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Main Street Days

Theme Days

All applications will receive consideration, among several other factors, selection is based on:

Relating to the Theme Day
Booth presentation and appearance
Space availability and nature of accommodation
Does your organization appeal the fairgoer
No application fee

Need to know & Helpful Hints

Start time: 9:00AM End time: 3:00PM

Setup time: 6:00AM – 8:30AM – if you cannot be at the fairgrounds before 8:30AM, you might not be allowed to proceed to the main event.
All entrants go to Gate 3 – San Pedro & Copper. (San Pedro & Copper – approach from Central)
One vehicle permitted per vendor. THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS BUT ONLY WITH PERMISSION FROM THE NMSF Coordinator.
Other vehicles will park in designated lots 1 or 8.
Supply your own table(s), chairs, canopy plus one (1) transportation vehicle per vendor. Please let us know if you have any questions/concerns.
If you have a pre-assigned area, you will receive a separate email with your exact location for setup, otherwise it will be on a first-come first served arrangement.
All vendor vehicles parked on Main Street face north and all vendor vehicles parked on Heritage Avenue face west. You may bring food and beverages for yourselves but may not serve fair attendees.
Selling anything is prohibited.
No staking of pavement or grass.
Please do not walk away and leave your display unattended. Displays must always be attended.
Please ensure your canopy is weighted down and secure. It MUST include a tag that states the fabric is manufactured with some type of fire rated material and it abides by federal / state codes.
Please do not pack up early or leave early. Our mass exit will start at 3:00PM, we will communicate the exit instructions. Exit north when instructed – Escorted by New Mexico State Police and New Mexico State Fair Staff.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a participant in the Main Street Days ~ Theme Days at the New Mexico State Fair!

For More Info Contact:
Craig.vencill@expo.nm.gov
(505) 222-9700

Disclaimer: By Signing Up This Does Not Guarantee a Space

9/7 Thursday - Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Registration for Main Street static displays is now closed, feel free to contact us to be placed on a waiting list from any cancellations.

Opening day of the 2023 New Mexico State Fair honors our local and state police departments and all members of law enforcement. Fair goers can check out the BAT Mobile, meet members of SWAT teams, and learn about New Mexico’s Law Enforcement Agencies. This event will include hundreds of our dedicated men and women of law enforcement.

All Law Enforcement Officers get in FREE with valid ID.

9/8 Friday- Fire Fighters & Smokey Bear Day, Red Ribbon Relay Day

Registration for Main Street static displays is now closed, feel free to contact us to be placed on a waiting list from any cancellations.

Main Street and Heritage Avenues will be filled with fire engines from end to end. Check out vintage fire trucks, pumpers and emergency response vehicles up close and meet local fire fighters.

The Multi-Cultural Drug and Alcohol Free Relay Run sponsored by the Red Ribbon Campaign is an annual event held to raise public awareness of the devastating impact that drugs and alcohol have on our citizens and our communities.

All Firefighters get in FREE with valid ID or uniform.

9/9 Saturday - MOPARs, Classic VW’s and Classic Jaguars Car Show

Registration for Main Street static displays is now closed, feel free to contact us to be placed on a waiting list from any cancellations.

Main Street will host some of the absolute best automobiles from the 1960’s, 1970’s as well as the beloved vintage VW Bugs and Buses and beautiful classic Jaguars.

New Mexico State Fair Parade - 9/9 Saturday

Registration for this event is now closed!

New Mexico biggest and best annual parade marches down Central Ave. into Nob Hill starting at 8:30 AM on the first Saturday of the Fair. The New Mexico State Fair Parade is marshaled and assisted by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse is open to participation by anyone.

9/10 Sunday - Model T’s, Model A’s, Early Ford V8’s, Antique Car Show VMCCA, Classic Tractors

Registration for Main Street static displays is now closed, feel free to contact us to be placed on a waiting list from any cancellations.

White wall tires, chrome details and polished back paint, these American classics will remind you why we love cars. The State Fair celebrating over 80 years, which is about as old as the Model A’s. There will even be a few Model T’s that are 100 years old at this Antique Car Show. The Vintage Tractors.

9/11 Monday - Seniors’ Celebration Day & Healthy Living Day

Registration for Main Street static displays is now closed, feel free to contact us to be placed on a waiting list from any cancellations.

We honor our local Senior Citizens on Monday every year at the fair. There are plenty of great information booths and discounts at a multitude of vendors. New Mexico's Department of Health, Aging and Long Term Services Department and the New Mexico Senior Olympics, work together to promote healthy living and offer free health screenings and flu shots.

NM Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge
New Mexico’s definitive Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge is an event you do not want to miss. Eight of New Mexico’s best burger chefs will battle for the 2023 trophy and very limited State Fair attendees will have an opportunity to vote for the “People’s Choice” award and sample all the burgers.

9/12 Tuesday - Military & Veterans Appreciation Day

Registration for Main Street static displays is now closed, feel free to contact us to be placed on a waiting list from any cancellations.

Meet the men and women who get it done! On this day, we pay tribute to our esteemed military personnel and veterans. Special Ceremony – 11:00AM under the large NMSF Pavilion Stage in the food court.

All Military and Veterans get in FREE with valid ID or uniform.

9/13 Wednesday - Pathway to College & Career Days

Registration for Main Street static displays is now closed, feel free to contact us to be placed on a waiting list from any cancellations.

Students should take advantage of this excellent opportunity to meet and talk with college and trade school recruiters. Dozens of schools and institutions of higher learning will be providing great information to students, parents, and teachers including UNM, NMSU, CNM and colleges from neighboring states such as Colorado, Arizona and Texas.

New Mexico plays a prominent role in global environmental research and development. Exhibits will include the Bureau of Land Management’s “Erosion Trailer Display” and solar energy.

9/14 Thursday - New Mexico True Day & Gathering of Counties

Registration for Main Street static displays is now closed, feel free to contact us to be placed on a waiting list from any cancellations.

There’s so much to see and discover in our beautiful state! New Mexico True Day is a celebration of everything unique and authentic about New Mexico. This is a one-stop opportunity to plan your next tour of New Mexico!

9/15 Friday - Science & Technology and Environmental Appreciation Day

STEM on Main Street! Just some of the interesting things to experience are: A Van de Graaff generator, a steam engine, radiation sources and Geiger counters, 3-D puzzles, robotics, Science Girl and more!

New Mexico is home to some of the greatest scientists and engineers in the world, and our two National Laboratories also have an important impact on our economy and our community. Enjoy hands on chemistry experiments and science demonstrations that will inspire your curiosity.

9/16 Saturday - Hot Rods & Custom Cars/ Classic Mustangs

Registration for Main Street static displays is now closed, feel free to contact us to be placed on a waiting list from any cancellations.

You never know what to expect at the custom car show. Big Foot trucks, Hot Rodders, Low Riders and some cool classic Airstreams will fill Main Street on our final Saturday. Join us over in the Indian Village for Native American Day with special programming and performances.

9/17 Sunday – Classic Cars, Trucks and Corvairs Show

Registration for Main Street static displays is now closed, feel free to contact us to be placed on a waiting list from any cancellations.

The last day of the New Mexico State Fair is always bittersweet, but walking down Main Street and seeing the amazing American Chevys, Mustangs, Oldsmobiles and Corvairs always cheers us up!