You asked and we answered: wine and beer events in Albuquerque for the 2015 summer!
Albuquerque has become as a must-visit destination for wine and beer enthusiasts. In 2014, we were ranked as a top 10 beer city, a beer town with a mountain biking problem, and New Mexico as a state is hailed as the oldest wine growing region in the country. So whether you're a visitor planning a summer vacation or a local Burqueño looking for something to do this weekend, you don't want to miss these events. Drink up my friends (and responsibly of course)!
If you need a safe ride home from one of these events, here is a list of transportation options in Albuquerque.
Events in May:
- May 6: French Wine Dinner at Los Poblanos Historic Inn
- May 9: ABQ Beer Dash at Balloon Fiesta Park
- May 21-31: 5th Annual ABQ Beer Week (various locations)
- May 23-25: Albuquerque Wine Festival at Balloon Fiesta Park
- May 24: 5th Annual ABQ Blues & Brews at Sandia Resort & Casino
- May 28: Marble Summer Brew Dinner at Los Poblanos Historic Inn
Events in June:
- June 21: Father's Day Fiesta at the ABQ BioPark Zoo
- Zoo Music outdoor concert series at the ABQ BioPark (various dates)
Events in July:
- July 3-5: 12th Annual Pork & Brew BBQ State Championship at the Rio Rancho Events Center
- Zoo Music outdoor concert series at the ABQ BioPark (various dates)
Feeling thirsty right about now? Click here for a list of local Albuquerque breweries, wineries, and distilleries to get an adult beverage or two tonight.
Events in August:
- August 15-15: Harvest Festival at Wildlife West Nature Park
- August 28-30: VIVA New Mexico Chile Festival at Wagner's Farmland
- August 29: 8th Annual Albuquerque Hopfest at Isleta Resort & Casino
- August 29: Lions, Tigers & Beers at the ABQ BioPark Zoo
- Zoo Music outdoor concert series at the ABQ BioPark (various dates)
Ongoing Wine & Beer Events:
- Bike & Brew Bike Tours with Routes Rentals
- Gruet Winery Tours
- Monthly wine tastings at Slate Street Cafe
- Saturday morning Beer & Breakfast and free Sunday morning yoga at Red Door Brewing Company
- Wine and paint parties at Camino Real Winery every weekend
Did we forget anything?
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