State Fair FAQ

The 2012 New Mexico State Fair Runs Wednesday, September 12 thru Sunday, September 23

Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, September 11: Arts Preview Night @ 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 12: Opening Day—carnival, exhibits, livestock shows, etc. open at 2 p.m.
Thursday, September 13: First Full Day—carnival, exhibits, livestock shows, etc. open at 9 a.m.
Friday, September 14: International Indian Final Rodeo begins at Tingley Coliseum, 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 15: Annual State Fair Parade Leaves the Fairgrounds at 8:30 a.m. (heading east on Central to Eubank); International Indian Final Rodeo continues at Tingley Coliseum, 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 16: International Indian Final Rodeo final run at Tingley Coliseum, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, September 18: PRCA Rodeo and State Fair Concert Series begins at Tingley Coliseum, 7 p.m., runs through Sunday, September 23 (see Rodeo Concert Entertainment for details)
Sunday, September 23: Closing Day

This year, the Fair is condensed from 13 open days over a 17-day run to 12 open days (soft opening at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12) plus Preview Night, running consecutively.

General Parking will be FREE throughout the run of the Fair

Gate 1 (Louisiana just north of Central) is CLOSED throughout the Fair due to construction.

Fairgoers wishing to park on the grounds may use Gate 8 (Louisiana just south of Lomas) and Gate 1 off Central Avenue.

Beginning Thursday, September 13, the Fair will open at 9 a.m. every day!

• Admission is $10 Adults (12-61)
• $7 (Seniors (62 and up)
• $7 Kids (11 and under)
• FREE for Kids 5 and under!