Route 66 Summerfest

Free, family, fun, concert-series.

2019 Route 66 Summerfest - Magic Giant on Wood

Saturday, July 20, 2019 | 5-10 p.m. | Historic Nob Hill

This free event features fun for the whole family including the Old Route 66 Car Show, Mother Road Art Market, Kids Zone & Youth Central, food trucks and live entertainment in Nob Hill on Central Ave. from Girard Blvd. to Washington St. Join us!

Vendors

The application for this event is closed for vendors.

Performers

National Headliner - Magic Giant

Los Angeles based American indi-folk band Magic Giant was described “Cool as Folk” by LA Weekly after their Coachella performance. The band has been thrilling growing crowds at every stop along its 70-city North American and European tour, celebrating the release of its debut album In The Wind. Magic Giant’s style has been described by NPR as "upbeat, passionate indie-folk" and by Billboard as inspiring "mass dance-alongs." The band’s current single "Window" leaped into the Top 40 on Billboard's Hot Adult Contemporary and Adult Pop charts; and the new acoustic album debuted in the iTunes Alternative top 25.

Entertainment Schedule

Main Stage: Central Ave. & Girard Blvd.

5 p.m. - Mondo Vibrations
6 p.m. - Red Light Cameras
7 p.m. - Nosotros
8:30 p.m. - Magic Giant

Kids' Stage: Central Ave. & Tulane Dr.

5 p.m. - Absentmindedly
5:25 p.m. - Sonyk Vortex
5:50 p.m. - School of Rock ABQ House Band
6:16 p.m. - River of Riot
6:35 p.m. - Red Heather
6:55 p.m. - Leili Shafie
7:15 p.m. - Sarah Bodkin Blues Band
7:40 p.m. - Julia Megofna
8:05 p.m. - Neil Cole Band

NM Jazz Festival Stage: Nob Hill Shopping Center

5 p.m. - A Tribute to Nat King Cole by Horace Alexander Young featuring Tracey Whitney
6:10 p.m. - Paul Gonzales Quintet featuring Doug Lawrence
7:20 p.m. - George Schuller's Circle Wide Quintet
8:30 p.m. - Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra featuring Hillary Smith

Route 66 East Stage: Central Ave. & Graceland Dr.

5 p.m. - Levi Platero
6 p.m. - Isaac Aragon & The Healing
7:15 p.m. - The NOMS
8:30 p.m. - Picoso

Event Map

Food & Snacks

Great food and delicious beverages can be found on just about any corner in Nob Hill. Grab a bite to eat from a local food truck or relax in one of the many restaurants in the area for libations, ask about their specials.

Mother Road Art Market

Shop local! Browse through a variety of local handcrafted artisans ranging from pottery, housewares, and baked goods to clothing, body products and jewelry. There will be plenty to choose from and these local artisans have what you're looking for.

Don't forget to stop by local boutiques and businesses throughout Nob Hill, in and around the event.

Kids Zone & Youth Central

The kids' area is full of fun activities including free face painting, an inflatable bounce house, slides and games and two 25-foot rock climbing walls, presented by the City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department.

Old Route 66 Car Show

Car enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy seeing the variety of show vehicles parked down Central Ave. in the Old Route 66 Car Show.

All show cars are welcome! If you would like to participate, entries may register the day of the event on-site for $20 or preregister for $15: 2019 Old Route 66 Car Show Registration Form. For more information call Nob Hill Main Street at: 505.379.2763.

Nob Hill Main Street

Visit the area of Tulane Dr. from Central Ave. to Silver Ave. and see it transform as Tractor Brewing Co. hosts Chalk Art Fest, a battle of the sidewalk. Seven artists will create sidewalk chalk art prior to Route 66 Summerfest and compete during the event for a cash prize. See which local artist will prevail as the champion.

Soo Bak Seoul Bowl, on Hermosa Dr. just south of Central Ave. will have a pop-up art show in their restaurant.

Look for Flying Star and Slice Parlor's tent outside of their establishments for some good eats.

Caffiend, Neighborhood Vintage and Homegrown NM Trading Post will be hosting an art pop-up with food in their shopping center parking lot located between Aliso and Morningside Dr.

Stay tuned for more Nob Hill Main Street announcements.

Getting There

Free Park & Ride

Parking is available at the lot on the southwest corner of Lomas Blvd. and University Blvd. (View Map) Free buses will run from the lot to Johnson Field throughout the event.

Parking

Parking lots and street parking is available in the surrounding area, please be sure to follow all parking laws.

Bike Valet

Skip traffic on the road, stick to the trails and take advantage of the free Bike Valet provided by Esperanza Bicycle Education Center. The bike valet is located in the Fan Tang parking lot on Central Ave. and Carlisle Blvd. (Map)

Event Specifics

Route 66 Summerfest is free to the public. Pets are welcome on leashes. This is a rain or shine event.

Public restrooms will available at the following locations:

Central Ave. & Sierra Dr.
Central Ave. & Aliso Dr.
Central Ave. & Hermosa Dr.
Central Ave. & Tulane Dr.
Central Ave. & Bryn Mawr
Central Ave. & Dartmouth Dr.

Transportation Sponsor

The official Transportation Sponsor of Albuquerque Summerfest: