Something for everyone at
the State Fair!

Whether it’s sampling the bounty of New Mexico’s farms and ranches, admiring the creativity of artists and craftspeople or being entertained by local talent, there’s something for everyone on the 236-acre fairgrounds. Here’s what you’ll find at the different venues located throughout the grounds.

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 Agriculture Building and Courtyard

You and your students can find some of New Mexico’s best “home grown” products at the Agriculture Building, which is located on Avenue of the Governors. You can also learn about New Mexico’s farming and ranching industries.

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Art Galleries

Local artists express the diversity and culture unique to New Mexico through award-winning creations in an array of different mediums. The Fine Arts Center, Hispanic Arts Gallery and the Native American Arts Gallery are all located on the Avenue of the Governors.

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Creative Arts Building

Demonstrations from quilting to Chile Ristra making are held in the Creative Arts Building.  Collectors, hobbyists and craftspeople from around the state proudly display their finest work. The popular cooking and baking contests are held in the Creative Arts Building.

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Creative Arts Building

Demonstrations from quilting to Chile Ristra making are held in the Creative Arts Building.  Collectors, hobbyists and craftspeople from around the state proudly display their finest work. The popular cooking and baking contests are held in the Creative Arts Building.

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Villa Hispana

Flamenco, folklorico, food, music and mariachis can be found at Villa Hispana. Located off Heritage Avenue, Villa Hispana reflects New Mexico’s Hispanic culture. A gazebo stage features entertainment by local, regional and international artists. Shops feature Santos, retablos, tinwork and demonstrations by artisans.

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Indian Village

The Indian Village features a broad taste of New Mexico’s Native American cultures. From colorful Indian dances and songs to arts and crafts, nestled under the cottonwood trees off Heritage Avenue. You and your students can watch!

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 Pee-Wee Stampede

The Pee-Wee Stampede is a “mock rodeo” for little city slickers ages 3 to 6 years old complete with live music, stick horses, cowboy hats, chaps, stick bulls, rodeo numbers, trophies and ribbons.  With an emphasis on good character, everyone is a champion at the Pee-Wee Stampede.  Each child receives a prize while learning the importance of good sportsmanship, as well as characteristics such as sharing and waiting their turn, following directions, paying attention and developing good listening skills.

Natural Resources Building

The Natural Resources Building is a collaborative effort involving many state and federal land use agencies. Students will learn about forests, state parks and recreational activities. Live fish, birds, plants and animals are on exhibit every day of the Fair.

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Farm

Some favorite children’s nursery rhymes like “The Farmer in the Dell,” “Mary Had A Little Lamb,” and “Old MacDonald Had A Farm” come to life in a special area.  The Farm Sponsored by Mc Donald’s allows a hand’s on experience from farm to market; from the chicken coop to the country store interactive exhibit promotes education, culture, science and agriculture. 

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School Arts and Flower Building

Take a break from the crowds and spend some meditative time in the School Arts and Flower Building. Over 4,000 pieces of art adorn the walls of the Schools Arts Building and New Mexico’s elementary, middle and high school students created them all. An oasis of pungent herbs and floral designs are right next door in the Flower Building.

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Don Chalmers Ford Horse Complex

There are 20 horse shows held during the Fair at both the indoor and outdoor horse arenas. Students can see a variety of breeds and will delight in the beauty of horse and rider as participants compete in several horse competitions.

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