Balloon Fiesta

Balloon Fiesta

ON-SITE INFORMATION

Welcome to your Sports & Entertainment Travel International Balloon Fiesta Experience! To ensure that all goes smoothly, please read the following carefully, as it will provide valuable information about your tour package. If you need more information regarding the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, please click here.

Friday, October 3

2:00 pm – 7:00 pmHOSPITALITY DESK

Tour Hospitality Desk located in the Hotel lobby. Stop by and pick up your souvenir, credentials and other tour information.

4:00 pmCHECK-IN

Hotel Albuquerque check in time

5:00 pm – 7:00 pmWELCOME DINNER

Welcome Dinner at Hotel Albuquerque the Franciscan room with a Balloon Fiesta Guest speaker.

Saturday, October 4

4:15 amMEET IN LOBBY

Meet in the lobby to board motor coach transportation to Balloon Fiesta Park

4:30 amDEPARTURE

Motor coach departs for Balloon Fiesta Park

5:45 amDRONE LIGHT

6:00 amDAWN PATROL

6:30 AMMORNING GLOW

6:45 AMOPENING CEREMONIES

7:00 AMMASS ASCENSION

9:00 – 10:00 amMASS ASCENSION CONCLUDES

Mass Ascension concludes, return to motor coaches

10:00 amDEPARTURE

Depart for Hotel Albuquerque

DaytimeFREE TIME

Free time at your leisure in Albuquerque

4:00 pmMEET IN LOBBY

Meet in the lobby to board motor coach transportation

4:15 PMDEPARTURE

Depart for Balloon Fiesta Park

6:00 pmTwilight Twinkle Glow

8:00 PMAfterGlow Fireworks Show

Return to motor coaches immediately following

9:00 pmDEPARTURE

Depart for Hotel Albuquerque

Sunday, October 5

4:15 amMEET IN LOBBY

Meet in the lobby to board motor coach transportation to Balloon Fiesta Park

4:30 amDEPARTURE

Depart for Balloon Fiesta Park

5:45 amDrone Light

6:00 amDawn Patrol Show

6:30 amMorning Glow

7:00 amMass Ascension

9:00 – 10:00 amMass Ascension Concludes

Mass Ascension concludes, return to motor coaches

10:00 amDEPARTURE

Depart for Hotel Albuquerque

DaytimeFREE TIME

Free time at your leisure in Albuquerque

4:00 pmFlamenco Performance

Tabloa Flamenco Albuquerque is located in the back hallway of the hotel. Follow the signs and the staff from the lobby. Tickets for the 4pm Sunday show are included in your travel package.

5:00 pmDINNER & COCKTAILS

Dinner & Cocktails in the Franciscan Room

Monday, October 6

7:00 am – 9:00 amBreakfast

Farewell Breakfast Buffet in the Franciscan room at Hotel Albuquerque

11:00 amCHECK OUT

Hotel check-out, please settle any incidental charges with the front desk. Have a safe trip home!

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Balloon Fiesta Park Entry Policies

Fans are encouraged to leave bags at home and check the list of prohibited items before traveling to Balloon Fiesta Park. If needed, the following items are permitted:

  • Backpacks/bags (1 per person) are allowed but will be inspected.
  • Blankets or bulky clothing.
  • Folding chairs (will have to be removed from the carrying case for inspection).
  • Food of any kind for guest consumption.

Click here for a full guest guide.


On-Site Staff Information

On-Site Staff Cell Phone Affiliation
Marcy Bennett 315-212-8950 Sports & Entertainment Travel
Lee Adams 317-506-2219 Sports & Entertainment Travel
Joe Bagby 262-227-9090 Sports & Entertainment Travel

Marcy Bennett

Sports & Entertainment Travel

315-212-8950

Lee Adams

Sports & Entertainment Travel

317-506-2219

Joe Bagby

Sports & Entertainment Travel

262-227-9090