Your Chance to Taste $1000 Salsa
The highly popular “Homemade Salsa Competition” will be the focus of this year's Old Town Salsa Fiesta. Contestants will present mouth-scorching, tummy-tingling recipes for the competition, which is judged entirely by you!
In addition to the competition, this event has something for everyone - live music and dance, a wine tasting featuring local wines, chile-inspired lectures in the "Hot Ideas" tent, and storytelling for the kids.
When: Saturday, August 15 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Old Town 
Price: $4 to judge in the salsa competition, and $4 for the wine tasting, or $6 for both activities. All other events are free!
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Congratulations, Albuquerque!
Our fair city has garnered coveted spots in several "Top 10" lists recently, thanks to our great food, beautiful open space, and economic stability.
According to Outside Magazine, we're #6 in the nation for folks seeking healthy communities with strong economies where they can bike, run, paddle, hike, and ski. Read the article >>
Our sunny skies, strong renewable energy industry, and promising growth potential scored us the #2 position on Kiplinger's 2009 Best Cities list in July. Read more >>
In June, U.S. News and World Report named us one of the "Top 10 Places to Live," citing our clear skies, trails, and strong economy. Check it out >>
Not to be outdone, our local cuisine is holding a spot on the Huffington Post's local food list. Feast your eyes >>
