If you’re looking for somewhere to do your Sunday stroll and shop, in the heart of the Barelas Neighborhood, the Rail Yards Market is an Albuquerque staple. With a location that is no stranger to the silver screen, this event is a star of the New Mexican experience, bursting with vibrant culture, community, and character. 

The Rail Yards Market takes place from 10am-2pm every Sunday, May through October, with special holiday events taking place in December and February. It hosts a plethora of local vendors, sharing goods that are edible, drinkable, wearable, readable—whatever ‘ible’ and ‘able’ you can think of.  

Supporting local

While meandering through the stalls and booths, be sure to keep an eye out for UNM alumni-run businesses. You can pick up some fresh produce and a radiant floral arrangement from EMS Farms, browse through unique air plant decor at Air Tings, or get a rich and authentic beverage from The Chai Lady.  

Make it “Christmas” in July

But wait, can you smell that? That familiar scent of spice and mouth-watering flavor? Straight from the chile capital of the world, Mago’s Farm roasts their renowned Hatch green chile live at the market from late July through October, where you can purchase it hot—both temperature and Scoville Scale— out of the roaster.  

Hollywood in the 505

The Rail Yards are not only the backdrop to the market; these historic, dystopian-looking structures have become a prominent filming location for some of the most iconic blockbusters and TV shows such as The Avengers, Breaking Bad, Transformers, and many more. With its unique environment, a trip to the Rail Yards Market will definitely have you feeling like the main character.  

Rail Yards Market