Admission: F
Alcohol Service: F
WiFi/Internet: F
Motorcoach/RV Parking: F
Concessions: F

Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
Concessions: Yes

Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd. NE

(Just West of Eubank in Los Altos Park)

October 13-14, 2007 — 3rd Annual Celebration of Gourds!

Festival hours: Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Gourd art classes for adults and children, free demonstrations, exhibits on the history, variety and use of gourds, gourd supply vendors, dried gourds and gourd art for sale, gourd musicians and the NM Marimba Band, Featured Gourd Artist drawing, door prizes, silent auction, food, refreshments, free admission and parking.

Total Meeting Space (Sq. Ft.): 1000

October 3-5 & 10-12, 2008--20th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Balloon Fiesta Show. Under the BigTent at the SW corner of I-25 & Paseo del Norte. Nationally recognized as one of the top 100 Juried Shows in the Country. Over 250 fine artists & craftsmen, entertainment, artists' demonstrations, food & fun.

November 28-30, 2008--9th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Holiday Show. Nationally recognized one of the top 100 Juried Shows in the Country. Over 200 fine artists & craftsmen, artists' demonstrations, entertainment. Kids Holiday Creation Station & Holiday Cookie Walk. EXPO NM Fairgrounds.

Credit Cards: Accepted

Santa Fe International Folk Art Market

The Santa Fe International Folk Market is the largest event of its kind. It is an unparalleled gathering of the world's finest folk artists in which market goers will have a rare opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces from 110-juried artists from 40 countries. Other festivities include colorful & lively entertainment by musicians & dancers from dozens of cultures. A wide variety of international foods will be served, & a multitude of activities including mask-and-headdress making will be open to visitors of all ages.

With the generous support of charitable foundations and private donors, an artists' training program, the Market's Trade buyers Showcase, and the profits earned through art sales during market weekend help the participating artists achieve economic sustainability while sharing and preserving their traditional cultures.

WHERE & WHEN:

Saturday, July 14 & Sunday, July 15, 2007

Milner Plaza on Museum Hill, outside the Museum of International Folk Art

Camino Lejo off Old Santa Fe Trail

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Time: 9 am-5 pm MT

Price: See www.folkartmarket.org for details

Info: 505-476-1166; www.folkartmarket.org

FOR INTERVIEWS OR PHOTOGRAH REQUESTS PLEASE CONTACT:

Joanna Hurley at Hurley Media, 505.982.4006, jth@hurleymedia.com

Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
Concessions: Yes
Miles To Airport: 1

Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
Concessions: Yes
Miles To Airport: 5

Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
Concessions: Yes
Miles To Airport: 9

Plans are already underway for June 13-14, 2008 with Pridefest on Friday evening at EXPO NM to include the pet parade & Pride Idol competition. The 8th Annual Pride Art Show will add a non-juried, as well as amateur & professional categories.

The Pride Parade on Saturday, June 14, 2008 begins at 10:30am & then another full day at Pridefest. Pride's annual meeting will be August 13, 2007. So stop by the office, call or send an email to get involved now. Check out the website for all the details.

Admission: Yes
Motorcoach/RV Parking: Yes
Concessions: Yes

8 non-stop hours of performances, jam sessions, workshops, and demonstrations, plus 3 evening dances featuring contra, square, western swing and African dance.

More Info:

A unique participatory exposition of the Folk Arts of the southwest held on tree-shaded grounds and amid historic old adobe buildings.

Day Events - The best in southwestern regional and national Main Stage folk acts plus 17 venues offering hourly instruction, demonstrations, exhibits, and jam sessions on a vast array of folk arts, at all levels from beginner to expert.

Evening Dances - Live music and instruction.

In nine years this Festival has become a destination for professional and amateur musicians, dancers, storytellers and crafts people as well as the uninitiated, to experience first hand the culture and traditions of the southwest. Info - abqfolkfest.org