Since 1938 the New Mexico State Fair has been a favorite gathering place for New Mexicans to celebrate local food, competition, culture, creativity and our rich agricultural heritage. Located just five miles east of downtown Albuquerque at EXPO NM, the New Mexico State Fair has consistently been in the top 5 ranked fairs in the nation based on affordability, programming and weather. The New Mexico State Fair is the Biggest Show in New Mexico, attracting over 500,000 annual attendees. The 2024 New Mexico State Fair will be held September 5th-15th.
More info at the official New Mexico State Fair site https://statefair.exponm.com/
Opening Day
$2 admission, $2 rides, cash only at gate. Graze days, $5 food items at all food vendors
*Park and Ride -Saturday’s and Sunday’s – $25 adults, $20 seniors and children, $10 bus only -Picks up from Coronado Mall beginning at 2 p.m. – Last bus leaves the Fair at midnight
*Mega Pass -$35 all-you-can ride and fair admission for any one day -Sale ends Sept. 6.
*Concerts
9/6 – Jo Dee Messina
9/7 – Becky G
9/12 – Brad Paisley
9/13 – Cole Swindell
9/14 – Josh Turner
*Unique Foods Contest – opening day at noon Chevron Pavilion
