THE OFFICIAL CELEBRATION OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Welcome to the 19th annual Albuquerque Wine Festival (The New Mexico Wine Festival, Albuquerque) at Balloon Fiesta Park featuring New Mexico's best wineries, exceptional food trucks, talented artisans, and award-winning musicians.
Come sample and shop a wide selection of red, white and sparkling wines that range from soft and sweet to bold and dry.
Share the experience with friends or grab a date for this annual Memorial Day Weekend tradition.
Your ticket includes a complimentary wine glass, tastes of 100 great wines from 20 great wineries, and most tickets include $5 off any bottle of wine at the festival. Wines also available for purchase by the glass, bottle, or case.
Viva Vino!
MAY 25 – 27, 2019
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
12pm - 6pm
HOURS:
VIP EARLY ACCESS HOUR*
- Saturday, 11 am – 12 pm.
GENERAL ADMISSION HOURS
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 12PM – 6PM.
*see additional VIP benefits below
All full price 21+ tickets include $5 OFF any bottle of wine!*
*benefit not provided on complimentary tickets or third party ticket sales.*
Must bring VALID government issued photo ID.
Vertical IDs from NM will not be accepted.
If you are bringing children under the age of 18, you must be their parent or legal guardian.
TICKETING
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
21 and over. Valid any one day of the festival.
$25 in-advance. $30 day-of
General Admission (21+) Ticket Includes:
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Viva Vino wine glass for unlimited sampling of New Mexico wines.
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$5 off any bottle of wine.
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Free Parking. Valid ID required. Vertical IDs are not accepted.
VIP Ticket
(Limited availability. Saturday only)
$50 in advance or at the gate (if not sold out)
VIP Ticket Includes:
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Viva Vino wine glass for sampling wines.
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VIP Parking area by the entrance.
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Early, and exclusive, access from 11am – 12pm on Saturday, May 25.
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$10 off any bottle(s) of wine.
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10% off at participating food vendors.
Military and First Responder Discounts
Available at the door only. A valid ID must be presented.
- Saturday & Sunday: $27. Includes festival access, Viva Vino wine glass, and $5 off any bottle of wine.
- Monday (Memorial Day): $20. Includes festival access, and Viva Vino wine glass.
Non-Drinkers, Designated Drivers & 16–20 years olds
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$10 in advance or at the gate all three days.
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Designated Drivers receive a complimentary coffee and bottled water.
15 and under, no charge for admission.
Wine & Cheese Pairings with La Montanita Co-OP. Daily at 12:30PM
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Limited to 50 people per session.
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Enjoy a culinary tour, sampling 5 unique cheeses paired with samples of 5 unique wines.
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Cost, $10 per person.
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You may purchase your sampling session after selecting your festival ticket.
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PAINTING CLASSES WITH KELLY JO DESIGNS BY WINE
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Limited to 20 people per session.
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Paint an incredible piece of art with amazing instructor
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Reserve a spot for $5. You may reserve your painting session after selecting your festival ticket.
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WINERIES:
Acequia Vineyards & Winery
Amaro Winery
Black Mesa Winery
Black's Smuggler Winery
Casa Abril Vineyards & Winery
Casa Rondena
Corrales Winery
Gruet Winery
Jaramillo Vineyards
La Chiripada
La Esperanza Vineyard
Las Nueve Ninas Winery
Luna Rossa Winery
Noisy Water Winery
Pasando Tiempo Winery
Ponderosa Winery
Sheehan Winery
St. Clair Reserve
St. Clair Mimosa
St. Clair Winery
Tularosa Vineyards
Wines of the San Juan
PARTICIPATING VENDORS
AARP
Bath Planet
Black Bird Pies
Burton's Maplewood Farm
Busy Bee Frozen Custard
Celina's Biscochitos
Chi Massage
Chile Willies
Coats of Arms
Color Street
Curbside Pies
Defined Fitness
Disc-It
Dreamstyle
Elixir Boutique Chocolates
Gourmet Doner Kebab Food Truck
Grate Roots
Honey Shack NM
Indian Motorcycle
James Rogers Silversmiths
Jen's Diner
Julie Coester
Kimos Hawaiian BBQ
Le Paris French Bakery
Luna Rossa Winery
Metal The Brand
Mike's Jerky
Mountain Man Gourmet
Mudgeeraba Spices & Cobra Chilli
Naked- Stones Jewelry
Nectar of the Vine
New Mexico Piñon Coffee
New Mexico Sabor
Old Barrel Tea Company
One Sparkle
Pampered Chef
Pars Cuisine
Phil's Gourmet Sauces
Rocky Mountain Outback Hats
Sogno Toscano Olive Oil Boutique
Solar Energy Consultant
Solar Works
Southwest Treasures
Steeped Tea
StreetFoodBlvd
Sundancer Steel and Glass
Sweet & Saucy
Sweetwater Herbs
Syria Bakery II
TFTWood
The (organic) Living Room
The Cornivore
The Crazy Wine Dash
Tiffany's Jewelry
Tinkerbell Collectibles
Topo Chico
ZZ'S French Crepes
MUSIC SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY
12:00PM: Underground Cadence
2:30PM: Fantuzzi
4:00PM: Baracutanga
SUNDAY
12:00PM: SharkSuit
3:00PM: Sol De La Noche
MONDAY
12:00PM: Chris Dracup: Funk of the West
3:00PM: The Rudy Boy Experiment
Other FAQs
- Valid government issued ID required for all those tasting and buying wine.
- No paper, copies, or photos of IDs will be accepted.
- Vertical IDs are Not accepted.
- No coolers.
- No weapons.
- No pets.
- No outside food, unless required for medical/dietary purposes.
- No outside alcohol.
- Attendees are allowed to bring ONE SEALED bottle of water into the festival with them. Don’t worry we will have plenty of water and food to keep all attendees hydrated and well fed.
- Dogs are not allowed. Not even your small dog that can fit in your purse.
- You are allowed to bring chairs but we provide plenty of seating and shade.
- Parking is FREE.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or returns.. No refunds due to inclement weather.