# Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival 2026

> Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Nov 27 to 29, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the…

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Albuquerque, [New Mexico](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/new-mexico/)

Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, 2026

| Dates | Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Hours | Friday and Saturday: **10 am to 5 pm** Sunday: **10 am to 4 pm** |
| Where | The exhibit halls at Expo New Mexico, the state fairgrounds [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.0819,-106.5747) |
| Admission | Ticket needed |
| Organizer | Rio Grande Festivals, Inc. [Official website](https://riograndefestivals.com/holiday-show/) |
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## Checked Against the Source

These dates and hours come from the organizer's own website, not from another guide.

- [Rio Grande Festivals, Inc.](https://riograndefestivals.com/holiday-show/), checked November 4, 2026

On the day, check the [official website](https://riograndefestivals.com/holiday-show/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/).

## Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival: Quick Answers

### When does Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival open in 2026?

It opens on Friday, November 27, 2026.

### When does Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival close for the season?

The last day is Sunday, November 29, 2026.

### What are Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival's hours?

Friday and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.

### Is Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival open every day?

Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Nov 27 and Nov 29.

### Where is Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival?

The exhibit halls at Expo New Mexico, the state fairgrounds, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

### Is Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival free, or do you need a ticket?

You need a ticket. .

## About Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival

Albuquerque's big juried holiday art festival over Thanksgiving weekend at Expo New Mexico, with about 150 fine artists and craftspeople selling jewelry, pottery, painting, glass, woodwork and more, plus a food row.

## Where Is Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival?

The exhibit halls at Expo New Mexico, the state fairgrounds, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The other dots are nearby markets.

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