Albuquerque, NM

Rope in the fun at the New Mexico State Fair located in Albuquerque, where the attractions, cultural heritage and star entertainment make for the biggest show in town. There's action-packed professional rodeo cowboys, agricultural and livestock competitions and top country music entertainment. You'll be tipping your hat here.

Address: 300 San Pedro, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 - MAP
Phone: (505) 222-9700
Web: www.exponm.com

Lift your spirits at the International Balloon Festival, the largest annual hot-air balloon festival in the world. For nine days, 100,000 spectators a day watch 600 magnificent hot-air balloons lift off. The most amazing event of the festival is the moment when there is a mass accession of hundreds of hot-air balloons filling the sky at once.

Address: 4401 Alameda, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 - MAP
Phone: (505) 821-1000
Web: www.balloonfiesta.com

The National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show located in Albuquerque is the hottest show on earth. Join 15,000 fiery fans and wander from a booth to booth tasting over 1000 spicy foods and BBQ from 200 extra hot exhibitors. The Sandia Resort and Casino is host to the event, making it the perfect place to plan your next fiery getaway.

Address: Sandia Resort & Casino, 30 Rainbow Road, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 - MAP
Phone: (505) 873-8680
Web: www.fieryfoodsshow.com

Sunshine Arts magazine consistently ranks the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festivals as one of New Mexico's Top Ten attractions. Enjoy purchasing original art from hundreds of the nation's most talented artists and craftsmen at prices everyone can afford. Bring the family to the festival for fun, food, children's activities and a variety of entertainment.

Address: 3709 Westerfeld Drive, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 - MAP
Phone: (505) 292-7457
Web: www.riograndefestivals.com

Paint the town fun at the annual Go! Downtown Arts Festival, a three-day celebration of visual and performing arts held in Albuquerque. The streets turn into an open air art gallery filled with local art exhibits, live music and dance performances, children's activities, the best in local foods and a beer garden.

Address: 100 Gold Avenue, SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 - MAP
Phone: (505) 243-2230
Web: www.downtownabq.com

Celebrate a world of great wine and music at the annual New Mexico Wine Festival held in Bernalillo, just north of Albuquerque. Wine lovers, attend the biggest wine festival in the state and sample wine from more than 20 area wineries. Plus listen to great music, buy unique arts and crafts, and eat the perfect summer foods.

Address: Bernalillo, NM - MAP
Web: www.newmexicowinefestival.com