Military & Veterans Day at The New Mexico State Fair

This annual day at the state fair in Albuquerque is presented by the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS), the New Mexico National Guard, and the New Mexico State Fair to honor and thank the men and women who have served our country as members of the United States Military. In addition to the numerous rides and attractions at the state fair, dozens of booths, exhibits, and information tables throughout the fairgrounds will be staffed by NMDVS, the New Mexico National Guard, VA, and dozens of other Veterans’ organizations and community service groups.

Military veterans and National Guard/Reserve/active-duty service members will be admitted free to the New Mexico State Fair for 2025 Military and Veterans Day at the State Fair on Tuesday, September 9th. All Military and Veterans get in FREE with a valid ID or uniform.*

Gates open at 10 a.m. with displays and information tables until 3 pm.

Special Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. under the large NMSF Pavilion Stage in the food court.

Fairgrounds close at 9:00 p.m.

*Veterans, National Guard/Reserve personnel, and retirees must present either a valid Uniformed Services Retiree Identification Card, a veterans-designation driver’s license, VA Veterans Health ID Card, or a copy of their DD-214 Separation Papers at the gate to obtain the free admission. Active-duty personnel must show a valid Uniformed Services ID card.

*Veterans and active-duty personnel must still pay for parking at any fairground parking lot. Non-veteran/non-military spouses or family members are not eligible for the free admission.