New Mexico Wine Festival Albuquerque
One of the largest wine festivals in the American Southwest, drawing nearly 50,000 attendees annually over Memorial Day weekend to Balloon Fiesta Park, with 200+ wines from New Mexico's best wineries poured against the backdrop of the Sandia Mountains. The festival has run for 30+ years and is one of the most important platforms for New Mexico winemakers. Live music and artisan vendors round out the three-day programme.
~50,000 visitors
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Three days over Memorial Day weekend, annual 2026
$20 - $45
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