2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Schedule of Events – October 5-13, 2024

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
5:45 am Drone Light Show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
6:00 am Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort
6:30 am Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
7:00 am Opening Ceremonies
7:00 am Mass Ascension
8:00-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
10:00 am Chainsaw Carving Auction
2:00 pm America’s Challenge Gas Balloon Inflation
3:00-6:00 pm Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
5:00 pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
6:00 pm America’s Challenge Gas Balloon Race Launch
6:00 pm Twilight Twinkle Glow™
7:30 pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
7:45 pm Drone Light Show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
8:00 pm* AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
5:45 am Drone Light Show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
6:00 am Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort
6:30 am Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
7:00 am Mass Ascension
7:30-11am Fiesta de Los Globitos (Remote Control Balloons Exhibition)
8:00-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
9:00 am Fiesta of Wheels Car Show (located on north end of Launch Field)
10:00 am Chainsaw Carving Auction
11:00 am Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading (Group Tour Tent north end of Main Street)
3:00-6:00 pm Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
5:00 pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
6:00 pm Balloon Glow, powered by ExxonMobil
7:30 pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
7:45 pm Drone Light Show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
8:00 pm* AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
6:00 am Dawn Patrol
7:00 am Balloon Launch
8:00 am Fly In Competition Launch
8:00-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 – COCA-COLA DAY
6:00 am Dawn Patrol
7:00 am Balloon Launch
8:00 am Fly In Competition Launch
8:00-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
6:00 am Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort
6:30 am Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
7:00 am Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension
7:30-11am Fiesta de Los Globitos (Remote Control Balloons Exhibition)
8:00-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
6:00 am Dawn Patrol
7:00 am Special Shape Rodeo™
7:00 am Balloon Launch
8:00 am Fly In Competition Launch
8:00-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
10:00 am Chainsaw Carving Auction
3:00-6:00 pm Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
5:00 pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
6:00 pm Special Shape Glowdeo™
7:30 pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
7:45 pm Drone Light Show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
8:00 pm* AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 – KIDS’ DAY – SPONSORED BY CHICK-FIL-A
4:30 am Kids’ Day Goodie Bag distribution begins (South of Main Street Stage)
6:00 am Dawn Patrol
7:00 am Special Shape Rodeo™
7:00am Balloon Launch
8:00 am Fly In Competition Launch
7:30-11:00 am Fiesta de Los Globitos (Remote Control Balloons Exhibition)
8:00-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
10:00 am Chainsaw Carving Auction
3:00-6:00 pm Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
5:00 pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
6:00 pm Special Shape Glowdeo™
7:30 pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
7:45 pm Drone Light Show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
8:00 pm* AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 – ExxonMobil DAY
5:45 am Drone Light Show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
6:00 am Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort
6:30 am Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
7:00 am Mass Ascension, powered by ExxonMobil
8:00-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
10:00 am Chainsaw Carving Auction
11:00 am Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading (Group Tour Tent north end of Main Street)
1:00-5:00 pm Music Fiesta™
3:00-6:00 pm Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
5:00 pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
6:00 pm Night Magic™ Glow, powered by ExxonMobil
6:00 pm Fiesta de Los Globitos (Remote Control Balloons Exhibition)
7:30 pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
7:45 pm Drone Light Show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
8:00 pm *AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
5:45 am Drone Light Show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
6:00 am Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort
6:30 am Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
7:00 am Farewell Mass Ascension, presented by News Radio 770 KKOB
8:00-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

* AfterGlow™ fireworks shows will begin as soon as the launch field is clear of balloons, thus the starting times are
approximate and subject to change without notice. Additionally, local police will modify traffic flows to utilize all
traffic lanes for outbound traffic only at the conclusion of each glow event. So if you want to watch the AfterGlow™
fireworks shows from the Park, plan to arrive at the Park in time for that evening’s glow event.

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Admission for balloon sessions is $15 per session for guests 13 and
older. Children 12 years and under are FREE. No refunds are available
but tickets for cancelled sessions may be used for future sessions.

PARKING
There is a $20 fee for parking for each session.

FIESTA EXPRESS PARK & RIDE
The fastest way into the park! Leave from one of several convenient
locations around the city. Pricing, locations, schedules, and tickets are
available online at www.balloonfiesta.com/Park-Ride.

TRAVEL AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS
For your convenience in locating hotel accommodations
https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/places-to-stay/

VISITOR INFORMATION
Visit Albuquerque
Toll Free 1.800.284.2282
www.visitabq.org

RV TRAVEL
Toll Free 1.888.422.7277 or
505.821.1000, ext. 117
www.balloonfiesta.com/RV-information