Westside Summerfest
Free event with fun for the whole family at a City park!
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 5-10 pm | Ventana Ranch Community Park
This free family-friendly event features fun for everyone. The final installment of this concert series celebrates everything local. Westside Summerfest features artisans with handcrafted products, food trucks with freshly made cuisine, libations created by breweries, wineries and distilleries, and entertainment by local talent on two stages.
The Cantina
Local breweries, distilleries, and wineries are bringing their award-winning creations to The Cantina. Enjoy the signature drinks from vendors including La Cumbre Brewing Co., Safe House Distilling Co., Canteen Brewhouse, As Above So Below, Boxing Bear Brewing Co., Brew Lab 101 & Cider Co., Left Turn Inc., Hollow Spirits Distillery, Tractor Brewing, Sidetrack Brewing Co., Sheehan Winery, Beer Creek Brewing Co., Turtle Mountain Brewing Co., One Distillery, Rolling Still Distillery and Outpost 1706.
Food Trucks
Order freshly made cuisine from local food trucks serving a variety of food. Bring your appetite and have a picnic in the park. Enjoy bites from these participating food vendors Pop Pops Italian Ice, Loaded Lemon ABQ, Burrito Baby, Baskin Robbins, Chilaquick, The Lemon Tree, Wanna Taco Bout Burgers, Madsen Snowie, Cavitas Green Taco Machine, Cerealsly Sweet, Nena's Mexican Food, and The Brain Freezer.
The Shops
Local businesses with handmade products are featured in The Shops. Each artisan booth offers unique handcrafted items, from art and home goods to clothing, jewelry, and more. Shopping local in one place has never been easier. Vendors include Jody's Glass & Resin Art, Half Full Designs, Stephaknots, WiseWorks, Crochet Crafts by Bianca, Pooches Pawstries, Sassy Cakes, The Doodle Shop, Pottery by Alisha, Whimsy Trail Studios, Wicked Women Creations, By Em Accessories, Dee Divine Boutique, McDuffRocks, ML Designs, Herbs and Amor, Honey Shack NM, and Laura Blalock Pottery.
Food vendors in The Shops offer a delicious variety of snacks, sweet treats, and beverages. Vendors include Baked by Christiana, Con Alma Micro-Bakery LLC, Decadent Desserts NM LLC, Divine Delights by Jessica, PNP Gourmet LLC, Puffed Up Candy, Sugar Bee Sweets, Sweet Treats by Michelle, Tania's Tasty Kitchen, and Amalie Coffee.
Kids' Activities
Westside Summerfest is fun for the whole family with a variety of free kids’ activities. Play inflatables games, scale a 25‑foot climbing wall, and enjoy free face painting.
Event Specifics
Westside Summerfest is free to the public. Pets are welcome on leashes. Glass and alcohol are not permitted at public parks.
This is a rain or shine event.
Getting There
Ventana Ranch Community Park is less than a 10 minute drive from Coors and Paseo del Norte Blvd.
Park address: 10000 Universe Blvd NW 87114 (View Map)
Free Park & Ride
Free parking will be available at CNM Westside Campus. Free shuttles will take event-goers to and from the park throughout the event. Shuttles are ADA accessible. Limited accessible parking will be available at the park. Strollers, lawn chairs, canopies, pets, and coolers are allowed on shuttles. Glass items or alcohol are not permitted on shuttles.
If street parking is available in the surrounding area, please be sure to follow all parking laws and do not block residential or business access. Limited parking is available at the park.
Applications
Applications to participate as a vendor in the 2026 ABQ Summerfest Series are now closed.
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