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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.
2009 Balloon Fiesta
- Schedule: Saturday, Oct. 3 to Sunday, Oct. 11
- 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 Information
Park & Ride lots are available throughout Albuquerque, and advance tickets can be ordered online!
Note: Some, but not all, Park & Ride buses are ADA-compliant.
Rail Runner Train Weekend Service to Fiesta
Ride the train to the Fiesta >>
Rail Runner service is only available on weekends. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time.
Buy your Rail Runner tickets online
More Information
- Official Website
- Official 2009 Schedule
- Official 2009 Guest Guide
- Balloon Fiesta Park
- Balloon Rides
- Maps and Directions
Balloons Year Round
While You're Here
There's plenty to do in Albuquerque after the balloons have come down for the morning.