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New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo 2016

Come out to watch all the professional athletes who keep the thrills coming during the PRCA Pro Rodeo, PRCA XtremeBulls, and the Rank Lil Buckers Rodeo. You do not want to miss the shows at the New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo.


new-mexico-state-fair-pig-raceAlbuquerque commemorates the region’s Western heritage when the New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo comes to town from September 8th through the 18th. Professional athletes keep the thrills coming during the PRCA Pro Rodeo events that will also feature the challenging PRCA XtremeBulls. Agricultural competitions and exhibits, hundreds of vendors, a carnival and live celebrity entertainment mean fun for all in attendance. As always, there will be culinary delights to tempt all.
 

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Β© Ric Anderson

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To the anticipation of spectators and family, budding cowboys and girls entertain the audience during the Rank Lil Buckers Rodeo on the 9th. Every evening thereafter, starting on the 10th, fans have the chance to watch all of the excitement provided as Western athletes compete with the clock and each other during the PRCA Pro Rodeo and the PRCA XtremeBulls events. The nightly entertainment continues with celebrity concerts. The current New Mexico State Fair schedule reads as follows:
Friday, Sept. 9
7:00 PM
Tracy Lawrence with Rank Lil Buckers Rodeo
Saturday, Sept. 10
7:00 PM
PRCA XtremeBulls with Neal McCoy & hONEyhoUSe
Tuesday, Sept. 13
6:45 PM
Wrangler Patriot Night PRCA Rodeo
Wednesday, Sept. 14
6:45 PM
Chase Bryant with PRCA Rodeo
Thursday, Sept. 15
6:45 PM
LOCASH with PRCA Rodeo
Friday, Sept. 16
6:45 PM
38 Special with PRCA Rodeo
Saturday, Sept. 17
6:45 PM
Dwight Yoakam with PRCA Rodeo
Sunday, Sept. 18
4:00 PM

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Neal McCoy and Charlie Sampson

Additional Activities

The New Mexico State Fair also celebrates the regions ethnic heritage through exhibits that include the Indian Village, Villa Hispana and various art galleries. During the day, selected artisans demonstrate their crafts. Expositions include leather and woodworking, lace-making, crocheting, knitting, rubber stamping and weaving.
new-mexico-state-fair-carnivalFrom opening day, various acts offer a wide range of entertainment from live band performances, magic shows, kid’s workouts, Native American ritual dancing and karaoke. On the 9th and the 15th a clogging dance group will also perform. During the last two days of the fair, the Native American nation demonstrates various traditional crafts, music and dancing. On Sunday the 18th, from 2:30 P.M. on, various churches offer worship services and choir presentations.

Media Coverage

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Albuquerque Police Department Horse Mounted Unit at the New Mexico State Fair Parade


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