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National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show
Albuquerque, NM · Food & Drink
- When
- March 5–7, 2027
- Where
- Sandia Resort and Casino · Albuquerque · NM
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A trade and public show for hot sauce, chile, and barbecue vendors at the Sandia Resort, drawing exhibitors from across the country to New Mexico's chile country. It has run since the late 1980s. The 2027 show, its 38th, runs March 5 through 7.
The history within reach
A trade and public show for hot sauce, chile, and barbecue vendors at the Sandia Resort, drawing exhibitors from across the country to New Mexico's chile country.
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