2023 NM State fair deals, September 7th-17th

Gascar Races

September 7th- 17th, 2023                                                                        

Main and Heritage 

Fair Hours: 

10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday (Midway opens 2pm Monday -Friday) 

10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday

Admission: Ticket purchase is available online with a fee purchase tickets via etix or purchase at entrance.

Adult - $15.00
Senior (65 and older) - $8.00
Kids (5 to 12 years old) - $8.00

Children 5 and under - FREE                        

Parking: Gate 1 on Central has parking available for $10.00 from Monday through Thursday and $20.00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Gate 8 on Louisiana offers ample parking but fills quickly. Parking for Gate 8 is $10.00. There is free handicap parking at both gates. 

Bike Valet will check your bike during fair hours FREE

DEALS

September 7, 2023 - OPENING DAY - $4 Admission, $30 Ride Wristband, GRAZE DAYS - All food vendors will offer one regular menu item for just $5 from 10 am - 4 pm. LAW ENFORCEMENT DAY - Free admission for NM Law Enforcement officers and personnel with valid ID.

September 8 - 10, 2023 • TEACHER APPRECIATION • All teachers will get in to the Fair for FREE when they present their district issued ID or a pay stub at the ticket booth. Free admission is good for ID holder only.

September 8, 2023 - STATE EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY - State employees get in for just $8.00 when they present an ID badge issued by the state agency they work for, or a current pay stub issued by a state agency. Discount is good for ID or paystub holder only. FIREFIGHTER & FIRST RESPONDERS DAY - Free admission for firefighters and first responders with valid ID.

Monday, September 11, 2023 • Four Dollar Day! $4 admission all day • $30 ride wristbands

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 • Military/Veteran's Day • Free admission for all active & retired military and veterans with valid ID • $5 admission and $30 ride wristbands

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 • Dollar Day! $1.00 admission all day • Dollar Rides! All rides are $1 per ride, with a minimum purchase of 10 rides required. Ride wristbands will not be available for purchase

Thursday, September 14, 2023 • EVERYONE IS A KID TODAY - $8 admission all day • $30 ride wristbands • Graze Days - All food vendors on the grounds offer one regular menu item for just $5 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

September 15, 2023 • City & County Employee Appreciation Day – admission for anyone employed by a New Mexico city or county government get in for just $8 with city or county issued employment ID • $40 Ride Wristbands

If you want additional info on the state fair here is the link https://statefair.exponm.com/p/about

Fall is coming and so is the NM State fair. Its time to enjoy all the fun of the Midway rides, food, entertainment. 

I'm going to share some of the highlights of the 2022 NM state fair. The midway will give you some amazing views 90ft up from the Gentle Giant Ferris wheel. there is many other rides to choose from for the tiny kids and for the brave ones. same rides as your childhood. Unless you rode horses they are on the other side of the fairgrounds. Some games to try your luck and win a stuffed animal or whatever fun prizes you want. There's also fair food and giant lemonade.    

Jason The circus man

Gentle Giant

If you head down Main street there are many entertainers different times of day. You might see the strolling piano, Jason D'Vaude The circus man. He juggles fire and large knives on a very tall unicycle. You don't see that every day.  

There's award winning art along the way in the many buildings that line main street. 

Inka Gold is usually performing on Main street.  

Inka Gold

If you go earlier in the day there will be car shows and Schools. first responders, fire department etc. to meet and consider possible career choices. 

Villa Hispana

firehose demo

Salsa Steel drum band

Head down Heritage st and go see Villa Hispana and Indian Village. You may want to pick up a fresh Watermelon drink and some fry bread. Watch some dances and buy some stuff. Make your way back to Main street, check out the Agriculture buildings and all the animals participating in the fair. The duck races are in this area also. The red barn and petting zoo is on the east side of the street. Near the Manuel Lujan building, Inside this building is my favorite place to get cotton candy and more sweet treats. The Salsa steel drum band might be performing inside the Louisiana or San Pedro gate. 

If you haven't eaten something yet there is rows of food options right by the Chevron Pavilion. More music and food. across the way is the African-American Pavilion. 

Midway Lights

There is so much to see and do at the state fair, make sure you go and take lots of pictures and enjoy the memories. 

Stilt performers

    See you at the fair.