Updates
Tickets for 49th Balloon Fiesta to go on Sale July 2
March 25, 2021

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta set launch October 2, 2021
For Immediate Release
Albuquerque, NM -The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, announced that general admission tickets for the 49thevent, set to take place October 2-10, will go on sale July 2, 2021. Beginning July 2, tickets will be available for purchase through Balloon Fiesta’s website (https://balloonfiesta.com). Tickets for Park and Ride and reservations for hospitality programs (e.g. Gondola Club, Chasers’ Club) will also be available online on July 2.
The 49th event was postponed in 2020 and moved to October 2-10, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related State of New Mexico Public Health Orders. It was the only year the event was not held since it began in 1972. The Balloon Fiesta team has worked with guests who had secured reservations, tickets and RV spaces in 2020, making those purchases available for use at this year’s event or by providing a refund.
“Our team is excitedly planning for this year’s event and we can’t wait to see guests, pilots, volunteers and all participants at Balloon Fiesta Park come October,” said Sam Parks, director of operations, Balloon Fiesta. “We’ve always put the safety of every balloon team and attendee at the top of our priorities and this year no doubt will require new processes and additional planning.”
Details including a specific health plan and COVID-19-safe practices will be released prior to tickets going on sale. Follow balloonfiesta.com, Facebook (www.facebook.com/balloonfiesta) and Twitter (@balloonfiesta) for regular updates.
Guests attending the 2021 event can use the price list below when planning for their trip.
Single-Session Adult (13 years & older) |
$15 |
Children 12 & Younger |
Free |
Park & Ride (includes general admission) |
|
Adult-Advanced Purchase |
$22 |
Adult-Day of Purchase |
$25 |
Senior-Advanced Purchase |
$20 |
Senior-Day of Purchase |
$25 |
Child-Advanced Purchase |
$10 |
Child-Day of Purchase |
$12 |
Parking-General |
|
Single Session |
$20 |
Individual (includes Park admission) |
$60 |
Group Rate (14 or more people) |
$40 |
Adult (includes admission and parking) |
$125 |
Child (4-12 years) |
$65 |
Group-Adult (14+ people, 1 vehicle) |
$105 |
Group-Child |
$55 |
Additional Hospitality Offerings |
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Concierge Program (per session) |
$350 |
Glamping (per night, three-night minimum) |
$500 |
About the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an annual festival of hot air balloons that takes place every October in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It is the largest gathering of balloons and balloonists in the world. The 2019 event generated $186.82 Million into the Albuquerque and the State of New Mexico economies.. For details on events, schedule, entertainment and photographs visit our website www.balloonfiesta.comand follow us on Twitter @BalloonFiesta and Facebook.
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