New Mexico State Fair
Billed as the greatest show in New Mexico, the State Fair is far
more than just an agricultural show. Professional rodeo events and
the showing of livestock are big drawcards, or course, but
fair-goers also flock onto the 236-acre fairground in the heart of
Albuquerque for everything from corn on the cob and cotton candy to
carnival rides. The fun of the fair also includes arts and crafts,
various animal events, concerts and a variety of free
entertainment. For more information contact the New Mexico State
Fair Office on (505) 265 1791.
Venue: Expo New Mexico;
Date: 5-21 September 2008;
Time: 8am to midnight;
Website: www.exponm.com
Albuquerque Balloon Festival © ABF
International Balloon Fiesta
Back in 1972 Albuquerque won a bid to host the 1973 World Hot
Air Ballooning Championships, and since then the floating colourful
orbs have become a familiar sight in the skies over the city.
Albuquerque is now the official balloon capital of the world, and
the weeklong International Balloon Fiesta held in the first week of
October each year draws thousands of pilots, balloons and avid
spectators from the four corners of the world. The city pulls out
all the stops to ensure that the Fiesta is a memorable experience
in all respects.
Venue: Balloon Fiesta Park;
Date: 4-12 October 2008;
Website: www.aibf.org
