Other Events During Balloon Fiesta 2008

It's Balloon Fiesta Time!  Albuquerque is in full swing as the balloons take to the skies.  In addition to all of the events and activities happening at Balloon Fiesta Park, there are numerous events across the city. 
 Balloon by marblestreetstudio.com
General Events
20th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival: October 3-5, 10-12
Under the Big Top Tent at Paseo del Norte. www.riograndefestivals.com
 
Journey in Concert : October 4th
Journal Pavilion. www.livenation.com
 
Star Party: October 4th
Astronomy Night at the Oak Flat Picnic Ground, Juniper Area.  www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola/districts/sandia.shtml
 
Harvest Festival: October 4-5              
Albuquerque Botanic Garden’s Heritage Farm. www.cabq.gov/biopark/garden 

Echo Carving Series Championship at Balloon Fiesta Park: October 4-5
Come watch eight best-in-class carvers compete for cash and prizes. www.echo-usa.com/carvingseries

Miniatures & More
: October 4 - December 2008.
This popular fund raiser and exhibition by the Albuquerque Museum Foundation features sculptures and paintings by nationally know artists.  www.cabq.gov/museum.
 
4th Annual 2008 Balloon Festival Indian Art Market: October 4-5
Buy direct from more than 50 Native American artisans. www.indianpueblo.org
Turquoise jewelry making by michael hayes
7th Annual Santero Market: October 4-5
This event is an opportunity to see some of the best religious arts and crafts available in the area. Lots of delicious food, live music and dance, and shopping throughout the Market. www.cabq.gov/crs
 
20th Annual Fine Arts Show:  October 4-12
Event held at Old San Ysidro Church in Corrales, NM. 
 
From Field to Feast: A Native American and Hispanic Community Celebration: October 11-12
www.indianpueblo.org
 
Annual Homes of Enchantment Parade: October 11-12
www.hbacnm.com

4th Annual Gourd Festival:
 October 11-12       
10120 Lomas Blvd.  NE.  www.newmexicogourdsociety.org
 
Museum Exhibits

Anderson - Abruzzo International Balloon Museum:

 

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science:


University of New Mexico, Maxwell Museum of Anthropology:

National Hispanic Cultural Center: 

The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History:

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center:Sculpture at the albuquerque museum by acvb

National Atomic Museum:

The Special Collections Library:

Ongoing & Seasonal Events
6th Annual Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: October 2008
Various locations throughout Albuquerque. www.closetcinema.org 
 
Old Town, New Fun 
Come to Old town to enjoy live music and performances by renowned local artists! Live events every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October 15th. 768-3531.  www.cabq.gov/crs/newfun.html
 Folklorico dancers in historic old town by acvb
Tijeras Open Air Market
The Tijeras Open-Air Arts market is located beside and behind the Just Imagine Gallery and Coffeehouse. 
www.justimaginegallery.com
 
Ballroom & Latin Dance Parties 
The Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins NE.  www.usadancenm.org.
 
 
 
Sculpture Garden Tours & Old Town Walking Tours: October 2008
Albuquerque Museum of Art & History.  www.cabq.gov/museum.
 
11th Annual Maize Maze 
Bring the kids to explore this giant corn maze. www.riograndefarm.org

 

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