2013 Fall Festival and Mini Maze

It’s fall again, and time for the Rio Grande Community Farm’s 2013 Fall Festival & Mini-Maze! We’ve got all sorts of fun lined up, so be sure to attend each event and get in on all the action. From pumpkin games and activities and getting dirty on the farm, you name it- we’ve got it!

Due to the drought of the past few years, we haven’t had water from the acequia to irrigate our corn this year, and the maze is going to be a little patchy and shorter than in years past. Nonetheless, during all Fall Festival events, visitors are welcome to explore and get lost in the maze as part of the fun.

Sustainability Day & Drought Resistance on the Farm

Saturday, October 5^th (from noon to 5 p.m.)

Come out to learn about how farms like ours handle the drought, and enjoy a number of activities centered on sustainable living! Demonstrations and activities include backyard farming/gardening, renewable energy demonstrations, foraging and wilderness education, arts and crafts, and many more. Learn More

Admission donations are $5 a person – Location Map   Maize Maze  address:
1701 Montano Road NW – Get Directions
On Montano Road, 1.1 miles west of Fourth Street. Turn north on Tierra Viva, and park in the gravel lot to your left.

follow link for location http://www.riograndefarm.org/events/maize-maze/

McCall's Pumpkin Patch

Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, pick your own pumpkin from the field, try to find your way through the 16-acre corn maze, feed the farm animals, race a pedal kart,slide, launch a pumpkin, mine for gemstones, shop, eat...& much, much more!

Weekends Open To The Public September 21st – October 27th

Saturday 10am-6pm*

Sunday 10am-6pm*

*We stop selling tickets at 4pm to ensure that everyone has enough time to enjoy their visit.

Admissions for October weekends: $11.95   (This includes entrance to the park, most activities within the park, entrance to the corn maze & a hayride to the pumpkin patch.Weekend admission does not include the price of a pumpkin.)

Children 2 & under are free.

How long should I plan to stay at the Pumpkin Patch?

Though you are welcome to stay for just a short visit, many will stay for most of the day. There are many activities to choose from, lots to eat, & places to shop. Kids have an especially tough time leaving.

What is the cost for a pumpkin?

After pumpkins are picked from the field, they are measured & priced individually. Prices range from $2-10.

McCall’s Pumpkin Patch Weekdays:

9am-2pm

Open to scheduled groups only (see the teacher’s page).for a school group The cost is $6 per person for both children and adults. Children under 2 are free (but will not receive a pumpkin). One teacher may come for free with each registered class.

(Includes a hayride to the pumpkin patch, one pumpkin per person & limited park activities.)
here is the link to their page with more info and pictures http://mccallpumpkinpatch.com/

4th Annual New Mexico Brew Fest

CRAFT BEER • LIVE MUSIC • FOOD TRUCKS

at Villa Hispana at Expo New Mexico

OCTOBER 5, 2013 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Time: 1:00pm     Day: Saturday     Ages: All Ages    

Designated driver 11.54, General Admission 27.37 through hold my ticket.com 

SPECIAL VIP TASTING SESSION FROM NOON-1PM

Local iQ Magazine presents the fourth annual installment of the state's biggest microbrew festival — the NEW MEXICO BREW FEST. Held on the beautiful grounds of the Villa Hispana complex at NM Expo, NMBF features an ever-expanding lineup of New Mexico breweries pouring tastes and pints to thirsty hop heads. New Mexico Breweries on site will be Abbey Brewing Co.  • Blue Corn • Bosque Brewing • Broken Bottle • Chama River • Duel • Il Vicino • Back Alley Draft House • High Desert • La Cumbre • Las Cazuelas • Little Toad Creek • Marble • Mimbres • Nexus • Rio Grande • Sandia Chile Grill • Santa Fe Brewing • Santa Fe Spirits • Second Street • Sierra Blanca • Taos Mesa • Tractor • Turtle Mountain

Eight out of state breweries will also be on hand in the WHOLE FOODS MARKET BEER VILLAGE, including New Belgium, Deschutes, Stone, Oskar Blues, Left Hand Brewing, Odell & Sierra Nevada

Also included in this five hour Oktoberfest-themed event is a roster of inventive local food trucks, including Supper, Rustic and The Last Call and hours of live music all set in a very family-friendly, picnic-like atmosphere.

Bands confirmed to play this year are Santa Fe's Todd and the Fox, Mondo Vibrations, 11-piece German oompah band Die Polka-schlingel and Arizona's premier Irish rock band Keltic Cowboys. For a preview of the music this year, view the videos posted below.

Keep up with additions to the festival by checking back here often or friend us at facebook.com/nmbrewfest

Balloon Fiesta

General admission $8 any session, any day Kids 12 and under FREE 
5 pack of tickets $35 per pack =$7ea session. 
Guests from all over the world come to Albuquerque to celebrate ballooning. Literally hundreds of balloons will be taking flight from the Balloon Fiesta Park this year October 5 through 13, 2013.
Balloon Fiesta—which, with over 600 balloons, is the largest ballooning event on earth, the most photographed event on earth, and the largest annual international event held in the United States.

When should I arrive at Balloon Fiesta Park?

Since crowds for some of our events are in excess of 100,000 people, arriving sooner is better. For weekend events, plan to arrive at the park by 4:30-5:00am. During evening events, try to be at the park by 4pm. Gates open at 4:30am and 3:00pm.

Where do we park?

We have general parking lots on the north and south ends of the park for $10 every time you park. Each parking lot is color-coded and the gates are numbered, so please remember the color and number of the gate through which you entered the field.

Can we bring food and drinks into the park?

Yes, but you cannot bring glass or alcohol and your bags or coolers are subject to search.

Where are the ATMs located at Balloon Fiesta Park?

There are ATMs at both the north and south ends of Main Street and near the Stage in the middle of Main Street.

What are typical weather conditions, and what do I wear?

Generally, temperatures in the morning are around 20-40°F, warming up to about 50-70°F by noon. Bring a jacket and dress in layers. Also remember to wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring sunscreen to put on after the sun is up. You will be at a high altitude and are at risk for sunburn. Bring appropriate eye protection. Sun and wind could be your enemies on a bright, sunny or windy day. For further weather information, visit www.balloonfiesta.com.

the best way to save money for admission is to Volunteer for the Chase crew here is the info....

Crew Registration

If you are interested in joining a chase crew for the 2013 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta plan to attend registration at Balloon Fiesta Park in the pilot's Landing (large white tent on the SE end of the Park) or go to the Chase Crew tower prior to any event. For more information contact the Chase Crew Coordinator Cindy Moores at 505-974-0178.

Pre-registration times are: Wednesday, October 2nd 5-8pm
Thursday, October 3rd 10am-4pm
Friday, October 4th 10am-6pm

You will receive a pilot assignment and be able to view a training video at registration.

Albuquerque Alpacas go see Live Alpacas

During Balloon fiesta you will have opportunities to buy Alpaca merchandise but have you ever met one in person. they are furry and cute. kind of like a big sheep or small furry horse. While driving down Alameda you see the signs on the weekend for Albuquerque Alpacas well this weekend we stopped and met a few. Luxor just a baby still only 3 months old came out of his pen to meet us. You can pet them on the neck and back. they don't prefer to be pet on the head too much. Phillip my son was intrigued with the Alpacas, would love to bring one home with us. Well not today. but they do have a gift shop open weekends (weekdays by appt) with sweaters, slippers, scarves, bears, and little baby alpacas you can take home for only 6.50. Compact enough to put on the Christmas tree. no feeding necessary since the tiny handheld ones are stuffed. They are located at 9721 Guadalupe trail NW. watch for the signs on the weekends on Alameda. here is their web page Albuquerque Alpacas

Santa Fe Renaissance fair September 21 and 22, 2013

DATES:   September 21 and 22, 2013

TIME:   10 am to 6 pm

ADULT ADMISSION:   $10 (Parking is FREE)

SENIORS (62+) AND TEENS (13-17):   $7

CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER:   FREE !!!

NO PETS!

Revel in the amazing antics of Santa Fe’s own Clan Tynker! * Cheeron the brave pursuits of sword fighting and Celtic games! *Experience aspects of life in a Medieval village! * Kids! Defend the Spanish Galleon from marauding pirates! * Win treasure playing Catapulting Frogs, Jacob’s Ladder and other games of knightly skill! * Indulge in belly dancing, flamenco and other live entertainment on 3 stages! * Dress in your most elegant finery and compete for prizes in the costume contest! * Spend your hard-earned gold with vendors selling shields, blades, cloaks, jewels, turkey legs, ale and mead and other goods! * Bow to Their Majesties Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand! ...and MUCH MORE!

The Santa Fe Renaissance Fair is a community event whose proceeds assist The Interfaith Community Shelter in serving the homeless with compassion and respect and also benefit the educational programs ofEl Rancho de las Golondrinas.

The idyllic site, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, is a Spanish colonial outdoor living history museum, with 200 acres of historical recreations, including working gristmills, a blacksmith, a wheelwright and many other outstanding attractions to discover!

"A Renaissance Fair with a Spanish Flair!"home page

Expo NM State Fair, Sep 11-22, 2013

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• This year, the Fair is once again condensed to 12 open days, running consecutively: September 11-22.
• General Parking will once again be FREE throughout the run of the Fair. Some “Preferred” paid parking will also be available.
• General Hours of Operation are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
• Gate 9 (Louisiana just north of Central) is permanently CLOSED to Fair traffic. Fairgoers wishing to park on the grounds may use Gate 8 (Louisiana just south of Lomas) and Gate 1 off Central Avenue.
• The 2013 State Fair will open at 10 a.m. every day!
• Admission is $10 Adults (12-64), $7 (Seniors (65 and up), $7 Kids (11 and under), FREE for Kids 5 and under!
• All schedules—livestock shows, contests, exhibits, entertainment, Rodeo, Tingley concerts, Parade, etc.—are currently being posted at www.ExpoNM.com August and September as they become available. Please check back often, as updates are made daily.

• the State Fair Parade is on Saturday September 14th, 2013

  The Parade begins at 8:45am at the corner of Louisiana and Central and proceeds east towards Eubank. The Parade breaks up BEFORE it reaches Eubank.
  The midway carnival operates from approximately 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Monday through Thursday, and approximately 11 a.m. to midnight every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Fair. 
  
  

  Daily Ride Passes $25 Monday through Thursday; 

  $30 Friday through Sunday.

  
  

  What day is dollar day?

  A: $1 admission before 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 16th (see below)

  Q: What are the discounts for this year’s Fair?

  A: Monday, September 16th, Senior Celebration Day: $1 general admission before 1:00 p.m.

  Tuesday, September 17th, “Twofer Tuesday”: 1/2 price admission and 1/2 price ride wristbands (or two for the price of one

  More discount possible To Be Announced during Fair