.
www.galeriadecorrales.com

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Jemez Gold Celebration: Jemez Mountain Trail. Celebrate the changing of the leaves. Arts, crafts and studio tours throughout the valley and businesses offer special promotional discounts. Toll Free: 1-877-733-5687.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Moriarty Bean Fiesta: Moriarty. Food, crafts, entertainment, parade and bean cook-off. 505-832-4087.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Music in Corrales: Corrales. Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

New Mexico Mustangs: Rio Rancho. Hockey. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7345.
www.NMmustangs.com

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival: Albuquerque. This highly-ranked, juried show features the work of hundreds of the nation’s most outstanding artists and craftspeople. Shop and purchase directly from the artists, and enjoy the food court, complete with wine sampling. There are also artists’ demonstrations, children’s activities and a variety of entertainment, making it a fun event for the entire family. I-25 and Paseo del Norte. (505) 292-7457.
www.riograndefestivals.com

Rio Grande Community Farm – Maize Maze: Albuquerque. Navigate a community farm corn maze. Weekend & holidays open to the public, weekdays by appointment only. 505-345-4580. www.riograndefarm.org

Scarecrow Showcase: Corrales. Creatively decorated scarecrows along Corrales Road (make sure you look up!)  505-350-3955. 
www.corrales-mainstreet.org

Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival: Albuquerque. One of New Mexico’s largest film festivals and one of the top GLBT film festivals in the Southwest. This festival is dedicated to showcasing queer cinema in an attempt to highlight the richness of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experience. Various locations. (505) 243-1870.
www.closetcinema.org

Sunday in Corrales: Corrales. Explore this picturesque Village... just short drive from Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Growers Market,  lunch at our restaurants then visit our specialty shops and wineries. 9 am - 5 pm along Corrales Road. (505) 350-3955.
www.corrales-mainstreet.org

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November

Annual Christmas Festival: Belen. Arts & crafts, food, Snow Queen Contest, Light display in Anna Becker Park. Belen Parks & Recreation. Call 505-864-0584.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Under the Stars: Sandoval County. Scooby Doo Unveils the New Bugg Family Light Displays at 6pm.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Corrales Bosque Gallery: Corrales. Holiday Show. 5 - 8 pm.  4685 Corrales Rd. 505-898-7203.
www.corralesbosquegallery.com

Corrales Holiday Art Fest: Corrales. Features affordable and collectible art and crafts including handcrafted jewelry, pottery, photography, sculpture, oil, acrylic and pastel paintings  by local artisans. Free admission & parking. Corrales Road.
www.corralesartists.org

Corrales Winter Growers Market:  Corrales. Every Wednesday and Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos.  (505) 898-7927.
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Electric Light Parade: Belen. Lighted Floats brighten the evening streets to start the Christmas Season. To enter, call 505-864-0584. Belen Parks & Recreation.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Hispanic Music Awards: Albuquerque. 505-842-9003. Honoring Hispanic performing artists.
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce

Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival plus Santa's Workshop: Rio Rancho. Choose unique and extraordinary handcrafted gifts for all the special people on your shopping list, while the kids meet Santa. Shop in Santa's Workshop for gifts by the same artisans for $5 or less. Sabana Grande Recreation Center. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission to all is free. 505-891-5015 or 888-746-7262.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082
www.musicincorrales.org

New Mexico Mustangs: Rio Rancho. Hockey. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7345.
www.NMmustangs.com

New Mexico Thunderbirds: Rio Rancho. Basketball. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-265-3865.
www.NMtbirds.com

NMAA State Cross Country Championships: Rio Rancho. Exciting championship action. Admission $5. Rio Rancho Highschool. 505-891-7258
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

NMAA State Volleyball Championships: Rio Rancho. First round of state quarterfinals and semifinals. Admission $5. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7258.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Placitas Arts and Crafts Festival: Placitas. Annual Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Placitas Elementary School - over 70 artists in the Anasazi Fields Winery tent.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Holiday Show: Albuquerque. Nationally recognized as one of the top 100 juried arts shows in the country. Over 200 fine artists & craftsmen, artists’ demonstrations, entertainment. Expo New Mexico.  (505) 292-7457. www.riograndefestivals.com

Sky Sailing Exhibition: Albuquerque. Through February 2011. Discover how sailplanes, paragliders, hang gliders and nature's sky sailors travel on the ocean of air at the new exhibition, Sky Sailing! Albuquerque Balloon Museum. (505) 768-6020. www.cabq.gov/balloon

Weems International Artfest: Albuquerque. A major multi-cultural art event displaying over 270 top artisans in every medium and price range. Expo New Mexico. (505) 293-6133. 505-293-7270.
www.weemsinternationalartfest.org

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December

Annual Christmas Festival: Belen. Arts & crafts, food, Snow Queen contest, light display in Anna Becker Park. 505-864-8091.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Annual Old Church Fine Craft Show: Corrales. Talk with the artists, fine crafts available for purchase. 10 am - 4 pm. 505-301-0042.
www.corraleshistory.org

Christmas in Historic Old Town: Albuquerque. Tree lighting, entertainment, opera house. 505-338-2399.

Christmas in Madrid: Madrid. Christmas in Madrid, "New Mexico's Christmas Town."  A month of spectacular lights and activities kicks off with a Parade at 4:00pm the 1st Saturday in December.  Call (505) 438-8711 for more info.
Turquoise Trail / Madrid

Corrales Star Light Parade: Corrales. Lighted floats and vehicles meandering along Corrales Road brings out the wonder of childhood in all of us. A bonfire, cider, cookies and a visit from  St. Nick follows at the Rec Center. 505-350-3955.  
www.corrales-mainstreet.org

Corrales Winter Growers Market:  Corrales. First Sunday.  Fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods and breakfast burritos.  (505) 898-7927.
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16971

Feast of Guadalupe Celebration and Concert: Albuquerque. 505-246-2261. 505-842-9003.

Holiday Events in Albuquerque: Albuquerque. Celebrate the holidays in Albuquerque with events like the Twinkle Light Parade, Nob Hill and Old Town Shop & Strolls, the River of Lights at the BioPark and many more.
www.itsatrip.org/holiday

Holiday Open House Casa San Ysidro:  Corrales. The historic home is decorated with farolitos and holiday greens.  505-898-3915.  www.cabq.gov/museum

Indian Dances & Artist Demonstrations: Albuquerque. Every weekend (schedule varies by season). 505-843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Jingle Bell Balloon Rally: Rio Rancho. Ring in the holidays with the sight of 100 balloons flying over Rio Rancho. 505-891-7258 or 505-892-8238.
Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau

Jolly Holidays in Corrales: Corrales.  Shops decorated for holidays, music, caroling, children’s activities. 505-350-3955.  www.corrales-mainstreet.org

La Gran Pastorela de Belen: Belen. Traditional Folk Play sung in Spanish for over 30 years. Harvey House at 6pm. Call 505-864-8547.
Belen Chamber of Commerce

Luminaria Tour: Albuquerque. This display of "little fires" throughout Historic Old Town and the neighborhoods of Albuquerque are said to illuminate the way for the Christ Child. 505-842-9918.

Madrid Christmas Open House: Madrid. Galleries and shops open late on Saturdays throughout December surrounded by spectacular holiday lights and activities.  Call (505) 438-8711 for more info.
Turquoise Trail / Madrid

Music in Corrales: Corrales.  Third Saturday of every month.  877-287-0082.
www.musicincorrales.org

New Mexico Bowl: Albuquerque. The Gildan New Mexico Bowl kicks off college bowl season at the University of New Mexico Football Stadium. 505-925-5999.
www.gildannewmexicobowl.com

New Mexico Mustangs: Rio Rancho. Hockey. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-891-7345.
www.NMmustangs.com

New Mexico Thunderbirds: Rio Rancho. Basketball. Santa Ana Star Center. 505-265-3865.
www.NMtbirds.com

Night Time Christmas Parade: Bernalillo. For more information call 505-867-3311.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

Pueblo Dances After Midnight Mass: For more information call Cochiti Pueblo at 505-465-2244; San Felipe Pueblo at 505-867-3381; Santa Ana Pueblo at 505-867-3301; Santo Domingo Pueblo at 505-465-2214; and Zia Pueblo at 505-867-3304.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

River of Lights: Albuquerque. Visitors of all ages can enjoy the dazzling displays of animals, fantastical creatures and much more as they stroll throughout New Mexico’s largest walk-through light show. The event is closed December 24th & 25th. Live entertainment from a variety of local choirs, Holiday nature craft programs, delicious hot foods and beverages, shopping for unique holiday gifts, and more await visitors to this event which has become an important holiday tradition. Rio Grande Botanic Gardens. (505) 764-6281.
www.cabq.gov

Walatowa Winter Arts & Crafts Show: Jemez Pueblo. 505-834-7235. Authentic American Indian art, traditional foods and dances.
Sandoval County Tourism Department

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