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Balloon Fiesta Park Reservations

Information about reserving the Balloon Fiesta Park North Launch Field for your next event.

Rent Balloon Fiesta Park

For more information about rentals, please contact our office at (505) 768-6050.

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For gatherings and events large and small, Balloon Fiesta Park is a great venue!

Much of the park has excellent access to utilities and parking is plentiful.

Park Schedule

The North Launch Field, the Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion and the Golf and Event Center are closed September and October of each year for the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. November - August all facilities are available for rent. All facilities tend to book quickly and about a year in advance. 

Park Rental Details

There are a variety of requirements that come with renting the North Launch Field. Since the field is basically a blank canvas, special considerations need to be taken into account such as tenting, fencing and tables/ chairs. The staff in the events office will be happy to help guide you through the process to ensure your event is a success.

The steps to rent the North Launch Field include:

  1. Contacting the events office to discuss dates and obtain application (also available at top right of this page)
  2. Scheduling a meeting and walk through, if necessary
  3. Reviewing the application, filling out as much information as possible and returning to the events office
  4. The events office will review your application and invoice you for the non-refundable application fee (applied towards the overall rental total). This fee is due to officially confirm your date.
  5. A countersigned agreement will be returned to you 
  6. Final payment will be due no later than 14 days prior to your event. At this point the events office will schedule a pre-event meeting to discuss the final logistics of your event.

Rental applications must be received at least 45 days prior to your event.

Larger events may require additional review and approval by the special events permitting office. Staff can help guide you through this process. All permitting requests must be started no later than 30 days prior to your event. To start this process, you will need a counter-signed copy of the Balloon Fiesta Park rental application and to fill out the permit request here

You may also be required to obtain insurance for your event.

North Launch Field Rental Pricing Information

North Launch Field Rental Pricing Information
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There are sections for landscaped areas in the park, parking lots only, recreational vehicle use areas, and other charges. Each section has specific areas listed in the first column, then prices for non-profit, and for-profit business in the second and third columns.

Areas of the Park For-Profit Business
Landscaped Areas in the Park
Typically, use of adjacent parking and the vendor’s concourse are considered part of the Park Usage Fee.
Area B - Eastdale Little League
Use of eight grass fields (excluding concession building).
Maximum $2,000 per day. Maximum $4,000 per day
Area D –Launch Field Area
Entire area (all 16-24 game fields).

Maximum $2,500 per day.

Adjacent parking is free.

Minimum $5,000 per day.

Adjacent parking is free.

Area D – Use of individual Grass Panel Areas

Minimum charge of $400.

  • Use of more than six fields will require an additional $100 per game field.
  • Small events (picnics, weddings, etc.) or if only one game field or equivalent-size area is used, a fee of $250 will be charged.

Minimum charge of $800.

  • Use of more than six fields will require an additional $150 per game field.
  • Small events (picnics, weddings, etc.) or if only one game field or equivalent-size area is used, a fee of $300 will be charged.
Area E – Vendor Concourse Only Minimum $250 plus application fee. Minimum $250 plus application fee.
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum Contact museum Contact museum
Parking Lots
For events that are held in parking lots only.

Small Parking Lots

  • Areas less than 5 acres in size
  • For long-term leases (more than two weeks), a minimum of $75 per day is charged.
Maximum $150 per day. Minimum $150 per day.

Large Parking Lots

  • Areas more than 5 acres in size
  • For long-term leases (more than two weeks), a minimum of $100 per day will be charged.
Maximum $300 per day. Minimum $1,000 per day.
Recreational Vehicle Use Areas

Area I
Nazareth Landfill - President’s Compound

About 120 RV spaces.

Minimum $500 per event.

Use of this area is only allowed as part of scheduled event.

Minimum $500 per event.

Use of this area is only allowed as part of scheduled event.

Other Charges

Reserving all Available Areas in the Park –

Excludes Balloon Museum, Golf Center area, Los Angeles landfill and areas under construction.

Maximum $10,000 per day or as negotiated. Minimum $30,000 per day or as negotiated.

Stage on the Field

The stage on east side of field can be used at no cost though it can not be used for concerts.

$250 fee to setup the stage for an event. $250 fee to setup the stage for an event.