October 4-6 & 11-13 2019
After the balloons go up!
9-5 Daily: Friday, Saturday & Sunday

This festival takes place at Sandia Resort & Casino, in the big white tent near I-25 & Tramway!

If you're coming from Santa Fe, head South on I-25 to Albuquerque, exit Tramway and turn left at the light. Go East on Tramway and you will see Sandia Resort on your left. Take a left on Rainbow Road into the resort, and follow the signs to the parking garage.

If you're coming from the south side of Albuquerque, head North on I-25, exit Tramway and turn right at the light. Go East on Tramway and you will see Sandia Resort on your left. Take a left on Rainbow Road into the resort, and follow the signs to the parking garage.

$10 Day Pass
$16 "Festival Pass" 6 Day Unlimited Admission
$25 "Grande Pass" Unlimited Admission & Free Parking at all 3 of our shows! A great deal if you're a regular Rio Grande Festivals attendee!
Kids under 12 Free!
Tickets are available at the door!

Parking at Sandia is free in the lot across the street from the tent. This event is handicap accessible, but please note that there is some unpaved natural terrain surrounding the tent. Inside the tent is fully carpeted with turf.

View our gallery, showcasing all participating artists>> View Gallery

*If you are planning your visit to the festival to see one particular artist, please inquire about their participation through our 'contact us' page. While 75% of our lineup is there both weekends, we have some who only join us for weekend 1 or weekend 2.*

SIP

Reid's Concessions Fresh Fruit Drinks & Lemonade
Sandia Resort & Casino Mimosas, Margaritas, Specialty Cocktails, Beer & Wine

SAVOR

JP'z Crepes and Cakes Sweet & Savory Gourmet Crepes
Jambo Cafe African and Caribbean Cuisine
Yepa's Famous Pueblo Frybread & Tacos Native American Food, Burritos & Indian Tacos
Rocky Mountain Slices New York Style Pizza by the Slice
California Wrap Runner Gourmet Wraps with Fresh Local Ingredients
Holland Concessions Philly Cheese Steaks, Brats & BBQ

View Entertainment Lineup Here!

In a dynamic market-style addition to our outdoor pavilion, we host culinary and cottage industry booths in a tent of their own. Browse, sample and shop handmade gourmet treats and locally-sourced body products! The following vendors will join us in 'Culinary Row'!

All of Us Soups & Dips | Soup, bread & dip mixes | Louisiana
Bee Chama Honey | Regional Raw Honeys | New Mexico
Burton's Maplewood Farm | Pure, Barrel-Aged Maple Syrups | Indiana
Celina's Biscochitos | Traditional & Flavored Biscochito Cookies | New Mexico
Dippity Duo Dips | Ready-to-Go Spice Packets for Dips & Sauces | Colorado
Mountain Man Gourmet| Seasonings, Spices, Dips, Mac & Cheese Mixes & Rice | New Mexico
New Mexico Sabor | Fresh Salsas | New Mexico
PastaMore Gourmet Foods | Flavored pastas, Olive Oils, Vinegars & Marinades | Colorado
Santa Fe Lavender | Lavender Bath & Body Products | New Mexico
Sogno Toscano Olive Oil Boutique | Gourmet Packaged Italian Truffle Salts, Oils & Vinegars | Arizona
Terra Verde Foods | Award-Winning Hot Sauces, Marmalade, Preserves & Salad Dressings | California
True Honey Teas | Honey-Infused Tea Blends | Virginia
Tularosa Pistachio Groves | Seasoned & Roasted Pistachios | New Mexico

Beyond the main tent, we will have a fabulous area for the kiddos to explore their creativity! Visit the Kids' Creation Station where our team will assist the young-at-heart in creating free art projects to take home from the fest.

We also have kid-centric entertainment attractions!

Pink Elephant Magic Show
Saturday, October 6th: 11:15am
Sunday, October 13th: 11:45am

Recycle Man
Friday, October 11th: 11:45am
Saturday, October 12th: 10:30