Expo New Mexico
Expo New Mexico is a 236-acre site with cultural villages, outdoor spaces, historic arts facilities, trade show spaces and a concert and rodeo venue. It is closely tied to the New Mexico State Fair, held every September, and a year-round outdoor flea market runs every weekend.
Before you go
- Official site
- exponm.com
- Next festival here
- New Mexico State Fair, Sep 9 to 19, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- For the New Mexico State Fair, only right-hand turns are allowed into the grounds.
- A year-round flea market draws thousands of visitors and hundreds of vendors every weekend.
- Accessible seating for State Fair concerts and rodeos is arranged through the box office at (505) 339-4786.
- Most of the site is available for private or public events, so what is on varies.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 236-acre fairgrounds · Concert and rodeo venue on site · Weekend flea market all year.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a fair, a concert and a rodeo on one large site.
- You want a big outdoor site with plenty of space: it covers 236 acres.
Think twice if
- You are planning to camp: we don't yet have confirmed information about camping here.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · New Mexico State FairThe best way in is I-25, exiting at San Mateo or Louisiana and following the directions to Expo New Mexico. Only right-hand turns are allowed into the State Fair grounds.
Festival-specific · New Mexico State FairAdmission to the Fair is included when you buy any concert or rodeo ticket.
A year-round outdoor flea market runs every weekend, attracting thousands of patrons and hundreds of vendors.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · New Mexico State FairFor accessible seating at concerts and rodeos, contact the box office at (505) 339-4786.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (exponm.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Expo New Mexico. The venue's own pages are the place to check: exponm.com.
Quick answers
How do I drive to Expo New Mexico for the State Fair?
Take I-25 and exit at San Mateo or Louisiana, then follow directions to Expo New Mexico.
Can I turn left into the State Fair grounds?
No. Only right-hand turns are allowed into the State Fair grounds.
How do I get accessible seats for a State Fair concert?
Contact the box office at (505) 339-4786.
Does a concert ticket include State Fair admission?
Yes. Admission to the Fair is included when you buy any concert or rodeo ticket.
Is there a flea market at Expo New Mexico?
Yes. An outdoor flea market runs year-round every weekend, with thousands of patrons and hundreds of vendors.
How big is Expo New Mexico?
The site covers 236 acres, including cultural villages, outdoor spaces, historic arts facilities, trade show spaces and a concert and rodeo venue.
Can I camp at Expo New Mexico?
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Expo New Mexico. The venue's own pages at exponm.com are the place to check.
A little history
Expo New Mexico is closely tied to the New Mexico State Fair, held every September. The rest of the year, most of the 236-acre site is available for private or public events.