Albuquerque Central KOA

Gathering of Nations Pow Wow - Fourth Weekend in April

Over two thousand American Indian singers and dancers, representing more than seven hundred tribes from Canada and the United States, converge on Albuquerque to participate socially and competitively. The trading of intercultural traditions and crafts is an experience for all who attend. To see the colorful dancing and hear the songs becomes an enlightening and emotional happening for everyone. The Indian Trader’s Market offers a very special shopping experience of Native artifacts. Over eight hundred artists, crafters and traders will display their wares for sale.

September Events

Horse Racing - Railbirds can get their fill of racing with three different meets at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds racetrack. The Downs launches its racing season in early January and runs through late April. The track then hosts the first six weeks of The Downs at Santa Fe before going dark for the summer. Live racing returns in September and October at the State Fair meet. New Mexico State Fair -- held in September.

October Events

Horse Racing - Railbirds can get their fill of racing with three different meets at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds racetrack. The Downs launches its racing season in early January and runs through late April. The track then hosts the first six weeks of The Downs at Santa Fe before going dark for the summer. Live racing returns in September and October at the State Fair meet. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - Nothing rivals the exhilaration of lift off--from the roar of burners to the canopied sky. For enthusiasts, the Fiesta blends reality and imagination into one bright experience. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the world’s largest, most photographed, most whimsical sporting spectacular. Held October 4 through October 12, 2008.