Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau

Balloon Fiesta Visitor Information October 3 - 11, 2009  

The 38th Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, the world’s largest hot air balloon festival, is back for another year with 600 balloons. View the Balloon Fiesta Schedule.  

Hotel Deals and Specials

Tickets

We invite you to visit the 2009 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and be part of an amazing experience. It’ll feel like you’re in a dream. General admission tickets are only $6 per person - but you can also get Gondola Club tickets as well as the brand new Chasers Club tickets. Check out the Balloon Fiesta event website for information on how to get your tickets early and for other admission information. Don’t waste another minute plan your vacation now!

Balloon Rides

Take a balloon ride: a once in a lifetime experience! Take off from Balloon Fiesta Park with Rainbow Ryders, the official balloon ride operator of the Fiesta. For other balloon ride options throughout Albuquerque, check out the local ballooning operators to view your options.  

Weather

New Mexico is known for its great weather all year round. In October you’ll find chilly early mornings and overnight temperatures around 44 degrees (7 degrees Celsius) so you’ll want to dress in layers because by mid-afternoon temperatures will be around 71 degrees (22 degrees Celsius). Look at the weather ahead of time to plan your wardrobe!  

Transportation

With rising gas prices and hundreds of thousands of people in attendance, transportation can become a problem. Fortunately Albuquerque has plenty of affordable public transportation like the New Mexico Railrunner  and the ABQ Ride to help you get to and from Balloon Fiesta Park. Check out more information about transportation to and from Balloon Fiesta Park. 
  
Take the ABQ Trolley Glow to the Balloon Fiesta's evening events. This all-inclusive, interactive tour is $40 + tax and includes:
  • Round-trip transportation (on a completely-custom, uniquely-Albuquerque, open-air Trolley) from Downtown ABQ to Balloon Fiesta Park
  • A live Burqueño guide
  • ABQ trivia with great giveaways from local businesses
  • Access to the Balloon Fiesta's exclusive Chaser's Club (a $20 value)
  • General admission to Balloon Fiesta
  • Exclusive transportation route with limited traffic.  
Enjoy motor coach transportation with a professional tour escort to Balloon Fiesta Park from a number of hotels operated by Tour New Mexico, Inc. Includes admission to Balloon Fiesta and a pleasant, informative ride.
 
Ride your bike to Balloon Fiesta Park and recieve free valet bike parking.

Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum

Balloons over the rio grande by ron behrmannWhile at Balloon Fiesta Park check out the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. There you’ll find unique exhibits and a plethora of information about the art, culture and history of the sport of ballooning.

Other Events During Balloon Fiesta

Aside from the exciting sites and sounds of the Fiesta, or in case the weather doesn’t allow a great day at Balloon Fiesta Park, venues throughout the city offer an array of activities from fine arts & crafts shows and festivals to special cultural entertainment at museums. View a complete list of Albuquerque events. 
 




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