Is New Mexico State Fair Still Open? Update (Albuquerque, NM)
Current status
As of September 2026, New Mexico State Fair is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: The fairgrounds' own website was live 2026-09-08 with 2026-dated content and a 2026 copyright, and Wikipedia (revised 2026-04-28) confirms the fair runs annually each September at the same grounds.
- Season / episode Season 10, Episode 3
- Address 300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
- Current name Expo New Mexico
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What happened after Food Paradise?
The episode featured the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, sampling carnival midway food, rodeo-adjacent fare, and dishes rooted in New Mexican cuisine alongside the fair's music, competitions, and livestock shows. Expo New Mexico, formerly known as the New Mexico State Fairgrounds, hosts the annual state fair each September and includes the Tingley Coliseum, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-04-28). The grounds remain active: the fair's official website, checked 2026-09-08, listed 2026-dated event and ticketing information alongside visitor guidance and sponsorship details, according to the site. The site also listed fairgrounds partner, sponsorship, and employment information, and the New Mexico State Fair Commission continues to operate the grounds for events beyond the fair itself, according to the site.
Featured on Food Paradise
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Feasting at the Fair
- What was featured
- Fairground food vendors, carnival rides, and New Mexican cuisine at the state fair
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- New Mexico State Fair
Frequently asked questions
Is New Mexico State Fair still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, New Mexico State Fair is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
What happened to New Mexico State Fair after Food Paradise?
The episode featured the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, sampling carnival midway food, rodeo-adjacent fare, and dishes rooted in New Mexican cuisine alongside the fair's music, competitions, and livestock shows. As of September 2026, New Mexico State Fair is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
What is New Mexico State Fair called now?
Now: Expo New Mexico (formerly New Mexico State Fair). As of September 2026, New Mexico State Fair is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
Where is New Mexico State Fair located?
300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Food Paradise featured New Mexico State Fair?
Season 10, Episode 3 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Feasting at the Fair”.
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Visit info
- Address
- 300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
- Venue type
- other
- Official website
- exponm.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in New Mexico
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Sources
- exponm.com — http://www.exponm.com/
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_State_Fair
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