Fair Hours, September 7-17, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday
Midway Hours
Opens 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Opens 10:00 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Pricing - Fair Admission
Adult - $15.00
Senior (65 and older) - $8.00
Kids (5 to 12 years old) - $8.00
Children 5 and under – FREE
Driving to the Fair
The best way to get to the State Fair is to take I-40 and exit at the San Mateo or Louisiana exit. From there, follow directions to Expo New Mexico. Right hand turns are only allowed into the State Fair grounds.
Ride Share to the Fair
The New Mexico State Fair was the first big local event to establish a transportation partnership ride share companies for access to the fair and other EXPO New Mexico events. Ride share vehicles will utilize dedicated entry gates and pre-planned routes into the fairgrounds to further expedite access to the fair.
Bus to the Fair
- ABQ Ride is once again providing convenient options for patrons to take the bus to the fair. ABQ RIDE has four bus routes, including two Rapid Rides which provide a direct ride to the fair. Check the website: Transit — City of Albuquerque for Park and Ride locations.
- Fair officials recommend catching the bus at the Uptown Transit Center near Albuquerque Public Schools Headquarters.
More info
More Info on the fair is available from: exponm.com and then click on State Fair.