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Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · New Jersey

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · New Jersey

Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival

An annual two-day festival at Balloon Fiesta Park celebrating the music, dance, athletics and culture of seven Celtic nations. The 2027 edition is its 39th year.

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Celtic and Highland · Albuquerque, NM

Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival is a Celtic and Highland festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with verified dates from May 1 through May 2, 2027.

Confirmed
When
May 1–2, 2027
First weekend of May (Sat & Sun)
Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm
Where
Balloon Fiesta Park
5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113 · Bernalillo County
Directions
Organized by
Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival Association
Nonprofit
39th year (2027)
Official siteDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • Highland athletics including caber toss, hammer throw and sheaf toss
  • Highland dance competition
  • Bagpipe and drum performances
  • Celebrates Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, Isle of Man, Cornwall and Galicia

2026 Confirmed

2 May 2026 9am-6pm; 3 May 2026 9am-5pm

  • May 2–3, 2026

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Confirmed

May 1 & 2, 2027

  • May 1–2, 2027

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

Good to know

Outside food
No outside food or drinks; no glass

Plan your visit

Parking
Free parking

Nearby

Contact

Sources

Details checked against the faire’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.