If you're heading to the New Mexico State Fair this weekend be sure to stop in Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex to check out the vendors, candy maze, New Mexico film exhibit and pose for a picture in the fair's own "Barbie" box.
The fair, which runs through Sept. 17, has tons of activities such as rides, exhibits, demonstrations, shows and rodeos.
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From left, Sophia Chavez, 5, Amanda Brooke, 8, and Julia Pohl, 7, pose for a picture in the “Barbie” box at the State Fair’s the Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex.
Skelatons line floor in the Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex at the New Mexico State Fair hosted at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque Sept. 7, 2023 (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
Costumes and props from movies filmed in New Mexico on display in the Red Carpet Theater at the State Fair's Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex.Elizabeth Tucker
Special effects masks stand on display at the Alessi Hartigan Casting booth in the Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex at the New Mexico State Fair on Thursday.Elizabeth Tucker
Costumes from the Alessi Hartigan Casting booth in the Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex at the New Mexico State Fair on Thursday.Elizabeth Tucker
The red carpet is rolled out for an exhibit of New Mexico-related movies and TV shows in State Fair's Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex.
Giant lollipops stand on display at the candy maze in the Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex at the New Mexico State Fair hosted at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque Sept. 7, 2023. Visitors to the maze can purchase candy by the pound. (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
Jacob Dixon of Ohio organizes lollipops at the Candy Maze in the Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex at the New Mexico State Fair.
A hot air balloon made up of Starburst candies hangs on display in the candy maze in the Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex at the New Mexico State Fair hosted at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque Sept. 7, 2023 (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
A gummy bear photo wall provides a backdrop to the rows of candy in the candy maze in the Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex at the New Mexico State Fair hosted at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque Sept. 7, 2023 (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
Rows of candy bins stand on display at the candy maze in the Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex at the New Mexico State Fair hosted at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque Sept. 7, 2023. Visitors to the maze can purchase candy by the pound. (Elizabeth Tucker / Albuquerque Journal)
Visitors at the New Mexico State Fair walk through the Candy Maze in Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex.
The Manuel Lujan Jr. exhibit complex is spot 6.NM State Fair Map
