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Albuquerque's Civic Plaza is in the middle of the downtown area. The Civic Center is to the east and the Hyatt Regency to the south. Underneath is plenty of parking. The plaza was quiet on a Saturday morning when I took this picture but it is busy during the week and during the Saturday night Sizzlin Summerfests, which include bands, dancers, theater performances, dance contests, jazz festivals, etc. from different cultures. Drop by to eat, watch live entertainment and maybe dance a little. Admission is free. Even in the summer, the nights are cool in Albuquerque. Leave a Comment Address: 3rd and Tijeras NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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| | | | Route 66 & Downtown: Downtown Growers Market/We Art the People Folk Art | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Whether you are visiting Albuquerque, or already live there, this open air market at Robinson Park in Downtown Albuquerque is the perfect thing to do on any Saturday morning from mid summer to early fall. Besides featuring fresh fruit and vegetables sold by local growers, look for vendors selling local honey, cut flowers, fresh eggs and hand-made soaps. Also featured each week is live music from folk to classical. Activities for the kids range from hands-on arts and crafts to jumping cages and pony rides. Vendors from nearby coffeeshops and cafes sell fresh coffee, breakfast burritos and muffins. If is the perfect way to start a Saturday of site-seeing or just lingering in the shady park whiling the day away. One Saturday each summer the OffCenter Art Gallery holds a folk art festival in alliance with the Grower's Market, during which the number of vendors triples. Artists and crafts people of all types sell their paintings, scupture, ceramics, photograpy, tinwork, handmade/hand dyed clothing and much more. During the Folk Art Festival a giant puppet parade is held featuring the most beautiful, imaginative and, yes, gigantic, handmade puppets you have ever seen. From dancing ladies to dragons, some of these puppets take 3 or 4 people to operate as they snake through the festival, dancing to the rhythm of a loud percussion team. It is a wonderful event and not to be missed. The Downtown Grower's Market is held every Saturday, starting June 11th through October 15th from 7am to 11am. The "We Art the People" folk art festival will be held August 12th starting at 10am. So make a note on your calendar and come early for some fresh fruit and vegetables, locally made art and handcrafts and stay for the giant puppet parade. Leave a Comment Address: Robinson Park, 8th and Central, DowntownPhone: 505-243-2230Directions: Follow Central Avenue West through Downtown to 8th Street.
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