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Albuquerque Summerfest 2009

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Albuquerque Summerfest is an outdoor summer festival featuring both local and national music and dance entertainment. Events are held during June, July and August on Saturday evenings from 6 - 10:30pm at the Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza (corner of 3rd St. and Marquette NW) in downtown Albuquerque and are free to the public.

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General Information

In addition to music and dance entertainment there are food vendors, a beer garden, an arts and crafts market, and plenty of children's activities such as face painting, magic, juggling, interactive drumming, fun jumps and more.

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Arts and Crafts Vendors

If you are interested in becoming an arts and crafts vendor at Abuquerque Summerfest, please click here for more information.

Parking

Parking is available under the Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza for a fee of $6.00. Access parking lot from 3rd St. and Marquette.

Rapid After Dark

Take Rapid After Dark to Albuquerque Summerfest. Rapid After Dark is a late-night extension of the Rapid Ride “Red Line” service on Central Avenue. The Rapid After Dark service begins June 5, 2009 and will continue on Friday and Saturday nights until September 5, 2009. It runs from 8 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. The fare is $1 per trip, but for only $15, a VIP pass can be purchased that can be used for Rapid After Dark trips all summer. The pass offers discounts at several restaurants and businesses along the Rapid Ride "Red Line" route.

Alcoholic beverages or glass containers may not be brought to special events. Non-contracted vendors are prohibited from selling in designated program areas. If you have questions or would like more information on vendor opportunities, please call (505)768-3556.

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