Friday, November 6, 2026 | Albuquerque Rail Yards

Adventure Pitch Fest is a celebration of New Mexico’s $3.6 billion outdoor recreation industry. New Mexico-based nonprofits and businesses are invited to apply for showcase booths and for-profit businesses can apply to participate in the live pitch competition where finalists will compete for $15,000 in cash prizes. This high-energy event is free, family-friendly and open to the public. Tickets coming soon! Applications open now through September 30, 2026.

Register for the Info and Q&A Session at 10am on August 26 to learn everything you need to know about the event.

1st Place – New Mexico Pack Burros

2nd Place – Wild Earth Llama Adventures

3rd Place – FishSki Provisions

2025 Pitch Battle Finalists

Enchanted Equine Adventures

Albuquerque – Therapeutic riding and horsemanship lessons with rescue horses.

FishSki Provisions

Valdez – Freeze-dried backpacking meal manufacturer featuring whole-food ingredients, southwest recipes, and co-packing and private label packing. 

Mesilla Valley Wine & Brew Tours

Las Cruces – Winery and brewery tours that promote agritourism in Southern NM and provide custom itineraries and safe transportation. 

New Mexico Pack Burros

Edgewood – Burro-centric races and events that uplift rural New Mexico communities. 

Preservation Dogs

Santa Fe – Trekking pole tips in the shape of animal paw prints made from recycled tires to minimize damage to landscapes. 

San Juan Rodworks

Rio Rancho – Cost-effective, high-quality flyfishing rods with a 30-day risk-free trial. 

Taos Raft and Kayak Rentals

El Prado – No-hassle gear rental and delivery service for single and multi-day river adventures. 

Wild Earth Llama Adventures

Questa – Commercial wilderness guide service featuring backcountry llama trekking. 

2025 Alternate Pitch Battle Finalist

SpiritFly Expeditions

Albuquerque – Full-service fly fishing outfitter that includes shuttle service from Albuquerque to New Mexico’s best fly fishing destinations.
Senior Economic Developer, City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department

Past Adventure Pitch Winners

2024

1st place – Bee Clean
2nd place – ORC Tech
3rd place – ApiVera

2023

1st place – Rezo Systems
2nd place – GILZ
3rd place – ButtnSki

2022

1st place – TruFit
2nd place – Earth Traveler Teardrop Trailers
3rd place – Base Medical