Beat the summer heat with fun events in Albuquerque. In August, experience everything from a picnic night to a turquoise gem show. Here's a sampling of what’s happening in Albuquerque in August. For a full list, visit our events calendar.
The Great Southwestern Antique Show
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Aug. 3-4 at EXPO New Mexico
Hosted by Cowboys & Indians Antiques, the Great Southwestern Antique Show is now in its 25th year. Shop quality art and antiques including ethnographic art, textiles, furniture, rare books and more.
Westside Summerfest
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Aug. 3 at Ventana Ranch Community Park
Don’t miss the final installment of the Summerfest concert series in Albuquerque. This free, family-friendly event will feature small businesses, food trucks, libations and entertainment by local talent.
Winrock Market
Weekly starting Aug. 3 at Winrock Town Center
Head to Winrock Town Center every Saturday morning starting Aug. 3 to experience the new Winrock Market, where local growers, artisans, makers, food trucks and live music come together.
Turquoise United
Aug. 8-10 at the Albuquerque Convention Center
Dealers from around the world come to Albuquerque to sell turquoise. Come shop the largest selection of turquoise on the market at the Turquoise United Gem Show.
Family Picnic Night
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Aug. 9 at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Spend an evening celebrating quality time with the family at the Botanic Garden with food, fun, activities for the whole family and live music.
Albuquerque Brick Convention
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Aug. 10-11 at Sid Cutter Pilot Pavilion at Balloon Fiesta Park
Check out incredible Lego creations made by enthusiasts. Talk to builders about their builds and get inspired for your next project.
Science of Beer
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Aug. 23 at Explora
Don’t miss Explora’s popular Science of Beer event. Learn about your favorite summertime beverage and the nuances it takes to create the thousands of varieties while sampling different beers and other activities.
Pirate Viking Summer Festival
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Aug. 24-25 at Wildlife West Nature Park
Celebrate pirates and Vikings at this family-friendly festival. Shop from hundreds of merchants, eat food and enjoy local brews and participate in different games and activities.
Harvest Wine Festival
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Aug. 31-Sept. 2 at Balloon Fiesta Park
Take part in this Labor Day Weekend tradition. Sample and shop over 200 wines from the state’s top wineries and celebrate the summer.
Heart of New Mexico Fiber & Art Gathering
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Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at Wildlife West Nature Park
Learn about the art of yarn spinning, knitting, lace making, crocheting and more. Visitors can feel the coats of goats, llamas, alpacas and sheep, connect with fiber vendors and participate in workshops.
