Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival

March 7-9, 2008 20th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Spring Show. Nationally recognized as one of the top 100 Juried Shows in the Country. Features over 200 fine artists' & craftsmen, artists demonstrations, entertainment, food & fun. 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. EXPO NM Fairgrounds. I feel remiss about not having announced application deadlines and posted a link to the application form. I promise to do better next year - and hope your local arts council was on the ball about getting the information to you. In case not, here's a link to application information for the 2008 October and November shows.

More About the March Festival

Celebrate spring and watch art come to life at the March Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival, featuring 225 notable artists and craftsmen from across the country, entertainment, artists' demonstrations, food sampling, kids' activities, and fun for the entire family! The Festival highlights unique handcrafted items at affordable prices: pottery, paintings, jewelry, woodworking, clothing, and handcrafts of all kinds.

Dates & Times

Friday, March 7, 2008 - 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday, March 8, 2008- 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, March 9, 2008 - 10 am - 5 pm

Location

Albuquerque, 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.

See a layout for this event. Click here

Watch the Artists at Work

Stroll through the show and stop to watch artists at work- a potter turning a bowl, a glass blower forming a vase, or a painter working on a canvas. Watching the creation of a handmade piece increases the pleasure of owning a work of art.

Artist Gallery

For the Kids

Kid's Creation Station, where they can learn about and create their own works of art, for free! Magic Shows, to dazzle and entertain the young and young-at- heart.

Food & Entertainment

Featuring varied culinary arts booths where you can sample and purchase a wide array of gourmet foods. You can also enjoy the treats in the food concession booths set up year-round by the State Fairgrounds.

Take a break from shopping in the indoor park to relax listening to the soothing grand piano music

How Much?

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.