Albuquerque Food Festivals 2026: Balloon Fiesta, NM Fair

Food festivals in Albuquerque worth planning a trip around, by month.

Festivals through the year

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta ★ 4.8

OctoberOct 03-11, 9 daysTicket needednortheast-heights

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta at Balloon Fiesta Park each October is the world's largest hot air balloon festival.

Focus: New Mexican breakfast burritos

Balloon Fiesta Park, 4401 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

New Mexico State Fair ★ 4.4

SeptemberSep 10-20, 11 daysTicket needednob-hill

The New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque each September runs 11 days of fair food, Indian tacos, frybread.

Focus: Fair food, frybread, Indian tacos

Expo New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Twinkle Light Parade ★ 4.3

DecemberFirst Saturday of Decembernob-hill

Twinkle Light Parade through Albuquerque's Nob Hill each December is the city's holiday parade, with biscochitos at the bakeries.

Focus: Biscochitos, hot chocolate, posole

Central Ave between Washington and Girard, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Albuquerque Greek Festival ★ 4.4

OctoberFirst weekend October, 3 daysTicket needededo

Albuquerque Greek Festival at St George Greek Orthodox Church in Albuquerque each October is the heritage Greek food festival with souvlaki, gyros.

Focus: Greek souvlaki, baklava, gyros

St George Greek Orthodox Church, 308 High St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Pueblo Revolt Day ★ 4.5

AugustAugust 10, 1 daydowntown

Pueblo Revolt Day at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on August 10 commemorates the 1680 Pueblo Revolt with Pueblo Indian frybread.

Focus: Pueblo Indian frybread, posole, blue corn

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Globalquerque World Music Festival ★ 4.3

SeptemberLate September, 3 daysTicket neededdowntown

Globalquerque on Civic Plaza in downtown Albuquerque each September is the world music and culture festival with international food booths.

Focus: International food booths

Civic Plaza, 1 Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Albuquerque Restaurant Week ★ 4.3

AprilApr 17-26, 10 daysdowntown

Albuquerque Restaurant Week each April is the citywide prix fixe event with three course menus at $33, $44, $66 and $77 price points across participating.

Focus: Prix fixe city wide

Various restaurants across Albuquerque, NM

Book food experiences in Albuquerque

Albuquerque: Breaking Bad RV Filming Locations Tour

Guided tour4 hours4.9 from 19 reviewsfrom $102

Ride in an RV like Walter White’s and visit iconic Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and El Camino and now Pluribus filming locations, with Breakfast or lunch included.

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Albuquerque: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Toast

Guided tour2 hours5.0 from 9 reviewsfrom $215

Rise above New Mexico at dawn for sweeping views of the Sandia Mountains. Savor a celebratory toast and light snacks after your flight, creating a morning to remember.

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