The New Mexico state fair is just around the corner and to make sure all here in Albuquerque remember to attend their favorite events we have included the schedules below for the theme days and the food contests.
Just like always this will be a state fair to place in your memory books so join in the fun and celebrations.
Theme & Special Days at 2009 New Mexico State Fair
Have a favorite day to attend the State Fair?
If so, mark your calendars for this year’s series of Theme Days and other special days at “the biggest show in New Mexico!” It’ll be here before you know it!
Theme Days:
- Friday, September 11 – Opening Day
- Saturday, September 12 – Parade Day
- Sunday, September 13 – Hispanic Heritage Day incl. the Grand Opening of Villa Hispana – Domestic Cars & Trucks Show – Classic VW’s
- Monday, September 14 – Pathway to Colleges & Careers Day
- Tuesday, September 15 – Firefighters Day & Smokey Bear Day
- Thursday, September 17 – Law Enforcement Day
- Friday, September 18 – Science & Technology Day & Native American Day (incl. the Red Ribbon Relay) & Junior Livestock Day
- Saturday, September 19 – Model A & Model T Car Shows
- Sunday, September 20 – Antique Car Show & Early Ford V8’s Show
- Monday, September 21 – Seniors Appreciation Day
- Tuesday, September 22 – Hospitality/Tourism Day & International Day
- Wednesday, September 23 – Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts Day
- Thursday, September 24 – Military & Veterans Appreciation Day
- Friday, September 25 – Environment Appreciation Day & Women’s Day
- Saturday, September 26 – African American Day & Gathering of Counties Day – Hot Rods & Custom Cars Show & Mopar Muscle Club Car Show
- Sunday, September 27 – Classic Chevy Cars & Trucks Show – Corvair Car Show
For more information, please contact Theme Days coordinator, Craig Vencill, at EXPO New Mexico, 505 222-9753, or visit www.exponm.com
ELEVEN FOOD CONTESTS AT 2009 STATE FAIR!
Recipes at the ready…it’s time to be rounding up your favorite recipes to enter in the eleven Food Preparation Contests at the 2009 New Mexico State Fair – that’s two more contests than last year!
In just a few more days, the “biggest show in New Mexico” gets underway and it’s not too early to be thinking about entering your culinary creations. The fair starts on Friday, September 11, and runs through Sunday, September 27.
Below is the Contest Schedule…
Note that entries for each contest are accepted on the day of the particular contest between 8:00 a.m. and noon in the Home Arts Building on the fairgrounds. The judging for each contest starts at 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 12 – Cake Decorating Contest – NEW!
- Monday, Sept. 14 – Ghirardelli Chocolate Championship
- Tuesday, Sept. 15 – The Great American Spam Championship
- Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Bread Contest
- Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Fleischmann’s Yeast “Bake For The Cure”
- Thursday, Sept. 17 – Pie Contest
- Friday, Sept. 18 – Make It With Malt-O-Meal Recipe Contest
- Monday, Sept. 21 – Chile Contest
- Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Hidden Valley “Fresh Taste For The Family”
- Wednesday, Sept. 23 – King Arthur Flour Cake Contest
- Saturday, Sept. 26 – Karo Kids Cooke Contest – NEW!
Right now Home Arts Superintendent Paula Watson and Assistant Superintendent Mary Lou Sullenberger are busy getting judges lined up for the various contests.
Entry rules, judging criteria, prizes, and other information can be found at:
www.exponm.com/pdf/home/foodprep.pdf
- or call the Entry Office at 505 222-9712.
