Things to Do at Jubilee Los Lunas:
Festivals & Fairs

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a yearly gathering of hot air balloon enthusiasts and spectators from around the world. The event occurs the first week of October and lasts 9 days. With nearly 750 hot air balloons, the fiesta is the largest of its kind in the world. On any given day of the festival up to 100,000 spectators may be on the field observing crews, inflating balloons and launching into the crystal blue Albuquerque sky. During the Balloon Fiesta there are many opportunities to take part in the action. Mass Ascension, which occurs daily during the early morning hours. Special shapes ascensions, where the uniquely shaped, non-traditional balloons are highlighted. There are such shapes as a cactus, the Creamland Dairy Cow, and there is even a Noah’s Ark. Night Glows give the pilots the opportunity to illuminate the skies while burning their propane torches. In addition, to the balloons, there are many other events taking place throughout the city such as, arts and crafts fairs and cultural exhibits.

For more information, visit www.balloonfiesta.com.

New Mexico Wine Festival at Bernalillo

The New Mexico Wine Festival at Bernalillo wraps up the summer with the premier wine festival of the southwest! Just north of Albuquerque, the historic town of Bernalillo is host to the biggest wine festival in the state. Most of all the New Mexico wineries will be there, giving their customers a rare opportunity to taste and purchase New Mexico wines at their best. Lots of great music, arts and crafts, and those summer foods we all love make a perfect backdrop for wine, wine, wine!

For more information, visit www.newmexicowinefestival.com.

Fiesta Del Vino

New Mexico’s soil and climate produces some wonderful wines. Come and sample the varieties and take your favorite bottles home. Fiesta Del Vino is featured during the opening weekend of Balloon Fiesta, Saturday (between the morning’s Mass Ascension and the evening’s America’s Challenge Gas Balloon launch and Fiesta Challenge event) and Sunday (between the morning’s Mass Ascension and the evening’s Balloon Glow). A $10.00 separate admission is required. You will receive a complimentary wine glass with admission. Musical entertainment will be featured each afternoon.

For more information, visit www.balloonfiesta.com.

Expo New Mexico & New Mexico State Fair

Located in the heart of the bustling city of Albuquerque, Expo New Mexico becomes its own little city for 17 days during the annual State Fair. Nowhere else will you find art, agriculture, animals, entertainment, food, carnival rides, exhibits and shopping in one place. The State Fair is a celebration of New Mexico, a place to build memories and a once-a -year experience you won’t want to miss.

During the other 347 days, Expo New Mexico is host to a variety of events including the Flea Market, the Downs at Albuquerque Racetrack and Casino, horse and livestock events, arts and craft shows, concerts and much more.

For more information, visit www.exponm.com.

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival

The Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festivals are 3-day long celebrations of outstanding arts and crafts along with fabulous entertainment, artist demonstrations, kids' activities, great food, and fun for the entire family. The Festival is a well-established superbly managed show and was recently voted as "The 16th Best Art Show" in the Nation" by Sunshine Artist magazine, September 2004.The Festival has made the prestigious Harris List, which highlights the top 175 shows in the country. In addition, the show has been included in the esteemed Art Fair Source Book publication, as well as being named as one of the "Top 200 Events Coast to Coast" by Events Business News.

Find more information at www.riograndefestivals.com.

Weems Art Fest

Weems International Artfest is a Non-Profit organization devoted to the Education of the Arts. The http://www.collectorsguide.com/ab/g229.html Weems Artfest has become synonymous with children, art and the spirit of giving. Since the early 1980s, Mary Ann Weems has orchestrated a festival that unites artists, education, charities and good cheer with an emphasis on the welfare of children.

The event begins with a gala Preview party in early November to benefit the Children's Hospital of New Mexico. On that evening, attendees can view, but not buy, artwork set aside for some 2,000 children who will descend on Artfest during the next three days from all over Albuquerque. This is ArtSMart, a large enclosed area with tables displaying the wares of altruistic artists who are also participating in Artfest. ArtSMart was developed to introduce children to art, to help them understand that art could and should be a part of their everyday lives, to teach them that purchasing art can be as much fun as purchasing toys. For the children, nothing costs more than US$10, many pieces cost only a few cents, and everything is handmade by Artfest artists. No adults are allowed. Each child is accompanied throughout the special exhibit space by a volunteer who aids the children’s' selections and purchases.

For more information, visit www.weemsgallery.com.

Gathering of Nations

Native American Indian/indigenous culture comes alive at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, Indian Traders Market, and the crowning of Miss Indian World at University of New Mexico Arena, the "PIT”, in Albuquerque New Mexico. Over 3000 Indigenous/ Native Americans/ Indian dancers and singers representing more than 500 tribes from Canada and the United States come to Albuquerque annually to participate socially and competitively.

The trading of intercultural traditions and crafts is an experience for all who attend. The Indian Traders Market offers a very special shopping experience and exhibition of Native American artifacts. Over 800 artists, crafters, and traders will place their wares on display and for sale.

For more information, visit www.gatheringofnations.com.

Santa Fe International Folk Art Market

The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market was begun in 2004 by a group of volunteers who banded together to form the Market Committee. They had a vision to bring a handful of living masters of folk art to Santa Fe to share with a small audience of collectors and community members. The first market wildly exceeded their expectations, with more than 60 folk artists selling to an audience of over 12,000 people. The market grew in 2005, its second year — artist revenues increased by 46% and the audience went from 12,000 to 18,000.

Since the beginning, the mission of the market has been to create sustainability for folk art and folk artists worldwide. In order to assure that folk artists have the opportunity to attend, the market offers financial aid to artists in the form of "hospitality grants." Those awarded hospitality grants receive transportation from Albuquerque, and lodging, meals and local transportation while in Santa Fe. A limited number of artists are granted airfare subsidies as well. Artist hospitality has been made possible through the local support of the Santa Fe Sage Inn and St. John's College and from the support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and others.

For more information, visit www.folkartmarket.org.

Summer Nights Concert Series

Summer Nights musical concerts are performed by local and regional talent in the beautiful setting of the Botanic Garden every Thursday evening June through mid-August. During the concerts, you can stroll the grounds, enjoy a magic show, a caricature artist, the Garden's model train and model boats on the pond. The Aquarium is also open during the concerts. The PNM Butterfly Pavilion and the Heritage Farm are open from 6 to 8 pm. The performers are on stage from 7-9. Ticket prices range from $8 for adults and $4 for HYPERLINK "http://www.nmbioparksociety.org/" New Mexico BioPark Society members, children age 3 - 12 and seniors over 65. All seating is general lawn seating so you should bring your own seating - blankets or lawn chairs. Purchase tickets from any Botanic Garden cashier, in advance or on the night of the concert. No telephone orders taken. Food is available from vendors on site or you may bring your own. Beer and wine is available to purchase through vendors on-site as well.

For more information, visit www.cabq.gov/biopark/garden/summernights.html.

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