2010 Balloon Fiesta
This package is currently: Available
October 2 - October 10, 2010
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Package Prices & Features
Customize your package for the days you'd like to attend!
All prices are per person in USD and include tax - Extra Night rate includes hotel and tax.
Children under 16: With two paying adults at double, up to two children may travel at 50% off base package.
Extra Nights, Options and Ticket Upgrades are offered FROM the prices shown;
Please consult your travel professional for the current pricing..
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Double Occupancy
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$395
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$150
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Single Occupancy
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$650
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$300
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Triple Occupancy
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$350
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$110
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Quad Occupancy
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$325
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$85
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Two nights accommodations at the Hampton Inn-North
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Balloon Fiesta admission tickets for each day
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Breakfast each morning
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Two days compact car rental (48 hours)
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Options
| Taos Inn Self Drive - enjoy the beauty of Taos including 1 night at the Taos Inn and 2 days compact car; Information on all the area sites is included for all packages |
From $175 |
| Hampton Inn Taos Self Drive - enjoy the beauty of Taos including 1 night at the Hampton Inn including breakfast daily and 2 days compact car |
From $125 |
| Sage Inn Santa Fe Self Drive - enjoy the beauty of Sante Fe including 1 night at the Sage Inn including breakfast daily and 2 days compact car |
From $145 |
| Hilton Santa Fe Self Drive - enjoy the beauty of Sante Fe including 1 night at the Hilton Sante Fe or Buffalo Thunder Casino and 2 days compact car |
From $195 |
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Two nights accommodations at the Hampton Inn North

The Hampton Inn is located near Old Town, Sandia Peak Tram, and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. The hotel features and outdoor pool and breakfast including hot entrees such as sausage, eggs and biscuits. The hotel is approximately 3 miles north of Balloon Fiesta Park and 10 miles from Albuquerque IntÂ’l Airport (ABQ).
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Schedule of Events
Tentative Schedule-Subject to Change
| Saturday, October 2 |
| | 5:45am - 6:45am | | Dawn Patrol Show |
| | 6:45am - 7:45am | | Opening Ceremonies |
| | 7:00am - 8:00am | | Mass Ascension |
| | 10:00am - 11:00am | | Fiesta del Vino - Wine Festival separate admission required |
| | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | | America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race Inflation |
| | 5:45pm - 7:30pm | | Twilight Twinkle Glow |
| | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | | America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race Launch |
| | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | | AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show presented by the Albuquerque Journal |
| Sunday, October 3 |
| | 5:45am - 7:45am | | Dawn Patrol Show |
| | 7:00am - 8:00am | | Mass Ascension |
| | 9:00am - 10:00am | | Fiesta of Wheels Car Show |
| | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | | Fiesta del Vino - Wine Festival separate admission required |
| | 5:45pm - 7:30pm | | Balloon Glow |
| | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | | AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show presented by the Albuquerque Journal |
| Monday, October 4 |
| | 5:45am - 6:45am | | Dawn Patrol |
| | 7:00am - 8:00am | | Flying Competition - Balloon Fiesta Hold'em |
| Tuesday, October 5 |
| | 5:45am - 6:45am | | Dawn Patrol |
| | 7:00am - 8:00am | | Flying Competition - Balloon Fiesta Hold'em |
| Wednesday, October 6 |
| | 5:45am - 6:45am | | Dawn Patrol Show |
| | 7:00am - 8:00am | | Flight of the Nations & Mass Ascension Flying Competition |
| Thursday, October 7 |
| | 5:45am - 6:45am | | Dawn Patrol |
| | 7:00am - 8:00am | | Wells Fargo Special Shape Rodeo™ |
| | 8:00am - 9:00am | | Flying Competition & Prize Grab |
| | 5:45pm - 7:30pm | | Wells Fargo Special Shape Glowdeo™ |
| | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | | AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show presented by the Albuquerque Journal |
| Friday, October 8 |
| | 5:45am - 6:45am | | Dawn Patrol |
| | 7:00am - 8:00am | | Wells Fargo Special Shape Rodeo™ |
| | 8:00am - 9:00am | | Key Grab Competition |
| | 5:45pm - 7:30pm | | Wells Fargo Special Shape Glowdeo™ |
| | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | | AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show presented by the Albuquerque Journal |
| Saturday, October 9 |
| | 5:45am - 6:45am | | Dawn Patrol |
| | 7:00am - 8:00am | | Mass Ascension |
| | 5:45pm - 7:30pm | | Night Magic™ Glow |
| | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | | AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show presented by the Albuquerque Journal |
| | Sunday, October 10 |
| | 5:45am - 6:45am | | Dawn Patrol Show |
| | 7:00am - 8:00am | | Farewell Mass Ascension |
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