New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair
The fair features New Mexico artisans and craftspeople exclusively and is a premier juried event to present the most talented New Mexicans.
Location:
P.O. Box 7279
Albuquerque, NM 87194
Phone: (505) 884-9043
Fax: (505) 247-0608
Days Open: June 26-28, 2009
E-mail: info@nmartsandcraftsfair.org
Website: www.nmartsandcraftsfair.org
Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
Concessions: Yes
Global Foundation for Integrative Medicines (GFIM)
GFIM World Conference for Integrated Medicines JOIN US! A productive, structured dialogue on major challenges facing the field of integrative medicine. May 28-31, 2009, Hyatt Regency Downtown.
Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
330 Tijeras, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (+44) 207-239-3329
Fax: (+44) 207-681-2639
Days Open: May 28-31, 2009
Website: www.GFIM.com
Albuquerque Folk Festival
Saturday June 20, 2009, EXPO New Mexico (State Fairgrounds) 9:30am-11:00pm. Folk music, dance, storytelling and crafts from the Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo traditions and the contemporary multicultural roots of New Mexico.
Location:
300 San Pedro, NE
Expo New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone: (505) 710-9641
Fax: (505) 856-2566
Days Open: June 21, 2008
Hours of Operation: 10am-11pm
Website: www.abqfolkfest.org
The 21st Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Spring Show
March 13, 14 & 15, 2009
Expo New Mexico – Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex
Creativity is in bloom at Albuquerque’s first major art event of the year, the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival. The Festival features the work of more than 225 fine artists and craftsmen from all over the nation. This juried arts and crafts show is one of the largest in the state and is expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors. The Festival was recently ranked among the “Top 200 Events Coast to Coast” by Events Business News. Participants in the show are selected from hundreds of applicants from across the country.
Come celebrate spring and watch art come to life at the March Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival! The Festival features 225 of the best artists and craftsmen from across the country, entertainment, artists’ demonstrations, food sampling, kids’ activities, and fun for the entire family!
The Festival highlights a great variety of handcrafted items not found anywhere else, at affordable prices. Creativity and uniqueness abound in pottery, paintings, jewelry, woodworking, clothing, and handcrafts of all kinds.
Festival Dates & Times
Friday, March 13, 2009 – 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday, March 14, 2009- 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, March 15, 2009 – 10 am – 5 pm
Festival Location
The Festival is conveniently located in Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest and most central city. The festival is being held in the Manuel Lujan Exhibit Building at the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds. From I-40, exit south on Louisiana Blvd. – turn west on Lomas Blvd. – turn south on San Pedro Blvd. to Gate 3-4 at the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds.
Admission and Parking
Admission to the event is $6.00 for adults.
A 3-day pass is $8.00
The Festival is free for children under 12.
The Fairgrounds charges $4.00 for parking
11th Annual Albuquerque Folk Festival
EXPO New Mexico Fairgrounds: Home of the State Fair
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 20th, 2009
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Location:
Expo New Mexico
San Pedro & Lomas NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Contact:
Email: events@itsatrip.org
Phone: 255-6037
Website: http://www.abqfolkfest.org/
2009 Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta
The Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta is a juried and judged show of 500+ entries from all over the US organized by the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council and 16 NM fiber art guilds. It also includes a 50+ vendor mall, a Featured Artist exhibit by silk painter Dorothoy Bunny Bowen, classes, vendor and guild demos, several special exhibits including an educational exhibit showcasing the step-by-step creation of various fiber art forms and daily fashion shows!
3 day event of 2009:
Thursday, May 21, 10 am – 7 pm
Friday, May 22, 10 am – 7 pm
Saturday May 23, 10 am – 5 pm
Cost: $5 per day
Location:
Manual Lujan Complex, Expo New Mexico
Copper NE and San Pedro NE
(off Central NE)
Albuquerque, NM USA
Contact:
Email: lesash@q.com
Phone: 505-281-5993
Albuquerque African Violet Club Show & Sale
The Albuquerque African Violet Club is proud to invite the public to our 41st Annual Show & Sale. This year?s event will showcase the beautiful African Violets our members grow. We will have plants for sale, many grown locally. A number of show plants will be available for sale as well. We will also have supplies, demos, and growing information available.
Date & Time:
Saturday, April 11th, 2009 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Sunday, April 12th, 2009 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location:
Albuquerque Garden Center
10120 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Contact:
Email: sshannon2@swcp.com
Phone: (505) 865-0171
Eighteenth Albuquerque Antiquarian Book Fair
Thirty-five exhibitors of out-of-print, and rare materials selling books, prints, photos, postcards, & other printed collectibles in diverse subjects. NM?s oldest antiquarian event. Benefit for the library at the University of NM’s Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. On Friday evening, there will also be a silent auction of library surplus and donated items.
Date & Time: Friday April 3, 2009 5 to 9 pm & Saturday April 4, 2009, 10am to 4pm.
Cost: $6.00 both days; $2.00 Sat. only
Location:
University of NM Conference Center
1634 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87106
Contact:
Email: alshal@aol.com
Phone: 505-291-9653
Fiestas de Albuquerque
A celebration of Albuquerque’s 303rd birthday with live musical and dance performances, Outdoor Market featuring merchants from Old Town Albuquerque, children’s activities and festival foods.
Time & Date:
Wednesday, April 01st, 2009
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Location:
Old Town Albuquerque
various
Albuquerque, NM USA 87104
Contact:
Email: events@itsatrip.org
Phone: 222-4313
Gem Faire/Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
June 12 – June 14, 2009
Description:
Fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals & much more at the lowest prices. Exhibitors from all over the world will be on site. Classes & demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Location: New Mexico State Fairgrounds
Times:
Fri. 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission & Parking: $5 weekend pass
Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
Telephone: 503-252-8300
Email: info@gemfaire.com
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