ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fall is approaching, and that means county and state fairs are right around the bend.
This year, the New Mexico State Fair is being held from September 5 to September 15. Below, KRQE has compiled some helpful information about the days-long event.
General Information:
Hours
Sunday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Midway Monday to Friday: 2 p.m.
Midway Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m.
Adult: $15
Senior (65+): $8
Child (6 to 12): $8
Children under 5: Free
Click here to see a map of the fairground.
Getting there:
Officials suggest taking I-40 and exiting at San Mateo or Louisiana. The address of the State Fair is 300 San Pedro NE (Albuquerque, NM 87108).
Park and Ride services from Coronado Center, Saturday (2 p.m.-9 p.m., return rides until midnight), Sunday 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Tickets cost $10.
If you’re looking for a little bit of exercise, there’s also a bike map featured on their website. Check it out here.
What’s allowed?
No deadly weapons
No outside food or drinks
Exceptions: Baby formula, items for those with special/medical needs, sealed water bottle (1 per person)
Smoking is allowed in certain areas
Service animals are allowed
What’s planned?
Jo Dee Messina
Brad Paisley
Cole Swindell
Josh Turner
Petting zoo
Pony rides
Sea Lion Splash
Salsa Steel Drum Band
Pig, duck races
Rodeo
Educational monkey exhibit and snake experience
Other Information:
Employment listings are up for this year’s fair. If you’re interested, click here.
The lost and found area is located at the VetSec building.
The New Mexico State Police ‘Tag your Tots’ booth is south of the Fine Arts Gallery
Shelters, in case of severe weather, can be found at the Tingley Coliseum lobby, Manuel Lujan Building, and Creative Arts Center
Scooters, strollers, and wheelchairs can be rented at Gate 1, Gate 4, and Gate 8