Welcome to the 2024 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta!

For morning ascensions, we visit the field once, with pickup times specified in the sign-up form. The field experience lasts approximately 3 hours, departing at 9:30 AM. Evening glows involve a single afternoon visit, with pick-up times on the sign-up form. The field time is about 3 hours, departing at 8:30 PM after the fireworks.

Both terms are correct. It’s essential to understand that there are 14 individual sessions/events, and a new admission ticket is required for each one.

Yes, electric and manual wheelchairs, scooters, strollers, wagons, and lawn chairs can be loaded under the bus. Glass containers and hard-sided coolers are not allowed. Check Balloon Fiesta’s guidelines for permitted items in the park.

The duration varies between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on your location on the route. From the closest hotels to the Park, such as the Marriott Pyramid North and the Courtyard Marriott, it takes 10-20 minutes to reach the park and 20-30 minutes to drop off after each event.

The $75 adult & senior price includes a general admission ticket, luxury vehicle, tour guide, balloon park map, and sales tax. The $65 option includes everything except admission and is for those with a pre-purchased general admission ticket. The $30 child fee is for a discounted seat on the coach, while children under 2 sit on laps for free. A $30 seat can be purchased if you prefer to use a car seat.

Yes, the park offers a variety of food options from over 150 vendors, catering to different tastes.

While many vendors accept card payments, cash is preferred, especially in small bills or exact amounts. Don’t forget to consider a tip jar contribution of $1.

The park features 150 vendors with state-fair-like foods and a wide range of ballooning souvenirs. There are exhibits, entertainment, and the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. Golf cart shuttles are available, but note that the museum is not open during balloon glow events.

Morning mass ascensions involve over 550 balloons launching between 7 AM – 8:30 AM. Evening glows feature tethered balloons with illuminated “glow burners.” Glows offer a chance to meet pilots and socialize without the early morning wake-up.