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EXPO NEW MEXICO/STATE FAIR
Perhaps no other single event in New Mexico truly captures the spirit of the state, as does the
New Mexico State Fair. the fair will be held September 13-23, 2012 in Albuquerque at the
State Fair Grounds located at 300 San Pedro NE.
the State Fair, which saw its formal beginning in 1938, was created by the legislature to exhibit
livestock, poultry, vegetables, fruits, grains, grasses and other farm productsd every September.
the focal point of every exhibit was to determine "the best" in each category.
While agriculture is the heart of the Fair, the comprehensive activity offers many things for
many people. if you want to take in activities representative of our state's multi-cultures, you
can visit the popular Villa hispana (Spanish Village), indian Village, and the African American
Pavilion and experience tasty ethnic foods, arts and crafts, and entertainment. these activities
bring all New Mexicans together.
the NM State Fair Rodeo, one of the largest in the United States, attracts the best cowboy and
cowgirl athletes to this Professional Rodeo cowboy Association-sanctioned event. top entertainers
appear in concert nightly at the rodeo.
Pari-mutual horse Racing held annually during the State Fair is a main event at the State Fair
and draws big crowds and big purses since it attracts the region’s top horses and jockeys. All
state fairs have to include a Midway with thrilling rides and other delights for visitors of all
ages. Expo New Mexico fulfills this opportunity for fun. Add the delicious food booths, interesting
exhibits of all kinds, and you have mucho fun for all which makes Expo New Mexico
one of the biggest fairs in the country.
At other times of the year one can take in other activities at the Fairgrounds. Every weekend,
except those during the State Fair time, the "Fairgrounds Flea Market," operated by the Fair,
attracts thousands of buyers and sellers.
Every december twelve twenty-Five yuletide drive is held as an annual holiday event.
the New Mexico State Fair, more recently referred to as Expo New Mexico, is an Enterprise
Agency. this self-sufficient entity receives no legislative appropriation and has a sevenmember
commission appointed by the Governor to oversee the operation. More information
about this group can be obtained by contacting the General Manager and the office identified
below.
dan Mourning, General Manager
P.o. Box 8546
Albuquerque, NM 87198
(505) 222-9700 Fax: (505) 266-7784
E-mail: info@exponm.com
www.exponm.com