Holiday Show
20th Annual Rio Grande Holiday Show
November 29, 30 & December 1, 2019 | @ Expo Fairgrounds | Albuquerque, NM
Art Juried Fine Art & Fine Craft
Kick-off holiday shopping while supporting artists! Shoppers can find the most memorable and original gifts, whether it’s a whimsical piece of pottery, a handmade leather belt, one-of-a-kind jewelry or a striking piece of fine art. It’s no surprise that this festival takes the turkey when it comes to New Mexico’s Thanksgiving Weekend traditions! View our Artist Gallery!
Entertainment Live Music & Performances
Enjoy festive music all day long in both halls! Local carolers, musicians, bands, & pianists gather to spread holiday cheer. Take a break from your shopping to grab some food and listen to the tunes on one of the two plazas. Kiddos can also get in the spirit with entertainment & holiday themed activities just for them! 2019 Entertainment Schedule
Food & Drink Culinary Experience
Shop gifts that everyone will love - FOOD! Grab some fine chocolates, local honey, natural dips, hearty soup mixes, oils & more. Come for the gifts, stay for the samples! Make your way down Culinary Row with an empty stomach and you won't be disappointed.
Festival Details
November 29, 30, December 1
10-5 Friday
10-5 Saturday
10-4 Sunday
This festival takes place at Expo New Mexico in the Lujan Exhibit Complex! Enter from Gate 3 at Copper & San Pedro, and parking attendants will direct you to the Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex!
$8 Day Pass
$12 "Festival Pass" 3 Day Admission
Kids under 12 Free
Tickets available at the door!
Parking at Expo New Mexico is $5. Parking lot shuttles run throughout the grounds all weekend long. This event is fully handicap accessible.
View our 2019 Artist Lineup!
All of Us Soups & Dips | Soup, bread & dip mixes | Louisiana Badlands Jerky | Premium New Mexican Beef Jerky | New Mexico Bee Chama Honey | Regional Raw Honeys | New Mexico Celina's Biscochitos | Traditional & Flavored Biscochito Cookies | New Mexico Gourmet Farms of Colorado | Ready-to-Go Dip Mixes | Colorado Elixir Chocolates | Artisan Chocolates & Confections | New Mexico Mountain Man Gourmet| Seasonings, Spices, Dips, Mac & Cheese Mixes & Rice | New Mexico Nectar of the Vine | Gourmet Wine Frappe Mixes | 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 Tularosa Pistachio Groves | Seasoned & Roasted Pistachios | New Mexico
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 holiday-themed art projects to take home from the festival. We also have kid-centric entertainment attractions! Pink Elephant Magic Show Saturday, November 30th: 12:45pm Recycle Man Sunday, December 1st: 12:45pm
