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Wildlife West Chuckwagon Supper
This is the last chuckwagon supper of the summer at Wildlife West Park. There will be music by Holy Water and Whiskey, chuckwagon food (with vegetarian option), and even a hayride.
For 2012: September 1
Fiesta de los Ninos
The Las Golondrinas living history museum presents Fiesta de los Ninos, a children's celebration. The Spanish colonial museum will present games, crafts and entertainment all weekend. There will be games, crafts and entertainment for the whole family.
For 2012: September 1 - 2
New Mexico Wine Festival
Sample wines from over 20 different New Mexico wineries, enjoy food, music and entertainment. Take the Rail Runner, which has extra runs all weekend for the occasion. The festival is known for its wine and for its non-stop, top-notch entertainment.
For 2012: September 1 - 3
Burning of Zozobra
This annual event draws huge crowds for a reason. When Old Man Gloom goes up in smoke, so do all your worries and cares. There will be musical entertainment, pyrotechnics and of course, fireworks.
For 2012: September 6
First Friday ARTScrawl
With over 20 different galleries throughout the city participating, you can choose which ones to visit to find out what's happening with guilds, individual artists and ongoing shows. This is a free event.
For 2012: September 7
New Mexico Centennial Festival of Hispanic Heritage
There will be two days of live entertainment, and a variety of Hispanic performers throughout Old Town. Special Centennial performances feature James and Frank Chavez, Guillermo Figueroa, Festival Ballet Albuquerque, and Patricia Dickinson. This is a free event.
For 2012: September 7 - 8
Solar Sunday
Every second Sunday of the month, the large telescope upstairs at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science opens to show viewers our closest star, the sun. See the Chaco Solstice exhibit and hear a story about the sun.
For 2012: September 9
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
As part of the Centennial celebration, the National Hispanic Cultural Center will host Celebrating 100 Years of Hispanic Culture. The event will include a tour of the buildings, and on the plaza, music, dance and spoken word. This is a free event.
For 2012: September 9
We Art the People Folk Festival and Parade
The 8th annual festival features more than 100 folk art vendors, music, dance, arts and crafts, and at 11 a.m., the Giant Puppet Samba Parade.
For 2012: September 9
9/11 Memorial Events
The eleventh anniversary of September 11 will be marked by a number of events in and around Albuquerque.
For 2012: September 11
New Mexico State Fair
Rides, gadgets, dances, trains, giant vegetables, farm animals, and more make the venue every year at the New Mexico State Fair, one of the biggest, and best events in Albuquerque. Make it more than once if possible, and go hungry so you can eat your way through a few meals.
For 2012: September 12 - 23
The Hobbit
See the tale of Bilbo, the homebody, as he becomes a robber and hero in this tale of magic and courage.
For 2012: September 14 - 30
Salsa Fiesta
The annual Salsa Fiesta takes homemade salsa to another level. Enter your recipe to win cash prizes, with top prize bringing $1,000. Taste salsas and vote for your favorites; taste local wines; or just enjoy the salsa dancers. Hear the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. With entertainment for kids, art, music, stories and games, this can be a family affair. This is a free event, though salsa tasting is a $5 charge; taste and vote.
For 2012: September 15
International Community Day
Groups representing the diverse cultural groups in Albuqueqrue's international district will be at Hyder Park. The New Mexico Philharmonic will give a free concert. There will be food, dance, music and fun. The event is free.
For 2012: September 15
Harvest Festival
The City of Albuquerque manages over 366 acres of farmland within the city limits, and will celebrate its agricultural heritage at its annual Open Space Urban Farm and Harvest Festival. There will be farmers, conservation organizations, hayrides, composting demos, wildlife rescue presentations, and more. Enjoy live music by the Red Rooster Trio, a magic show and a children's parade and costume contest. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food. There will be plenty of activities for the kids. This is a free event.
For 2012: September 16
Sandia Green Chile Festival
There will be a celebration of green chile, with locally grown chile, an artisan's market, local brewery area, a green chile roast-off, food tasting and more. Live entertainment includes Le Chat Lunatique and the Squash Blossom Boys.
For 2012: September 16
Fall Fiesta of Flowers
The Botanic Garden will be decorated with fall's bounty of flowers, hay bales, pumpkins and finery.
For 2012: September 17 - October 17
Third Thursday: Machine Wilderness
See works of art that re-examine our relationship with the natural world, and the part of technology within it. Enjoy a musical performance by sound artist, C.K. Barlow.
For 2012: September 20
Albuquerque Cultural Conference
The annual conference begins with a movie fundraiser, followed by a poetry gala, open mic for performers and writers, and the annual conference (28 - 30).
For 2012: September 20 - 30
Laurie Anderson: Dirtday
The legendary Laurie Anderson brings her electronic art and music to the KiMo.
For 2012: September 23
