New Mexico State Fair

I've been to a few state fairs previously but this was my first time at the New Mexico State Fair and I was somewhat excited to see what it had to offer.Overall, I thought the fair was a bit unorganized. It was held at EXPO on San Pedro/Lomas and it was hard to figure out which Gate to enter without having to circle around that large block of area. It would have been nicer if the organizers let us know the proper gates that would be convenient to attend. Also, parking was a bit confusing. There was no sign, whatsoever. You park and just walk around towards the center to find the area to purchase tickets/enter the area..but I wish there were more organizations of handicapped accessible parking and/or even a golf card ride to the entrance (in case you have someone senior/less accessible with you attending as well).Second, prices were pretty high. I understand it's a State Fair so there would naturally be an upcharge. But the regular ticket price of $15 and (if you park close to the fiar of $10) to start is actually quite high. Granted, anyone should take advantage of special admission day that can help bring the prices down to $1-2...that could help a bit. Prices of the vendors in there are..obviously very high. $5 for a bottle of soda, $8 for a cup of elote, $12 for Aqua fresca..and, frank,y $10++ for an entree. I don't think these were extremely high prices..but for...regular fare food quality..I'm not sure if I like to pay that much. I can't imagine how much a family who comes here would pay for members of the family...especially if you have kids and need to feed them food+entertain them with rides!Third, there were some nice shows/music around. I really enjoyed the sea lion shows and thought they were cute. But walking around..I also felt bad for some animals in some camped exhibition/van spage...like monkeys...etc. I honestly feel bad for them being captured/monetized that way. I can't imagine how bad their living conditions may be..unfortunately.Overall, I was glad I attended the state fair in NM finally. But...unless someone new in state who had never been to a fair would like to go..I can't imagine myself wanting to go again any time soon.

The fact that it costs $20 to park which is more than the entrance fee of $15 is ridiculous. I don't even want to know what they were charging for the rides. I wasn't impressed with much there. Maybe if I attended Rodeo or the horse races but that might be extra too. I won't be back.

The fair can be fun but expensive. With the price of parking and entry fee it can be pricey for an individual or a family. Even on days where there entrance fee is reduce it costly. Prices for food and games can easily cost you $40.00 to $50.00 per person. I also went to their website to get information and it was confusing and lacked details. It seemed like it was not regularly updated.

Expo New Mexico State Fair 2021...Had a relaxing time playing the horses, did win a few races!It was free Parking and $1 day, what a reason to go however, the food was-out-of-line, here where some of the extra money from Covid economic Relief Funds could help the Vendors in toning it down the pricing a little, for example a $8 corndog, $8 for 16oz lemonade, yes the both were tasty and delicious,but kind of hard on the pocket book for families.State Police present was good, and just a Beautiful evening for hearing live music!

I'm totally incapable of leaving an unbiased review of the Fair - I LIVE for fairs! Grew up participating in our county fair since I was four. I don't just live for them; I live at them every single Aug/Sept! (Our fair back home got moved to August so it wouldn't conflict with school schedules...)A thing that has made me sad every year since I've been going to NM's State Fair is the lack of participants since it is the *STATE* Fair. I'd like to see every building booming with crops, crafts, and other entries! I urge everyone to try their hand at an amateur competition or two - a photo you took, something from your garden, a drawing you've made...This year tried the fried green tomatoes. Thought they were pretty yucky and I don't know if that's just what friend green tomatoes are, or if that's what travelling carnival fried green tomatoes are. I won't write them off completely til I've had them at a sit-down restaurant or someone's grandma's house!Made up for it with an amazing ear of corn every single day I was there. No complaints here!Splurged on a Dole Whip one day. NEVER AGAIN. Would've been pricey even if it was H-O-L-L-O-W. That's just insulting to your customers!Consider a park and ride from elsewhere as parking/traffic are an absolute mess. I had a pretty ok experience Ubering up there, which probably would've been perfect but we didn't realize we were right in the middle of the parade down Central and it took us a while to figure out how to get around. Parking shuttles and city busses know that schedule so you're less likely to be as inconvenienced by it.

The NM State Fair has always been a favorite Fall activity for me!I recommend downloading the state fair app to buy your tickets (no need to stand in the long lines at the entry gate), review the schedule of events for the day & scope out food venues. We loved the Zuni dancers and flute player in the Indian Village today! Smokey the Bear is roaming around the Fair so be sure to keep an eye out for him to wish him a "happy birthday!" Don't forget to visit the arts & crafts building plus the agriculture areas!Enjoy!

We had a lot of fun tonight at the State Fair and Rodeo. Is it crowded and hard to find parking? Absolutely. The food is crazy expensive and totally fattening and sugary but it was fun!Our big highlight was the seals this year! There was a pool of seals that would do shows. For $20 you could take a picture with the seals and they would come to you and put their heads on your shoulders. I'm a huge animal lover and getting up close and personal with seals is a major one on my bucket list so we totally did it! The major downside was the zip line. Avoid it at all costs! It is NOT safe at all. First the girl running it insulted my weight (I'm quite a bit under the weight limit) and then I hit the ground before the zip line came to a stop. I am very sore and injured. She said people get blisters and other injuries all the time and adults get hurt often on it. Stay far away! I don't know why it is even allowed!The rodeo was amazing pyrotechnics and great performances. We didn't stay for the concert because it was a weeknight.

It was really fun, I went with my gf and we went on a bunch of rides, and ate. The only thing is that it cost A LOT of money It costs 15 dollars online 20 dollars in person to get in and then it costs 40 dollars to even get on rides. (If you get the wristband for all day.) and we went on a thing (I don't remember what it's called.) but it brings you up and you just slowly keep going forward then you eventually get back down, and you can do loop back if you want but it cost more. We bought that which was $10 for a loop back. Also I got a water, it costs $4. Oh yeah, it costs $20 if you wanna park btw.

This place Is way too overpriced and the worker didn't want to give me my wristband after I paid for it, bro smell like alcohol, the food way too expensive for what you get, the flashing lights easily could've given someone a seizure would not recommend this shit hole.

We will never return to the NM State Fair. when the fair only allowed those that were vaccinated against Covid-19 in, that is an action that is unforgivable. I urge people to research and not patronage places that forced people to get a vaccine that did nothing but create more health issues.