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Festival Highlights Fresh lavender bouquets and plants for sale. Handmade lavender soaps, lotions, and culinary treats. Live music and artisan market stalls. Tips for Visiting Arrive early for the best selection of lavender goods. Bring a sunhat and water—it gets hot! Check the festival schedule for cooking demos and workshops. Lavender in the Village New Mexicans dress to impress. Established in 1994, Lavender in the Village is a lavender-focused event held in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM every July. It's the largest Lavender Festival in the Southwestern USA and is fun for lavender-enthusiasts and lavender-newbies alike. The mission of the Lavender in the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is to preserve and enhance Los Ranchos public open space, stimulate an interest in sustainable agriculture, with an emphasis on educating the public, including such matters as historic agriculture, lavender and its uses, and fostering community spirit. Lavender in...

Update: Was that the Culligan water man or not? More Than Beer at the (AMAZING!) NM Brew Fest My husband and I have seen ads for the New Mexico Brew Fest, which coincides with Albuquerque's world-famous Balloon Fiesta, year after year. Why haven't we ever gone? Obviously, we are ridiculous fools because the New Mexico Brew Fest was the best time ever ! It's our all-time favorite beer festival. (Don't tell the Fall Ale Fest . It was only their first year. They'll get there.) You know you're in for a great time when it's socially acceptable to wear food. Festival Highlights Sample from dozens of local and regional breweries. Live music and local food truck favorites. Games, entertainment, and shaded picnic areas. Tips for Attending Buy tickets in advance to avoid long lines. Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. Plan a safe ride home—consider ride-share or designated driver. For a mere $25 per person, New Mexic...