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.

Schedule of Events

September 3, 2025

6:00 PM: Preview of the Arts Galleries

September 4, 2025

10:00 AM: Wood Carvers & Wood Turners Demonstrations

1:30 PM: Candy Contest

September 5, 2025

10:00 AM: Wood Carvers & Wood Turners Demonstrations

1:30 PM: Chile Contest

7:00 PM: Wyonna Judd with PRCA Xtreme Bulls

September 6, 2025

10:00 AM:
3-D Art Demonstration
Roger Martinez: NM Legend Folklore Book Writer
Wood Carvers & Wood Turners Demonstrations

11:00 AM:
Cloggers
Doll Doctor Demonstrations

12:00 PM: Coin Club Demonstrations

7:00 PM: Cypress Hill with PRCA Xtreme Bulls

September 7, 2025

10:00 AM:
Roger Martinez: NM Legend Folklore Book Writer
Wood Carvers & Wood Turners Demonstrations

11:00 AM:
Doll Doctor Demonstrations
Square Dancers

2:00 PM: Fashion Style Show

September 8, 2025

10:00 AM:
Drop Stitch Knitters Demonstration
Wood Carvers & Wood Turners Demonstrations

12:00 PM: Coin Club Demonstrations

1:30 PM: Bread Contest

September 9, 2025

10:00 AM: Wood Carvers & Wood Turners Demonstrations

1:30 PM: International Food Contest

7:00 PM: NMBRA Barrel Racing

September 10, 2025

10:00 AM: Wood Carvers & Wood Turners Demonstrations

11:00 AM: Rubberstamping Demonstration

12:00 PM: Coin Club Demonstrations

6:00 PM: Juniper Roots Bluegrass Fold Music Performers

September 11, 2025

10:00 AM: Wood Carvers & Wood Turners Demonstrations

11:00 AM: Rubberstamping Demonstration

September 12, 2025

10:00 AM: Wood Carvers & Wood Turners Demonstrations

12:00 PM: Coin Club Demonstrations

1:30 PM:
Cake Contest
Cookie Contest

September 13, 2025

10:00 AM:
Roger Martinez: NM Legend Folklore Book Writer
Wood Carvers & Wood Turners Demonstrations

12:00 PM: Coin Club Demonstrations

12:30 PM: Lego Competition

1:30 PM: Junior Baking Contest

7:00 PM: Clay Walker with PRCA Rodeo

September 14, 2025

10:00 AM:
Roger Martinez: NM Legend Folklore Book Writer
Wood Carvers & Wood Turners Demonstrations

11:00 AM: Rubberstamping Demonstration
Square Dancers

1:30 PM: Pie Contest

Date: September 3-14, 2025

Location:
New Mexico State Fair,
300 San Pedro Dr NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87108.

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