Festivals & Fairs USA

Bernalillo County Fairs & Festivals

7 events in Bernalillo County, New Mexico for 2026.

New Mexico State Fair — AlbuquerqueRecurring4.3(3628)
AgriculturalFamilySeasonal

New Mexico State Fair

One of the nation's largest state fairs, spanning eleven days at Expo New Mexico with PRCA rodeo, major concerts, livestock competitions, Indian and Spanish villages, carnival midway rides, and classic fair food.

Sep 10–20Albuquerque
Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival and Balloon Fiesta — Albuquerque4.4(34)
CraftFood FestivalMusic

Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival and Balloon Fiesta

There will be nearly 200 fine artists and craftspeople offering their original works in a wide range of prices and styles.

Fri–Sun, Oct 2–4Albuquerque
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta — AlbuquerqueRecurring
SeasonalFamilyCultural

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

The world's largest hot-air balloon festival and New Mexico's most photographed event, drawing hundreds of balloons and nearly a million visitors each October.

Oct 3–11Albuquerque
Rio Grande Fall Arts and Crafts Festival — Albuquerque4.4(34)
CraftFood FestivalMusic

Rio Grande Fall Arts and Crafts Festival

There will be nearly 200 fine artists and craftspeople offering their original works in a wide range of prices and styles.

Fri–Sun, Oct 9–11Albuquerque
Albuquerque Holiday Market — Albuquerque4.6(762)
CraftFood FestivalSeasonal

Albuquerque Holiday Market

It will host local small businesses selling their made-from-scratch delicious food and quality handmade crafts.

Sat–Sun, Dec 12–13Albuquerque
Albuquerque Christmas Market — Albuquerque4.6(1156)
CraftFood FestivalSeasonal

Albuquerque Christmas Market

It will host local small businesses selling their made-from-scratch delicious food and quality handmade crafts.

Sat–Sun, Dec 19–20Albuquerque
Albuquerque Valentine Market — Albuquerque4.6(1156)
CraftFood FestivalArtisan

Albuquerque Valentine Market

There will be an array of vendors selling quality handmade crafts and delicious food.

Sat–Sun, Feb 13–14Albuquerque