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Agriculture Building/Courtyard<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> Country Store<br />
<strong>New</strong> mexico’s farming and ranching<br />
industries are highlighted here and you can<br />
also buy the best in our state’s home-grown<br />
products, including chile, a huge variety<br />
of salsas, produce, nuts and much, much<br />
more.<br />
Alice K. Hoppes African<br />
American Pavilion<br />
Soul food, gospel music, rhythm and<br />
blues, hip-hop and live theater and other<br />
performers and attractions can all be<br />
found in this, one of the Fair’s three main<br />
cultural venues. the african american arts<br />
Gallery within the alice K. hoppes Pavilion,<br />
features a juried art show featuring<br />
stunning regional artwork. See pages 28<br />
and 29 for daily entertainment schedules.<br />
Art Galleries<br />
local and regional artists, whose works<br />
have been judged by professional panels,<br />
are on display in the Fine arts Gallery,<br />
the hispanic arts Gallery and the indian<br />
arts Gallery. recent improvements to the<br />
gallery facilities and the entry, judging and<br />
hanging processes have made the <strong>New</strong><br />
mexico State Fair one of <strong>New</strong> mexico’s<br />
premier arts destinations. much of the work<br />
on display in the galleries is for sale and<br />
friendly arts Department staff is happy<br />
to assist you with your questions and<br />
purchases.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> State Fair Pavilion<br />
Popular musical acts from around the<br />
country, as well as local favorites, are<br />
featured at the <strong>New</strong> mexico State Fair<br />
Pavilion on the south end of the Food<br />
court. covered seating and the opportunity<br />
to experience an extraordinary variety of<br />
music, structured theme days, and other live<br />
entertainment make the Pavilion Stage a<br />
must-visit. refer to pages 24 and 25 for daily<br />
schedules.<br />
Creative Arts Building<br />
Demonstrations on everything from quilting<br />
to stringing together a chile ristra can be<br />
found here, as well as work by collectors,<br />
hobbyists and craftspeople from around<br />
the state. the State Fair’s popular cooking<br />
and baking contests take place here as well.<br />
refer to page 18 for a schedule of those<br />
events.<br />
Indian Village<br />
Nestled under the cottonwood trees, <strong>New</strong><br />
mexico’s Native american cultures are<br />
featured. colorful dances, songs, arts, crafts<br />
and cooking demonstrations all highlight<br />
the diversity of these fascinating cultures.<br />
indian Village was completely renovated<br />
and remodeled in 2008, including the<br />
addition of a new covered stage, new<br />
kitchens throughout, new landscaping and<br />
a whole new look. See pages 32 and 33 for<br />
daily entertainment schedules.<br />
Just for Kids<br />
the popular Pee-Wee Stampede is located<br />
just inside Gate 4 in the grassy area<br />
outside the Fine arts Gallery. middle earth<br />
Studios will be back with us this year on<br />
the Box car Stage lawn area. and don’t<br />
forget mcDonald’s Farm, tucker Pony<br />
rides and the ever-popular all creatures<br />
Great & Small Petting Zoo all located just<br />
east of the rabbit/Poultry Barn. the <strong>New</strong><br />
mexico State Police tag your tots program<br />
is located near nearby on the avenue of<br />
the Governors. See page 10 and 11 for<br />
more information on children’s activities<br />
and exhibitions at the Fair.<br />
Natural Resources Building<br />
a collaboration of several state<br />
agencies including Game & Fish and the<br />
environment Department, a fascinating<br />
variety of live fish, birds, plants and<br />
animals are on exhibit every day at the<br />
2012 State Fair!<br />
Villa Hispana<br />
<strong>New</strong> mexico’s hispanic culture is<br />
showcased on the recently remodeled<br />
stage and in the shops featuring santos,<br />
retablos and tinwork. Don’t miss the<br />
demonstrations by area artisans and<br />
great <strong>New</strong> mexican cuisine. $1.2 million<br />
went into renovating Villa hispana<br />
recently and it is one of the crown jewels<br />
of the Fairgrounds. See pages 30 and 31<br />
for daily entertainment schedules.<br />
School Arts &<br />
Flower Buildings<br />
more than 4,000 pieces of art created by<br />
<strong>New</strong> mexico students can be seen in the<br />
annual School arts Show! Next door is an<br />
oasis of floral aromas and designs in the<br />
annual Flower Shows. See page 18 for<br />
more information.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> State Fair<br />
Horse Complex<br />
Visitors to the <strong>New</strong> mexico State Fair can<br />
see more than 20 horse shows – from<br />
arabians to hunter-Jumpers – held in<br />
either the outdoor and indoor horse<br />
arenas located at the north end of the<br />
Fairgrounds. See page 17 for schedules<br />
and other information.<br />
Beef Barn/Swine Barn<br />
another north-end destination, the Beef<br />
and Swine barns host the many State Fair<br />
livestock competitions – a little piece of<br />
the country, not to mention <strong>New</strong> mexico’s<br />
long-standing and economically crucial<br />
livestock industry, right in the heart of the<br />
city. See page 16 for schedules and other<br />
information.<br />
Southwest Dairy Farmers<br />
Dairy Barn<br />
in addition to the show-rings, the<br />
Southwest Dairy Farmers Dairy<br />
Barn is home to the Sheep to Shawl<br />
demonstrations. the Southwest Dairy<br />
Farmers Dairy Barn is also one of the<br />
coolest spots at the fair, where you can<br />
learn how to milk a cow or buy a milkshake<br />
or an ice cream cone.<br />
Poultry & Rabbit Barn<br />
truly a place to crow about, the Poultry &<br />
rabbit Barn features hundreds of breeds of<br />
poultry, and is also the home to the annual<br />
rooster crowing contest at 1:00 p.m. on<br />
Sunday, September 23, 2012. adjacent, the<br />
rabbit Barn boasts just about every breed<br />
of floppy eared bunny known to mankind.<br />
See page 16 for schedules and other<br />
information.<br />
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