The Walter Gerrels Performing Arts Center in Carlsbad, NM, is a good venue for many community events. I was here for a gun show on October 4, 2025. I have been here for other events these past few years as well. While recently I was less impressed with SOME of the younger vendors who would not even look up at me from their phones as I walked by, overall the older generation still has a knack for engaging in thoughtful conversation. The set up of tables made it easy to navigate from one vendor to the next. The indoor temperature was fine. Both rooms where tables were set up could get loud, but no annoying echoing bouncing off the walls like at some venues. Parking was free. The police presence is always here. Even if they are trying to recruit new blood. Lol. The restrooms, although slightly outdated, were mostly clean. Nothing in Carlsbad is that far away, so I have no complaints about the location. read more

Walter Gerrels Performing Arts Center - 10.4.2025 - Performing Arts Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

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