If you can spell Albuquerque, you can spell almost anything!
Ethos Literacy, a local nonprofit providing free literacy and language tutoring to adults, will host the Annual ‘Burque Bee Team Spelling Bee on Friday June 5, 2026 at the Canteen Brewhouse, 2381 Aztec Rd NE, starting at 6:00 pm.
The spelling bee is a FUNdraiser sponsored by Ethos Literacy to raise money for our programs providing free individualized instruction in reading, writing, and English language acquisition to adults in Bernalillo County. KOAT-TV news anchor Shelly Ribando will be master of ceremonies.
Ten teams of three people each will compete for spelling glory in this friendly competition to support adult literacy. The teams can include any combination of teens and adults. Participants must be 21 years of age or be accompanied by a parent.
Team Registration in advance. Last year the team spots sold out quickly, so sign up early! The registration fee is $75.