If you feel like you are always looking for something to do, look no further!
I wanted to share a few fun events that are going on in Albuquerque! We still have a few weeks left of summer and why not make the most of them in our hometown!
17TH ANNUAL GREAT SOUTHWESTERN ANTIQUE SHOW
“Largest Antique Event of its kind in the Southwest. Over 200 dealers of fine art, antiques, Native American & Western art, rare books, ephemera, vintage guitars, old pawn and estate jewelry and more! Great opportunity to shop and learn the art of buying in the antiques & collectibles market. Proceeds from this event benefit New Mexico non-profits focused on the enhancement of local arts & education.”
Event Details
August 8, 2015 - August 9, 2015
Time: Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Admission: $12, $20 two day pass.
300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, 87108
Phone: 505-255-4054
THE MACARONI & CHEESE FESTIVAL
“Heaps of restaurants will be serving gourmet mac & cheese tastings and you get to vote for your favorite! The top 3 Chefs win sponsor prizes and a 3 foot tall trophy fork.
(1/2 oz) servings of beverage products will be featured at the event as well as local vendor products will be available for tastings and purchase. There will be sweet treats, artisan goods, Corn Hole and other fun games for your general merriment.
Adults only event, must be 21+ with valid ID to enter. Encouraged to bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Proceeds benefit the New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation.”
Event Details
August 22, 2015
Time: 1-5pm
Admission: $35 early bird, $45 general admission
9201 Balloon Museum Dr. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: 505-768-6020
WESTSIDE SUMMERFEST
“Enjoy the cool sounds on a hot summer night. Best of all, it is free. Summerfest is a family friendly event! The event will include free kids' activities, a variety of food trucks, a market with local artisans and neighborhood businesses, and more. Folding chairs will be onsite, but you are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs. Pets must be on a leash per the City of Albuquerque Heart Ordinance. This year's headliner is George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic.
Recording both as Parliament and Funkadelic, George Clinton revolutionized R&B during the '70s, twisting soul music into funk by adding influences from several late-'60s acid heroes: Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and Sly Stone. The Parliament/Funkadelic machine ruled black music during the '70s, capturing over 40 R&B hit singles (including three numbecaption:r ones) and recording three platinum albums.”
Event Details
August 22, 2015
Time: 5-10:30pm
Admission: Free
Location: Cottonwood Dr. between Old Airport Rd. and Ellison Dr.
Phone: 505-768-3452
8TH ANNUAL ALBUQUERQUE HOPFEST
“Don't miss the 8th Annual Albuquerque Hopfest at Isleta Resort & Casino. Over 70 fantastic breweries, craft beer sampling, 3 stages with 7 of the best local bands. General admission includes entrance to festival, 30 beer samples, souvenir glass, music, vendors, games, event program, and one entry in grand prize drawing. Extra Hoppy Hour admission includes a first taste of great brews with this exclusive, limited admittance hour and 10 extra beer samples. VIP Admission: Receive admittance into Extra Hoppy Hour, plus entrance into the VIP Room with specialty beers, food pairings and a festival souvenir.”
Event Details
August 29, 2015
Time: 3-6pm
Admission: $25-$30
11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E., Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: 505-724-3800
VIVA NEW MEXICO CHILE FESTIVAL
“The VIVA New Mexico Chile Festival will be a party and a celebration of the centuries-long tradition of agriculture in the Middle Rio Grande Valley. This jam packed, family-fun event is 3-days long and great for all ages It will have food, music, chile contests, hayrides, pony rides, a corn maze, a U-pick garden, a beer garden, and, of course, New Mexico chile by the ton, sack, pound, or however you want it.
Enjoy live music under beautiful New Mexico skies by day or night! The 3-day event will feature top notch musicians,
sure to please a variety of musical tastes. Taking the stage will be Ryan McGarvey, Darren Cordova, The Bo Brown Band, Mariachi bands, Ivon Ulibarri and Severo Y Grupo Fuego just to name a few!”
Event Details
August 28, 2015 - August 30, 2015
Time: Friday 4-11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday 10am-7pm
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Admission: $5-$10
1420 Desert Willow Rd., Los Lunas, NM 87031
Phone: 505-459-0719
Ongoing events in ABQ
ABQ FOOD FRIDAYS
Civic Plaza has ABQ Food Fridays all summer long! On fridays from 4pm to 8pm enjoy local food, craft beer and live music in a fun atmosphere!
Event Details
Through August 28, 2015
Time: 4pm
Recurrence: Every Friday
Admission: $10
Location: Civic Plaza
401 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-768-4575
ABQ BIOPARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Check out the summer nights concerts at the breath taking ABQ BioPark, performed by local and regional talent. On Thursday nights, enjoy the live music, walk around the grounds, and more!
Event Details
Through August 27, 2015
Time: Gates open at 6pm
Recurrence: Every Thursday
Admission: $3-$10
903 10th St. S.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-768-2000
ZOO MUSIC CONCERT SERIES
If Thursday’s at ABQ BioPark don’t work for you, thats ok! On Friday nights at 7:30pm you can enjoy the Zoo Music Concert series! “Zoo Music showcases regional, national and international talent playing a variety of music, including country, Latin rock, Afro-Cuban, Celtic, bluegrass, Cajun and pop-rock”
Event Details
Through August 7, 2015
Time: Gates open at 6pm and concerts start at 7:30pm rain or shine! Animal exhibits are open until 8pm
Recurrence: Every Friday
Admission: $3-$10
903 10th St. S.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-768-2000
I hope you have a great weekend!
Anita Mora
#NMRealtor
