Concessions Artisans Application

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® offers Concessionaires and Artisans the unique opportunity to sell to a captive, on-site audience of hundreds of thousands of people. Our guests are typically upscale consumers, and we strive to select the highest quality Concessions and Artisans to provide them with the level of goods and services they expect.

With over one-third of a mile of Concession spaces and an on-site juried Artisans tent, you could be one of the select Concessionaires or Artisans to provide these desired products.

All completed applications will be considered and
are not accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Both the Concession and Artisan information can be found on this page. Be sure you are completing the correct application for the space in which you intend to apply.

Concessions

Concession space types:
MERCHANDISE (located on Main Street)
COMMERCIAL FOOD (located on Main Street)
RV REPAIR/PRODUCTS (located in an RV lot area)

You will need to access both the Concession Handbook
and the Concession Application to apply for a Concession space.

Applications for the 2025 Balloon Fiesta have closed.
Please check back in February for 2026 application information.

2025 Concession Handbook

2025 Concession Application

Links for Accepted Concessionaires:

City of Albuquerque Fire Permit Accepted Concessionaires are required to complete and submit a City of Albuquerque Fire Marshal's Office Permit Application	2025 CABQ Fire Marshal Permit Application EXAMPLE of Page 3
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Accepted Concessionaires are required to submit a current dated, valid State of New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department Registration Certificate noting their NM Business Tax ID Number (GRT/BTIN) • Out of state Concessionaires should apply for a temporary registration filing status, noting the dates of the event (October 5-13, 2024). You must check "YES" to the special event question • If you are an out of state Concessionaire who participated in Balloon Fiesta and held a temporary special event permit for last year's event, you will need to reactivate the same ID for the event this year • Concessionaires that already have a NM Business Tax ID Number must log in to their online profile to obtain a current dated, valid Registration Certificate	NM Taxation and Revenue Website Special Events Helpful Information Questions or to submit forms for updates NM Taxation and Revenue EXAMPLE CERTIFICATE
City of Albuquerque Business Registration Certificate Accepted Concessionaires are required to submit a current and valid City of Albuquerque Business Registration Certificate • Concessionaires that hold a year round certificate must submit a copy of their current and valid City of Albuquerque Business Registration Certificate • Concessionaires that do not already hold a City of Albuquerque Business Registration Certificate must apply for one via the online link. Payment is required at the time of application • Any Concessionaire applying for a temporary business registration will be required to upload a copy of their current, dated registration certificate issued by the NM Taxation and Revenue Department, with accurate business details	CABQ Business Registration Website Video Help Links for CABQ Business Registration Webiste Step by Step Help Guide for CABQ Business Registration Website
City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department Temporary Food Permit Accepted Concessionaires selling food/consumable items are required to complete and submit the associated Temporary Food Permit Application. Once you click on the application link, scroll down the page "Temporary Food Establishment Permits"	2025 EHD Temporary Food Permit Application 2025 EHD Temporary Food Event Guide 2025 EHD Temporary Food Event Self Inspection Checklist
USDA Food Defense Guidance Accepted Concessionaires selling food/consumable items must refer to the USDA Food Defense Guidance for large scale special events.	2025 USDA Food Defense Guidance for large scale special events
Certified Food Protection Manager/Food Handler Card Accepted Concessionaires selling food/consumable items are required to submit proof of Certified Food Protection Manager or a valid Food Handler Card for the Person in Charge. All food employees must be trained on basic food safety by the Person in Charge or be in possession of a food handler card. Everyone working within the booth is encouraged to hold a food handler certification. State Food Safety is one example of an accredited course. Each booth shall be responsible for keeping and providing training records to EHD staff upon inspection.	A list of accredited certification programs can be found here State Food Safety Food Handler Class
Electrical Extension Cord Wiring Diagram Please refer to the diagram for approved extension cord guidance	Electrical Extension Cord Wiring Diagram
Insurance Requirements Accepted Concessionaires must provide certificates for the required insurance coverages	2025 Concession Insurance Requirements
Inspection Appointments Accepted Concessionaires are required to sign up for booth inspections	2025 Inspection Appointments - COMING SOON!
AIBF Gross Receipt Reporting Accepted Concessionaires are required to report gross receipt sales to Balloon Fiesta	2025 Concession Gross Receipt Reporting
Tax Rate Information Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Location Code 02-100	Second Half 2025 Tax Rate COMING SOON!

Artisans

Work exhibited in the Artisan tent must be handcrafted, original work, created by the artist, and original artists must be available during the entire show. If your items do not fit within these requirements, please see the Concession information above.

You will need to access both the Artisan Handbook
and the Artisan Application to apply for a Artisan space.

Applications for the 2025 Balloon Fiesta have closed.
Please check back in February for 2026 application information.

2025 Artisan Handbook

2025 Artisan Application

Links for Accepted Artisans:

Booth Layout Form Accepted Artisans are required to complete and submit a Booth Layout Form showing the intended layout of their booth plan	Booth Layout Form
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Accepted Artisans are required to submit a current dated, valid State of New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department Registration Certificate noting their NM Business Tax ID Number (GRT/BTIN) • Out of state Artisans should apply for a temporary registration filing status, noting the dates of the event (October 5-13, 2024). You must check "YES" to the special event question • If you are an out of state Artisans who participated in Balloon Fiesta and held a temporary special event permit for last year's event, you will need to reactivate the same ID for the event this year • Artisans that already have a NM Business Tax ID Number must log in to their online profile to obtain a current dated, valid Registration Certificate	NM Taxation and Revenue Website Special Events Helpful Information Questions or to submit forms for updates NM Taxation and Revenue EXAMPLE CERTIFICATE
City of Albuquerque Business Registration Certificate Accepted Artisans are required to submit a current and valid City of Albuquerque Business Registration Certificate • Artisans that hold a year round certificate must submit a copy of their current and valid City of Albuquerque Business Registration Certificate • Artisans that do not already hold a City of Albuquerque Business Registration Certificate must apply for one via the online link. Payment is required at the time of application • Any Artisan applying for a temporary business registration will be required to upload a copy of their current, dated registration certificate issued by the NM Taxation and Revenue Department, with accurate business details	CABQ Business Registration Website Video Help Links for CABQ Business Registration Webiste Step by Step Help Guide for CABQ Business Registration Website
City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department Temporary Food Permit Accepted Artisans selling food/consumable items are required to complete and submit the associated Temporary Food Permit Application. Once you click on the application link, scroll down the page "Temporary Food Establishment Permits"	2025 EHD Temporary Food Permit Application 2025 EHD Temporary Food Event Guide 2025 EHD Temporary Food Event Self Inspection Checklist
USDA Food Defense Guidance Accepted Artisans selling food/consumable items must refer to the USDA Food Defense Guidance for large scale special events.	2025 USDA Food Defense Guidance for large scale special events
Certified Food Protection Manager/Food Handler Card Accepted Artisans selling food/consumable items are required to submit proof of Certified Food Protection Manager or a valid Food Handler Card for the Person in Charge. All food employees must be trained on basic food safety by the Person in Charge or be in possession of a food handler card. Everyone working within the booth is encouraged to hold a food handler certification. State Food Safety is one example of an accredited course. Each booth shall be responsible for keeping and providing training records to EHD staff upon inspection.	A list of accredited certification programs can be found here State Food Safety Food Handler Class
Electrical Extension Cord Wiring Diagram Please refer to the diagram for approved extension cord guidance	Electrical Extension Cord Wiring Diagram
Insurance Requirements Accepted Artisans must provide insurance certificates for the required insurance coverages	2025 Artisan Insurance Requirements
AIBF Gross Receipt Reporting Accepted Artisans are required to report Gross Receipt Sales to Balloon Fiesta	2025 Artisan Gross Receipt Reporting
Tax Rate Information Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Location Code 02-100	Second Half 2025 Tax Rate COMING SOON!

For additional information please contact:
Erica Hahn
Concession/Artisan Manager
ehahn@balloonfiesta.com
505.821.1000

Concessions and Artisans Application

With over one-third of a mile of Concession spaces and an on-site juried Artisans tent, you could be one of the select Concessionaires or Artisans to provide these desired products.

Concessions

Artisans

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