Document Actions

Balloon Fiesta Information

What is the Balloon Fiesta?

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an annual October festival. Balloonists from around the world gather for nine days of spectacular ballooning. Thousands of spectators come to see the Albuquerque sky painted with hundreds of colorful balloons against the Sandia mountains.

2007 Balloon Fiesta

Schedule: Oct. 6 to 13
Park Opening Hours:
- Weekends at 4:30 a.m.
- Weekdays at 5 a.m.
- Evenings at 3:30 p.m.
Admission: $6 for 13 and older; free for 12 and younger
Parking: $10 per vehicle for general parking
Allowed Items: Food and folding chairs.
Prohibited Items: Glass bottles, alcohol, coolers; Pets except for handicap assistance

Anything brought into the park is subject to search.

Park & Ride Locations

West Side:
- Intel (southern parking lot), Highway 528/Rio Rancho Boulevard
- Sagebrush Community Church, 6440 Coors NW between Montaño and Paseo Del Norte
North East:
- Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper NE
- Cliff's Amusement Park, 4800 Osuna NE near San Mateo and I-25
Uptown:
- Coronado Center, 6600 Menaul NE between San Pedro and Louisiana
University of New Mexico:
- University Arena (The Pit), University SE and Avenida Cesar Chavez
Park & Ride map

Park & Ride Costs

In Advance:
- Adults (13-61) $10 (admission included)
- Seniors (62 & older) $10 (admission included)
- Children (6-12) $5 (free admission)
- Children (5 and under) ride & admission are free.
Upon arrival at Balloon Fiesta Park, via Park & Ride:
- Adults (13-61) $15 (admission included)
- Seniors (62 & older) $12 (admission included)
- Children (6-12) $5 (free park admission)
- Children (5 and under) ride & admission are free.
Online Park & Ride Sales
- Regular: $10.50 for adults, $5.50 for children

Park & Ride Ticket includes Balloon Fiesta Park Admission fee. Canceled Park and Ride tickets are valid for another event.

Park & Ride Service Hours

From parking lots to Balloon Fiesta:
- Weekend: 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m., 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Weekday: 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
From Balloon Fiesta to parking lots:
- Last morning departs at 11 a.m.; Last evening bus departs at 10 p.m.