Saddle Up for the NM State Fair
Arts & Entertainment / Sep. 03, 2025

Saddle Up for the NM State Fair

By Sarah Mock
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New Mexico State Fair

Every September, the New Mexico State Fair transforms Expo NM into the state's biggest celebration of culture, community, and fun. For 11 days, fairgoers come together for PRCA rodeo action, carnival rides, concerts, livestock shows, art exhibits, and food you can only find here.

NM State Fair by the Numbers

From attendance records to chile cheeseburger crowns, here's a closer look at the numbers that make the State Fair one of the state's biggest celebrations.

517k

Attendees in 2024.

$743k

Amount raised at the State Fair Livestock Sale

87

Years held at Expo New Mexico

997

Total animals shown
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