ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some shoppers here in the Metro headed to big box stores in search of good deals this Black Friday. Some others opted for a different experience with unique gift ideas. Story continues below Larry Barker: Rail Runner rubbish: Taxpayer’s stuck with $8M price tag Trending: Lawyers: New Mexico man receives largest medical malpractice payout for botched penile injections News: APD gears up for holiday shopping season by debuting plan to fight retail crime Business: Intel in Rio Rancho receives $500M to expand facility The Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival got underway in the morning at the Manuel Lujan building at Expo New Mexico. The event featured original products from craftsmen and artisans from across the country. Organizers said the offerings up for sale aren't the kinds of things you can just pick up in stores.The event continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and again Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission is $10, but kids get in free.