We're working on 2010 information.
We're in the early planning stages of the 2010 festival; as soon as we have final information, we'll put it up here. In the meantime, we've left the 2009 information up so you can get a feel for the fun you'll have at the Albuquerque Folk Festival.
Event Information
What, where, when and how to get there:
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What:
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A participatory festival where you can learn how to sing, dance and play or just jam with other musicians to your heart's content. Plus, great entertainment! See the Festival Overview for more information.
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A participatory festival where you can learn how to sing, dance and play or just jam with other musicians to your heart's content. Plus, great entertainment! See the Festival Overview for more information.
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Where:
- Expo New Mexico (State Fairgrounds) between Lomas and Central, San Pedro and Louisiana
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When:
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Gates open at 6 pm. Activities go from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm. -
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Gates open at 9:30 am. Activities go from 10 am - 11 pm.
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Friday, June 19, 2009
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Entrances:
- San Pedro Gate 3 or Louisiana Blvd. Gate 8, between Central and Lomas
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Parking:
- Parking is $4.
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Food and Drink:
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Food vendors will be available Friday and Saturday. Here's what we've got lined up; note that Perico's (Mexican) and Mixed Bag (snacks) will be there Saturday only.
- Baskin Robbins 16 ice cream flavors - cups, cones and sundaes JP's Custard Cart: Frozen custard, sundaes, floats, frozen bananas, green cheese dog, chili cheese dog, frito pie. lemonade, brewed iced tea, water; for morning: breakfast sandwich, sweet rolls, coffee
- JQ Concessions Fruit drinks, hamburgers, hot dogs, frito pie, nachos, shaved ice and philly cheese
- JR's BBQ: Chef's salad w/turkey or ham, teriyaki chicken bowls, turkey legs, BBQ sandwich, giant corn dog, chicken or tuna salad on croissants or buns (can be made veggie), hamburgers, green chile cheeseburgers, chips, candy bars, ice tea, lemonade, Coke, water
- Platero Fry Bread Fry bread, Navajo taco and bowl of beans w/tortilla
- Mixed Bag: (Saturday only) Dried fruits and nuts, jaw breakers, brittle
- Perico's: (Saturday only) Mexican foods including breakfast burritos, carne adovada burritos, chicharone burritos, tortilla burgers, nachos, aguas (fruit drinks)
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Food vendors will be available Friday and Saturday. Here's what we've got lined up; note that Perico's (Mexican) and Mixed Bag (snacks) will be there Saturday only.
- Sponsor Hotel: Sandia Courtyard Hotel & Convention Center, at 10300 Hotel Ave. NE, near I-40 and Eubank. 505-296-4852 or 800-877-4852. Special Festival Rates: $49/Standard and $59/Deluxe plus taxes for one or two adults. Each additional adult is $10 more per night. When you make a reservation, tell the hotel you're with the Folk Festival and give them this code: CG0427. This hotel is 10 minutes from the Festival, and a courtesy shuttle will be available on request.
- $20 Both Friday and Saturday (including evening dances)
- $10 Friday only (including the barn dance)
- $15 Saturday day and evening
- $10 Saturday evening after 7 pm
- $5 / day and $8 for both days for seniors (60+) and children age 11-17
- Children under 11 Free!
- Advance tickets $15 for both days (see below for ticket sales locations)
- Advance tickets will be available at these locations:
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Albuquerque:
- Apple Mountain Music, 10301 Comanche Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111, 505-237-2048 (Map)
- Baum's Music, 2908 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, 505-292-0707, comments@baumsmusic.com (Map)
- Encore Music, 5314 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-888-0722 (Map)
- Marc's Guitar Center, 2324 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, 505-265-3315, marcsgtrcenter@qwest.net (Map)
- Music Go Round, 7116 Menaul NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-875-0110 (Map)
- Music Mart, 3301 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-889-9777, info@musicmart.com (Map)
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West Side:
- Baum's Music Rio Rancho, 3301 Southern Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM , 505-994-1108 (Map)
- Frame-n-Art, 10200 Corrales Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, 505-898-0660, info@frame-n-art.com (Map)
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Santa Fe:
- High Desert Guitars, 111 N. Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501, 505-983-1908 (Map)
- Santa Fe Music & Piano, 1845 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505, 505-989-9163, info@santafemusicandpiano.com (Map)
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Taos:
- Taosound Tape & CD, 324 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571, 505-758-0323 (Map)
What's Happening:
- Performances on three stages
- Music & Dance Workshops all day long
- Evening Dance programs
- Open jam sessions, all levels
- Free Instrument Check Room! (Friday 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am - 10:00 pm)
- Plenty of places for spontaneous jam sessions
- Vendors selling strings, instruments and folk related items.
- Bring "closet" instruments (Instruments hanging around in closets) to donate to the festival.