Upcoming event

Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival

May 1, 2027

Updated

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

The 39th Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival takes place May 1–2, 2027, at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The festival celebrates the arts, athletics and cultures of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, the Isle of Man, Cornwall and Galicia.

Hours

  • Saturday, May 1: 9 am–6 pm
  • Sunday, May 2: 9 am–5 pm

All times are local (MDT).

Visiting the festival

Parking is free. The organizer does not permit outside food, drinks or glass, and encourages visitors to bring chairs, umbrellas and sunblock.

The supplied access map illustrates approaches to Balloon Fiesta Park and labels 5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway. Check the official festival website for current entrance instructions.

Supplied Balloon Fiesta Park access map showing approaches from Interstate 25 and Alameda Boulevard

Organizer

Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival Association
Mailing address: PO Box 35062, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87176

The PO box is for correspondence, not the festival location.

Official festival website