Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival

34th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival

Balloon Festival Show

Join us for the 34th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival!

Art
Juried Fine Art and Craft
This juried show features the work of 200 fine artists and craftspeople from throughout the U.S., offering tourists and residents a unique, world-class art experience. Each artist sells their own work directly, and the overall selection of works is carefully curated to offer a wide range of prices & styles.

Entertainment
Live Music & Performances
Discover live music all day long in our outdoor pavilion; enjoy tunes from The Syd Masters Duo, Oscar Butler, Turquoise Blues Band and more! The outdoor pavilion is shaded with lots of seating and food options. Mariachis will stroll through the tent in the mornings to add a pep in your step! Kiddos can also enjoy the creation station, magic shows, and face painting.  

Food & Drink
Culinary Experience
Also beyond the big white tent is our Culinary Arts tent, where attendees can browse & sample handmade soups, dips, salsas, chocolate, honeys & more. If you’re hungry for lunch or breakfast, you can take a break and grab a locally sourced burrito, a Navajo taco, or enjoy a cold margarita while taking in the views and music!

After the balloons go up!
Doors open at 9 daily. The festival closes at 5 each day

Food Trucks:

Grab a bite from one of New Mexico’s favorite mobile eateries! There’s also a full bar inside the big white tent.

In Pizza We Trust – Italian Pizzas & Pastas (Saturdays Only)

Munchie Truck – Deep-fried Munchies, Fries, & Sandwiches

Papa Cano’s Pizza – Pizzas (Fridays and Sundays)

Rollin’ In Hot – New Mexican / American Cuisine

Sandia Snack Shack – Chile, Frito Pies, and More

Shake It Up – Craft Fresh-pressed Lemonade & Energy Drinks

Music Stage Lineup:

2024 Performances By…

Bad Habit & The Enablers

Fabulous Martini Tones

Jazz Brasilero

Jazz Travelers

John Polinko Magic Show

Kaktus Kats

Larry Freedman

Mariachi Fiesta Internacional

Mezcla Latina

Oscar Butler Music

Ronaldo Baca

Rye Creek Band

Sid Fendley

Syd Masters Duo

Turquoise Blues Band

Two Dime Shift

Watermelon Mountain Jug Band

Tickets:

$12 Early Bird Admission – available now.

Buy in advance and save. Ticket prices will increase to $15  October 1st, ($13 for seniors 65+).

$20 Festival Pass

Provides unlimited re-entry into the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival, October 4-6 & 11-13.

$38 Grande Pass

Provides unlimited re-entry into the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival, October 4-6 & 11-13.

Children under 12 are Free!

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