Route 66 Summerfest

We literally walked from one end to the other. The one thing that I love about Summerfest hands down — regardless of the location — is the people watching! You can’t beat it. This location had a killer ‘car display’. Kept us entertained the whole way. When we arrived we parked on the east side of Washington. We were so hungry. We came across two food trucks and neither of them appealed to us. So we popped in to N’awlins and thankfully stumbled upon on an open table on the patio. Cornbread Blues — a local blues trio (after a while became a quartet) — were entertaining the folks on the patio. Awesome!
All in all Summerfest was a-​ok with us. It gave us something to do on Saturday night that was free to enjoy. Thanks COA!

Summerfest is always a good time. Close down the streets and walk down Central Avenue. Lots of bandstands, vendors and shops means lots of consumer activity. I enjoy that I can go into many shops without having to worry about parking for half the day. Even the weather cooperated on this day, overcast and warm = perfect.
Only thing that was off was the smell in the beer garden. Main tables located across from the port-​a-​potties. Got upwind to drink my beers held my nose when purchasing, lol.
Other than that, good job ABQ. See you in August for next one.

If you are bored in Albuquerque, then you are just not trying. Summerfest is one of those event in the Duke City that you just have to go to. All the stores are open, bands are playing all over, there are booths set up with food, crafts and various other wares, there is a beer area filled with local beers and even the distilleries, and a classic car show. Walk around and check it all out!
Make sure to wear a hat and sunscreen — shade is fairly rare. I’d love to see some a bunch of additional booths from more local artisans and crafts people, but what they have is awesome.