Celebrate the kick-off of Route 66’s Centennial with this free event featuring multiple stages full of local bands, food trucks, and more! This edition of the concert series takes over a mile-long stretch on Central Ave. from Girard Blvd. to Washington St. Bring the family, enjoy the fun and celebrate Route 66.
Entertainment Schedule
Main Stage
6 pm - Str8 Shot - New Mexican/ Country/ Rock
7 pm - KENEP - Caribbean
8:30 pm - Ozomatli
Wellesley Stage
5 pm - Box Canyon Barbies - Alt Indie/ Folk Rock
6:20 pm - Reviva - Reggae/ Rock
7:50 pm - The Asteroids - Blues/ Rock
East Stage
5 pm - JD Nash - Alt Country
6:20 pm - Keeping Up With the Joneses - Funk/ Soul
7:50 pm - Grupo Herencia - Variety
New Mexico Jazz Festival Stage
5 pm - Flambeaux
6:15 pm - Dimi Di'Santi's Big Backyard Band
7:50 pm - Levi Platero
Food Trucks
Order freshly made cuisine from local food trucks serving a variety of food. Bring your appetite and order from food trucks. Don't forget about the dozens of Nob Hill establishments. Cool off indoors at an Albuquerque restaurant while enjoying a delicious meal. Participating food trucks include Burque Eats, El Taco Loco, Krab Kingz, Latin Flavor Food Truck, Mighty Mike's Meats & More, Mobiyaki, Urban Hotdog Company, Hot stuff Café, Busy Bee Frozen Custard, Salt & Dill Craft Brinery, and With Love Waffles.
Kids' Activities
Bring the kids to enjoy fun activities including free face painting, inflatable obstacle courses, and a 25-foot climbing wall presented by the City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department.
The Shops
Local businesses with handmade products are featured in The Shops at Albuquerque Summerfest. Each artisan booth offers unique items from art to home goods, clothing to jewelry. Shopping local in one place has never been easier. Get something new for the house, for yourself or that perfect gift from a variety of small businesses including Enchanted Sunshine Apothecary, Enchanting Soap Collections, Rocky Mountain Beards, Witch'nRelax, Zozaya Candle Company, Metal The Brand, Same Image Different Soul + NM47, Catspaw Design, Dandee Designs, LP Motifs, Off Grid Studio, Acero Fashion, ChangeOut Jewelry LLC, Crows Peak & The Bean, Love Adorned by Loritazbah, Lujaqui, Nyx's Nook, Fiesta on the Go LLC,, Little Miracles Handmade LLC, ML Designs, Morlibird, Sandia Fashion Art, Santa Fe Honey Salon, Scattered Light Stitchery, Laura Blalock Pottery, Grandmas House Bakery, J&D Foods Inc Bar X Brand Beef Jerky, Love at First Bite LLC, Stargazer Kombucha, and Sugar Momma Sweet Treats.
Brick & Mortar
Nob Hill businesses will be open with plenty to offer the whole family. Check out the unique stores, bars and restaurants in the area and support local.