ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico State Fair eclipsed half a million visitors for the second year in a row as the fair neared record attendance again in 2025. The 2025 New Mexico State Fair drew 514,458 visitors during its 11-day run, just slightly off of the 11-day record 517,926 visitors in 2024. The strong attendance led to the 2025 New Mexico State Fair livestock sale raising the second-highest sale total ever. The New Mexico State Fair is the perfect chance for New Mexicans to come together and celebrate what makes our state great!”The 2026 New Mexico State Fair is set for Sept. 10-20. MORE: New Mexico State Fair draws record attendance