Rio Grande A/C Festival-Spring Show 22nd |
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| Location | Expo NM State Fairgrounds, Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex Albuquerque, NM 87108 |
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| Dates | March 12, 2010 - March 14, 2010 | |
| Description: | Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festivals The 22nd Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Spring Show March 12, 13, 14 2010 Expo New Mexico - Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex Apply for this Festival at www.zapplication.org Creativity is in bloom at Albuquerque's first major art event of the year, the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival. The Festival features the work of more than 225 fine artists and craftsmen from all over the nation. This juried arts and crafts show is one of the largest in the state and is expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors. The Festival was recently ranked among the "Top 200 Events Coast to Coast" by Events Business News. Participants in the show are selected from hundreds of applicants from across the country. More About the March Festival Come celebrate spring and watch art come to life at the March Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival! The Festival features 225 of the best artists and craftsmen from across the country, entertainment, artists' demonstrations, food sampling, kids' activities, and fun for the entire family! The Festival highlights a great variety of handcrafted items not found anywhere else, at affordable prices. Creativity and uniqueness abound in pottery, paintings, jewelry, woodworking, clothing, and handcrafts of all kinds. Festival Dates & Times Friday, March 12, 2010 - 10 am - 5 pm Saturday, March 13, 2010- 10 am - 5 pm Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 10 am - 5 pm Festival Location The Festival is conveniently located in Albuquerque, New Mexico's largest and most central city. The festival is being held in the Manuel Lujan Exhibit Building at the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds. From I-40, exit south on Louisiana Blvd. - turn west on Lomas Blvd. - turn south on San Pedro Blvd. to Gate 3-4 at the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds. Watch the Artists at Work Stroll through the show and stop to marvel at artists at work- such as a potter turning a bowl, a glass blower forming a vase, or a painter working magic on a canvas. Watching the creation of a handmade piece always adds value to the pleasure of owning a work of art. For the Kids Bring your children to the Kid's Creation Station, where they can learn about and create their own works of art, for free! Kids also love the Magic Shows, which dazzle and entertain the young and young-at- heart alike! Food & Entertainment Each Festival features a variety of culinary arts booths where visitors can sample and purchase a delightful array of gourmet foods. Visitors may also enjoy the tasty treats in the food concession booths set up year-round by the State Fairgrounds. Take a break from shopping in our beautiful, indoor park setting, where visitors may relax while listening to the soothing music of the grand piano. How Much? Admission to the event is $6.00 for adults. A 3-day pass is $8.00 The Festival is free for children under 12. The Fairgrounds charges $4.00 for parking | |
| Contact name | Ruth+Gore | |
| Phone | 505-292-7457 | |
| Event Website | http://www.riograndefestivals.com | |
| Year # | First Year | |
| Art/Craft Space price | $435 10x10 | |
| Application URL: | http://zapplication.org/ | |
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