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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Gas Ballooning: America's Challenge Race Tracking
DESCRIPTION:While hundreds of hot air balloons fill the sky\, a small fleet of gas balloons competes in one of aviation’s oldest races: America’s Challenge. These sleek silver envelopes carry pilots thousands of miles across the continent — navigating wind currents with nothing but skill and instinct.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-gas-ballooning-americas-challenge-race-tracking/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 2 — Dawn Patrol 🌅
DESCRIPTION:Day 2 brings another magical pre-dawn launch — select pilots navigate by the glow of their burners as the rest of the field sleeps. Gates open 4:30 AM. Coffee and hot chocolate available on-site. Bring layers — mornings at the field are cold and glorious.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-2-dawn-patrol-%f0%9f%8c%85/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 2 — Mass Ascension Sunday 🎈
DESCRIPTION:The second Mass Ascension of Balloon Fiesta — all 500+ registered balloons launch from the 78-acre field in a two-hour spectacular. Walk among the balloons as they inflate\, chat with pilots from around the world\, and watch hundreds of colorful envelopes lift skyward. One of the most photographed moments on Earth.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-2-mass-ascension-sunday-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260414T173132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173132Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 2 — America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race Launch 🏆
DESCRIPTION:One of the most unique competitions in ballooning — pilots in gas-filled balloons launch for a long-distance race that could take them hundreds or thousands of miles across North America. The last balloon to land wins. Watch the dramatic launch from Balloon Fiesta Park as these graceful craft drift silently into the New Mexico sky.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-2-americas-challenge-gas-balloon-race-launch-%f0%9f%8f%86/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T110000
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 3 — Monday Morning Mass Ascension 🎈
DESCRIPTION:Weekday Fiesta mornings are a local secret — smaller crowds\, more intimate access to pilots and balloons\, and the same breathtaking mass launch into the New Mexico sky. Monday’s session runs morning only (no evening session). Gates open at 4:30 AM. A great option for guests who want the full experience without peak weekend crowds.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-3-monday-morning-mass-ascension-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T100000
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CREATED:20260414T173144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173144Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 3 — Competition Events: Balloon Fiesta Hold 'Em & Ring the Pole
DESCRIPTION:Watch the world’s best balloon pilots compete in precision flying challenges — Balloon Fiesta Hold ‘Em (dropping a marker as close to a target as possible)\, and Ring the Pole (threading a line through a small target ring at altitude). These competitions showcase the incredible skill and accuracy of competitive balloon pilots.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-3-competition-events-balloon-fiesta-hold-em-ring-the-pole/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 4 — Tuesday Morning Mass Ascension 🎈
DESCRIPTION:Another gorgeous weekday morning launch — Tuesday mornings at Balloon Fiesta are a photographer’s dream. Fewer visitors mean more room to roam the field and get close to the balloons. Morning session only. Gates open 4:30 AM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-4-tuesday-morning-mass-ascension-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T220326Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Chainsaw Carving Competition
DESCRIPTION:World-class chainsaw carvers transform raw logs into incredible works of art live on the field throughout Balloon Fiesta week. Watch these artists work and purchase finished pieces — one of the most unexpectedly mesmerizing side events at the festival.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-chainsaw-carving-competition/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T063000
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CREATED:20260414T173159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173159Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 5 — Dawn Patrol 🌅
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday brings the third Dawn Patrol of Balloon Fiesta — the pre-dawn glow of select balloons lighting up before sunrise. One of the most peaceful and beautiful moments of the entire festival. Gates 4:30 AM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-5-dawn-patrol-%f0%9f%8c%85/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 5 — Flight of the Nations 🌍
DESCRIPTION:The most international morning of Balloon Fiesta — the Wednesday Mass Ascension honors every country represented at the event. Up to two balloons from each participating nation launch carrying their country’s flag after the Sponsor of the Day balloon. Pilots and crews from dozens of countries fill the field in a powerful celebration of ballooning as a universal language.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-5-flight-of-the-nations-%f0%9f%8c%8d/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173157Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Balloon Glow & Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:As the sun sets\, hundreds of balloons light up like giant lanterns in the evening sky — one of the most beautiful and romantic sights in Albuquerque. Followed by a spectacular fireworks show.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-balloon-glow-fireworks/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T213000
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CREATED:20260414T173202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173202Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 5 — Balloon Glow Wednesday Evening 🌟
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday evening Balloon Glow — hundreds of balloons tether to the field and light up the night with synchronized burner blasts. The glow turns the field into a sea of light and color. Wednesday’s evening session is a fan favorite. Gates open 3:00 PM\, Glow begins at dusk.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-5-balloon-glow-wednesday-evening-%f0%9f%8c%9f/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260414T173211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173211Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 6 — Special Shape Rodeo Morning 🐷🎪
DESCRIPTION:One of the most crowd-pleasing events of the entire festival — Special Shape balloons take to the sky! Giant pigs\, stagecoaches\, cartoon characters\, animals\, castles\, and shapes you never imagined could fly fill the morning sky alongside standard balloons. These one-of-a-kind creations are the Instagram moment of Balloon Fiesta. Thursday is Day 1 of the Special Shape Rodeo.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-6-special-shape-rodeo-morning-%f0%9f%90%b7%f0%9f%8e%aa/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260414T173203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173203Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Special Shape Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Darth Vader\, giant bees\, cartoon characters\, and hundreds of whimsical balloons in every imaginable shape take to the sky in this crowd favorite event of Balloon Fiesta.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-special-shape-rodeo/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260414T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173213Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 6 — Glowdeo: Special Shape Evening Glow 🌟
DESCRIPTION:The Glowdeo is the Special Shape version of the Balloon Glow — special shape balloons (the giant pigs\, characters\, and whimsical shapes) tether to the field and glow at night. Seeing a giant pig or cartoon character lit up from the inside in the New Mexico darkness is something you simply can’t un-see. Thursday evening. Gates open 3:00 PM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-6-glowdeo-special-shape-evening-glow-%f0%9f%8c%9f/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260414T173216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173216Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 7 — Special Shape Rodeo Day 2 Morning 🎈
DESCRIPTION:Round two of the Special Shape Rodeo — more whimsical\, imaginative\, and jaw-dropping special shape balloons take flight. Friday morning is often less crowded than the weekend sessions\, making it a great time for families with children who want up-close access to the Special Shape balloons before launch.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-7-special-shape-rodeo-day-2-morning-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260415T002335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011148Z
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SUMMARY:Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival — Fall
DESCRIPTION:After a summer of outdoor adventures\, the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival — Fall Edition brings Albuquerque’s art season indoors. Over 200 juried artists fill Expo New Mexico with fine art\, jewelry\, ceramics\, fiber arts\, photography\, and sculpture. \nA wonderful way to find unique holiday gifts and support working artists directly.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/rio-grande-arts-crafts-festival-fall/
LOCATION:Expo New Mexico\, 300 San Pedro Dr NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87108\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260414T173217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173217Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 7 — Glowdeo Night 2: Special Shape Evening Glow 🌟
DESCRIPTION:The second and final Glowdeo of the festival — special shape balloons light up the night sky one last time. This is the last evening event before the big final weekend. Don’t miss it. Gates open 3:00 PM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-7-glowdeo-night-2-special-shape-evening-glow-%f0%9f%8c%9f/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260414T173227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173227Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 8 — Dawn Patrol 🌅
DESCRIPTION:The penultimate Dawn Patrol of Balloon Fiesta — pre-dawn balloons glow against the night sky one day before the finale. Second Saturday morning is one of the busiest sessions of the week — arrive by 4:00 AM for best parking and field access.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-8-dawn-patrol-%f0%9f%8c%85/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260414T173228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173228Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 8 — Mass Ascension: Second Saturday 🎈
DESCRIPTION:The second Saturday Mass Ascension — all 500+ balloons in the sky on the penultimate day of the festival. The energy on second Saturday is electric as the festival reaches its final weekend crescendo. Walk the field\, meet pilots from 50+ countries\, and soak in the last full Mass Ascension of 2026.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-8-mass-ascension-second-saturday-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260414T173229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173229Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 8 — Night Magic Glow & Fireworks Grand Finale 🎆
DESCRIPTION:The most spectacular evening event of the entire festival — the Night Magic Glow on the second Saturday is the grand finale of Balloon Fiesta evenings. Hundreds of balloons fill the field\, burners igniting in choreographed sequences\, turning the park into a breathtaking light show. Followed by the biggest fireworks display of the event. This is THE evening to be at Balloon Fiesta. Sell out crowds — plan ahead.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-8-night-magic-glow-fireworks-grand-finale-%f0%9f%8e%86/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260414T173231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173231Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 9 — Closing Day Mass Ascension 🎈
DESCRIPTION:The final Mass Ascension of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta — 500+ balloons fill the New Mexico sky one last time for the year. Closing Day has a bittersweet\, celebratory energy as pilots\, crews\, and guests say goodbye to another incredible festival. No evening session on closing Sunday. Morning only — gates 4:30 AM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-9-closing-day-mass-ascension-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261018T230000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260415T002338Z
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SUMMARY:Albuquerque Film & Music Experience (AFME)
DESCRIPTION:The Albuquerque Film & Music Experience (AFME) celebrates the creative industries that have made New Mexico one of America’s most active film production hubs. Feature screenings\, short film competitions\, live music showcases\, and industry panels fill a week of programming across downtown venues.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/albuquerque-film-music-experience-afme/
LOCATION:Downtown Albuquerque\, Albuquerque\, NM
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260415T002341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011155Z
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SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos Marigold Parade
DESCRIPTION:One of Albuquerque’s most visually stunning traditions: the Día de los Muertos Marigold Parade. Thousands dressed in elaborate face paint and marigold-draped costumes process through Old Town in a joyful communal celebration of life\, memory\, and loved ones who came before. \nAltars line the parade route. Marigold petals blanket the pavement. Both deeply solemn and genuinely joyful.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-marigold-parade/
LOCATION:Old Town Albuquerque Plaza\, 400 San Felipe St NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87104\, US
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260415T002344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011159Z
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SUMMARY:Kirtland Air Force Base Airshow
DESCRIPTION:The Kirtland Air Force Base Airshow is one of New Mexico’s most spectacular free public events — a day of precision flying\, military demonstrations\, vintage aircraft displays\, and heart-stopping aerial acrobatics. \nWalk among fighter jets and helicopters up close. A truly awe-inspiring day out.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/kirtland-air-force-base-airshow/
LOCATION:Kirtland Air Force Base\, Albuquerque\, NM
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260415T002348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011203Z
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SUMMARY:Southwest Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest Arts Festival is one of the region’s finest juried art shows — a curated gathering of painters\, sculptors\, jewelers\, photographers\, and mixed-media artists from across the American Southwest. \nFind work you’ll treasure for decades. Meet the artists. Understand the story behind the piece.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/southwest-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Expo New Mexico\, 300 San Pedro Dr NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87108\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260415T002355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011210Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lighting of the Valley — Old Town
DESCRIPTION:The holidays arrive in Old Town with the Holiday Lighting of the Valley — a magical evening when thousands of farolitos are lit along the acequia banks and historic plaza\, casting the neighborhood in warm\, flickering golden light. \nStroll lit pathways\, listen to carolers\, sip hot cider\, and feel the genuine warmth of a centuries-old community tradition.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/holiday-lighting-of-the-valley-old-town/
LOCATION:Old Town Albuquerque Plaza\, 400 San Felipe St NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87104\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260415T002358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011217Z
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SUMMARY:Albuquerque Christmas Parade & Festival
DESCRIPTION:Albuquerque’s annual Christmas Parade & Festival fills downtown with floats\, marching bands\, and the kind of small-city holiday charm that’s increasingly rare. Kids line the curbs\, the streets light up — pure New Mexico warmth.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/albuquerque-christmas-parade-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Albuquerque\, Albuquerque\, NM
CATEGORIES:Festival,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260414T173324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173324Z
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SUMMARY:National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show
DESCRIPTION:The world’s largest spicy food show — featuring hundreds of hot sauce\, salsa\, BBQ\, and fiery food vendors from across the globe. Taste thousands of samples and find your heat limit!
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/national-fiery-foods-barbecue-show/
LOCATION:Sandia Resort & Casino\, 30 Rainbow Rd NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T062130
CREATED:20260415T002424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011331Z
UID:10000303-1802512800-1802624400@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Festival
DESCRIPTION:Albuquerque’s sweetest weekend: the Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Festival packs the Convention Center with artisan chocolatiers\, specialty roasters\, pastry chefs\, and dessert makers from across the region. \nSample single-origin truffles\, cold brew blends\, chile-infused chocolate bars\, and espresso drinks that will ruin ordinary coffee forever.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/southwest-chocolate-coffee-festival/
LOCATION:Albuquerque Convention Center\, 401 2nd St NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87102\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food & Drink
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