NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It is no secret that car shows and low riders are a big part of the state. Car culture is so big that Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Peña has asked lawmakers to consider lowriders as New Mexico’s official state vehicle. So, where can you get your next fix of motoring fun?
Throughout the year, local car clubs and drivers will show off their rides at various car shows throughout the state. For a list of scheduled events, scroll down.
But if you want to read more about New Mexico’s car culture, check out this KRQE News 13 story about students learning lowrider design . They got a chance to learn to create custom patterns and how to blend paints to create an iconic look in Albuquerque.
Now, that the heat is coming to the state there are a variety of car shows and low-rider events around New Mexico. For info on each event, click the event name.
Albuquerque
- 9th Annual Giving Back Event
- Date: August 19
- Where: Mesa Verde Park
- Tickets: Free
- Annual Prague Nebraska Car Show
- Date: August 19
- Where: 7201 Lomas NE 87110
- Tickets: Prices Vary
- 5th Annual Make-a-Wish car show
- Date: August 20
- Where: Target on Paseo and I-25
- Tickets: Prices Vary
- Labor Day Car Show at Power Ford
- Date: September 4
- Where: Power Ford
- Tickets: Prices Vary
- Feed New Mexico Kids Inc. Cruisin’ for Kids: 66 Diner & Car Show Fundraiser
- Date: September 16
- Where: 66 Diner
- Tickets: Prices Vary
- Chili Cook-Off and Car Show
- Date: October 13
- Where: Associated Builders & Contractors 2821 Broadway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Tickets: Free to enter, other tickets are available
- Hooter’s Halloween Spooktacular Car Show
- Date: October 28
- Where Hooter’s at San Mateo
- Tickets: Car Registration Fee
Las Cruces
- 16th Donate for Life Car Show
- Date: August 19
- Where: Young Park
- Tickets: Prices vary
- Cruces Car Show Fiesta
- Date: August 26
- Where: 425 W. Boutz Road
- Tickets: Free to attend
- 2nd Annual Car Show Fiesta
- Date: August 26
- Where: Sisbarro
- Tickets: Prices vary
- Swap Meet & Vet’s Car Show
- Date: September 23
- Where: Organ Mountain HS
- Tickets: Prices vary
- Zoot Suit Pachanga & Car Show 2023
- Date: October 14
- Where: Young Park
- Tickets: Prices vary
- Oktoberfest | ALL Volkswagen Show
- Date: October 21
- Where: Sisbarro Autoworld Volkswagen
- Tickets: Details coming soon
- “Just for the H— of It” Show
- Date: November 18
- Where: Body Works
- Tickets: Car Registration Fee
Santa Fe
- SHOW & SHINE
- Date: August 19
- Where: Wicked West Harley-Davidson
- Tickets: Free
Ruidoso
- Low Class Ruidoso Cruise Weekend Car Show
- Date: September 8
- Where: Ruidoso Convention Center
- Tickets: Prices Vary
- MLS Car Tour
- Date: September 26
- Where: Ruidoso/Lincoln County Association of Realtors
- Tickets: Prices Vary
Bernalillo
- 2nd Annual Sandoval County Car Show and Market
- Date: September 16
- Where: 1500 Idalia Rd
- Tickets: Prices Vary
Truth or Consequences
- Veterans Day Car Show
- Date: November 11
- Where: Albert J. Lyon Events Center
- Tickets: Free to attend
Clovis
- 26th Annual Rod Run and Show N Shine
- Date: September 9
- Where: Hillorest Park
- Tickets: Prices Vary
